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**ScottH** · 06-17-2005, 12:18 PM

Thinking of buying a truck in Arkansas but would have to get it shipped back to the east coast. Anyone know of a reputable company which could accomdate this?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

TWOKEELYA · 06-17-2005, 01:27 PM

Hey scott, I just had one shipped from Iowa to California and I was very pleased with the shipment. The broker was "Angeles moving Autos (530 245 0481). You can read reviews at this site

http://www.auto-transport-reviews.com/directory/

You might be able to go without a broker and just contact the shipping company
J&S shipping (814 587 3986)

It might save you a couple hundred dollars.

Good luck

Richard

chevy_fatman · 06-17-2005, 02:02 PM

Hey Scott, how's it going? I've heard good things about DAS, haven't use them personally, but you might wanna check them out.

DAS

**ScottH** · 06-17-2005, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Paul, good to see you back again, hope all is well.

Scott

4tiresngas · 06-17-2005, 10:39 PM

Scott, I used DAS to ship my truck. I bought it off Ebay and shipped it from Alabama to California. The guys at the officer were real helpful too.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-17-2005, 10:39 PM

I am just finishing up an ordeal with a transporter that damaged my 1969 Suburban. I purchased this vehicle from a gentleman in Northern Cali (I’m located in Pensacola, FL). It took over a month to get somebody to ship it. Most of the stuff you find on the web are actually brokers who try to connect you with transporters. Some guarantee you “quick” service but there was nothing quick about it. The way they (brokers) work they will give you a low quote and then you have to wait until a transporter agrees the amount minus a commission. Anyway, the company we dealt with said they would do it for $890 and after about a month they finally told us that the vehicle was located to far from an interstate (it was in a smaller town about 80 miles from RENO, NV and I70). So they “suggested” we raise the price to $1200. Guess what, a transporter (Grizzly Auto Sales: David Pierce owner/operator) jumped on it the next day. He also said that the vehicle needed to be brought to Reno, which the seller agreed to do. In Laffeyette, LA (about 350 miles from my house, the transporter blew the engine in his semi. He called and told me (and the owners of the other 8 vehicles he was hauling) that he didn’t know how long it would take to fix his rig or get a new one. I said no problem just keep me informed on what was going on. After about 10 days he finally had a new truck and started on my way. He was supposed to arrive around 5:30 PM, but some problems along the way caused him to be late. He asked me if there was a parking lot that he could get his truck into and I suggested a bowling alley that was close to the interstate. He told me he would call when he got there. Around 10:30 PM, he called and said that the parking lot was full and he couldn’t get his truck in there and told me to meet him at the on ramp of the interstate to which I agreed. I was starting to feel bad for the guy, since he had so many problems, so my wife and myself made him some dinner and took it with us. About this time it started to rain (pour is a better description). When we arrived (now around 11:30 PM) at the pickup point, it hadn’t slowed down. The suburban was unloaded behind the semi. As I was walking up on the passenger side of the Burb, he got out of his truck and walked to meet me. We shook hands and he suggested getting in the suburban to fill out the paperwork. I started to walk around to the driver’s side of the burb, but he said that the door was “sticking” and that I should get in on the passengers side. I did this and filled out the bill of laden (without really reading it). I gave him the food that we had brought and he thanked me for being so understanding since some of the other owners had not. He then left and continued his trip to Miami. When I got home, I tried to open drivers door but it was jammed. When I finally got it open, the bottom of the door was about an 1 ½ inches below the rocker. I started looking at it and you could plainly see that the bottom of the door and been hung on something shoving it forward (see pics). It was so bad that it separated the door skin from the inner door frame. At this point I was very aggravated that the transporter hadn’t said anything, but it was 1 AM at this point, so I decided to wait until the next morning to call the transporter. He didn’t answer my first call, but finally answered my second one. He stated that he thought he had hit something when he was backing it off of the trailer, because it slid off of the ramp (I figured out later that he knew what he had done because you could see damage in the door jam that was caused by someone using a pry bar on the bottom of the door). He said he would take a look at the damage when he came back through my area in a couple of days. When he finally called, he said that he would be coming through my area at 2 AM so he wouldn’t be able to meet me. He told me to get some estimates/pictures and mail them to his business. I sent the stuff to him. Waited a week and know response. I called and left messages. When I finally got in touch with him, he said he would call back. He didn’t. So I filed against his insurance. When they called him, of course he denied it. Well two months later here I am, his insurance won’t pay because I signed the bill of lading and he denied doing it. My insurance is going to cover everything but my deductible. They can’t go after him because I signed the paper. I did file a complaint with the Nevada BBB. But bottom line, I was stupid, naïve, gullible, easy and did I say stupid. I hope this will prevent others from having to go through a similar ordeal. Summarized are the following lessons learned:

