torqczar Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 Anybody shipped a vehicle? I bought B1Bkeven truck trying too get it shipped is a joke.. B1B keven has been patient while I try to ship truck.. anybody know a carrier that isn't run on dreams and wishes. I need to ship this truck ASAP...Help thanks chuck Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 it's a crap shoot. If you use a carrier/service make sure to do some research on who you pick. It's kinda like a marketplace where they will give you a quote to pull ya in, then they "look" for a shipper, meanwhile you wait and they start to "suggest" paying more to get someone to bite. Shipping a rolling frame from CA was bid out at $800 and I ended up at $1600 before it finally got home. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) go to the hamb and check..they have some folks there that carry cars all the time, if you catch one going toward where the truck is, the ride back can be less painful on the purse.. all right, here is an idea...check the members maps and have each member drive it to the next closest person till it gets to you...of course, we all this won't work at all..... Edited January 17, 2018 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Charlie Stephenson Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 My experience with U- Ship has been 5 positive and 0 negative. Each experience involves a log of vetting on your part of the shipper as they are all an individual entities. I have put in a call to Travis, my personal favorite, exceptionally honest man. Charlie Stephenson Quote
rekbender Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 Give Annamarie a call. She has shipped two cars for me in 2017 and both went with no problems. She knows her guys, gets it done promptly, and and is very professional. Annamarie Wilcox My Car Transport Office: 847-426-3104 Cell: 813-484-6070 Email: mycar@yourcartransport.com Web: www.yourcartransport.com Member of The Better Business Bureau Quote
Blue Posted January 17, 2018 Report Posted January 17, 2018 I recently used Montway. Not bad service, price and they stuck to their quoted price. The biggest time challenge I have seen is if you live off the beaten path. If your near a major city, it should be quick. https://www.montway.com/ Quote
torqczar Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Posted January 18, 2018 thanks for info,I guess I have more homework to do..I thought shipping would be simple, surprise.. Quote
Blue Posted January 18, 2018 Report Posted January 18, 2018 1 minute ago, torqczar said: thanks for info,I guess I have more homework to do..I thought shipping would be simple, surprise.. Geez Torqzar, you are right down I95. It should not be a challenge to get that truck shipped in. Quote
BobB Posted January 18, 2018 Report Posted January 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Charlie Stephenson said: My experience with U- Ship has been 5 positive and 0 negative. Each experience involves a log of vetting on your part of the shipper as they are all an individual entities. I have put in a call to Travis, my personal favorite, exceptionally honest man. Charlie Stephenson I can add 2 positive and 0 negative to the U-Ship talley. They've brought my 52 B3B across the country West to East and a 47 WD21 from Philly to Alabama. On time and in good condition. Bob Quote
torqczar Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Posted January 18, 2018 9 hours ago, BlueberryDodge said: Geez Torqzar, you are right down I95. It should not be a challenge to get that truck shipped in. it has to do with pickup, I don't understand it... Quote
torqczar Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Posted January 18, 2018 20 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: go to the hamb and check..they have some folks there that carry cars all the time, if you catch one going toward where the truck is, the ride back can be less painful on the purse.. all right, here is an idea...check the members maps and have each member drive it to the next closest person till it gets to you...of course, we all this won't work at all..... I thought about AAA tow it from there to here 100 miles at a time..AAA don't think that was funny 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Posted January 18, 2018 2 hours ago, torqczar said: it has to do with pickup, I don't understand it... shippers are basically freight haulers. They want to go from point A to point B with little to no out of the way time. If someone isn't going to be near where the vehicle starts out...it's lost time and money. And/or the start and end locations don't fall on a regular "route". It was frustrating as heck to get a rolling truck delivered from the Bay area to Mpls....2 major cities, but just not a good "route". Quote
lonejacklarry Posted January 18, 2018 Report Posted January 18, 2018 It sounds like you missing a chance at a great road trip which, in my opinion, is one of the really great reasons to buy an old vehicle. If you have a good pickup truck you could drive to the truck and rent a U-Haul trailer and off you go. Or fly to the truck and rent a truck and a trailer and come home. Maybe you have a job or something that would preclude you from being gone for 10 days? Bummer. There is no economical way to get your truck so you might as well have some fun while you're at it. 3 1 Quote
