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FR8Star has a rating of 4.67 stars from 176 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with FR8Star most frequently mention great experience, and time user. FR8Star ranks 21st among Shipping sites.
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First time user. I was very surprised at how easy it was to get fair estimates. My bill was $566, as I was quoted. Compared to a local (non Fr8Star) estimate I received which was $1,250. Definitely saved money. They were also much quicker than I expected. Picked it up one day, delivery the next. Great service over the phone and guidance through the process. Delivery person was helpful in unloading as well.
I booked with DAPA Freight 7 days later they still had no idea when it would be delivered. So another trucker happened to be in the area looking for a load back, he brought it back. But DAPA freight refused to give any of my down payment back. I would not recommend them to anyone and will not book with them again.
First time user. I was very surprised at how easy it was to get fair estimates. My bill was $566, as I was quoted. Compared to a local (non Fr8Star) estimate I received which was $1,250. Definitely saved money. They were also much quicker than I expected. Picked it up one day, delivery the next. Great service over the phone and guidance through the process. Delivery person was helpful in unloading as well.
Logan was very helpful & called every so often to make sure everything was going smoothly. Didn't waste time on the phone which I appreciated. He's not a salesman--just there to make sure that everything's going well. At least that's how I perceived it. Overall just a nice easy experience. Shipping rates were much cheaper through them than anywhere else so I'll definitely be back.
Worked with a very good logistics company Freight City Logistics and pleased with how it went from start to finish. Normally I do my own hauling but very happy I had equipment delivered. Also cost was very fair.
Definitely recommend!
Excellent quote system, we used lowest bidder. Everything went well even though it was a holiday week.
Driver was very competent and friendly.
Load # *******.
Thank you for using FR8Star to move your excavator!
Everything went very well from submitting for bid to accepting to receiving the delivery. Communication with Ender at Global was very good. No issues at all. My only complaint is the difficulty communicating with the drivers, no english, What else is new, good drivers, helpful and appreciate the work. On that note I will not complain, more than I can say for the some. Were right on time. All good
Es la primera vez que utilizo esta plataforma. Me siento segura ya que Machinery Trader garantiza el cumplimiento de la operación. Llevo años comprando y sólo una vez tuve una eventualidad, la cual se resolvió favorablemente. Cuando estamos en otro país hay incertidumbre.
Tengo la certeza de que con ustedes también serán seguros mis fletes.
Gracias
Great service from National Shipping Solution. Communication from both the company and the driver was fast and courteous, and my equipment was delivered to me not quite three business days after I accepted their bid--which was at least a day or two faster than I'd expected.
Thank you for using FR8Star to get your equipment moved!
Awesome from start to finish!
We have never had to use this kind of service,But you can count on me using them again,it was easy and pain free... Thanks guys!
Thank you Marla for using FR8Star to move your buggy!
First time having to lineup shipping of a piece of equipment and the person we worked with was fantastic. Made the process very simple.
First time user. John at FR8star was helpful and responsive in answering my questions.very satisfied with process.pickup by contracted hauler was timely
Good transaction. Driver never called to say what time the arrival was I just happened to be at farm to meet a contractor. Driver was polite.
Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment!
The process was easy and painless. The driver I selected was extremely nice and very helpful. I would use him again if possible.
Everything went well for a first time. Thanks for the service.
Everything went well. Machine was picked up and delivered as agreed. Thanks
Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment!
Wyatt, my FR8Star Agent, was very good.
The website is slightly above average, but plenty of room for improvement.
I don't know how the shipper will work out, but have optimism.
P.S. Tried to make this a FOUR star review.
I bought an excavator in Missouri and needed it shipped to California. I awarded the transport company on a Wednesday and they had a truck there Saturday morning. The machine arrived on Tuesday morning! The driver communicated with me and everything went great
Very good with communicating about the load! The shipment arrived really quick and well strapped.
