Shipping Policy

At Tested Blocks, we are committed to providing you with a seamless shipping experience for all your JDM engine and transmission orders. Because our products consist of heavy powertrain components, they require specialized handling and travel via palletized LTL freight. This Shipping Policy outlines our logistics practices, delivery options, and freight requirements to help you understand exactly how we manage and protect your orders from our warehouse to your destination.

Delivery Timelines & Order Fulfillment

We ship all major automotive components via palletized LTL Freight across the continental United States.
    • Order Cutoff Time: 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) (Monday – Friday). Orders placed after this time will begin processing the following business day.
    • Handling Time: 1 to 2 business days (Monday – Friday).
    • Transit Time: 3 to 5 business days via regional freight carriers.
    • Total Estimated Delivery Time: 4 to 7 business days from the date your order is placed.

Shipping Rates & Value Thresholds

Your shipping fee is calculated automatically at checkout based on your total order value:
    • Orders under $1,000.00: A flat shipping fee of $150.00 applies.
    • Orders of $1,000.00 and above: Free Shipping is automatically applied to your cart.
Note: Shipping thresholds are evaluated based on the pre-tax order subtotal.
 
 

Geographic Exclusions & Freight Requirements

    • Eligible Regions: These standardized rates apply strictly to the continental United States. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or international locations via automated checkout.

    • Freight Requirements: Because engines and transmissions ship on heavy pallets, our standard flat rates cover delivery to commercial addresses, business locations with a forklift/loading dock, or your nearest local freight carrier terminal.
 

Order Tracking

Once your order has been securely palletized and picked up by our freight carrier, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking number and the name of the assigned LTL carrier.
    • How to Track: You can track the real-time progress of your pallet directly on our website via the “Track Your Order” page or on the LTL carrier’s official website using the provided tracking link and unique tracking code sent to you once your order has been securely palletized and picked up for delivery by our freight carrier.
    • Delivery Appointments: Because engines and transmissions ship via freight, the carrier will call you directly to schedule a specific delivery window before attempting drop-off. Please ensure your contact details are accurate to avoid delays.
 

Undeliverable Packages

A shipment is considered undeliverable if the carrier cannot successfully complete the drop-off after multiple attempts, or if the address provided is incorrect or inaccessible to a freight truck.
    • Storage Fees: If a delivery appointment is scheduled and missed, or if the carrier cannot reach you, the freight company may charge daily storage fees. Any accrued storage fees are the sole responsibility of the customer.
    • Return Freight Costs: If a package is rejected by the customer or returned to our Apple Valley warehouse as completely undeliverable, the customer will be responsible for the actual round-trip freight costs incurred, as well as a standard restocking fee to cover handling and processing.
 

Changes to Your Order

We process heavy cargo orders rapidly to meet our stated handling timelines.
  • Modifications or Cancellations: If you need to change your shipping address, upgrade a component, or cancel your order, you must contact our customer support team within 2 hours of placing your order.
  • In-Transit Adjustments: Once a pallet has been loaded onto the freight truck or is already in transit, we cannot change or modify the order. Address rerouting requests made while a shipment is in transit are subject to carrier-imposed “reconsignment fees,” which must be paid by the customer before delivery will be attempted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our shipping policy, please feel free to contact us:

  • Email: info@topshelfblocks.com
  • Phone: +1 (707) 407-1168

Thank you for choosing Tested Blocks for your powertrain needs. We are dedicated to providing you with a reliable and efficient shipping experience!