Severe Storm Shipping Impact on South Carolina

Severe Storm Shipping Impact on South Carolina

Helpful Shipping Info for South Carolina

Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
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Power Equipment Expert

Long after the initial landfall, hurricanes have a devastating, lasting impact on lives and infrastructure. Widespread power outages, severe flooding, and even mudslides can make shipping supplies like emergency portable generators difficult.

Each storm brings unique challenges. Weather and road conditions change by the minute and deliveries cannot be guaranteed because of problems like mandatory evacuations, road closures, and possible driver shortages, etc. 

 

Check Shipping Service Advisories

Whether you're considering to purchase an emergency generator or already placed an order, you can count on Electric Generators Direct to help you weather the storm. For your convenience, you can check the most common carrier's websites for weather-related delays and updates below. 

 

FedEx

Please check the FedEX website for information about your zip code.

 

R&L Carriers

All terminals are currently open. Please check the R&L Carriers website for information about your zip code. 

 

ABF Freight

All terminals are currently open. Please check the ABF Freight website for information about your zip code. 

  

Old Dominion

All terminals are currently open. Please check the Old Dominion website for information about your zip code. 

 

Saia

All terminals are currently open. Please check the Saia website for information about your zip code.

 

Home Delivery Delays
Depending on where you live, home deliveries may be delayed due to mandatory evacuations, but not all areas will experience service disruptions equally.

We strongly encourage you NOT to cancel or refuse your order because you will incur a Return Order Fee which could cost hundreds of dollars. 

If your power happens to come back on before your generator arrives, you are lucky. However, storms and power outages can be unpredictable, so we encourage you to have at least an emergency backup to protect yourself from another extended power outage.

By retaining your order, your generator will be delivered, and you'll be ready for the next outage. 

  

Picking Up at a Freight Terminal 
If you ordered a generator that shipped freight and you want to pick it up from the local terminal, you must contact the freight carrier first

Note: You must call the freight carrier first to arrange a pickup. Generators are not stocked at shipping terminals. All generators will ship from one of our warehouses before they arrive at the local freight terminal. You will need to bring a photo ID that matches the name on the order to receive your generator.  

 

Order an In-Stock Generator

We prepare before the season by stocking our warehouse and distribution centers so that we can get your products on the road and on their way to you.

To get the power you need promptly, you will need to select a generator that is in stock.    

 

Expedited Shipping
Expedited shipping is only available on generators that ship via ground. These tend to be inverter generators and if in stock, can ship Next-Day, or 2nd-Day Air.

Please Note: Expedited shipping charges are non-refundable and delivery times are not guaranteed. We will get the products out the door and into the hands of the delivery service. They will make every effort to deliver on time, but circumstances may cause a delay like government-issued evacuations, flight groundings, and road closures.
  

Already Placed an Order?

If you've already placed an order, you will begin receiving shipping notifications from either FedEx or a Freight Carrier. The weight of the generator will determine this difference, and whether it was in stock at the time it was ordered.
 
After your order loads onto a truck, you will receive an email with a tracking number that allows you to track your shipment.
 
If your shipment arrives at a freight terminal but cannot be shipped directly to its final destination, you may have an option to pick it up at the freight terminal

 

Local Freight Terminals by Carrier

Freight carrier websites are linked below with their corresponding local terminals, where you can find more information regarding your shipment. 

 

South Carolina Terminal Locations

ABF Freight

Anderson, SC

3581 Abbeville Hwy 28, Anderson, SC 29624

Phone: (864) 296-3090

Beech Island, SC

118 Revco Road, Beech Island, SC 29482

Phone: (803) 279-4891

Columbia, SC

7424 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: (803) 786-7450

Duncan, SC

185 Plemmons Rd, Duncan, SC 29334

Phone: (864) 877-6461

Florence, SC

308 W Freight Rd, Florence, SC 29501

Phone: (843) 669-2269

North Charleston, SC 

3153 Pacific St Suite B, North Charleston, SC 29418

Phone: (843) 554-6071

 
 
Old Dominion 

Charleston, SC

1938 Clements Ferry Rd, Wando, SC 29492

Local: (843) 856-7224

Toll-Free: (800) 922-5197

Greenville, SC

631 Leonard Rd, Duncan, SC 29334

Local: (864) 877-9817

Toll-Free: (800) 922-3328

Charlotte, NC

3330 Stafford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

Local: (704) 399-2251

Toll-Free: (800) 222-4823

 Columbia, SC

323 Dreher Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169

Local: (803) 794-2103

Toll-Free: (800) 922-3840

Florence, SC 

2650 TV Road, Florence, SC 29501

Local: (843) 413-5674

Toll-Free: (800) 922-9593


Kings Mountain, NC

604 Innovation Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Local: (704) 734-0497

Toll-Free: (844) 292-3624

Savannah, GA

802 US-80 West, Savannah, GA 31408

Local: (912) 965-0301

Toll-Free: (800) 992-6335

Augusta, GA

725 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901

Local: (706) 828-4863

Toll-Free: (866) 874-6335

 

 

Saia

Charleston, SC

1015 Bankton Circle, Hanahan, SC 29410

Phone: (843) 529-1144

Greenville, SC

1887 Highway 14 South, Greer, SC 29650

Phone: (864) 968-8823

Columbia, SC

2301 Airport Blvd, Cayce, SC 29033

Phone: (803) 794-6121

Florence, SC

2972 Republic Ave, Florence, SC 29501

Phone: (843) 393-9425

   

 

R&L Carriers 

Columbia, SC

1009 Harbor Road, West Columbia, SC 29169-3609

Toll-Free: 800-768-7681

Local: 803-794-9040

Greenville, SC

415 Highway 183, Piedmont, SC 29673

Toll-Free: 800-845-6954

Local: 864-297-0097

Spartanburg, SC

Toll-Free: 800-845-6954

Local: 864-583-2204

 

 

Sumter, SC

Toll-Free: 800-768-7681

Local: 864-223-1600

Charleston, SC

Toll-Free: 800-768-7686

Local: 843-589-3049

 

 

Florence, SC

Toll-Free: 800-448-0521

 

 

 

Greenwood, SC

Toll-Free: 800-768-2345

Local: 864-223-1600

Yemassee, SC

Toll-Free: (800) 768-7686

13928 Yemassee Hwy, Yemassee, SC 29945

 

 

Need More Help?

Since inventory and delivery information is continuously changing during these times, we strongly encourage you to contact us during regular business hours to speak with one of our experts and place your order.

Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
By 
Power Equipment Expert
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