Shipping cost

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by FTB530, Dec 7, 2013.

  1. FTB530

    FTB530 Light Load Member

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    Can any one tell me how to find out the price of shipping,i want to purchase a 15 ft boat that is in Oklahoma City and have it shipped to Sacramento California,i think the boat and trailor motor couldnt weigh more then 1200lbs,any advice would be great thanks
     
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  3. GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Call SWIFTY, I mean SWIFT :) They haul cheap and have real experienced drivers (cough cough) :) Kiddinggggggg Swifties.
     
  4. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Is the boat on a trailer? What are the dimensions such at length, width and height? Does the place that has the boat and the place the boat is going to have a dock? Will it be loaded/unloaded with a forklift?

    my guess is that if it is legal dims, and there is not really any issues with loading or unloading, you should see a rate of about $2 mile on a commercial class 8 truck.
     
  5. FTB530

    FTB530 Light Load Member

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    SHC. those are all good questions, but i think i am just going to drive out there,$650 in gas round tripp and ill visit some cousins while i am there,thanks for the responses.
     
  6. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    The problem with unfamiliar trailers.....when was the last time the wheel bearings were repacked and inspected? Do all the lights work? Is there insurance and good plates it?

    Or put it on U-Ship and watch the show :biggrin_25517:
     
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  7. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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    If they ever pick it up or deliver it.
     
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  8. kachup

    kachup Medium Load Member

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    this aint u ship lol $2 plus a mile
     
  9. Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    Check into the U-ship. It cost little or nothing to post and you still get to decide who and how it gets hauled. Alot of less than full truck load stuff gets moved on there pretty cheap. Alot depends on loading needs and how quick you need it shipped.

    I see cars get moved on there for just the cost of fuel one way. How, baffels me.

    Regular trucking costs could get expensive if delivery to a residential.
     
  10. Sublime

    Sublime Road Train Member

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    Put it on UShip. Maybe you'll get lucky and Roy will haul it for you. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    Most older boat trailers were not designed for the freeway. Those little tires spin way to fast and come apart. Not to mention the wheel bearings. If you want to haul it I would look into a car tailer to put it on.

    Need more information on the boat and trailer plus your tow vehicle.
     
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