#1. Do your research, find a reputable transporting company.
#2. When you search the internet for a transporter, find out if you are dealing with a transport company or a broker. Cut out the middle man, go straight to a company.
#3. Beware of owner operators. I caveat this with, I'm sure their are a lot of small guys out there who do a great job, but if you get a bad one, you have little recourse.
#4. The transporter only covers your vehicle with cargo insurance, and the rules and regulations are different than auto insurance. They are only required to cover damage above the transporters deductible. Even if the insurance company pays their part, the transporter could refuse to pay its deductible.
#5. If someone is handling the shipping on the other end (seller), make sure you read all the paperwork prior to them signing it, because bottom line you will probably have to be the one who deals with any problems encountered in shipping.
#6. Make the seller take photographs and video tape the vehicle with the transporter present when the vehicle is being picked up. This will protect you and them!
#7. Never, never, never accept a vehicle in the rain or at night! They may tell you have to pick it up, but you don't. I was told by the insurance adjuster this is one of the oldest tricks in the book (I forgot to read that book!).
#8. If there is damage, DO NOT agree to let them take care of the damage themselves. The best thing you can do is note the damage on the shipping bill of laden and then file a claim with your insurance (you pay them to look out for you). Most insurance companies provide 30 days of automatic coverage for newly acquired vehicles up to the amount you have on currently owned autos (verify this with your insurance company). If you don't want to file with your insurance, at a minimum, file through theirs, but refer to #4.
#9. Never break rule #7!
#10. If you can go get it yourself, go get it!
#11. Did I mention never break rule #7?!!

Sorry for being so long.

Rob

**ScottH** · 06-17-2005, 10:49 PM

Rob, so sorry to hear of your ordeal, bummer to say the least. I appreciate the info and hope others will benefit from your unfortunate experience. Best of luck in getting the sub repaired, hope you at least get lots of enjoyment once it is all behind you.

68lwb · 06-18-2005, 06:25 AM

I just had a truck shipped from Arkansas to Indiana last week. I went through a guy we use for my work frequently, but he brokered the haul. It was not a smooth experience either. He was a day late picking up the truck, and then was supposed to bring here over the weekend last week. It finally showed up Friday morning. I didn't really notice any damage, but mine is a fixer up and I am not sure you could hurt the body. I will do you a favor and not refer this company.

TWOKEELYA · 06-20-2005, 10:44 AM

Scott
After reading all these threads, I need to comment. I've used DAS before and been satisfied, but when quoting this truck, they re-classified it three times changed their price on me each time, they were curt and and gave me looooong date to ship. they also tried to scare me into using them by telling me I'd never find a cheaper price to ship a lifted truck. Angles Moving Autos were friendly, confident and had located a transport in 6 hours from the time I placed the order, J&S transport picked up the truck on Saturday in Iowa and Delivered it to my doorstep in California on Wed afternoon, damage free. Sherri at J&S gave me her home number incase I felt the need to call her (or maybe she just liked me). Do yourself a huge favor and read the reviews on the link I sent in earlier thread.

Richard

**ScottH** · 06-20-2005, 06:43 PM

Once again thanks to all for some great info.

**69-z28** · 06-20-2005, 09:08 PM

I have used Mid America Auto Transport. for the last 10 years and they have always treated me fairly. They are based in Van buren Arkansas. Even beter
they are 67-72 truck people they always have a nice one for sale. I just had one shipped from arkansas to NY and they charged me $500.00 Give them a call 479 471 0190 ask for George or Clay Tell them Dave RAS gave you there #. They should be able to help you out.

*1FaastC10* · 06-21-2005, 12:35 AM

i used DAS, and we very happy with their service.

12 days guaranteed. shipped from Phoenix, AZ to Lafayette, IN for aroudn $650

**ScottH** · 06-21-2005, 09:51 AM

Dave and 1FaastC10, thanks for the info. Unfortunately I missed out on the truck, bummer. But get info to know for next time something comes up.

Thanks again to all.

