Dc to Seattle. $2200 ripoff?

So exactly what owner operator experience do you bring to the table hauling cars?

 

I think he wants to take one of those Ferraris on a joy ride

 

I was thinking $100k for 3 cars. Does the policy specify the max # of cars?
What kind of trailer do you have? Did you start with an open trailer?

 

Yes, I started with open trailers, and still sometimes wish I had one still, but now I'm in the enclosed transport side of things, and wouldn't go back.

To answer your question regarding number of cars, no, cargo insurance does not limit anything other than total value...if you think your sneaking by hauling 3 x $35,000 cars, and something should happen, resulting in a total loss, it's coming back on you even heavier than it will be already. I know of a lot of people who run $100k on 3 car wedge trailers, but at the end of it all, it comes down to what your carrying, know the value of what your hauling, find a coverage blanket that covers majority of your loads, and increase if nessecary.

Also, some brokers have their own coverage requirments.

 

He is an instigator at best. The issue I have is if someone finds this thread looking for info on getting their car transported, they would not know the difference as they are just gleaning info.

Personally think the $2200 is a bit high too. But what for what? Are you getting a rollback to pick up the car, store it at a terminal, load on transport truck(or two along the way) drop at terminal until the delivery roll back takes it to the customers door step? What about the percentage the brokerage gets who has a $75,000 bond & negotiated the deal?

Or may be some think a 10 car stinger needs to be rolling through subdivisions picking & dropping & is handling everything?

THEN, there is also the issue that there is NEVER anything headed back east from Washington. Only time I went there was in 2007 & rolled empty until Denver, CO. Denver is horrible as well, but there was at least something. So the rates cross country going west have to be able to help the return trip.

& since we are making millions hauling cars, most seem to forget that a loaded stinger averages 4.5 - 6 mpg at best. Divide that by current fuel prices...

On the differences for insurance issue between general freight & cars, here is a fun one. If you are moving new Volkswagens or Nissans for example, they have it in their contract that at X amount of damage, the car is totalled. Hypothetical number of $5,000 damage, VW says it is totalled, insurance co says $5,000 is the damage & we are done with it. Guess who gets to buy a new VW? There are policies that cover such things, but again $$$. Granted this is not Ferrari or Lambo territory, but most will get the point. Though guessing there will be one or two that won't...

 

$1700 is a good rate to Seattle, Wa, from Washington, DC, for an SUV. POV rates were .45-.50 per mile 15-18 years ago. So up to .75 per mile would not be outrageous. If the $2200 price scared you, then I think you should call Reliable Carriers. I would imagine that car carriers still get about 4.5-5.5 miles per gallon fuel mileage. At least that's what they got when I was hauling cars. Just the fuel cost for a car carrier is right at $.90 per mile. Do the guy that picks the car up a favor and find a Walmart, Costco, or Sams Club to meet at to load the car. Only in very rare circumstances does a guy driving a car carrier want to come to your house. The driver can usually drive you back home if you can't have someone run you back home. Any reputable open carrier outfit will have $600K to 1 million cargo insurance these days, and should be able to fax a copy of their insurance upon request. The driver will do an extensive condition report on your vehicle and don't be offended when he hands it to you to sign and it looks like a bomb diagram with all of the notations, he has to do a thorough inspection for his protection. He should give you a copy of the condition report, which in most cases will also serve as your bill of lading. You can also help your driver by bringing your clean and empty vehicle to the truck with at least 7 gallons of gas in it with a fully charged battery. The last company I worked for was Fleet Car Carriers out of Colorado, they have a lot more terminals now and might be able to help you move your car. They are mostly all truckload, but every now and then a guy might be going that way with an empty spot. Good luck on your move. Food for thought.. The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

 

Six years hauling cars and 21 years driving oversize, private and entertainment, Why don't you LEARN to read, SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

On the top row, BOSS 429, $300,000, Bentley Azure, $250,000, Dodge Daytona, $150,000, Bentley Convertible, $225,000, Bentley Super Sport $280,000, Viper ACR, $100,000, Lamborghini Gallardo, $150,000, Auto Trader Car $100,000 the Hemi Superbird, was $200,000 unrestored, (I got to see it when it was almost completely restored 2 years later, now worth $500-700,000.) The last car, a 1934 Mercedes was worth $750,000. I easily move over $20 million worth of cars a year.

 

You've been owned!

 

I've just got one thing to say.




Drool!