What is the cheapest way to ship bulky items?
For bulky items, LTL (less-than-truckload) freight is typically the most cost-effective option when items exceed standard parcel limits. USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes work well for dense, heavy items under 70 lbs. ShipMate+ compares rates across 40+ freight and parcel carriers to identify the lowest cost option based on your item's dimensions, weight, destination, and required delivery timeframe.
How much does a 100 lb package cost to ship?
A 100 lb package typically costs between $50 and $200+ to ship domestically, depending on dimensions, destination, carrier, and service level. Dimensional weight pricing can significantly increase costs if the box is oversized relative to its weight. ShipMate+ advises on right-sizing your packaging to minimize dimensional weight charges and compares FedEx, UPS, USPS, and freight carrier rates to find the best price for your shipment.
Can I drop off packages for multiple carriers at ShipMate+ in one visit?
Yes. ShipMate+ is an authorized drop-off location for FedEx, UPS, and USPS simultaneously. Businesses can drop off pre-labeled shipments for all three carriers in a single visit at no additional charge. This eliminates the need to make separate trips to different carrier facilities, saving significant time for operations shipping 200 or more packages monthly.
What time does the carrier pick up from ShipMate+?
FedEx and UPS pick up Monday–Friday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM. USPS picks up Monday–Saturday at 11:00 AM. Dropping off your shipments before these cut-off times ensures they enter the carrier network the same day, keeping your fulfillment timelines on schedule and your customers satisfied.
Does ShipMate+ offer freight shipping for oversized business inventory?
Yes. ShipMate+ provides full freight, LTL, air cargo, and sea container shipping solutions for items exceeding standard parcel carrier limits. With access to over 40 freight and cargo carriers, the team handles carrier selection, rate negotiation, palletizing advice, and logistics coordination — making freight shipping straightforward even for businesses without dedicated logistics staff.
Is there a volume discount or account arrangement for businesses shipping 200+ packages monthly?
ShipMate+ works with high-volume business shippers and can advise on the most cost-effective carrier account structures, service levels, and packaging strategies to reduce your per-shipment costs at scale. Contact the team directly to discuss your monthly volume, carrier mix, and destinations so they can recommend the best approach for your business's specific shipping profile.
Can ShipMate+ handle packing for high-volume business shipments?
Yes. ShipMate+'s professional packing team can prepare business shipments using properly sized corrugated boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and heavy-duty tape. All items packed in-store carry a guarantee of insurability. This is especially valuable for e-commerce businesses shipping fragile, high-value, or warranty-sensitive products at scale, reducing damage claims and costly return rates.
What are ShipMate+'s business hours for package drop-off?
ShipMate+ is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The store is closed on Sundays. These extended weekday hours and Saturday availability give businesses more flexibility to drop off shipments than traditional post office schedules, particularly important for operations processing daily or near-daily fulfillment runs.