06-17-2005, 12:18 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Need info on shipping a truck Thinking of buying a truck in Arkansas but would have to get it shipped back to the east coast. Anyone know of a reputable company which could accomdate this? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

06-17-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
TWOKEELYA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 54	Hey scott, I just had one shipped from Iowa to California and I was very pleased with the shipment. The broker was "Angeles moving Autos (530 245 0481). You can read reviews at this site http://www.auto-transport-reviews.com/directory/ You might be able to go without a broker and just contact the shipping company J&S shipping (814 587 3986) It might save you a couple hundred dollars. Good luck Richard __________________ Not all who wander are lost

06-17-2005, 02:02 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Hey Scott, how's it going? I've heard good things about DAS, haven't use them personally, but you might wanna check them out. DAS __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away. Last edited by chevy_fatman; 06-17-2005 at 02:03 PM.

06-17-2005, 03:35 PM	#4
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Paul, good to see you back again, hope all is well. Scott

06-17-2005, 10:39 PM	#5
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Scott, I used DAS to ship my truck. I bought it off Ebay and shipped it from Alabama to California. The guys at the officer were real helpful too. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

06-17-2005, 10:39 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,854	Series of Unfortunate Events I am just finishing up an ordeal with a transporter that damaged my 1969 Suburban. I purchased this vehicle from a gentleman in Northern Cali (I’m located in Pensacola, FL). It took over a month to get somebody to ship it. Most of the stuff you find on the web are actually brokers who try to connect you with transporters. Some guarantee you “quick” service but there was nothing quick about it. The way they (brokers) work they will give you a low quote and then you have to wait until a transporter agrees the amount minus a commission. Anyway, the company we dealt with said they would do it for $890 and after about a month they finally told us that the vehicle was located to far from an interstate (it was in a smaller town about 80 miles from RENO, NV and I70). So they “suggested” we raise the price to $1200. Guess what, a transporter (Grizzly Auto Sales: David Pierce owner/operator) jumped on it the next day. He also said that the vehicle needed to be brought to Reno, which the seller agreed to do. In Laffeyette, LA (about 350 miles from my house, the transporter blew the engine in his semi. He called and told me (and the owners of the other 8 vehicles he was hauling) that he didn’t know how long it would take to fix his rig or get a new one. I said no problem just keep me informed on what was going on. After about 10 days he finally had a new truck and started on my way. He was supposed to arrive around 5:30 PM, but some problems along the way caused him to be late. He asked me if there was a parking lot that he could get his truck into and I suggested a bowling alley that was close to the interstate. He told me he would call when he got there. Around 10:30 PM, he called and said that the parking lot was full and he couldn’t get his truck in there and told me to meet him at the on ramp of the interstate to which I agreed. I was starting to feel bad for the guy, since he had so many problems, so my wife and myself made him some dinner and took it with us. About this time it started to rain (pour is a better description). When we arrived (now around 11:30 PM) at the pickup point, it hadn’t slowed down. The suburban was unloaded behind the semi. As I was walking up on the passenger side of the Burb, he got out of his truck and walked to meet me. We shook hands and he suggested getting in the suburban to fill out the paperwork. I started to walk around to the driver’s side of the burb, but he said that the door was “sticking” and that I should get in on the passengers side. I did this and filled out the bill of laden (without really reading it). I gave him the food that we had brought and he thanked me for being so understanding since some of the other owners had not. He then left and continued his trip to Miami. When I got home, I tried to open drivers door but it was jammed. When I finally got it open, the bottom of the door was about an 1 ½ inches below the rocker. I started looking at it and you could plainly see that the bottom of the door and been hung on something shoving it forward (see pics). It was so bad that it separated the door skin from the inner door frame. At this point I was very aggravated that the transporter hadn’t said anything, but it was 1 AM at this point, so I decided to wait until the next morning to call the transporter. He didn’t answer my first call, but finally answered my second one. He stated that he thought he had hit something when he was backing it off of the trailer, because it slid off of the ramp (I figured out later that he knew what he had done because you could see damage in the door jam that was caused by someone using a pry bar on the bottom of the door). He said he would take a look at the damage when he came back through my area in a couple of days. When he finally called, he said that he would be coming through my area at 2 AM so he wouldn’t be able to meet me. He told me to get some estimates/pictures and mail them to his business. I sent the stuff to him. Waited a week and know response. I called and left messages. When I finally got in touch with him, he said he would call back. He didn’t. So I filed against his insurance. When they called him, of course he denied it. Well two months later here I am, his insurance won’t pay because I signed the bill of lading and he denied doing it. My insurance is going to cover everything but my deductible. They can’t go after him because I signed the paper. I did file a complaint with the Nevada BBB. But bottom line, I was stupid, naïve, gullible, easy and did I say stupid. I hope this will prevent others from having to go through a similar ordeal. Summarized are the following lessons learned: #1. Do your research, find a reputable transporting company. #2. When you search the internet for a transporter, find out if you are dealing with a transport company or a broker. Cut out the middle man, go straight to a company. #3. Beware of owner operators. I caveat this with, I'm sure their are a lot of small guys out there who do a great job, but if you get a bad one, you have little recourse. #4. The transporter only covers your vehicle with cargo insurance, and the rules and regulations are different than auto insurance. They are only required to cover damage above the transporters deductible. Even if the insurance company pays their part, the transporter could refuse to pay its deductible. #5. If someone is handling the shipping on the other end (seller), make sure you read all the paperwork prior to them signing it, because bottom line you will probably have to be the one who deals with any problems encountered in shipping. #6. Make the seller take photographs and video tape the vehicle with the transporter present when the vehicle is being picked up. This will protect you and them! #7. Never, never, never accept a vehicle in the rain or at night! They may tell you have to pick it up, but you don't. I was told by the insurance adjuster this is one of the oldest tricks in the book (I forgot to read that book!). #8. If there is damage, DO NOT agree to let them take care of the damage themselves. The best thing you can do is note the damage on the shipping bill of laden and then file a claim with your insurance (you pay them to look out for you). Most insurance companies provide 30 days of automatic coverage for newly acquired vehicles up to the amount you have on currently owned autos (verify this with your insurance company). If you don't want to file with your insurance, at a minimum, file through theirs, but refer to #4. #9. Never break rule #7! #10. If you can go get it yourself, go get it! #11. Did I mention never break rule #7?!! Sorry for being so long. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 12-12-2005 at 12:47 PM.

