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Choosing the Right Kind of Freight

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Choosing the Right Kind of Freight for Metalworking Machinery

Choosing the right kind of freight can be difficult. At Vander Ziel Machinery, we can help guide you through the process. Here is what you need to know about choosing freight:

Types of Freight

When choosing the correct freight, you may want to ask yourself a few questions in order to get the best answer. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 

What Is the Weight?

The weight is a key determining factor when choosing the right type of freight. There are three ranges to consider. Here are the different weight ranges to consider when choosing freight:

Under 5,000 lbs.
5,000-40,000 lbs.
Over 40,000 lbs.

Once you figure out the weight of the freight, you will have a different set of questions to ask yourself.

Freight Under 5,000 lbs

If you have determined that your load is under 5,000 lbs, the next step is to ask yourself if the freight itself is fragile. You will want to ask yourself the following questions: Will the cargo be able to be secured to a pallet? Is the freight damaged easily?

If you have answered “yes” to the questions above, the next step is to ask if you are able to unload the freight yourself. A “yes” answer means that you should choose a common carrier shipment. If the answer is “no,” opt for LTL (Less than Load) flatbed shipment.

Freight under 5,000 lbs and easily damaged should also consider the LTL flatbed.

Freight within 5,000-40,000 lbs

When you have determined that the freight is within this weight range, you’ll need to find out whether or not it needs to be in a timely manner. If you are short on time, a full truck flatbed may be the right choice for you. When you have more time on your hands, you can opt for an LTL flatbed shipment. 

Freight Over 40,000 lbs

When freight is over 40,000 lbs, the best freight to choose is a full, dedicated flatbed truck, and this should be the safest way to move the freight.

At Vander Ziel Machinery, we can help guide you through these questions to find the right freight type for you.

What To Know About Different Types of Freight

The three common types of freight are common carrier shipment, LTL flatbed truckload, and full truckload flatbed. We offer all of these types of freight. Common carrier shipment can be vital to making sure your cargo is not damaged. LTL or less than truckload is one of our most popular quotes. Those who choose this option should be able to unload a step bed or flatbed truck. Full truck loads are the most secure way to handle freight. Our staff have become experts in all things freight and can assist you in finding the right type for you.

Contact Vander Ziel Machinery Today

When choosing a type of freight, having experts on your side can be helpful. Contact us at Vander Ziel Machinery to learn more about our services and how to choose the right type of freight. 

About Us

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Our History

Vander Ziel Machinery Sales Inc officially started in 1996. Steve Vander Ziel, our founder & President, worked with industrial machinery while in partnership with his father in previous ventures. The machinery area continued to grow until Steve spun-off the used machinery business into Vander Ziel Machinery.

We are a member of the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA). This organization’s goal is to assure you, the buyer, of the integrity and reliability of the MDNA dealer from whom you are buying. Members of the MDNA adhere to an honorable code of ethics, which ensures a high standard of business practice and conduct.

 

Wanted: Your Surplus Machines

 

Vander Ziel Machinery Sales are always looking for good quality used machinery (1 piece or 100) and we pay fair prices!! 

  • Trade-Ins: Convert your unused assets into useable machinery!

  • Entire Plants: We will buy entire plants! If you are considering shutting down your manufacturing plant, contact us. We’ll present options that will boost your return on investment and keep it completely confidential.

  • Liquidations: We can liquidate your surplus machinery by marketing to our existing customer base, for a small commission. Call us with your list of surplus equipment and we’ll advise you as to the best way to maximize your returns.
 

Policies

30-Day Return Privilege: We guarantee our machines! If you don’t like it, you don’t own it! We will give you a full refund if you are not satisfied (and return it to us in the same condition it was shipped). *Please note, this does not apply to machines sold on an AS-IS basis. 

Shipping

All shipping costs are at buyer’s expense unless other arrangements are made.

Tooling & Machine Accessories

We sell basic machines with no accessories, or fully tooled. We also sell new tooling and accessories separately.

Help

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I get prices?
There are three options:
A) You must first create a log-in. Then when you find an item on the website click View Price” the website will the display the quote. You can email the quote to yourself, print the quote, or email the quote to a friend.
B) Give us a call, we would be more than happy to help. Have the asset number or stock number handy for easy reference
C) Stop-in, we are located in Alto, MI. Feel free to stop in anytime from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Can I come look at you machinery in your warehouse?
• Absolutely! We are open anytime from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, you are welcome at any time. If you would like to talk to a specific salesman it is best to call ahead to schedule.

How did Vander Ziel Machinery Sales start?
• Vander Ziel Machinery Sales Inc officially started in 1996. Steve Vander Ziel, our founder & President, worked with industrial machinery while in partnership with his father in previous ventures. The machinery area continued to grow until Steve spun-off the used machinery business into Vander Ziel Machinery.

How do I create a Log-in?
• In the upper right corner of every page it says “Login” click to either login or create a new account under New Customer.

What if I forgot my password?
• Click “Forgot your password?” on the login screen, it will ask for your email and send you an email that will walk you through resetting your password

How can I change my password?
• Click on this link to edit your personal information
• Enter your old password and new password (and confirmation) and click save

What are the password requirements?
• Must be 5 characters or longer

Why did I not receive the quote in my email?
• Occasionally, the emailed quotes get flagged as spam so you many need to check your spam or trash folder. If it is not there, please give us a call and we would be happy to help.

What is the 30 Day Guarantee that you offer?
• We operate with the philosophy “If you don’t like it you don’t own it” if you get one of our machines and are not completely satisfied please let us know. We will either fix it so that you are happy or you have the option to send the machine back in the same condition that it left, and we will return your money in full. Freight is on buyer both ways.

What are your shipping policies?
• All shipping costs are at buyer’s expense unless other arrangements are made.

Are tooling and accessories included with the machine?
• We sell basic machines with no accessories, or fully tooled. All accessories or tooling that is included with the machine are in the pictures. We also sell new tooling and accessories separately.

Is the machine running?
• On all machines, unless marked AS-IS, we go through the machine to make sure that all functions operate as they should. If we find issues we replace the parts or let you know what is wrong and let you make the decision.

What does “Priced AS-IS” mean?
• We have not built in the cost that it will take to fix that machine into the asking price. This gives our customers who are looking for a lower budget machines an option. When you purchase this machine we will load it on your truck though we will not offer a return.

Where can I get parts for my machine?
• Check with us. We may be a dealer for that line or may know where to get you can get them.

What is the closest airport?
• Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), approximately 15 minutes away.

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