car hauling?
April 29th, 2011, 08:38 AM
#1
car hauling?
Since everyone here is extremely knowlegable and has been very helpful so far, figured I would pose another question.
Car hauling? Any recommended companies? I would be looking at moving a car from Chicago to Cincinnati. any recommendations? Any known ones to stay away from? I've never moved a vehicle like this using someone else before and figured I would see what the consensus is.
-Jeff
Car hauling? Any recommended companies? I would be looking at moving a car from Chicago to Cincinnati. any recommendations? Any known ones to stay away from? I've never moved a vehicle like this using someone else before and figured I would see what the consensus is.
-Jeff
Last edited by GTI_Guru; May 23rd, 2011 at 06:45 AM.
April 29th, 2011, 08:50 AM
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Do a Mapquest first, using exact addresses, to get actual miles.
Helps with any questions by the shipper.
Some don't like to come into the city, too.
P.M. me - I've shortcuts to avoid traffic!!
Helps with any questions by the shipper.
Some don't like to come into the city, too.
P.M. me - I've shortcuts to avoid traffic!!
April 29th, 2011, 09:06 AM
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It's less than a 5 hour trip. I bet it would be cheaper to rent a truck and trailer and go get it
PS, if it's not running and driving you'll most likely have to do it yourself for such a short distance. If it runs and drives have you considered just driving it?
PS, if it's not running and driving you'll most likely have to do it yourself for such a short distance. If it runs and drives have you considered just driving it?
Last edited by allyolds68; April 29th, 2011 at 09:09 AM.
April 29th, 2011, 09:21 AM
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The last car I had shipped - about 3 years ago - was a 1969 Corvette from MS to PA. A broker lined me up with a guy out of Ohio named Herman Baker. He was very conscientious and experienced with car shipping. He used a big Dodge diesel dually and a 2 or 3 car trailer and he runs east-west weekly. I have his card down in the garage if you're interested in his info.
As someone asked above, if it's roadworthy, why not drive it home? That's a short trip and flights to Midway are generally cheap. Take your AAA card and go for it. I flew to Midway and drove my SX ragtop home from near the IL/IA line in 2003. Had a blast until I needed to use AAA 80 miles from home thanks to a burned up wheel bearing. ; )
Terry
As someone asked above, if it's roadworthy, why not drive it home? That's a short trip and flights to Midway are generally cheap. Take your AAA card and go for it. I flew to Midway and drove my SX ragtop home from near the IL/IA line in 2003. Had a blast until I needed to use AAA 80 miles from home thanks to a burned up wheel bearing. ; )
Terry
Last edited by vette442; April 29th, 2011 at 09:23 AM.
May 23rd, 2011, 06:44 AM
#7
Well,
Now I definitely need a transport company. The chicago deal fell through, but I'm getting a car in wisconsin. Too far to drive it with the age and a slight fuel leak. I have a listing out on Uship hoping for a decent quote. Needing to go from Reedsville, Wisconsin to Oxford, Ohio. If anyone has and hints/tips/tricks, I'm all ears. Never bought a car this way before. First time for everything!
-Jeff
Now I definitely need a transport company. The chicago deal fell through, but I'm getting a car in wisconsin. Too far to drive it with the age and a slight fuel leak. I have a listing out on Uship hoping for a decent quote. Needing to go from Reedsville, Wisconsin to Oxford, Ohio. If anyone has and hints/tips/tricks, I'm all ears. Never bought a car this way before. First time for everything!
-Jeff
May 23rd, 2011, 09:39 AM
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Here's the uShip profile for Herman Baker that I mentioned above, Apparently a lot of other people were happy with him too. He's out of Ohio so he should be able to assist!
http://www.uship.com/profile/HBTrucking/
HERMAN BAKER
HERMAN BAKER TRUCKING
4 SOUTH MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Wellston, OH 45692
Total Trucks: 1
Trucking Company MC# 176960
Phone: 740-384-0864 Fax: 740-384-0864
Good luck -
Terry
http://www.uship.com/profile/HBTrucking/
HERMAN BAKER
HERMAN BAKER TRUCKING
4 SOUTH MASSACHUSETTS AVE
Wellston, OH 45692
Total Trucks: 1
Trucking Company MC# 176960
Phone: 740-384-0864 Fax: 740-384-0864
Good luck -
Terry
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