Severe Storm Shipping Impact on Virginia

Severe Storm Shipping Impact on Virginia

Helpful Shipping Info for Virginia

Jared, the Generator Expert
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Generator 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.

Virginia Terminal Locations

ABF Freight

WVA | WYTHEVILLE, VA
131 QUEENS KNOB RD, SUITE A
WYTHEVILLE, VA 
Phone: (276) 228-5426

RHD | RICHMOND, VA
6810 HULL ST RD
RICHMOND, VA 23224
Phone: (804) 745-2881

NOR | CHESAPEAKE, VA
1310 CAVALIER BLVD
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 485-3284

ROA | ROANOKE, VA
5259 AVIATION DRIVE NW ROANOKE, VA 24012
Phone: (540) 366-3666

WAY | WAYNEBORO, VA
215 8TH STREET
WAYNESBORO, VA 22980
Phone: (540) 942-7860

MAS | MANASSAS, VA
7850 WELLINGFORD DR. MANASSAS, VA 20109
Phone: (703) 331-0706

 

Old Dominion 

LYN | LYNCHBURG, VA
3301 MAYFLOWER DRIVE LYNCHBURG, VA 24502 
Phone: (434) 846-6090 

MAR | MARTINSVILLE, VA
17 PROPANE ROAD RIDGEWAY, VA 20136 
Phone: (276) 632-8833

NFK | NORFOLK, VA
942 PROVIDENCE ROAD CHESAPEAKE, VA 23325 
Phone: (757) 420-3540 
MNS | MANASSAS, VA
7937 GAINSFORD COURT BRISTOW, VA 20136 
Phone: (703) 368-1177 

RIC | RICHMOND, VA
3300 FORMEX BLVD. RICHMOND, VA 23224 
Phone: (804) 233-3091

 ROA | ROANOKE, VA
2720 MARY LINDA AVE ROANOKE, VA 24012 
Phone: (540) 343-1024 
WAY | WAYNESBORO, VA
40 WESTBROOK COURT FISHERSVILLE, VA 22939 
Phone: (540) 324-0501 		 WIN | WINCHESTER, VA
280 MCGHEE ROAD WINCHESTER, VA 22603 
Phone: (540) 535-0683 		 WYV | WYTHEVILLE, VA
830 INDUSTRY ROAD WYTHEVILLE, VA 24382 
Phone: (276) 227-0850 

DRM | DURHAM, NC
213 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE MORRISVILLE, NC 27560 
Phone: (919) 469-5499 

 GBO | GREENSBORO, NC
4715 EVANS TOWN ROAD GREENSBORO, NC 27406 
Phone: (336) 855-6990 

MRT | MORRISTOWN, TN
3608 ROY MESSER HWY WHITE PINE, TN 37890 
Phone: (865) 674-6151
SFD | SEAFORD, DE
16644 EMMA JANE LANE BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933 
Phone: (302) 337-8793 

WSN | WILSON, NC
4816 ELM CITY ROAD ELM CITY, NC 27822
Phone: (252) 236-3900

 

  

  

Saia

NRF | NORFOLK, VA

2701 TRADE STREET
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323

Phone: (757) 461-9270

RCM | RICHMOND, VA

1901 WARE BOTTOM SPRING ROAD
CHESTER, VA 23836

Phone: (804) 230-2170

ROA | ROANOKE, VA

3351 SHAWNEE DRIVE
SALEM, VA 24153

Phone: (540) 380-2691

  

R&L Carriers

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA

Toll Free: 800-596-2359

Phone: 804-504-4720

 

NORFOLK, VA

Toll Free: 800-596-2359

Phone: 804-504-4720

 

RICHMOND, VA

2001 RUFFIN MILL RD
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834

Toll Free: 800-596-2359

Phone: 804-504-4720

ROANOKE, VA

3954 DAUGHERTY RD
SALEM, VA 24153

Toll Free: 800-566-3251

Phone: 540-380-3363

SALEM, VA

Toll Free: 800-566-3251

Phone: 540-380-3363

  

  

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.

Jared, the Generator Expert
By 
Generator Expert
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