Vehicle Shipping

[427Aggie]

Open trailer is only option I am told for this beast!

It seems increasingly more likely that this is the only option or I fly to RI and roadtrip back to TX. My issue with open is the truck won't have the shipping wrap that they have when riding on the rails but what luck have others had doing the open trailer thing? Open will almost cost me less than road tripping it

 

[Digerati]

It seems increasingly more likely that this is the only option or I fly to RI and roadtrip back to TX. My issue with open is the truck won't have the shipping wrap that they have when riding on the rails but what luck have others had doing the open trailer thing? Open will almost cost me less than road tripping it

Road trip might be fun if you have time!

 

[Claasicdrive]

RI? Who did you use all the way there?

 

[Digerati]

RI? Who did you use all the way there?

he bought ignition edition from a random dealer in RI

 

[Two]

I've had very good luck shipping with Stopwatch. Jarrod is a good guy and everything has arrived in perfect shape, and quickly.

 

[grapple22]

I am sure there are other great brokers out there, but I am going with Fisher as well. When you speak to Bryan, clearly he knows a lot about these trucks. He also has a track record of actually getting these trucks picked up and delivered quickly. Case in point, my truck was released for pickup yesterday, he's getting it tomorrow. Granger order shipping to Texas.

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I‘ve had plenty of time to research this topic, since my truck was ordered in September 2021 and I still haven’t taken delivery. That said, after researching and contacting most every shipper mentioned on this forum for quotes, I have decided to use http://www.fishershipping.com/ when my truck finally is ready for delivery. Primary reasons I chose Fisher were a combination of overall cost, online reviews and BBB.ORG ratings.

I wanted to try Fischer out, but his quote was $1,200 - $1,700 more than other popular transport companies mentioned on this forum. They do have great reviews!

 

[Neenah]

Why not fly and drive it back?

Thought about it.

I wanted to try Fischer out, but his quote was $1,200 - $1,700 more than other popular transport companies mentioned on this forum. They do have great reviews!

For me, their quote was pretty close to smack in the middle of the quotes I received. I am shipping IA to TX and and paying less than 1700. where are you shipping too? Seems strange that theirs would be 1.2k to 1.7k higher than your other quotes.

 

[grapple22]

Thought about it.

For me, their quote was pretty close to smack in the middle of the quotes I received. I am shipping IA to TX and and paying less than 1700. where are you shipping too? Seems strange that theirs would be 1.2k to 1.7k higher than your other quotes.

Shipping to Oregon. From the three most mentioned transport companies: $2,500. $3,000 and $4,175! I spoke w/ Bryan today, he seemed nice and very professional. But I think I'm going to go chance it and go w/ the lower quotes..

 

[Neenah]

Shipping to Oregon. From the three most mentioned transport companies: $2,500. $3,000 and $4,175! I spoke w/ Bryan today, he seemed nice and very professional. But I think I'm going to go chance it and go w/ the lower quotes..

Ouch! As long as they are insured and bonded, you are making the right call! I wanted to drive mine back, but a little beer league mishap two weeks ago dictated othwise.

 

[Corporate_Thug]

I've had very good luck shipping with Stopwatch. Jarrod is a good guy and everything has arrived in perfect shape, and quickly.

@Two What stage of the process did you start getting quotes and lock something in? My truck has a build date of 5/9

 

[Two]

@Two What stage of the process did you start getting quotes and lock something in? My truck has a build date of 5/9

No point in getting quotes well ahead of time, really, since nobody knows what fuel prices etc. will be when it's time to actually transport the vehicle.

You can call and get an idea of where Stopwatch is now, in comparison, but realistically one or two days before it arrives at the dealer would be the time to book a transport.

Somewhat related, we've been waiting for a car to be picked up for a week now, from a mere 500 or so miles away. The dealer won't allow me to go get it, and only use "approved" (by them) transporters. Unfortunately, Stopwatch isn't on their short list.

It wouldn't surprise me if another week goes by before that broker finds a driver to do it. And then they claim about 48 hours for the delivery. For a drive that I'd do in eight hours.
Something like that has never happened to me with Stopwatch.

 

[timinnd]

Has anyone asked their dealer to put the truck in Valet mode before it is picked up by shipper?

 

[Two]

Has anyone asked their dealer to put the truck in Valet mode before it is picked up by shipper?

Why? You couldn't use more than 1/20 of the power when loading onto a trailer, and even less when unloading.

 

[timinnd]

Why? You couldn't use more than 1/20 of the power when loading onto a trailer, and even less when unloading.

You're saying it doesn't have enough power to drive on when in valet???

I've just heard stories about the trucks coming back with a lot of miles and a high top speed.

 

[Two]

You're saying it doesn't have enough power to drive on when in valet???

I've just heard stories about the trucks coming back with a lot of miles and a high top speed.

No, I'm saying that it doesn't require any power to speak of to load and unload a vehicle.

If you suspect that your transporter will drive the vehicle more than from its parking space to the trailer, let alone fast, I'd look for another transporter.

 

[Ducc]

You're saying it doesn't have enough power to drive on when in valet???

I've just heard stories about the trucks coming back with a lot of miles and a high top speed.

I'm that story (one of them) . I would ask for valet mode if I could do it again. You have nothing to lose.

 

[Two]

Unfortunately, it isn't only the transporter than can add miles. Two months ago I bought a Challenger, supposedly with 11 miles on it which is about right for a new one.

It arrived with 59 miles on the odometer. Turns out the dealership had driven it from one of their locations to another, not had it transported as they said they would.

A few years ago, bought a Challenger with 16 miles on it. When I arrived to pick it up there was 50 not easy miles on it, as evidenced by the rear tires.

Valet mode or not, you win some and you lose some. Both of the above cars were off the lot, though. With ordered vehicles I've had better luck, one with only four miles on it, and I think 12 has been the highest.

 

[427Aggie]

I've had very good luck shipping with Stopwatch. Jarrod is a good guy and everything has arrived in perfect shape, and quickly.

Well I ended up setting up shopping with stopwatch. I called others mentioned here and none of the others were below $2000. Trucks suppose to be picked up today and arrive early next week. Dealers sending me pics and video so we shall see

 

[timinnd]

No, I'm saying that it doesn't require any power to speak of to load and unload a vehicle.

If you suspect that your transporter will drive the vehicle more than from its parking space to the trailer, let alone fast, I'd look for another transporter.

Well I'm using Stopwatch. Jaron sounds like he is a great guy, but I doubt Jaron is bringing it.

 

[timinnd]

I'm that story (one of them) . I would ask for valet mode if I could do it again. You have nothing to lose.

Exactly. And until after it happened, you probably assumed "nothing to worry about..." Or it didn't even cross your mind..