Need a shipper - Diesel Forum

martine · 03-03-2005, 10:54 AM

I sold my 99 F-350 crew cab long bed with a 6" lift and 35" tires. It was supposed to be picked up in CT. this morning to be shipped to CA. The shipper called and said the truck was over 7' tall and they couldn't accomodate it. Any suggestions on a shipper that can handle this truck? About 7'3' tall.

Silverlode · 03-03-2005, 12:34 PM

Take a few pounds of air out of the tires before loading! Seriously, why not?

martine · 03-03-2005, 12:44 PM

Tried it. Not enough. I am hoping to find a shipper or put the stock tires and rims back on and delfate a little.

Someone has to know a shipper that can pull this off

CHPMustang · 03-03-2005, 12:45 PM

When I had one of my Mustangs transported from Norcal to Texas they had a similar truck on the top rack from SF bay area and all they did was air down the tires to clear the max height.

The company was J&D Transport out of Helotes Texas but I don't have their number handy.

You could try DAS as they handle all size vehicles/trucks,reason why I know this is I used to drive for them,give em a call to see if they'll handle it.

Bill

lbi14lbb · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

I used K and B trucking out of OK and they were great. They come east probably once a week with the volume of trucks they move. Give Carla a call at 918-257-8009. Usually they come east loaded from Missouri-maybe a deal to actually have a shipment going back west! Good luck.

martine · 03-03-2005, 02:33 PM

DAS is the company who cancelled. I couldn't believe it.

CHPMustang · 03-03-2005, 03:20 PM

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Well I'm disappointed as I used to haul all sizes of cars/trucks,it's as easy as putting on the top rack and airing down the tires some [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

Guess they don't need the business then.

I just got off the phone with Joe at Reliable and he stated it's a can-do transport but it'll cost a few bucks more due to it'll take up 2 car lengths due to it's size.

What did DAS quote you if I may ask?

**SeeYa** · 03-03-2005, 06:32 PM

Check with www.1stchoiceshipping.com, They have done cars for us. No trucks yet. On there site it says they do trucks for a few $$$$ more.

JimTJr · 03-03-2005, 07:43 PM

That is EXACTLY what I am wanting to do with my truck and the trailer I just bought.. Damn,,from CT. to CA??? Thats a haul.. what are you paying for that? If its any of my business ??