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 Dec 9 2014, 03:28 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 413 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Schomberg, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 59  |
Friend is looking to ship a race car from somewhere in California to Toronto Canada. Likely better to ship to Buffalo area and cross over to get it.
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Dec 9 2014, 03:37 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 63 Joined: 9-July 13 From: Hutchinson, KS Member No.: 223,763 |
We used Intercity to ship a Corvette from California to Kansas last year. They are a first class outfit. I would definitely use them again.
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Dec 9 2014, 12:03 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 144 Joined: 3-June 14 From: Cape May County, NJ Member No.: 223,818 |
When you contact transport companies find out if they are a broker or carrier.
Brokers book loads and then find the carrier that will give them the lowest price. The biggest problem with the broker is accountability. The communications between you and the truck actually carrying your car can be problematic. Also if there are damages you can have difficulty collecting on a claim, your contact is with the broker not the carrier. Some brokers might collect the damages and tell you they couldn't collect anything. I don't mean to disparage all brokers, some are very good & honest. However some are just crooks. Also find out if your car will be on the same truck pickup to delivery. Some companies will have trucks meet and swap car between truck. This increases the risk of damage. Just some input from my experience in the trucking business. |
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Dec 9 2014, 01:52 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,840 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
And don't forget to specify that it is a race car. If it'll need to be manually-loaded, that may completely change the picture.
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Dec 9 2014, 01:56 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 |
Find you a car hotshot guy that is deadheading(empty) back to where you want it to go. Dealership trade transport guys are good for this.
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Dec 9 2014, 07:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 413 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Schomberg, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 59 |
QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Dec 9 2014, 08:56 AM)  Find you a car hotshot guy that is deadheading(empty) back to where you want it to go. Dealership trade transport guys are good for this. Good idea but how? Anyone have an idea of cost? |
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Dec 9 2014, 09:12 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 7-December 14 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 223,845 |
I'd venture to guess ~$800 open carrier.
Years ago when I had my old Firehawk hauled from Kansas to CA it was ~$500, closed carrier, insured. Prices have gone up since then and yours is a longer haul. Best of luck! |
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