Need backhaul information

Sounds like a perfect load for a step deck. We usually only get up that way with another machinery type load with a step. And that is definitely in the right range for 1600 miles. Being a company driver that would be a nice run back to the house from out of the northeast.

 

$4000 and I'll drive it there! I'll turn the lights and sirens on and take the back roads!

Actually a firetruck is exempt from the regulations. A driveaway wouldn't be a bad idea.

 

Where in New York is this truck coming from?

 

I would send a couple guys out and drive it back! Might be cheaper in the long run.

 

$4500 isn't that bad just make sure the transporter is DOT legal and insured.I don't see any company touching that fire truck for less than $2.50 a mile.

 

The problem with that is you have an engine that has no/very minimal highway useage and all of a sudden you want it to run @ highway speed for 2 consecutive days>not easy on an engine.

 

??? Explain your reasoning mgfg.

As long as the cooling system is working and it's pumping oil, seals ain't dry rotted. The engine doesn't get tired, it doesn't know where it's going. Cylinders aren't going to scorch or metal get fatigued. As long as they ain't red lining, nothing is going to happen.

An engine is designed to run at a certain temperature. As long as that's maintained, it'll run around the world a few times plus some.

Some of the hardest driving is when the engine is cold and racing to a fire. Running a certain rpm on the highway is actually more efficient for it.

If it's a new truck, keep it under 55 and change the oil when you get there.

They are probably a volunteer fire dept on a fixed budget. They could fly two guys up and drive it back for $2000.

 

Do NOT use Uship, good luck if you even get it posting it on there. Pay a decent rate and get it from a responsible carrier. Remember, you're putting a specialized truck on a specialized hauler. Going cheap and someone damages your "new" fire truck and it will end up costing you more than just paying a good rate and getting it to you.

 

Not unless it's going to a fire, moving it falls under the same regs as anything else.

 

I hauled cars for a while and i know I can get this home for you. The town of Kerens just had one shipped by the way. Send me a PM and i will help you arrange this. $4500 is quite reasonable. Loading will be the only hurdle but this is not that hard to over come.