Folks, here are some things to ponder when it comes to shipping larger objects.

1. Freight costs have not gone down
2. Packaging is not necessarily more robust today then it was, say, 10 years ago
3. Generally, cost of goods continues to drop, and packaging expenses are a part of the cost of goods
4. If you have a trucking company drop something off and you sign the bill of lading, that means you are accepting the product in it's condition. Even if anyone can see there's a huge hole in the middle of the box
5. Which means that having a person to receive the shipment is important. They can look at the items, refuse as needed or mark on bill of lading creases before they sign. They can document with their cameras box issues. They can count boxes to make sure that all items shipped are present.
6. Once you have a PRO number from the freight line, contacting the trucking company and talking to someone increases the chances of your getting delivery near the time you want it.