The best reason to use Partains!

[rv4ross]

I received my fuselage, finishing kits and a third crate with a canopy for a neighbor via ABF and picked them up at the ABF terminal in Atlanta. I was amazed when I found no damage or blemishes. The personel that took the payment were easy to deal with and the fork lift driver helped anyway he could to assist us. I was extremely pleased with their service.

Ross Scroggs
Locust Grove, GA
RV-4 #3911 Fuselage finally!
770-305-9904

[Robert M]

I have used ABF for both the fuselage and the wings. The wing boxes had very little to no damage on the outside, (typical scuff marks) and delivered to the house. I picked up the fuselage box at the Belmont, NC location, (saved $65). The box had a forktruck hole in the side and the price was higher than I was originally quoted. I complained about the hole and the price - "Sorry" was the response. The hole in the side of the box wasn't large enough for the fork to have penetrated more than an inch (based on the width of the hole) so I took a chance and received the box as is.

No damage to any of the parts and I received a check in the mail from ABF refunding me the difference I was charged. I have mixed feelings about ABF and I will look for alternate methods of shipping for the finishing and FWF kits.

[JDanno]

If you are not getting your emails thru to Partains then something is a bit amiss. I've emailed Tony a lot over the last 4 months and usually get an answer in half a day and some times even in minutes. I've used ABF for other things and they did well but used Partains for my -10.
They really take care of your stuff. Not to mention that they are a bit cheaper than the regular freight companies. AND they help you unload!!
The neighbors were a bit nonplussed with the 48 foot trailer parked in front of several homes. It got their attention and they came over to help unload!

[Tony Partain]

Matt try this email tpartain@bendcable.com

This was my mistake for not calling Vans and advising them I might be using Tony Partain instead of ABF

When shipping with us you need to call Vans and specify Partain Transport.

[danielhv]

I used ABF for my wings, and had no problems... They even wrapped the crates in plastic because it was raining outside. Are Partain's rates around the same as ABF? Or is it more expensive for the personalized service? I'll have to order the SB Fuse someday...

-Daniel

[LarryT]

In the 80s when I had my custom race car trailer manufacturing business, I ordered coil coated aluminum sheet from a supplier tht was custom cut to size/ready to install. ABF damaged the shipment, then sent some guy out to try to get me to "salvage" the sheets by cutting them into some other Non-usable size. It took over four months to colllect from them!

I used to put "Anybody but ABF" under preferred shipper on purchasing orders.

"ABF" is an acronym for "Arkansas Best Freight." I can't believe they're still in business. On the James Aircraft website it says they ship their cowls on
ABF. That scared me off.


Larry Tompkins

[DaX]

Originally Posted by Tony Partain

Matt try this email tpartain@bendcable.com



When shipping with us you need to call Vans and specify Partain Transport.

Tony,

That's the address I previously emailed to. I just resent it.

[Jaypratt]

ABF

DO NOT USE

CALL TONY

[24Golf]

I called Tony yesterday... he savd me a little on my finish kit shipped to MS.

PAUL

[flybill7]

My wing, fuse, and finish kits all came ABF and arrived in perfect condition. No complaints.