Part of AltecShipping from J.J. Kane Auctioneers
J.J. Kane Auctioneers lots sit at seller and agency sites across the United States, so the best export port depends on where the machine is. The table below gives the closest container and RoRo port from each region, and we confirm the route as soon as we know the pickup address. Most lots here are bucket trucks, digger derricks, and service & fleet trucks, and buyers here most often ship to Nigeria, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.
J.J. Kane at a glance
J.J. Kane, part of Altec, sells utility fleet equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks from more than 90 sites. Buyers remove items by appointment within 10 calendar days, and every driver signs a site access agreement on arrival.
- Site type
- Seller and agency sites nationwide
- Auction company
- J.J. Kane AuctioneersAltec
- Removal deadline
- Within 10 calendar days, by appointment with 24 hours' notice.
- Equipment sold here
- Bucket TrucksDigger DerricksService & Fleet TrucksUtility EquipmentTrailers
Best export ports by pickup region
J.J. Kane Auctioneers machines can be anywhere in the country. These are the closest container and RoRo ports from a typical pickup point in each region; your quote uses the actual address.
| Pickup region | Container and flat rack | RoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest (Yakima, WA) | Port of Seattle145 mi, about 3 h | Port of Tacoma155 mi, about 3 h |
| California (Fresno) | Port of Oakland177 mi, about 3.5 h | Port of Hueneme230 mi, about 4.5 h |
| Southwest (Phoenix) | Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach382 mi, about 7.5 h | Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach382 mi, about 7.5 h |
| Mountain West (Denver) | Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach1,033 mi, about 20.5 hContainers: usually railed from the Denver intermodal rail ramps, 6 mi away | Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach1,033 mi, about 20.5 h |
| Northern Plains (Sioux Falls, SD) | Port of Houston1,108 mi, about 22 hContainers: usually railed from the Kansas City intermodal rail ramps, 391 mi away | Port of Houston1,108 mi, about 22 h |
| Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth) | Port of Houston267 mi, about 5.5 hContainers: usually railed from the Dallas–Fort Worth intermodal rail ramps, 17 mi away | Port of Houston267 mi, about 5.5 h |
| Corn Belt (Des Moines, IA) | Port of Houston961 mi, about 19 hContainers: usually railed from the Kansas City intermodal rail ramps, 227 mi away | Port of Houston961 mi, about 19 h |
| Great Lakes (Indianapolis) | Port of Baltimore599 mi, about 12 hContainers: usually railed from the Chicago intermodal rail ramps, 185 mi away | Port of Baltimore599 mi, about 12 h |
| Southeast (Atlanta) | Port of Savannah249 mi, about 5 h | Port of Brunswick (Colonel's Island)278 mi, about 5.5 h |
| Florida (Orlando) | Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT)146 mi, about 3 h | Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT)146 mi, about 3 hOr Brunswick, the busiest U.S. RoRo gateway: 201 mi |
| Northeast (Harrisburg, PA) | Port of Baltimore85 mi, about 1.5 h | Port of Baltimore85 mi, about 1.5 h |
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
Service bodies and smaller fleet units containerized where they fit
Flat racks for bucket trucks and digger derricks with the boom stowed and secured
RoRo for bucket trucks and fleet vehicles where a lane serves the destination
Pickup from the J.J. Kane site by appointment, after the paid receipt is issued
Container is usually the cheapest option, and we do the partial disassembly needed to make the machine fit. How we containerize heavy equipment
What sells at J.J. Kane and how it ships
The cheapest way to ship a typical unit of each machine type sold here, whole and without disassembly, and the port it leaves from.
| Machine type | Typical unit | Cheapest whole-unit method |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty Trucks | Putzmeister 38Z-Meter concrete pump truck | Flat rack |
| Commercial Trucks | Freightliner Cascadia 126 sleeper tractor | RoRo |
| Dump Trucks | Volvo A30G (30 t articulated hauler) | Flat rack |
| Crawler Cranes | Manitowoc 999 basic crane, crawlers off | Breakbulk |
| Mobile Cranes | Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 at 12 t per axle | RoRo |
| Lowboy & Heavy-Haul Trailers | Trail King 55 t hydraulic RGN, 3-axle | RoRo |
Smaller units often fit a container, and partial disassembly can move a machine down a rung. Your quote uses the lot's actual dimensions.
