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Charlie Coleman · 10-30-2003, 11:03 AM

What is the average price I should expect when shipping one of our old trucks across country. I'm looking at 1600 miles. Thanks for any information.

**nightmare** · 10-30-2003, 11:12 AM

when i was going to get a truck shipped from missouri to texas, roughly 800 miles or so, it was going to cost ~$750 for a running truck and ~$1000 for not running. hope this helps

Fleetlover · 10-30-2003, 12:09 PM

One of the guys here at work had a big old lincoln from the 70's shipped from Cali to upstate NY for 8 or 9 hundred Said he used Southland or some such Off the internet .

hottweelz67 · 10-30-2003, 12:28 PM

It all depends on if you want an open trailer or closed trailer. I had 2 roadsters shipped out from the mid west in enclosed trailes and it was about 1200.00 ea. I used Platinum auto transport and Blue Highways. Both took very good care of the cars.

junkyarddog1956 · 10-30-2003, 12:39 PM

Very good question , I have a hauler and a guy wants me to haul a car to FL for him . A friend of mine that runs a wrecker service told me to charge a buck a mile loaded ... I told the guy , and he said that was too much ...I dunno . Will keep an eye on this post , maybe I'll be able to get a better idea . I would like to start running the hauler more . ty .... jyd

Charlie Coleman · 10-30-2003, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the responses so far.

An open trailer would suffice. It would be a project that needs to travel from Montana to Texas.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-30-2003, 01:17 PM

Prices for transportation are not only figured by milage. They are also figured by what region the load ships out of and what region it ships into. Other factors are, how far off a major interstate the load delivers to, when it has to be there, how much room the load takes on the deck, how much time the trucking company has to move it. It would be cheaper to ship something from Seattle, Wa. to Detroit, MI. than it would be to ship from lets say Kansas City, MO. to Reno, NV even though it is fewer miles. That is because once a truck gets to Reno and unloads, a majority of the time he has to dead head out to get another load. On the other hand, a truck unloads in Detroit a majority of the time he is within 50 miles or so of taking on another load, so the deadheading is kept to a minimum. There are always exceptions to the rules, but these factors plus milage is how rates are figured. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

cdowns · 10-30-2003, 01:42 PM

i had my 71c10lwb shipped from california to eastern long island n.y. and it cost $1000 and i had my pinto shipped from central texas to daytona florida for $600 both on open trailers a good sourse of shippers is hemmings

nu2-72 · 10-30-2003, 08:57 PM

Had one shipped 2 months ago, 1832 miles one way, door to door. $899.00 total cost and was great service.
Aries Transport. Over 800 shippers nationwide.

C10Squared · 10-30-2003, 09:50 PM

Paid $1000 from GA to CA years ago on an open trailer. Got a nice scratch on the hood along the way though. Make sure you inspect the car very closely before you take delivery.

*Phillip Johnson* · 10-31-2003, 01:20 AM

Nu2-72 forgot to mention that Aries is FULLY insured and very QUICK! I highly recomend them! They also don't mind if you put extra parts in the cab or bed as long as it is secured.

ZOOMY · 10-31-2003, 01:26 AM

Wes has it right. Big city to big city is way cheaper than hicksville to hicksville. terminal to terminal is cheaper than door to door, but IMO i'd always go door to door. Closed trailer is about twice as much as open trailer. Do a search on the internet & they'll give you quotes & dates etc.........Zoomy

*Phillip Johnson* · 10-31-2003, 03:55 AM

Ive done the terminal to terminal and the door to door and Aries (door to door) was more than $200 cheaper than the terminal to terminal.. Fast and insured. Cant ask for more than that..

superchevy · 10-31-2003, 10:24 AM

I've used EZHauling to ship open-carrier two of my Sprints; one from New Jersey to Texas $600, and just last month, one from Massachusetts to Texas for $725 (was $100 extra because vehicle was not running).
Go to www.ezhauling.com and get a quote, or better yet, call them.
I also got the driver's name and card if you want to negotiate with him directly. Real nice guy named Bill; name of his shipping company is WRH, Inc., at 941-815-7261.
SC

Charlie Coleman · 10-31-2003, 01:39 PM

Thanks to all for the feedback.

mcmlxix · 10-31-2003, 03:25 PM

Woodley Auto Transport - 254-932-6628
Nice people. Good Price. Took a little while to get a load together because he's an independant hauler.

