All Jack Docks orders have the option of delivery or pick up. With our national shipping program, we ship even the largest dock orders anywhere in the Continental USA. We can ship internationally with customer-arranged shipping as well!
Parcel Shipping:
Shipping of accessory orders or parts orders requiring parcel shipping will be delivered via Federal Express, UPS, Speedy Delivery, or US Postal Service. Use the online shipping calculator to determine shipping costs, and Jack Docks determines the best carrier. You can also contact us for a quote. All orders will include tracking confirmation and will not require signatures.
Order Pick-up:
Customers may choose to pick up any order at our warehouse location. Our pick-up location is in Harris, MN. Many orders can even fit in the back of a pickup truck! Pickups are only available during our regular business hours on Thursday and Friday (9 am – 4:30 pm by appointment). Fees may apply.
Freight (LTL) Delivery to Your Doorstep (Residential/Commercial):
All dock, lift, shore ramp, and aluminum decking orders are shipped on a single 4 x 8-foot pallet via truck from our Harris, MN warehouse. We ship docks and lifts across the Continental USA every day for $125-$1000, depending on the destination zip code and delivery weight class. Custom and multiple docks may cost more. For a shipping estimate, you can add a product to your cart and enter your delivery address before you purchase the order. Or you can simply contact us! If you live in Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, or abroad, contact us for special shipping arrangements that need to be made. We can also ship internationally or with your chosen carrier.
LTL shipping is much different from standard parcel shipments. Each LTL order will require a consignee to be present for the shipment to sign and unload the order. The pallet usually comes on a semi-truck, depending on the delivering terminal policies, and the lift gate is not operable due to the size of the pallets. Do not ship docks to addresses that cannot accomodate a semi-truck. For residential deliveries, the trucker calls ahead of time to schedule a delivery appointment. The customer/consignee would need to be present during the appointment and hand-unload the order from the back of the truck. Each shipment is packaged into smaller parts that weigh less than 50lbs, and there are 20-40 parts in each order. The unloading process takes about 10 minutes. For commercial deliveries, no appointment is needed, and the customer can unload the pallet with his forklift.
Each LTL shipment comes with a tracking number with a link to detailed tracking information, including estimated date of arrival, and carrier contact information. The estimated arrival dates are not exact. Customers are strongly encouraged to make assembly plans only after the shipment is received. Hiring contractors on the estimated shipping date is unwise since many unforeseen delays can occur with LTL shipping. After the order leaves the Jack Docks warehouse, the shipping carrier is the contact for shipping updates. Our customer service team is happy to help with any issues in communication between our customers and the carriers.
Freight (LTL) Delivery to Nearest Terminal:
Freight delivery can be simpler and faster when the delivery is made to the nearest trucking terminal in the Continental USA. Terminal delivery allows our customers to pick up the order with a pickup truck or trailer at a location usually within 15 miles of your home, business, or cabin. The nearest truck terminal location depends on the carrier selected, and restrictions apply depending on the terminal policies. Typically, the terminal is more convenient for customers who are in a rush or who live in remote areas since residential delivery requires an available trucker and truck to bring the order from the nearest delivering terminal to your door. Arrange to pick up at the local terminal after you receive the tracking number and see that the freight has arrived at the destination terminal. Then call to schedule a pick up form the terminal.
Unloading:
For all Jack Dock pallet shipments, we require the customer to remove the dock from the delivery truck. This means the pallet will be disassembled on the truck trailer and individual components will be removed by the customer. This usually requires just a few minutes. No component weighs over 50 pounds. We recommend using gloves and prearrange help if you think you need it before the delivery. The consignee is to only sign for the shipment if there are no damages. Under most circumstances, there are no damages, but the customer must inspect the order before unloading to determine if there are shipping-related damages. In this case, the shipment is denied, and the shipping carrier is responsible for returning the order. Returning orders which are not damaged is subject to a restock fee equal to the costs of the return shipment and the original shipment.
Delivery Coordination:
All pallet orders are issued a Bill of Lading and a Pro number to track the order. Jack Docks will email you this tracking information. Customers can pre-arrange a delivery time with the trucking company to coordinate delivery. It is important to note the Jack Docks and our delivery truck vendors reserve the right to deny shipment to the residence, cabin, or business if the delivery truck cannot access the property (ie. long dirt driveway with overhanging trees). In this case, the driver will deliver the pallet order to the nearest terminal for customer pickup or an address nearby that is accessible.