Shipping from Bar None Auction, Sacramento
Bar None Auction is 88 road miles, about 2 hours by truck, from the Port of Oakland, the closest port for containers and flat racks; the closest RoRo port is the Port of Hueneme, 393 miles away. We collect as soon as Bar None Auction issues the release, do any partial disassembly needed to fit a container, and ship by container, flat rack or, where a lane serves your country, RoRo.
Bar None Auction at a glance
Bar None Auction runs monthly public equipment, truck and fleet auctions from its Sacramento yard, with a second site in Fresno, selling for contractors, rental fleets and more than 30 government agencies. Oakland is under 100 miles away for containers and flat racks.
- Site type
- Permanent auction yard
- Auction company
- Bar None Auction
- Closest container and flat rack port
- Port of Oakland: 88 road miles, about 2 hours by truck
- Closest RoRo port
- Port of Hueneme: 393 road miles, about 8 hours by truck
- Removal deadline
- Within 7 days; late removal costs at least $25 per item per day.
- Equipment sold here
- Construction EquipmentTrucks & TrailersGovernment Fleet VehiclesEarthmoving Equipment
Best export ports from Bar None Auction
Ranked by road distance from the yard gate. We list the closest container port, the closest main gateways with the most direct sailings, Savannah when it is within reach, any rail ramp that is much closer than the coast, and the closest RoRo ports, plus Brunswick, the busiest U.S. RoRo gateway, when it is within reach.
| Port | Road miles | Truck hours | Methods | Why this port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of OaklandOakland, CA | 88 | 2 | Container, Flat rack | Closest container portMain gateway, most direct sailings |
| Port of HuenemePort Hueneme, CA | 393 | 8 | RoRo | Closest RoRo calls |
| Port of Los Angeles / Long BeachLos Angeles, CA | 405 | 8 | RoRo | Closest RoRo calls |
Road miles from OSRM (OpenStreetMap), calculated October 2026. Truck hours assume a 50 mph average for a loaded lowboy, including stops.
Methods from this location
Via Oakland
Oversized equipment on flat racks via Oakland
Via Port Hueneme or Los Angeles where a lane serves the destination
Pickup from the Sacramento or Fresno yard
Container is usually the cheapest option, and we do the partial disassembly needed to make the machine fit. How we containerize heavy equipment
Container, flat rack, RoRo or breakbulk?
We quote in this order because it is usually cheapest first. Most machines that look too big for a box fit once our crew takes off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels; larger ones are taken further apart across several containers, and pieces too big or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer go breakbulk.
01Container
Best fit- Work needed
- We partially disassemble when needed (bucket, boom, cab, wheels), or take larger machines further apart across several high-cubes and open-tops, then crate, block and lash every part.
- Destinations
- Widest: almost every port worldwide, plus inland delivery by rail.
- Typical cost
- Usually the lowest, with no out-of-gauge surcharges.
- Protection
- Sealed steel box; loose parts and attachments travel locked inside.
- Best for
- Most machines: compact ones as they are, others after partial disassembly, and large ones split across several containers.
02Flat rack
- Work needed
- Ships assembled, blocked and lashed. Surcharges apply when wider than 2.4 m or taller than about 1.95 m.
- Destinations
- Most container ports, on the same vessels as containers.
- Typical cost
- Moderate; rises with every centimetre out of gauge.
- Protection
- Open to the weather; we protect cabs, electronics and hydraulics.
- Best for
- Excavators, dozers and loaders too wide for a container door.
03RoRo
- Work needed
- Drives on assembled; non-runners go on a roll trailer.
- Destinations
- Fewer destinations: regular lanes to Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and parts of Latin America.
- Typical cost
- Often competitive for large self-propelled machines where a lane exists.
- Protection
- Below deck, but loose items and attachments cannot ride inside the cab.
- Best for
- Running machines going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
04Breakbulk
- Work needed
- Lifted aboard piece by piece by ship’s or shore cranes, on its own skids or cradle, then stowed and lashed in the hold or on deck.
- Destinations
- Ports with breakbulk berths and heavy-lift cranes; sailings are booked voyage by voyage.
