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Shipping Policy & Delivery Information

How long orders take to ship, which carriers we use, what to expect with freight deliveries, and where we deliver.

Typical shipping timelines

Order handling

1–2 business days

Typical handling time for in-stock orders before they ship.

In-stock orders

About 1 week

Most in-stock orders arrive within about a week, depending on where they ship from and to.

Custom work

About 2–3 weeks

Entirely custom-built cases and cases with custom foam inserts typically take about 2–3 weeks to ship.

Delivery area

U.S. & Canada

We don’t deliver to PO Boxes, APO addresses, or destinations outside the U.S. and Canada.

Timing depends on product availability when you order and on the ship-from and ship-to locations.

Need your cases by a specific date?

Tell us your deadline before you order, or as soon as possible after. We’ll review stock, any production time for custom work, and the shipping services available, and do everything we can to get your order there on time. This matters most for training classes, deployments, events, and school-year rollouts.

How your order ships

Processing and delivery times

Typical handling time is 1–2 business days. For in-stock products, shipping and transit together generally take about one week, though timing varies by location.

Entirely custom-built cases and cases that need custom foam inserts typically take about 2–3 weeks to ship.

Shipping methods and carriers

Available services may include:

  • UPS Ground and FedEx Ground
  • Overnight, two-day, and three-day expedited services, when available
  • LTL and freight carriers for oversized or high-volume orders

Shipping costs

Shipping cost depends on the size of the case and where the order is going.

Some cases are too large for standard ground service, and large-volume orders may need freight shipping instead of parcel service.

Tracking

Once your order ships, the carrier sends tracking information. When available, we also include the tracking number on your invoice or sales receipt for your records.

Out-of-stock items

If an item you ordered is out of stock, we’ll let you know and work with you to speed up shipment when possible.

Where we deliver

We deliver within the United States and Canada. We don’t deliver to:

  • PO Boxes
  • APO addresses
  • International destinations outside Canada

Shipping to Canada: the shipping quote at checkout includes duties and taxes.

Receiving a freight delivery

Large cases and bulk orders often arrive by LTL freight on a pallet instead of by parcel carrier. A little planning makes delivery go smoothly.

  • Tell us when you order if the delivery address has no loading dock, so we can arrange the right delivery service.
  • Give us the name and phone number of the person receiving the shipment, since freight carriers often call ahead.
  • Let us know about delivery hours, gate access, or receiving rules at schools, bases, and government buildings.

When your order arrives

  • Count the pieces and check the outside of every box or pallet before signing.
  • Write any visible damage or missing pieces on the delivery receipt before you sign it.
  • Take photos and keep all packaging.
  • Contact us right away at (800) 267-1674.

See damaged, defective, or incorrect products for what happens next.

Order acceptance

All orders, whether initial or additional, are subject to acceptance by Specialty Cases and become effective only when Specialty Cases confirms them. Specialty Cases reserves the right to reject any order for any reason.

Have a deadline or freight question?

Contact us before you order, or as soon as possible. We’ll check current availability and the right shipping method for your order.