<VV> Car haulers

[Bill Elliott]

I have a _lot_ of experience moving cars. I have a few independents I 
use (mostly for Minis and the like), but something this large is beyond 
their capacity.

Open or closed? For a driver (all of my cars are drivers) I would not 
spend the extra for enclosed unless it was only a couple hundred 
more...or I needed to meet a tight schedule.

Of the commercial guys, the best have been

D&G: http://www.dandgauto.com/ (open, car carrier, single owner/driver 
and a single truck, inflexible schedules, moderate cost, exceptional 
service and care)

Kiwi: http://www.kiwiskarriers.com/ (open, 3 car ramps, several 
trucks/drivers, but all owned. Very good service, very flexible 
schedules, expensive)

Premier Auto Carriers www.premierautocarriers.com  (high tech operation, 
enclosed car carriers, top notch service, price will make your eyes water)

My only real  advice is STAY AWAY FROM BROKERS who fill deadhead loads. 
Neither the drivers nor the trucks are always suitable for hauling 
vintage cars and fraud is rampant... I was very nearly sued by a driver 
who got stiffed when the broker didn't pay him.... but I knew I was safe 
when you retorted that the fact that his contract was with the Broker 
and not me was "purely technical"... I advised him to check that with 
his lawyer and get back to me.... last I heard of him.

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>4)       What should the price be? I've got about 20 quotes ranging from
>$950 to $1500.
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All of those are CHEAP. I was paying prices higher than that a year ago 
when gas was 30% cheaper.  I don't think you could go out there and pick 
it yourself for $950 in fuel alone....

Check with my three carriers above to get some comparisons... I've not 
moved anything commercially in over a year..

Did I mention STAY AWAY FROM BROKERS?

EDIT: Just as I was about to send this I got an email for one one of my 
private guys that a mutual friend (based in TN) is currently delivering 
2 Minis to CA and is coming back empty this weekend with a 25' enclosed 
trailer... Larry at cell 865-300-3599 (owner of 
http://www.microcarlot.com/microweb_content.html ). Not sure if he has a 
load yet or what he'd charge, but he's very trustworthy....

Good luck!
Bill
          


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