Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas?
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Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas?
Folks,
I know the subject comes up every so often here but is there a preferred vehicle transportation company or broker to haul my (his!) 712 from Houston to the west coast? I doubt there's any reason to go with an enclosed transporter so a flat bed / fifth wheel or open hauler should work out fine.
Any suggestions or specific firms y'all have used would be appreciated!
David
I know the subject comes up every so often here but is there a preferred vehicle transportation company or broker to haul my (his!) 712 from Houston to the west coast? I doubt there's any reason to go with an enclosed transporter so a flat bed / fifth wheel or open hauler should work out fine.
Any suggestions or specific firms y'all have used would be appreciated!
David
Looking for next new (for me) toy
1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
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1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
I used this company to ship my Hafi from Ca to Toronto.
He has trucks all over the country on a daily basis.
I had very good results, great communication via phone and email and a nice price.
You can also check his ratings on uShip
Troy MacLean
Tricor Transportation Inc
Phone 416 546 0144
fax 416 546 5754
toronto@tricortransportation.com
www.tricortransportation.com
Tell him I (Dan) sent you (if you contact him)
Cheers,
He has trucks all over the country on a daily basis.
I had very good results, great communication via phone and email and a nice price.
You can also check his ratings on uShip
Troy MacLean
Tricor Transportation Inc
Phone 416 546 0144
fax 416 546 5754
toronto@tricortransportation.com
www.tricortransportation.com
Tell him I (Dan) sent you (if you contact him)
Cheers,
72 Pathfinder | 75 710M 2.7i | 96 350GDT Worker
Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
I used Uship to get mine from SC to MA and it worked out great. I got a great price(less than the cost of me driving down and back) and gave a local guy some business.
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1974 712M AKA the Banana
1974 710M AKA the project truck
1987 718M Now Sold
1975 Volvo TGB1111 Now Sold
1973 Pinzgauer 712M x2 Now Sold
1963 404S Now Sold
Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
1974 712M AKA the Banana
1974 710M AKA the project truck
1987 718M Now Sold
1975 Volvo TGB1111 Now Sold
1973 Pinzgauer 712M x2 Now Sold
1963 404S Now Sold
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
Just drive it out!
and you can pick up some parts for the flying dump truck in Sealy and Eagle Lake... they're right on the way ....really!
and you can pick up some parts for the flying dump truck in Sealy and Eagle Lake... they're right on the way ....really!
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The Trojan Horse... the 1st Pinz used to covertly carry troops into battle .
ATL Pinzgauer XM 718K TUM(HD) 6x6 FFR (aka The Green Grail)
The Trojan Horse... the 1st Pinz used to covertly carry troops into battle .
ATL Pinzgauer XM 718K TUM(HD) 6x6 FFR (aka The Green Grail)
Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
Second vote for uship. I have used the site more than once with good results. Sometimes you catch it right and it's a direct shot and there in a couple days. IME, you have to let the trip simmer for a few days to get the trip that works for you.
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collecting pinz docs since 2012 - pm me if I can help
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
U-ship can be a good option a couple of caveats. Make sure the transporter that you are selecting has current insurance, and licenses. Don't accept their word for it, ask for an "Insurance Certificate" check the dates. Then check their licenses to make sure they are current.
Billybob with his pickup doing a deadhead back from delivering his moonshine will NOT have commercial insurance that will cover your vehicle if the worse was to happen. U-ship has huge disclaimers and is NOTHING other than a matching web service, they do not give any guarantees of the quality of the carriers.
The licensing is important as we actually had a customer that had his truck impounded at a port of entry coming into Nevada riding on a non-licensed carrier. He had to make very quick arrangements (at his expense) to get a transport to pickup his vehicle. It is not legal for an unlicensed private party to transport a vehicle across state lines for pay.
On the commercial load boards Suv's are running in the $500-700 range in this lane. Usually add 30% for your broker, plus a bit more for the rarity of the Pinz.
Cheers,
Scott
Billybob with his pickup doing a deadhead back from delivering his moonshine will NOT have commercial insurance that will cover your vehicle if the worse was to happen. U-ship has huge disclaimers and is NOTHING other than a matching web service, they do not give any guarantees of the quality of the carriers.
The licensing is important as we actually had a customer that had his truck impounded at a port of entry coming into Nevada riding on a non-licensed carrier. He had to make very quick arrangements (at his expense) to get a transport to pickup his vehicle. It is not legal for an unlicensed private party to transport a vehicle across state lines for pay.
On the commercial load boards Suv's are running in the $500-700 range in this lane. Usually add 30% for your broker, plus a bit more for the rarity of the Pinz.
Cheers,
Scott
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www.expedition-imports.com
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
My guy is planning to line up an enclosed transporter...so clearly he wants to do this right and not cut corners.
Any thoughts on vendors for that grade of services folks?
Any thoughts on vendors for that grade of services folks?
Looking for next new (for me) toy
1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id ... 3094951494
1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id ... 3094951494
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
The guy I posted does both open and closed (http://www.uship.com/ca/profile/tricor/)
My 1st Hafi arrived from Cali in a 52ft trailer!
My 1st Hafi arrived from Cali in a 52ft trailer!
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
I've passes his details along to the fellow in SD. Thanks!
Looking for next new (for me) toy
1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id ... 3094951494
1974 712M - sold
1973 710M - sold
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id ... 3094951494
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Re: Looking for a transporter (Houston to San Diego). Ideas
I have a friend in the transport business, but he is based out of NY.
Timothy
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