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A RIGGER IS A MOVER OF
MACHINERY.
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As a buyer of
machinery, you know
that proper handling
of your assets is
crucial. You have
spent a lot of money
to buy a piece of
equipment, and you
need it in your
factory in perfect
operating condition
as soon as possible.
At any auction sale,
many riggers eager
for your business
will accost you. A
good auctioneer will
work hard to protect
their buyers from
the wrong riggers.
Accidents can and do
happen to the best
of them. But, by
following these
simple guidelines,
you should receive
your machine on time
and intact.
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Does
the rigger have adequate
insurance to cover your
machinery in case of
accident?
Insurance with a huge
deductible is usually
worthless to you as a
guarantee against loss.
Most auction companies
require proof of
insurance before they
allow riggers to solicit
work. Ask your
prospective rigger for a
certificate of insurance
and make sure that
insurance covers your
machine from start to
finish. Your auctioneer
should also have a copy
of their insurance on
file.
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Is
it okay to accept the
lowest bid from
available riggers?
Do not expect to save
money on your rigger.
Hiring a good machinery
mover may cost more. It
does not make sense to
spend thousands of
dollars on valuable
machinery and then take
a chance on the wrong
rigger to save a couple
hundred dollars.
Inexperienced movers
appear at auction sales
and aggressively seek
business offering low
bids. Be careful! It
makes sense to take the
time to get a few bids
on a moving job.
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How
does a rigger work with
a carrier?
If you are not using
your own truck, ask the
rigger what carrier he
will use. He may have
his own truck or hire
another firm to do your
job. Either way, make
sure the trucker is
properly insured and
licensed. Accidents
after loading are not
unheard of. Ask your
rigger to have your
machinery tarped. It
doesn't take a lot of
rain or snow to cause
rust. CNC machinery
should be hauled only on
air ride trailers;
delicate controls can be
badly damaged by the
constant vibrations of a
rough ride.
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