Thanks Jeff. the cost is 519.00 I felt comfortable with forward air, their containers are all enclosed and placed inside a semi trailer. plus the 4 days from coast to(almost) coast. But, your'e right, it would be nice door to door. The one thing that continues to be bothersome is that "Forward-Air" ISN'T by "AIR". the girl on the phone stated that the trucks they use...ride on "air" suspension!!???......freaks! I guess that's what you call "marketing" I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Cliff