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Best Way To Haul My Broken Down Tractor

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TopDog20, Feb 4, 2019.

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  1. Feb 4, 2019 #1
    TopDog20

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    Hi Fellow experienced Drivers. My truck broke down in Des Moines IA this past Saturday and I am from New Jersey. The mechanic where I brought the truck to is charging over $5000 to fix and that is just an estimate because until he brings everything down he won't know for sure what the problem is. I can't afford that, so I was thinking of renting a flat bed and hauling my truck back to NJ. I have friends who are mechanics so the price to fix would be significantly less not to mention I can pay them little by little. What would be the best way to haul my truck back? Any suggestions? I am very open to advice .
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2019 #2
    Snakeschasingcars

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    Park it next to the swift driver. Wait till the morning. Boom new truck. Your welcome.
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2019 #3
    I glide 47

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    You need a double drop and take the stacks off to lower the truck maybe the wheels also, check with a flatbed company
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2019 #4
    MrEd

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    Maybe try IMT Truck. I dont really know much about the other than that they are from Garner, Ia and specialize in transporting trucks. Theyd sure be able to point you in the right direction.
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2019 #5
    Tombstone69

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    What kind of truck and what's the damage?
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2019 #6
    Slowpoke KW

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    Any wrecker company will gladly haul it
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2019 #7
    BoostedTeg

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    Was that a typo or did the mechanic really quote you $50,000
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2019 #8
    Hyweighman

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    Do you know anyone with a hook and a truck in your home town. If so see if they will come and get it.
    If not call a tow truck. Good luck
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2019 #9
    Long FLD

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    What kind of truck is it? If it’s a flattop or midroof it could go on a regular stepdeck provided that the top stacks are removed if you have vertical exhaust. If it’s a condo it will have to go on a double drop.

    See if any of the mechanics you know happen to know of a 5th wheel wrecker that could be rented and put on one of your buddies trucks. If it has to be hauled try IMT as mentioned above. I know they haul trucks.
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2019 #9
    xsetra

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    Get a fifth wheel tow hitch.

    Tow Your Own

    Good luck
     
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  13. Feb 5, 2019 #10
    Superhauler

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    50 k. Really ? Come on what is being replaced ? The whole truck ?
     
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