06-17-2005, 10:49 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Rob, so sorry to hear of your ordeal, bummer to say the least. I appreciate the info and hope others will benefit from your unfortunate experience. Best of luck in getting the sub repaired, hope you at least get lots of enjoyment once it is all behind you.

06-18-2005, 06:25 AM	#8
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	I just had a truck shipped from Arkansas to Indiana last week. I went through a guy we use for my work frequently, but he brokered the haul. It was not a smooth experience either. He was a day late picking up the truck, and then was supposed to bring here over the weekend last week. It finally showed up Friday morning. I didn't really notice any damage, but mine is a fixer up and I am not sure you could hurt the body. I will do you a favor and not refer this company.

06-20-2005, 10:44 AM	#9
TWOKEELYA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 54	Scott After reading all these threads, I need to comment. I've used DAS before and been satisfied, but when quoting this truck, they re-classified it three times changed their price on me each time, they were curt and and gave me looooong date to ship. they also tried to scare me into using them by telling me I'd never find a cheaper price to ship a lifted truck. Angles Moving Autos were friendly, confident and had located a transport in 6 hours from the time I placed the order, J&S transport picked up the truck on Saturday in Iowa and Delivered it to my doorstep in California on Wed afternoon, damage free. Sherri at J&S gave me her home number incase I felt the need to call her (or maybe she just liked me). Do yourself a huge favor and read the reviews on the link I sent in earlier thread. Richard __________________ Not all who wander are lost

06-20-2005, 06:43 PM	#10
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Once again thanks to all for some great info.



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06-20-2005, 09:08 PM	#11
69-z28 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester ny usa Posts: 246	Shipping I have used Mid America Auto Transport. for the last 10 years and they have always treated me fairly. They are based in Van buren Arkansas. Even beter they are 67-72 truck people they always have a nice one for sale. I just had one shipped from arkansas to NY and they charged me $500.00 Give them a call 479 471 0190 ask for George or Clay Tell them Dave RAS gave you there #. They should be able to help you out.

06-21-2005, 12:35 AM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	i used DAS, and we very happy with their service. 12 days guaranteed. shipped from Phoenix, AZ to Lafayette, IN for aroudn $650

06-21-2005, 09:51 AM	#13
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Dave and 1FaastC10, thanks for the info. Unfortunately I missed out on the truck, bummer. But get info to know for next time something comes up. Thanks again to all.

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