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FR8Star has a rating of 4.6 stars from 191 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with FR8Star most frequently mention great experience, and second time. FR8Star ranks 13th among Shipping sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 89.4%
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135
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Top Positive Review

“I don't think it would be appropriate to give any concrete...”

ronnie m.
9/14/24

I don't think it would be appropriate to give any concrete rating yet, but so far not too bad. We are just in the beginning stages of my experience. Once everything is done from start to finish I will be glad to submit an accurate rating along with some general comments.

Top Critical Review

“Auction ended Thursday, I called to list shipping”

Calvin C.
6/24/24

Auction ended Thursday, I called to list shipping. Normally I get quotes almost immediately. I did not receive any quotes Thursday so I called Fried to find out if the listing was up there. I spoke to said the listing is there he didn't know why I wasn't getting. Information said he would fix that nothing happened Saturday, Saturday Sunday Monday. Call back I think it was on Monday with the order finally was set for Tuesday. I specifically said do not deliver before Friday I'll be out of town and won't be able to receive it. I talked to the trucking company Wednesday. They gave me the phone number for the truck driver called him and he had picked up the load and was delivering it Thursday morning. My plans change, so I was able to come and get to the farm to receive it and unload it, he said they had no record of it being delivered Friday at the earliest. I have never had a problem with shipping. It's always been scheduled accurately and on time.

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Thumbnail of user ronniem331
California
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September 14th, 2024
Verified purchase

I don't think it would be appropriate to give any concrete rating yet, but so far not too bad. We are just in the beginning stages of my experience. Once everything is done from start to finish I will be glad to submit an accurate rating along with some general comments.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user johnw8614
South Dakota
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September 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

Overall a good experience. It did take longer than expected to get the load picked up (a week) and then a bit longer than expected to receive the load ( 2 1/2 days due to rest requirements) from IA to SD but everything worked out fine and their price was cheaper by hundreds. I would definitely use them again.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to assisting you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user anthonyz725
Kansas
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September 20th, 2024
Verified purchase

The whole booking experience went without an issue. Got many bids. Took the lowest and the shipper was prompt and had no issues. No surprises. The tractor was delivered a day or two early. Obviously, no delays. I would use FR8Star again without hesitation!

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Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

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North Dakota
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September 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

Very easy to use and did a great job. I concocted them on a Friday, they got everything set up and tractor was delivered the next Thursday. Pretty good I thought. Thanks Scott

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your tractor. We look forward to assisting you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user ronaldm1931
South Carolina
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October 13th, 2024
Verified purchase

My transactions was handled very professionally, updates on delivery details provided essential details for pickup, status of transport,to my location.

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Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user robertn2485
California
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July 27th, 2024
Verified purchase

Great platform. Well organized and easy to navigate. Got a lot of great bids for transporting this tractor. Received a quick thorough follow up call from Forrest. Your team seems to be on top of everything.

Thumbnail of user davef945
Colorado
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August 10th, 2024
Verified purchase

The gentleman booking my load was very polite and courteous, but he made two critical errors. He scheduled the pickup at Scottsbluff NE instead the tractor was at Torrington WY. Therefore, it was further than published and in a different state and the freight company charged me more than quoted. The width was also advertised wrong, so the dealer had to take the duals off and I am going to mount them back on the tractor!

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New Jersey
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August 16th, 2024
Verified purchase

Multiple quotes. Bid awarded and hauler was in contact within minutes. Load got picked up next day and is on its way. Way less work than I thought it would be.

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Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user meliac5
Missouri
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August 20th, 2024
Verified purchase

So far it has been great. We have had our load picked up and it is yet to be delivered on Monday. But as of now, freight star has been excellent in our endeavors to ship our purchase.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user williamb2252
Wisconsin
2 reviews
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September 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

Everything went very smoothly. The driver was able to pickup and deliver early and did a great job communicating

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user alexh1502
New Mexico
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September 30th, 2024
Verified purchase

Joe helped me set everything up and made multiple calls to help me get the best price and service. Really appreciate him making things easy!

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Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user danielc5412
California
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October 28th, 2024
Verified purchase

So far so good. Travis has gone above a beyond. He has helped me each step of the way. Now just to complete the transaction.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to get your equipment moved! We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user davidw8125
Florida
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August 16th, 2024
Verified purchase

Easy to use and get the best possible costs. Had enough quotes to make a good decision in less than 24 hours.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user matthewa1045
New York
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October 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

Great service,lined everything up with no hassle for me, reached out right away if there was an issue or needed mor info

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user patb990
Georgia
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August 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

So far all is good. Service representative contacted me as soon as the auction was over, got me 4 good bids and once I accepted one of them, was contacted by the driver right away.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user gregm1661
Virginia
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September 6th, 2024
Verified purchase

So far, so good, would like to get my load picked up soon but in all fairness they said up to 4-5 days

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your utility vehicle. We look forward to assisting you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user stevet1697
Oklahoma
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September 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

So far so good. I haven't received the car yet but the process is in motion I am very happy with FR8Sars service.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move the car you won at auction. We look forward to assisting you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user brianf2405
New Jersey
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October 21st, 2024
Verified purchase

I've used fr8star for 2 loads and everything has gone so smoothly I can't think of a reason why to use any other company!

