Shipping Plows

Plows are used by vehicles and machines to move dirt and snow. In the northern states, snow plows are used every winter. Plows mounted on the front of trucks need special hitches. They remove snow and ice from roads, parking lots, and driveways. Airports use large, custom plows to clear their runways, roadways, and terminal docking areas. Plow come in several styles, such as straight blade, v-plow, winged, pusher, utv, and skid-steer. When a new or used plow is sold, it must be shipped as freight due to weight and size. Standard parcel carriers cannot send plows. Freight trucking services offer flexible methods of transporting plows. They move large, heavy items like plows every day.

How Do You Prepare for Freight Shipping?

Plows are durable and heavy. Plows don’t need a lot of packaging materials for shipping. Placing a plow blade on a pallet for easy mobility is the best way. Wrap the edge in shrink wrap to prevent any potential scratches. Secure the blade to the pallet with banding, so it doesn’t slide or fall over. Make sure that the plow does not extend beyond the surface area of the pallet at any point, even if it is a point that is not touching the pallet. Also, ensure the plow covers at least 65% of the surface area of the pallet. Using a pallet that is too large can result in extra charges.

How Much Will It Cost to Ship of Plow?

Shipping a plow will depend on several variables.

How to Compare Freight Shipping Costs From Trusted Carriers When Shipping Plows

Get started determining exact costs using our online quote tool, enabling you to compare freight shipping costs and expected in-transit times from multiple carriers. The tool will calculate the freight class for you if you know your plow’s packaged weight on the shipping pallet.

What if You Need Help?

With FreightCenter, shipping plows is easy and affordable. FreightCenter shipping experts are ready to help you with any questions or concerns at 800.716.7608. Or, use the free quote tool, and we will call you to ensure all the information is correct and there are no surprises.