10-30-2003, 11:03 AM	#1
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Experience with shipping vehicles??? What is the average price I should expect when shipping one of our old trucks across country. I'm looking at 1600 miles. Thanks for any information. Last edited by Charlie Coleman; 10-30-2003 at 12:11 PM.

10-30-2003, 12:09 PM	#3
Fleetlover Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Along the Erie canal NY Posts: 124	shipping cost One of the guys here at work had a big old lincoln from the 70's shipped from Cali to upstate NY for 8 or 9 hundred Said he used Southland or some such Off the internet . __________________ 71 C10 Short Fleet coughing and sputtering down the backroads 59 Apache short fleet resto started now suspended 1884 victorian home Current restoration project 1997 GMC Sierra Z71 1973 Harley FLH undressed 1949 male body somewhat abused but still starts most mornings

10-30-2003, 12:39 PM	#5
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Very good question , I have a hauler and a guy wants me to haul a car to FL for him . A friend of mine that runs a wrecker service told me to charge a buck a mile loaded ... I told the guy , and he said that was too much ...I dunno . Will keep an eye on this post , maybe I'll be able to get a better idea . I would like to start running the hauler more . ty .... jyd Attached Images

10-30-2003, 01:17 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Prices for transportation are not only figured by milage. They are also figured by what region the load ships out of and what region it ships into. Other factors are, how far off a major interstate the load delivers to, when it has to be there, how much room the load takes on the deck, how much time the trucking company has to move it. It would be cheaper to ship something from Seattle, Wa. to Detroit, MI. than it would be to ship from lets say Kansas City, MO. to Reno, NV even though it is fewer miles. That is because once a truck gets to Reno and unloads, a majority of the time he has to dead head out to get another load. On the other hand, a truck unloads in Detroit a majority of the time he is within 50 miles or so of taking on another load, so the deadheading is kept to a minimum. There are always exceptions to the rules, but these factors plus milage is how rates are figured. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-30-2003, 01:42 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i had my 71c10lwb shipped from california to eastern long island n.y. and it cost $1000 and i had my pinto shipped from central texas to daytona florida for $600 both on open trailers a good sourse of shippers is hemmings __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-30-2003, 12:28 PM	#4
hottweelz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So. Cal Posts: 29	It all depends on if you want an open trailer or closed trailer. I had 2 roadsters shipped out from the mid west in enclosed trailes and it was about 1200.00 ea. I used Platinum auto transport and Blue Highways. Both took very good care of the cars.

10-30-2003, 12:51 PM	#6
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Thanks for the responses so far. An open trailer would suffice. It would be a project that needs to travel from Montana to Texas.

10-30-2003, 08:57 PM	#9
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Had one shipped 2 months ago, 1832 miles one way, door to door. $899.00 total cost and was great service. Aries Transport. Over 800 shippers nationwide. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

10-30-2003, 09:50 PM	#10
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Paid $1000 from GA to CA years ago on an open trailer. Got a nice scratch on the hood along the way though. Make sure you inspect the car very closely before you take delivery. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

10-31-2003, 01:20 AM	#11
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Nu2-72 forgot to mention that Aries is FULLY insured and very QUICK! I highly recomend them! They also don't mind if you put extra parts in the cab or bed as long as it is secured.

10-31-2003, 01:26 AM	#12
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	shipping Wes has it right. Big city to big city is way cheaper than hicksville to hicksville. terminal to terminal is cheaper than door to door, but IMO i'd always go door to door. Closed trailer is about twice as much as open trailer. Do a search on the internet & they'll give you quotes & dates etc.........Zoomy

10-31-2003, 03:55 AM	#13
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Ive done the terminal to terminal and the door to door and Aries (door to door) was more than $200 cheaper than the terminal to terminal.. Fast and insured. Cant ask for more than that..

10-31-2003, 10:24 AM	#14
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	I've used EZHauling to ship open-carrier two of my Sprints; one from New Jersey to Texas $600, and just last month, one from Massachusetts to Texas for $725 (was $100 extra because vehicle was not running). Go to www.ezhauling.com and get a quote, or better yet, call them. I also got the driver's name and card if you want to negotiate with him directly. Real nice guy named Bill; name of his shipping company is WRH, Inc., at 941-815-7261. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

10-31-2003, 01:39 PM	#15
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Thanks to all for the feedback.

10-31-2003, 03:25 PM	#16
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Woodley Auto Transport - 254-932-6628 Nice people. Good Price. Took a little while to get a load together because he's an independant hauler. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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