SHIPPING
- What does “Drop Shipping” mean? Drop Shipping is the use of a Trucking Line to deliver your newspapers—versus UPS or USPS. These shipments typically arrive on a tractor trailer. You will need a loading dock, a forklift, or a crew of people to remove the shipment from the back of the trailer.
- UPS is way too expensive! How do I get a drop ship quote? If UPS Ground is more than $150, you can request a drop ship quote to use an LTL trucking company to deliver your newspapers. This can often save you money. The request form is found on the Newsprint Price Page in the Shipping Calculator section. Fill out the form only if UPS is more than $150. ...
- Do I get a tracking number? Absolutely. When we get one, we update your account and an email is sent to you with the details.
- How do I calculate my shipping costs? The pricing page has a shipping calculator available to help you calculate your shipping. If the UPS shipping exceeds $150 you may request a drop ship quote--also from the pricing pages.UPS Shipping: UPS does not necessarily deliver on weekends. This means that Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air may ...
- Can I expedite drop shipping shipments? Currently, because the shipment is often so large, we do not offer expedited shipping services when your order requires Drop Shipping.
- How are my newspapers bundled and delivered? For UPS deliveries, your newspapers are delivered in a box. For Drop Shipping deliveries, your newspapers will be bundled, shrink wrapped and secured to a pallet.
