Short answer: A-1 Auto Parts ships used engines and gearboxes from Omaha, Nebraska to all 50 US states by palletized LTL freight (typically 1–7 business days), to Alaska by truck and ocean barge (about 10–18 days) and overseas by ocean container to Dubai, Ghana and Kazakhstan (about 35–70 days). Orders can also be collected from our Omaha yard.
Destination guides
Typical transit times from Omaha
| Destination | Method | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri (Kansas City, St. Louis) | LTL freight | 1–3 business days |
| Oklahoma, Wyoming | LTL freight | 2–4 business days |
| Utah, Georgia | LTL freight | 3–5 business days |
| Arizona, Idaho | LTL freight | 4–6 business days |
| Vermont | LTL freight | 4–7 business days |
| Alaska | Truck + ocean barge | 10–18 days |
| Dubai, UAE (Jebel Ali) | Ocean container | ~35–50 days |
| Ghana (Tema) | Ocean container | ~35–55 days |
| Kazakhstan | Ocean + Middle Corridor / rail | ~45–70 days |
Times are estimates after the unit is collected by the carrier and are confirmed on your quote.
How engines and gearboxes are shipped
- Palletized: each unit is strapped to a pallet; several units can share one pallet to cut cost.
- LTL freight: carried by less-than-truckload carriers to a business dock, a residential address with liftgate, or the carrier’s terminal for pickup.
- Export: moved to a US port and loaded into containers; we provide the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
What affects freight cost?
- Weight and size of the unit (four-cylinder engines are lighter than V8 or diesel units)
- Distance and destination type – business, residential or terminal
- Liftgate, inside delivery or limited-access surcharges
- Number of units combined on one shipment
Shipping FAQs
How much does it cost to ship an engine?
Freight cost depends on the unit’s weight, the distance from Omaha, and whether it goes to a business dock, a residential address with liftgate or a carrier terminal. Combining several units on one pallet lowers the cost per unit. Request a quote for an exact delivered price.
Do you ship engines to residential addresses?
Yes. Residential delivery uses a liftgate truck and costs a little more than delivery to a business with a forklift.
Can I collect my order in Omaha?
Yes – from 2501 Polk St, Omaha, NE 68107, Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM. Please call (402) 733-7333 first.
Do you export used engines and gearboxes?
Yes. We export to Dubai (UAE), Ghana and Kazakhstan by ocean container and can quote other destinations on request.