2006-09-23
Web 2.%&$#
I'm trying to buy some cheap welding rod, which is unfortunately heavy. Each can is fifty pounds, and I'm interested in at least ten of them. Well, lets see how the web revolution holds up for this one:
I'm trying to buy some cheap welding rod, which is unfortunately heavy. Each can is fifty pounds, and I'm interested in at least ten of them. Well, lets see how the web revolution holds up for this one:
Google freight shipping — freightquote.com
Looks promising, sort of the pricegrabber for freight shippers. Of course you have to sign up first (sigh), ok fine. blah blah blah, yahoo.com, blah blah blah done. Ah, there's my nice confirmation letter. Full of so many promises:
Freightquote.com is fast. You only need a few pieces of information, and in seconds you can choose a carrier, schedule a pickup, print shipping documents, and you're done.Ok. login, press Quote & ship. bam!Freightquote.com is easy. Track all your shipments and all your carriers in one place. Get all your shipment activity and freight costs summarized on one simple weekly invoice. And get great customer service through email, online chat, or toll-free over the phone.
Freightquote.com is free. Shopping at Freightquote.com is always free. You only pay for the carriers you use, when you use them.
They forgot one on that list above:
Freightquote.com is broken. We're full of promise but can't deliver when push comes to shove.
But we'd love for you to give us a call. Toll-free: 800.323.5441
