I've shipped Saginaw tranmissions to the west coast from here in NY via UPS, about 55 bucks.UPS takes items up to at least 120 lbs or maybe more. Call their 800 number, charge the shipping costs, they pick it up at your house,no need to drive to a shipping terminal.Best to build a crate, but UPS will ship as is, of course a naked tranny might be used as a cast iron demolition ball by the dock workers.