RonaldC Posted January 20, 2018 Report Posted January 20, 2018 Shipped a 51 Dodge from Portland to Texas via UShip. Not sure the dispatcher was to savvy on efficiently routing the drivers as they went 4 hours past and then called to see how close they were. But, all told, truck arrived un scathed and for the agreed price. Would suggest you save your time, do the UShip deal. Would also recommend checking out the drivers reviews be for picking one. You will have options and we all know in the end, you get what you pay for. Quote
kendall Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 I shipped a '1/2 ton' two years ago from Portland to Jax, Fl. Best price thru U-ship @ $1500, Freight Companies directly @ $2000. Ended up giving $1000 to the seller of the truck, he put it toward a new car hauler, delivered mine to me, then he swung by D.C. to pick up a '29' International /non runner to take back to Portland. Non runners are more expensive to ship cross country. Reminds me: last year I stepped from my humble abode and lining both sides my su'bourbon' street were Ferraris, Lambos and the like. My neighbor had a car delivered and they had to empty the truck to get to it. It was a high end, white glove company that specializes in high end cars too. That would piss me off if my vehicle was driven in such hazardous conditions in transit, especially without me there to catch it as it falls off a ramp! Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 10 hours ago, kendall said: I shipped a '1/2 ton' two years ago from Portland to Jax, Fl. Best price thru U-ship @ $1500, Freight Companies directly @ $2000. Ended up giving $1000 to the seller of the truck, he put it toward a new car hauler, delivered mine to me, then he swung by D.C. to pick up a '29' International /non runner to take back to Portland. Non runners are more expensive to ship cross country. Reminds me: last year I stepped from my humble abode and lining both sides my su'bourbon' street were Ferraris, Lambos and the like. My neighbor had a car delivered and they had to empty the truck to get to it. It was a high end, white glove company that specializes in high end cars too. That would piss me off if my vehicle was driven in such hazardous conditions in transit, especially without me there to catch it as it falls off a ramp! yah my rolling frame cost $1600 from CA to MN...he used a merc car to pull it on and we rolled it off by hand....well I road it off and used a tree as a stop....all in the TODD thread. Quote
John H. Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 I don't know, but being an old trucker I wouldn't rule out renting or borrowing a car trailer and making a road trip. Yeah, it takes time, so call it a vacation and enjoy the ride, the stops, and the scenery. The seller may have other items of interest or you may drive by something else you might squeeze on the trailer? 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 Torqczar, if you do decide to make the trip and the timing was right..... I might be able to take it to the Oregon/ Idaho border for you to shave a few hours off...... what at do you think Keven? Road trip!!! Quote
B1B Keven Posted January 25, 2018 Report Posted January 25, 2018 LOL. I love road trips. Just gotta call from Roadrunner. Driver will be here at 6 to pick it up!!!!! 1 Quote
torqczar Posted January 26, 2018 Author Report Posted January 26, 2018 I thought about a road trip but it's cold on the way, I mean like serious cold. , could not sleep in truck. I'am a florida boy ,, don't own any coats.. B1B keven, Glad the truck is out of your hair, sorry for the delay ..It's been an adventurer. I did learn not to ship vehicles, if I can't drive there I don't need them.. Lessons are fun !! It ended up costing 50 cents a loaded mile..$1500 total, 500 more than planned ,but 500 less than uship.. But it's on the way thats good. Quote
Brent B3B Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 18 hours ago, B1B Keven said: LOL. I love road trips. Just gotta call from Roadrunner. Driver will be here at 6 to pick it up!!!!! LOL, typical perfect timing on my part! say, give me a call if you need help loading it last night 2 Quote
torqczar Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Posted February 1, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 5:09 PM, B1B Keven said: LOL. I love road trips. Just gotta call from Roadrunner. Driver will be here at 6 to pick it up!!!!! Truck showed up Tuesday afternoon...nice driver.. the truck is in better shape than expected . the interior is so perfect . good job .thanks for the great deal. it was worth paying the shipping. truck was well packed , I was looking thru stuff, there is a lot in the bed..I need to get cab sealed up, is there enough in bed to do this.. or do I need more things? rubbers, windows , doors. even the motor looks like it will run , has new head gasket. . Thanks again , chuck Quote
B1B Keven Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Glad to hear it made it!! Look behind and under the seat. I stashed the radio, some glass and the new rubber door and glass seals. Ya, the motor runs. Just smokes a bit. I might not have got all the Marvel Mystery Oil out of the rings? Quote
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