After you win at J.J. Kane Auctioneers
- 1Pay in full and keep the paid-in-full receipt.
- 2Return the title request form within 3 days, with the name and address that should appear on the title.
- 3Send us the receipt and site address. We book the appointment with 24 hours' notice.
- 4We 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.
- 5We 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.
- 6For 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.
- 7We send you the bill of lading and the documents your customs broker needs to clear the machine at destination.
J.J. Kane Auctioneers key pickup terms
- Removal deadline
- Within 10 calendar days, by appointment with 24 hours' notice. Source
- Release
- A paid-in-full receipt must be presented for removal. Source
Checked October 2026. Terms vary by sale, so confirm them on your invoice.
All J.J. Kane Auctioneers terms, fees, common mistakes and FAQsHow we work with J.J. Kane
- We book the removal appointment with 24 hours' notice and send the driver with the paid-in-full receipt and a signed site access release.
- A truck cannot be presented to U.S. Customs without its title, so we send the title request form within 3 days of the auction close.
At every yard we book the pickup, load with our own insured carriers, block and brace the machine, file the export declaration, and take it apart for a container when that is cheaper than shipping it whole.
Why Ship With Us
- Removal appointments booked inside the 10 calendar days
- Title request sent within 3 days of the sale
- Booms stowed and secured for flat rack or RoRo
Our Services at This Location
- Removal appointment booked with 24 hours' notice inside the 10 calendar days
- Driver who signs the J.J. Kane site access release and shows the paid-in-full receipt
- Title request form sent within 3 days of the auction close
Common destinations from J.J. Kane
Container and flat rack services reach all of these. RoRo depends on the lane from the East and Gulf Coast, so it is shown separately.
| Destination | Ocean transit | RoRo from this coast |
|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | 21-30 days | Regular sailings |
 Ghana | 20-28 days | Regular sailings |
 Saudi Arabia | 18-25 days | Regular sailings |
 United Arab Emirates | 20-28 days | Regular sailings |
 Australia | 28-35 days | Regular sailings |
 Chile | 16-32 days | Regular sailings |
 Guatemala | 10-16 days | Regular sailings |
 Philippines | 18-28 days | Limited sailings |
Transit times are typical port-to-port ranges. Every quote confirms the current schedule.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Turning up without an appointment; J.J. Kane removal is by appointment with 24 hours' notice.
- Missing the 3-day title request deadline, which delays the export.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to collect from J.J. Kane?
10 calendar days, by appointment with 24 hours' notice. After that storage is $25 per item per day, paid before removal.
Do you ship bucket trucks and digger derricks overseas?
Yes, by RoRo where a lane serves the destination, or on a flat rack with the boom stowed and secured.
How do I get the title for a J.J. Kane truck?
Send J.J. Kane's title request form within 3 days of the auction close. The truck cannot clear U.S. Customs for export without its title.
Machines bought at J.J. Kane that we load in containers
Buyers at J.J. Kane ship these kinds of machines with us. Each card shows the boxes from our loading records; open a brand for every model.
Articulated dump truck
CAT 769C
1 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container
Caterpillar loading plansArticulated dump truck
CAT D250
1 × 45 ft high cube
Caterpillar loading plansArticulated dump truck
CAT 777B
1 × 40 ft high cube + 1 × 20 ft container
Caterpillar loading plans
Brands in what J.J. Kane sells
Brands we have loaded in the categories J.J. Kane lists, most loading records first, then other makers of the same machines.
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