Shipper Recommendations

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Chris Duerr · #1 Post by **Chris Duerr** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:22 pm

Could anybody recommend a person who is in the business of shipping cars? I need a car shipped from WI to PA. Thanks, Chris

Joseph Annicelli · #2 Post by **Joseph Annicelli** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:57 pm

Yes contact Joe Jakubus he is one of us and comes highly recomended.

jjakubus@yahoo.com

Raymond Mead · #3 Post by **Raymond Mead** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:28 pm

hello chris

i just used intercity lines to move a car from Vegas to northeastern Penna.........

loved them!

not only did they actually pick up the car in Vegas on the day they promised
(a less frequent occurence than you might imagine), but it came when promised too!
(along with a Gullwing, a DROP DEAD gorgeous '41 Chev woodie, and some wierd
sort of racing Lotus)..............

anyway - i highly recommend them!

good luck,
ray
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Could anybody recommend a person who is in the business of shipping cars? I need a car shipped from WI to PA. Thanks, Chris

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James Watters · #4 Post by **James Watters** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:41 pm

Have used Intercity and Fedex transport. Both are excellent.
Jim

Rick Hartbrodt · #5 Post by **Rick Hartbrodt** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:59 pm

Chris
Perhaps most importantly it is not worth saving a few bucks using a broker who will throw you in the "pool". I would also not use a one or two car hauler unless he comes highly recommended. Intercity and Reliable and FedEx are great and can most always be counted on to do it quickly. If you are moving something very expensive and do not want a car riding above it use Gary Straight of Straight Roads. 970 227-0237. He hauls big rigs but single level only. No stacking.

Dan Mazur · #6 Post by **Dan Mazur** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:10 pm

Rick,
Not sure where your recommendation to avoid one or two car haulers is coming from. I have had the best results using people with two car enclosed trailers.
In fact one of the recommendations everyone agrees on here uses a two car enclosed trailer.

Definitely agree to avoid using a broker, unless your hauling junk.
I used one once and the driver showed up with a new car hauler, complained relentlessly about not being able to get it started. Made me take it off and then charged me extra for a non runner....I called the state police.

Dan

Adam Wright · #7 Post by **Adam Wright** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:35 pm

Shipping can be a nightmare. I have a broker I use only because I buy cars from all over and finding a driver who goes everywhere is impossible. But I have been using this broker for years without problems, knock on wood. Luckily I send them a lot of business, so they take good care of me. This will not happen if you go to one of the big brokers like Express Auto www.theexpressauto.com
They will tell you they have their own trucks and their own people and they will just put you on General Dispatch and take the CHEAPEST guy who comes along, english speaking is not a requirement.
Always try to go with some who is recommended by another Porsche guy. Our cars are funny little things and can be destroyed by the wrong driver. Like this 54 I sold a guy, I watched the guy ball the car up, the front and rear axles literally got about 2 feet closer. Normally I try to do all the loading when these guys come to pick up cars, only because I know how to load them and where to put straps and winch cables. But this guy refused my help and destroyed the car.

Don't go with the cheap quote and if you have a bad feeling about a transporter or a broker, walk away. I have told guys I would not release a car to them, they get pissed but one look at Big John and they tend to settle down.

Rick Hartbrodt · #8 Post by **Rick Hartbrodt** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:02 am

Dan
Please re-read my post. I qualified the comment re small haulers. There are some really good ones and I have one I actually call first before the big guys. You just have to know with whom you are dealing with. Just like the brokers. There are a few good ones but why stick one in the middle. The 4 or 5 biggest/best carriers will almost always have a rig going your way. Especially this time of year til things heat up for Scottsdale.

Jim Neil · #9 Post by **Jim Neil** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:37 am

I and many (7 or 8 ) of my friends have used DeMoise Trucking (www.demoise.com) and they are a family run operation and just outstanding. As with all smaller truckers, the timing and location have a lot to do with their ability to meet your needs, but you can't do wrong by them if they fit into your plans.

Alan Brody · #10 Post by **Alan Brody** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:27 am

One more recommendation:

Chris Ridgway

714 402-0129

chrisridgway181@yahoo.com

Chris has a big pickup and an enclosed two car trailer. He has moved my car twice and picked up a roller for me. He is Rod and Gary Emory's first choice for transporting their cars and their customers' cars.

He has always been great at communication and right on time. If I ever get one of my dream cars, Chris will transport it.

Take care and drive smiling,
Alan

Bruce Baker · #11 Post by **Bruce Baker** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:05 am

Chris, as you know, I am shipping cars regularly, all over. The most important thing to do, other than compare pricing among the known truckers, is to see what areas they cover. Many will go north-south or east-west, but few do out-of-the-way areas due to the cost now to do what they do.

(A car arrived this AM with the report that the self-towing 356er was charged $47.50 with a single axle trailer to traverse the PA Turnpike from Ohio to Valley Forge. And again on the way back home.)

I have been impressed by FedEx Express, Bob Pass' old Passport Transport. I got a car from PA to MS for $1,200 with a little extra for guaranteed delivery time to coordinate with the customer. Other biggies wouldn't offer that route or couldn't say when they could if they would.

There is a guy with a two car trailer towed by a nice dualie working out of Florida who is very good, as well, but it's been a few years since he's come my way. Sanabel (sp?) Island...? Anyway, don't discount those guys altogether.

Now, the funny story about 'auto transport'--- Ken Ward contracted with a guy to tow my T-6 Roadster 'down sowf' after he bought it and it was completed his way. Nice car. The guy who was to do the towing didn't show on the day he was to, but that's the good part.

When he finally did, he was towing a rickety old single axle trailer behind an old Caddy! He tied the car down with ROPE! He opened the trunk to fetch something while I was standing nearby and the trunk was filled with BEER! COLD beer...... "Hey, y'all want one?" O-M-G!

The guy then took off ... hey, it was Ken's guy, his choice and he owned the car by then ...... and a few days later, Ken called, unable to locate the guy or his car......many excuses, delays for days from the 'broker' later, the guy stumbled into Ken's destination almost a week late ..... and miraculously, the 356 was intact. Sometimes, you actually DO get what you pay for.......if you have the patience, luck and fortitude to offset the risks, you CAN 'shop price.'

Rick Hartbrodt · #12 Post by **Rick Hartbrodt** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:19 am

I too have used the 2 car hauler from Sanibel Island and he was great. But like Bruce it has been too long and I can't find his stats.

Vic Skirmants · #13 Post by **Vic Skirmants** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:36 am

We know Joe Jakubus very well, he has transported many cars for us and our customers, including an Abarth Carerra. He is a local Michigan policeman. He has both a 2 car and a 1 car enclosed trailer and always shows up on time is professional and knows 356's very well. He has never damaged a car.
you can also call him at 734/837-1118
Michigan est
Barbara Skirmants

James Watters · #14 Post by **James Watters** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:03 pm

One more thing...who ever you use, make sure they have insurance that will cover your car in case something happens!!!!
Jim

Don Carnell · #15 Post by **Don Carnell** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:37 pm

Hi folks need some advice,
Sunday Transport just canceled on me on shipping my car from Minneapolis to Raleigh, NC. I’ve been waiting almost 6 weeks on the car and now they backed out saying their drivers are sick.
Anyway, no need to cry over spilled beer just move on. The posts on this forum are a bit old so I thought I’d poll the group to see if they have any recent advice on reliable haulers. BTW Intercity already said they wouldn’t do it.
Thanks for your help,
Don

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