DrunkMonkey 0 #1 March 31, 2005 Ok, I'm getting out of the AF soon, and need to ship my '77 Jeep from Albuquerque to Chicago. I'll be driving my other car, which cannot tow anything larger than a jet-ski. I've seen quotes of $800. Amazingly enough, a U-Haul with a trailer is more $$. So I'm having the govt ship all my stuff, and I gotta find a way to get the jeep home. Anyone know a good auto-transporter that charges a low rate, but will still get my car to me in one piece? Thx. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 March 31, 2005 Can't you tow your car with your jeep?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #3 March 31, 2005 1977 jeep CJ7 towing a 3500# Mustang...don't wanna kill the jeep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #4 March 31, 2005 QuoteOk, I'm getting out of the AF soon, and need to ship my '77 Jeep from Albuquerque to Chicago. I'll be driving my other car, which cannot tow anything larger than a jet-ski. I've seen quotes of $800. Amazingly enough, a U-Haul with a trailer is more $$. So I'm having the govt ship all my stuff, and I gotta find a way to get the jeep home. Anyone know a good auto-transporter that charges a low rate, but will still get my car to me in one piece? Thx. I've heard of people offering pay for someone to drive their vehicle for them and buy their return airfare. Got any friends or aquaintances that want to make a road trip?__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey1031 0 #5 March 31, 2005 $800.00 isn't that bad of a price. If you were to drain the fuel, steam the tank and remove the battery, you MIGHT find a truck broker who'll take it. Try this guy: Federal Logistics 651-209-9800 Talk to pete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 April 1, 2005 Dude, pay for my ticket to NM and i'll drive it. Call me if you're interested. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #7 April 1, 2005 About 7 years ago I entered the world of over-the-road truck driving via car-haul. I loved it so much that I still miss it to this day, and may be doing it again very soon. When I started I drove for Auto Transport Express of Slinger, WI and mike Squared Trucking of Neosho, WI (both the same owners). These companies are long gone, absorbed by larger corporations, but one broker that I picked up from, and delivered to, a great deal of times, is still there, in Glenview, IL, a north 'burb of the Windy City. The company name is Northshore Auto Transport Ltd. This is a small brokerage company (or at least was, it may have gotten bigger), and the service from them was A1. Link:http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?Pyt=Typ&tuid=6328927&ck=2051710124&tab=B2C&ycat=95884915&city=Glenview&state=IL&uzip=60025&country=us&msa=1600&cs=4&ed=9h6BTq1o2Tx0JlImQyENGdko2J1g1IpbpGHUSUnKwJWW&stat=:pos:0:regular:regT:1:fbT:2 (hope it works, yahoo yellow pages) I strongly suggest letting them handle this. They are capable, honest, fair, and downright good people. I would have no problems using them myself if I needed to move. I doubt they would remember me though, it's been a long time, but I still remember, and respect, them. As far as the price, it sounds fair to me, though you might get a bit cheaper quote from Northshore. I'm sure if they quote higher, they'll at least match your quote, as long as you give them a reputable broker name. Remember, these are just brokers, and if you get a lowball quote, it's quite possible your jeep will sit for some time waiting for a truck that's desperate to fill an empty spot. The TTT (to the truck) $$$ for that $800 is going to be closer to $500, and that's really cutting it close with todays fuel and insurance prices.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #8 April 1, 2005 QuoteOk, I'm getting out of the AF soon, and need to ship my '77 Jeep from Albuquerque to Chicago. I'll be driving my other car, which cannot tow anything larger than a jet-ski. I've seen quotes of $800. Amazingly enough, a U-Haul with a trailer is more $$. So I'm having the govt ship all my stuff, and I gotta find a way to get the jeep home. Anyone know a good auto-transporter that charges a low rate, but will still get my car to me in one piece? Thx. $800 is what it cost to have my Porsche 914 transported from Oregon to Alabama back in 1996. Of course, I was able to get the seller to split the ferry cost so it only cost me $400. I don't remember the transport company's name though... But $800 today? I'd take it. Or, get a one way bus ride over and drive it back yourself."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 April 1, 2005 QuoteI strongly suggest letting them handle this. Should i be offended that you're recommending he doesn't let me do it? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 April 1, 2005 QuoteQuoteI strongly suggest letting them handle this. Should i be offended that you're recommending he doesn't let me do it? The only way I could suggest that is if i was able to come with, so.... I recommend either Northshore, or sending plane tickets to both Sunshine and myself. Oh, yea, gas money would be cool too. And money for hotel rooms. No, suites! with a king size bed! and Champagne!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
