Short answer: mud flaps are heavy, and shipping them isn’t free for anyone. A pallet of flaps typically moves via LTL freight and can cost $180–$500+ to ship depending on distance, weight, fuel surcharges, and delivery needs (dock vs. liftgate, commercial vs. residential). When you see “free shipping,” the carrier isn’t donating that service—the cost is usually buried in a higher product price. We prefer transparent pricing so you can see exactly what you’re paying for: the flaps, the logo setup, and the actual freight.
Here’s how we handle it:
- Pass-through freight: We charge the real carrier rate—no hidden markups.
- Optimized pallets: Full or near-full pallets (around 200 flaps) ship more efficiently than partials (e.g., 50 flaps), which can lower your total cost even if the per-flap price is the same.
- Clear quotes: Your quote will show itemized product + tooling + shipping so you can compare apples to apples with any “free shipping” offers.
Ways to save on shipping:
- Order in pallet quantities or consolidate multiple locations into one shipment.
- Ship to a commercial dock (or a terminal hold) when possible to avoid accessorial fees.
- Plan reorders so we can combine production runs and minimize partial pallets.
Local pickup is also available from our central Midwest facilities if you’d like to use your own carrier or pick up yourself. Please note we don’t hold finished product on the dock—pickups must be scheduled promptly after completion.
Bottom line: Transparent, itemized shipping lets you control costs and often pay less overall than “free shipping” that hides freight inside the unit price.