- Typical cost
- Usually the highest for a single small machine; often the only option for the largest pieces.
- Protection
- In the hold or lashed on deck; we crate, wrap and protect exposed parts.
- Best for
- Pieces too large or heavy for a flat rack or roll trailer: transformers, process modules, mining trucks, crane sections.
After you win at Bar None Auction
- 1Wire payment within 5 business days.
- 2Send us the paid invoice and whether the lot is in Sacramento or Fresno.
- 3We collect the machine, load it with our own carrier and take it to the port, or first to our facility if it needs partial disassembly to fit a container.
- 4We file the export declaration (EEI) in the Automated Export System. It is required when any Schedule B line is worth more than $2,500 or needs an export license, and its ITN confirmation goes to the carrier at least 24 hours before the vessel loads.
- 5For titled machines and vehicles, the original title and the EEI go to U.S. Customs at the port at least 72 hours before export. Without them the unit cannot sail.
- 6We send you the bill of lading and the documents your customs broker needs to clear the machine at destination.
Bar None Auction buyer terms
- Buyer's premium
- 15% up to $1,500 and 10% from $1,501. Source
- Payment
- Within 5 business days by cash or wire; cards in person only, plus 3%. Source
- Removal deadline
- Within 7 days; late removal costs at least $25 per item per day. Source
- Release
- Items are not released until paid in full. Source
Checked October 2026. Terms vary by sale, so confirm them on your invoice.
How we work with Bar None Auction
- From Sacramento, the Port of Oakland is about 90 road miles away, so most lots are at the port within a day of pickup.
- We collect within the 7-day window to avoid the daily storage charge.
Why Ship With Us
- Pickup inside Bar None's 7-day removal window
- Oakland container gateway under 100 miles away
- Experience with government fleet vehicles and titles
- Full export documentation
Our Services at This Location
- Yard pickup inside the 7-day removal window
- Coordination with the Bar None office for release
- Full export documentation
- Crating and blocking for ocean transport
Common destinations from Bar None Auction
Container and flat rack services reach all of these. RoRo depends on the lane from the West Coast, so it is shown separately.
| Destination | Ocean transit | RoRo from this coast |
|---|---|---|
 Philippines | 18-28 days | Regular sailings |
 Australia | 28-35 days | Regular sailings |
 New Zealand | 28-38 days | Regular sailings |
 Guatemala | 10-16 days | Limited sailings |
 Mexico | 5-14 days | No regular lane: container or flat rack |
 El Salvador | 12-18 days | Limited sailings |
 Japan | 14-22 days | Regular sailings |
 South Korea | 14-22 days | Regular sailings |
Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges. Every quote confirms the current schedule.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Paying by card remotely. Bar None takes cards in person only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to remove items from Bar None?
Removal is within 7 days of the auction, after the invoice is paid in full; late removals are charged at least $25 per item per day. Book us early so the truck arrives inside the window.
Which port do you use from Sacramento?
Oakland for containers and flat racks. RoRo goes from Port Hueneme or Los Angeles.
What is Bar None's buyer's premium?
15% on lots up to $1,500 and 10% from $1,501, as stated in its sale terms. Check the terms of your sale before bidding.
Machines bought at Bar None Auction that we load in containers
Buyers at Bar None Auction ship these kinds of machines with us. Each card shows the boxes from our loading records; open a brand for every model.
Motor grader
CAT 12
1 × 40 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansExcavator
CAT 206B
1 × 45 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-1
1 × 20 ft container
Komatsu loading plansWheel loader
Komatsu 180-3
1 × 40 ft high cube
Komatsu loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 150
1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansExcavator
Hitachi EX 370-5
1 × 40 ft open top (1 ft (0.3 m) over the side walls) + 1 × 40 ft high cube
Hitachi Construction Machinery loading plansWheel loader
Volvo 220D
2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansExcavator
Volvo EC 480EL
1 × 40 ft open top (1 ft (0.3 m) over the side walls) + 2 × 40 ft high cube
Volvo Construction Equipment loading plansWheel loader
Kawasaki 95Z VII
2 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container
Kawasaki loading plans
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