Cross country haul

[Arturo]

Hi folks,
I've got to get my M35 across country, either by tractor trail or rail. I'll be moving from NYC, NY to Portland Oregon.
Can anyone recommend a good vehicle transport company?

I have no idea what a good price for the haul would be. If anyone can share their experiences, mistakes, price quotes, things to remember, things to avoid, etc., I would much appreciate it.

Thanks,
Art

 

[m715mike]

You can try here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?144006-We-can-Transport-it!

 

[OilfieldRoughneck]

That's going to be expensive. I would expect no less than $1.00 mile. More like 2-3 per mile

 

[wb1895]

Rail is going to be a pain in the butt, I wouldnt even consider that option. For what it will cost via trucking company, just sell the one on the East Coast and buy another one when you get to OR.

 

[brianp454]

Art,

When you get here look me up!

If you find an outfit that has a returning truck dead heading and can be flexible on the dates it will help.

-Brian

 

[rustystud]

I agree with Brian. Find a trucker that is dead heading back east. You can work a deal then since he will be using fuel either way.

 

[quickfarms]

In this day of the Internet there is no such thing as dead heading more than a couple of hundred miles. The exception to this rule is company, or dedicated, trucks that only haul a specific cargo and do not do side jobs unless you are connected.

I just had a pickup shipped 1200 miles for $900. Pm me if you want the shippers info.

 

[Akicita]

If you decide to have your Deuce trucked to OR, make sure you hire a knowledgeable and experienced driver, not a newbie like some of those low-bidding drivers you see on that trucking show on TV. If your Deuce is 10 feet tall and the flatbed is 53 inches high, you're going to be over 14 foot tall. That doesn't matter much in much of the country but here in the East you have a lot of underpasses that don't permit such a high load. A low-boy trailer may be the best option.

I agree with wb1895's suggestion to sell your Deuce here and buy another one in OR. You won't have to find a transporter, won't have to worry if he/she will get the Deuce to OR in one piece, delivery on time, etc., and you can probably buy one in OR for what you sell yours in NY for.

My lady-friend wants me to move from PA to OR in a few years. I'll be interested to hear how you make out over there.

I wish you the best of luck.

 

[OilfieldRoughneck]

I was a small shipper several years back. Had a one ton dodge and a heavy gooseneck flatbed. Made some good money hauling farm equipment to dealerships.

Then that TV show came out about uship, and every guy with a 3/4 ton truck started bidding everything too cheap. Make sure you hire a real pro. Not these weekend warriors that tend to get in over their head.

 

[98G]

Unless the deuce holds special sentimental value, or is something very special, it can't possibly be cost effective to move it across the country. Let me play with some numbers -

You get lucky and get it moved for $2500.

I'll assume it's an average M35A2, valued at roughly $6k.

Sell it for $6k and put the cost of transport together with that $6k and shop around near OR at the $8500 pricepoint....

The time to transport it across the country is if it's irreplaceable, or if you drive it yourself AND consider such a trip to be entertainment.

 

[PureMayhem]

I moved my M923 from Houston to Missoula Montana last year. That is about 2,000 miles and it cost me $4k. That was more than I paid for the truck. I would look at the availability of M35 in the Portland area and see what they are selling for there and then make your decision.