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Nationwide Bollard Shipping – What to Expect

We ship our bollards across the country every day, and we’ve fine-tuned our process to ensure that your order arrives safely, on time, and at the best possible rate. Whether you're ordering a single post or a truckload of custom-fabricated bollards, here’s everything you need to know about how we prepare and ship our products.

Built for the Road: How We Package Your Bollards

Shipping bollards requires more than just a box and a label. From heavy duty pallets to custom-built pallets to support the size and weight of your order—especially when dealing with larger or unusually shaped bollards. Each pallet is:

Strapped Securely using heavy-duty straps to keep the bollards stable during transit

Spaced Properly with separators to prevent metal-on-metal contact that can cause scratches

Stretch-Wrapped to protect against dust, dirt, and the elements while in transit

Photographed and Weighed before it leaves our dock—we document every shipment with photos, weights, and dimensions for tracking and damage claims if needed

This attention to detail reduces damage and ensures that your bollards arrive in the same condition they left our facility.

Smart Freight Shopping: Best Rate + Best Transit Time

We don’t just plug your order into a freight calculator and call it done. Every LTL shipment is quoted across a wide network of national and regional carriers. We balance:

  • Lowest Available Freight Rates

  • Shortest Possible Transit Times

  • Reliable Carriers Who Handle Heavy or Oversized Loads Well

Shipping costs and lead times vary significantly depending on your location, proximity to freight terminals, and whether the destination is a commercial address, construction site, or residential delivery. We’ll always choose the best option based on your priorities and delivery needs.

Accessorial Charges: Know Before You Go

LTL freight carriers charge additional fees for certain services—called accessorials—which must be declared before the shipment goes out. These may include:

  • Liftgate Delivery (for sites without a forklift or dock – they DO NOT permit loads from being unloaded by hand – no matter how small the pallet is)

  • Limited Access Locations (schools, storage units, job sites, etc. – anything with a gate or that does not have a designated delivery area)

  • Inside Delivery

  • Residential or Gated Entry

Declaring these needs upfront ensures accurate quoting and avoids unexpected charges or delays. If you’re not sure whether your site requires accessorials, just ask—we’re happy to help.

Receiving Your Shipment: What to Do on Delivery

When your bollards arrive:

1. Inspect the Pallet Before Signing

Check for visible damage or signs the pallet was tampered with.

2. Take Photos If Anything Looks Wrong

If the pallet is broken, wrapped improperly, or appears damaged, take clear pictures before accepting it.

3. Note Damage on the BOL (Bill of Lading)

If there is any damage, it must be written on the BOL before you sign for the delivery. This is critical for any freight claim.

4. Contact Us Immediately

We retain full documentation of all shipments, including pallet photos, weight, and dimensions. If there’s an issue, we’re on it.

We stand behind every shipment we send out, and our proactive packaging and documentation process helps streamline resolution if freight damage ever occurs.

Questions about freight or need a quote?

Our experienced team is ready to help you navigate the best shipping solution for your project. Just give us a call or request a freight quote with your order.