Shipping Van from TX to CA

[caideN]

I am finalizing a deal on an extended e350 in Dallas and I want to get it shipped to San Francisco.

Anyone have direct contact with trucking companies that are NOT brokers?

Any personal experiences with shipping a big full size van?

I tried getting quotes and all I get are spam emails and false promises over the phone from brokers.

At this time I can't do a fly and drive back.

 

[Trophycummins]

Look on craigslist for a "hotshot haul" it will be a licensed, bonded person using 1 ton truck and a simple trailer, they usually undercut the standard shippers by a ton.

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[Johny5]

Message RIDGE on this site he's in the transport business.

 

[Overland Explorer]

Get a bid from shippers on Uship

https://www.uship.com/

 

[villageidiot327]

Get a plane ticket and drive it

 

[Bikersmurf]

I am finalizing a deal on an extended e350 in Dallas and I want to get it shipped to San Francisco.

Anyone have direct contact with trucking companies that are NOT brokers?

Any personal experiences with shipping a big full size van?

I tried getting quotes and all I get are spam emails and false promises over the phone from brokers.

At this time I can't do a fly and drive back.

Get a plane ticket and drive it

OP can't drive at this time.

Best of luck on finding a ride for it... Be sure to search for complaints about shipper before committing. I've read a few horror stories.

 

[villageidiot327]

OP can't drive at this time.

Best of luck on finding a ride for it... Be sure to search for complaints about shipper before committing. I've read a few horror stories.

didnt read the whole thing thru, my bad.

got an unemployed friend looking for adventure? send him.

I've dealt a lot with car transport, but its megabucks cars on full enclosed transport etc etc.

 

[boardrider247]

got an unemployed friend looking for adventure? send him

This would be my first course of action. Try to find a trustworthy friend who may have a couple days of vacation and is willing to road trip.
Beyond that maybe check with a local used car dealer and ask them who they use.

 

[caideN]

Thanks for the input. Looks like I'm having a sportsmobile forum member do a fly and drive. Gentleman is nice enough to do it for just airfare and gas.

 

[brianjwilson]

Thanks for the input. Looks like I'm having a sportsmobile forum member do a fly and drive. Gentleman is nice enough to do it for just airfare and gas.

If that doesn't work let me know. I'd do it for airfare gas and a few bucks. Might be a week or so but I'd be happy to escape for a few days and visit family in the Bay Area.