I have a buyer for a T680 that will need to go to the west coast. It’s a full 76 inch sleeper. I still have to do all of the measurements but I’m assuming it would have to go on an RGN? Would it clear bridge height?
I’m thinking it’ll be cheaper to ship it, then drive it and pay for fuel, wages, expenses, flight, lost revenue, etc.
Does anyone have experience doing this or having it done? Any insight appreciated.
Best way to ship a Semi Truck to the West Coast
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 5, 2022.
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Definitely not gonna be cheaper to ship it.
When I brought my truck from AZ to MI, I flew there with a license plate, temporary ifta and signs. Booked a power only load and came home with some extra money in my pocketRideandrepair, Puppage, W923 and 8 others Thank this. -
my rgn is 22inches from ground to top of the deck.. so add that to total height of tractor and that gives you total height... if its full sleeper its gonna be 15ft tall or so.. . need overheight permits, which obviously increase the cost to move...I have hauled some flattops and dump trucks and have no problem but they are 11ft or less... I do see loads posted on the boards for semis being moved all the time... let me know if you need some help moving it, ill be out in the midwest for the next couple weeks
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Call Truckmovers to get a quote, you will be surprised at the cost.zmster2033, Rideandrepair, Roger McG and 6 others Thank this. -
Cheaper to drive it.
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Drive it to the buyer and flat tow a vehicle behind it to drive yourself home with. I drag my pickup behind my tractor regularly. I refuse to fly anywhere.
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It’s not me buying a truck, it’s me selling a truck. Just to clarify. The buyer wants it included in the deal.
For me to deliver it 2200 miles away means losing revenue by taking one of my drivers off his normal truck, plus fuel, wages, etc etc. one thing I hadn’t thought about is grabbing a one way power only though. Would need to remove decals once completed.
@D.Tibbitt Ill do some measuring.Rideandrepair, Capacity, bzinger and 5 others Thank this. -
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It’s going to be cheaper to drive it. Even if you have to pay a driver to drive it out and fly back.
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Up until rather recently, I would have said it would be cheaper to get a power only load and have personnel drive it/fly a driver back
last couple of weeks, brokers been putting up a lot of rgn loads for under a dollar a mile... something to consider.Last edited: Oct 5, 2022
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