FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads
An equipment dealer’s goal is to finalize sales quickly and smoothly. One common obstacle to this is access to reliable heavy-haul transportation for the buyer to get their new acquisition from point A to point B after the sale. FR8Star doesn’t just remove this obstacle— it makes the process fast, transparent, and easy for your buyers.
How FR8Star Streamlines Sales
FR8Star is a free service from Sandhills Global that enables buyers (shippers) to get accurate shipping quotes and arrange transport through a trusted network of over 20,000 vetted carriers and brokers. These professionals are qualified to haul heavy equipment, general freight, oversized and overweight machinery, specialized loads, and more throughout the U.S., Canada, and internationally.
To streamline the experience, Sandhills integrates a FR8Star button into asset listings across Sandhills platforms like MachineryTrader.com, AuctionTime.com, and MarketBook.ca. When a buyer clicks the button, a shipping request form launches and automatically pulls in key details from the listing before prompting the buyer for pickup and delivery locations. Shippers can also request quotes directly at FR8Star.com.
What Shippers Can Expect
After entering load details, shippers often begin receiving initial quotes within 30 seconds, with multiple competitive bids typically following soon after. Bids are transparent and all-inclusive, clearly identifying any fees for permits, escorts, and other special considerations required.
The FR8Star Dashboard allows shippers to review bids alongside customer reviews and ratings of transportation companies before selecting the best fit. Shippers can also track shipments and receive support from FR8Star logistics experts whenever needed.
Once a bid is awarded, FR8Star connects the shipper with the transport company so they can confirm the required trailer and equipment, communication preferences during transit, and payment details. FR8Star shares shipper information only with the selected carrier.
Benefits For Transport Companies
Transport companies in FR8Star’s network value how easily the FR8Star Carrier Load Board helps them filter shipping leads and find loads matching their expertise and equipment—whether they run hot shot loads or use step-deck trailers well-suited for construction loads. High-quality leads routinely flow in from Sandhills trade sites and auction platforms, including MachineryTrader.com and AuctionTime.com.
The carrier board also enables haulers to chat with FR8Star support specialists whenever needed and receive notifications about new loads, FR8Star processes, and more. The FR8Star Dashboard enables haulers to easily manage incoming messages, contracts, billings, and payment processing.
The Exclusive FR8Star Group
Ask your Sandhills representative for more information about FR8Star and joining the Exclusive FR8Star Group, which provides eligible dealers access to an elite group of transporters recognized for outstanding service. Members can lock in a rate with a transport company to include freight cost in an asset’s final sale price, bypass down payments, award a bid, and pay later.
Types Of Shipping Available
Whether shipping a massive wheel loader or a single bucket, transport companies in FR8Star’s network have the trucks, trailers, and equipment to get the job done. FR8Star can help arrange:
- Hot shot trucking
- Less-than-truckload (LTL) and partial truckload (PTL) shipping
- Step deck, RGN, flatbed, lowboy, and enclosed trailer transport
- Drive away transport services
- Container shipping
- Vehicle, mobile home, oversize, wide load, and super load transport
- Livestock transport
- International shipping
A version of this article first appeared in Sandhills Magazine. You can find current and back issues in the Sandhills Magazine Archive.