Please feel free to call Campus Freight at 7-4019 for your heavy freight quotes. We can help you quickly determine the least expensive carrier for your incoming and outgoing shipments and help manage logistics of your freight on campus.
Getting the correct freight classification can save time and money and we will be glad to help. A large shipment of scientific equipment often contains items that can be shipped at a less expensive freight classification. Insurance is another important consideration for freight shipments. Insurance coverage varies with equipment type, age, and freight carrier. Campus Freight can help you select the correct insurance option for your shipment.
Campus Freight can also help with paperwork and packaging for shipments.
Oregon State University has negotiated agreements with some freight shipping companies for discounts. View OSU's discounts here.
There seems to be no practical way to assume that one carrier will be less expensive than another until quotes are obtained. Distance from hub terminals, inter-line links, carrier equipment, and insurance all affect rates.
For in-bound freight, you should instruct the vendor to write Oregon State University on the top line of the Bill of Lading. This will insure that you receive the appropriate discount from the freight carrier. Be sure to include the department, contact name, and contact phone number to avoid delay and confusion when the freight arrives on campus.
We greatly appreciate a call in advance when you have large incoming freight shipments. Truck drivers often stop at Campus Freight for directions and help with unloading these shipments. A call in advance makes delivery of these items much faster.
"Our building does not have a loading dock. Where do we have large items delivered on Campus?"
Contact Campus Freight to advise us of your large shipment. Your freight can be received at Oregon State University, (Your Department Name),(Contact Name), 644 SW 13th St, Corvallis, OR 97333. When the item arrives, we will contact you to arrange delivery.
When shipping a package via freight, please call (7-4019) or e-mail Campus Freight.
OSU Contacts For Shipping Questions
Peter Lepre, Campus Freight--Business Services
737-4019, Freight@oregonstate.edu
OSU Mailing Services -- On campus help, 737-4941