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to get your equipment moved! We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user jasonb3761
Colorado
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August 6th, 2024
Verified purchase

Fast, easy, and best prices! I've used them several times and found it to be much cheaper than picking items up myself.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user zcc
New York
1 review
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September 27th, 2024
Verified purchase

Eli was great to work with, followed up with any questions I had and we got the load booked!

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user calvinc266
Georgia
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June 24th, 2024
Verified purchase

Auction ended Thursday, I called to list shipping. Normally I get quotes almost immediately. I did not receive any quotes Thursday so I called Fried to find out if the listing was up there. I spoke to said the listing is there he didn't know why I wasn't getting. Information said he would fix that nothing happened Saturday, Saturday Sunday Monday. Call back I think it was on Monday with the order finally was set for Tuesday. I specifically said do not deliver before Friday I'll be out of town and won't be able to receive it. I talked to the trucking company Wednesday. They gave me the phone number for the truck driver called him and he had picked up the load and was delivering it Thursday morning. My plans change, so I was able to come and get to the farm to receive it and unload it, he said they had no record of it being delivered Friday at the earliest. I have never had a problem with shipping. It's always been scheduled accurately and on time.

Thumbnail of user pattim438
Washington
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August 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

They were very helpful I want to especially thank Misty for being so helpful I will definitely use them again This is the second time I have used fr8Star

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user peterj1398
Massachusetts
2 reviews
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October 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

Excellent communication from Travis, quick and easy booking. Thanks.

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user jamess10229
Georgia
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October 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

Smooth as silk, lots of bids and quickly too.
The associates I spoke with were great help

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

Thumbnail of user harryb835
California
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October 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

Josh handled all the coordination. He made it a very smooth transaction.Thanks

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Sales M. – FR8Star Rep

Thank you for using FR8Star to move your equipment. We look forward to helping you with your future transportation needs!

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Equipment Hauling without the Hassle

Here to help!
Our specialized trucking marketplace provides easy access to qualified transport companies and premium oversize, hot shot, open deck and flatbed loads. Our team of specialized freight experts are standing by to help every step of the way. Let us do the heavy lifting to find the right transport company for your loads and manage your process from start to finish. Feel free to give us a call or send us an email.

How FR8Star Works
1. Build the load. Customers tell FR8Star about their load, including its origin and shipping destination.
2. Get an instant estimate. Customers request firm bids from the transport companies. FR8Star provides instant estimates at no charge to the customer. Estimates are supplemented by FR8Star's wide array of transport companies and up-to-date industry data.
3. Compare transport bids. Bids placed are completely transparent, with prices reflecting the total cost to move the shipment, so there are no hidden costs.
4. Award the load. Once a bid is accepted, FR8Star will release the customer's contact information to the winning bidder. The bidder contacts the customer to confirm details, match the load with the right truck, and make payment arrangements.
That's all there is to it!

What types of load can FR8Star haul?
FR8Star specializes in hauling loads that weight over 25,000 pounds, which includes oversize/overweight loads. FR8Star’s network of transport companies haul equipment and machinery, such as tractors and dozers, as well as containers, trailers, and other general freight.

Is FR8Star a broker?
No. All loads available on the FR8Star platform are from customers on AuctionTime.com, MachineryTrader.com, CraneTrader.com, ForestryTrader.com, TractorHouse.com, TruckPaper.com, and other Sandhills Global trade sites and from new incoming estimate and transport requests that are submitted daily.

Does FR8Star provide support?
Yes. FR8Star’s logistics experts are available to you at every point within the process. They will answer your questions and help you handle any complexities that may arise.

About FR8Star
FR8Star makes shipping easy. It’s an online marketplace to connect you with a trusted network of transport companies qualified to haul your specialized load. Thousands of shippers post loads to FR8Star every day. We focus on building relationships with qualified, specialized transport companies to get you the best price and service. FREE — Shippers can get estimates and book loads for free when they go with FR8Star. FAST — Get uber fast freight estimates, usually in under 30 seconds. No more wasting time on the phone and waiting to hear back. SECURE — We protect your data and contact information. It's only shared when you select a transport company to work with. QUALITY — Our transport companies are carefully vetted (invitation-only) experts in equipment and flatbed transport. At FR8Star, shippers moving difficult to fill flatbed, oversize, and overweight loads connect with flatbed and specialized freight transport companies with access to the capacity they need. Competition among the transport companies is guaranteeing fair rates to shippers – and shippers benefit from transport companies’ relationships with experienced transport companies that focus on moving open deck freight. The pricing is 100% transparent: shippers pay nothing to use FR8Star and transport companies submit their all-in bids. In addition, we provide you with tailored tools for OS/OW and open deck transport to make it as easy as possible to move your freight. With FR8Star tools, shippers can save time by booking freight instantly and limit costs by comparing bids from transport companies and easily manage their flatbed, oversize and overweight transport. Transport companies get access to the unique FR8Star technology that makes all of this possible. Our marketplace remains focused on providing transparency and giving transport companies a unique opportunity to expand their business while building capacity for the market, simultaneously making FR8Star more and more useful for shippers as well.

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