It was so simple to arrange for a pickup and delivery of our tractor in Virginia and transport to New York.
I received several bids within minutes of my posting to FR8Star.
When I chose a shipper, they contacted me via email within minutes.
Purchased and item online with the intent of picking up. Found fr8star, read some reviews and contracted them. Went great and very quick
Thank you for using FR8Star Kevin!
Completely satisfied. Alfonzo, delivered on time and professional.
It was very convenient to use. I had lots of companies to choose from.
I was contacted shortly after purchasing a piece of equipment on auction with a reasonable quote. Painless experience
Thank you for using FR8Star Caleb!
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Equipment Hauling without the Hassle
Here to help!
Our specialized trucking marketplace provides easy access to qualified transport companies and premium oversize, hot shot, open deck and flatbed loads. Our team of specialized freight experts are standing by to help every step of the way. Let us do the heavy lifting to find the right transport company for your loads and manage your process from start to finish. Feel free to give us a call or send us an email.
How FR8Star Works
1. Build the load. Customers tell FR8Star about their load, including its origin and shipping destination.
2. Get an instant estimate. Customers request firm bids from the transport companies. FR8Star provides instant estimates at no charge to the customer. Estimates are supplemented by FR8Star's wide array of transport companies and up-to-date industry data.
3. Compare transport bids. Bids placed are completely transparent, with prices reflecting the total cost to move the shipment, so there are no hidden costs.
4. Award the load. Once a bid is accepted, FR8Star will release the customer's contact information to the winning bidder. The bidder contacts the customer to confirm details, match the load with the right truck, and make payment arrangements.
That's all there is to it!
What types of load can FR8Star haul?
FR8Star specializes in hauling loads that weight over 25,000 pounds, which includes oversize/overweight loads. FR8Star’s network of transport companies haul equipment and machinery, such as tractors and dozers, as well as containers, trailers, and other general freight.
Is FR8Star a broker?
No. All loads available on the FR8Star platform are from customers on AuctionTime.com, MachineryTrader.com, CraneTrader.com, ForestryTrader.com, TractorHouse.com, TruckPaper.com, and other Sandhills Global trade sites and from new incoming estimate and transport requests that are submitted daily.
Does FR8Star provide support?
Yes. FR8Star’s logistics experts are available to you at every point within the process. They will answer your questions and help you handle any complexities that may arise.
About FR8Star
FR8Star makes shipping easy. It’s an online marketplace to connect you with a trusted network of transport companies qualified to haul your specialized load. Thousands of shippers post loads to FR8Star every day. We focus on building relationships with qualified, specialized transport companies to get you the best price and service. FREE — Shippers can get estimates and book loads for free when they go with FR8Star. FAST — Get uber fast freight estimates, usually in under 30 seconds. No more wasting time on the phone and waiting to hear back. SECURE — We protect your data and contact information. It's only shared when you select a transport company to work with. QUALITY — Our transport companies are carefully vetted (invitation-only) experts in equipment and flatbed transport. At FR8Star, shippers moving difficult to fill flatbed, oversize, and overweight loads connect with flatbed and specialized freight transport companies with access to the capacity they need. Competition among the transport companies is guaranteeing fair rates to shippers – and shippers benefit from transport companies’ relationships with experienced transport companies that focus on moving open deck freight. The pricing is 100% transparent: shippers pay nothing to use FR8Star and transport companies submit their all-in bids. In addition, we provide you with tailored tools for OS/OW and open deck transport to make it as easy as possible to move your freight. With FR8Star tools, shippers can save time by booking freight instantly and limit costs by comparing bids from transport companies and easily manage their flatbed, oversize and overweight transport. Transport companies get access to the unique FR8Star technology that makes all of this possible. Our marketplace remains focused on providing transparency and giving transport companies a unique opportunity to expand their business while building capacity for the market, simultaneously making FR8Star more and more useful for shippers as well.
Thank you Caleb for using FR8Star to move your equipment!