WOW! I don't know where you would get a cardboard crate that big. If you want to see a way to build a good wooden crate check here:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=241
As for good luck, I've used BSF, Saia and Forward Air. I would say Forward Air is the cheapest and most reliable I've used.
Good luck,
Dave