Personal loads

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ajduby, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Right, but let's say,for example, OP's mirror gets broken while moving, he files a claim with insurance for $500, insurance company denies the claim and cancels that o/o policy, because he is not supposed to move household goods.
     
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  3. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    http://www.upack.com/moving-quotes/...=97857369916&gclid=CNrer4r93dICFchXDQodzkYEtw
     
  4. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    Moving costs what it does for a reason. What O/O wants to tie up his equipment while somebody hand loads his life in a trailer? Pay the $4 a mile or rent a u-haul you will find the $4 a mile is cheap.
     
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  5. ajduby

    ajduby Bobtail Member

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    I'm not opposed to buying a trailer and selling it at destination. Still need someone to pull it. Even if I rent a U-haul I still need a driver since I will be driving my truck with a flatbed loaded up and have to transport the family as well...
     
  6. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    So you are going to buy, inspect, and insure the trailer and cargo and try to resale at destination? Just how is that going to save you money?
     
  7. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Any way you cut it, you're going to pay 10 grand. So just do it right and let a professinal move your belongings, insure it, load and unload it. Any other way is going to jam you up and your wallet.
     
  8. scottied67

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    You could get your CDL permit. Rent a Penske/Ryder tractor trailer for $700 a week plus $0.11 a mile, $25,000 deposit. Must be returned to rental location most times. Might be able to negotiate for them to accept it to a local rental location to your destination or even for them to return it at cost. If they return it they charge $6 bucks a gallon for diesel though.

    Figure $700 bucks rental
    $660 maint
    $2000 fuel round trip
    $3360 +$25000 which would be returned to you.
     
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  9. ajduby

    ajduby Bobtail Member

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    Problem is i trust moving companies as much as I trust the government. In the military we moved every 2 years and not a single move occurred without damage or theft claims. I'd rather not deal with that mess again. From what I've gathered uship is looking like our best bet. Thanks
     
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  10. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    Post this in the owner operator section you might find someone.
     
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  11. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Just stay in Oregon, the people in South Carolina are mainly trash, they're awful to be around, terrible to tAlk to and you'll have them for neighbors.
    If you do move there, move near the tourist area so you'll have out of towners to talk to.
     
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