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Old 07-20-2019, 09:39 PM   #1
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shipping a truck or car?

Do you guys know how much it would be to ship a truck from northern Calif to Boston Mass?
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Old 07-20-2019, 10:47 PM   #2
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Re: shipping a truck or car?

I did a full-size van from Pittsburgh to Reno. It was $1600 open carrier. Do not go thru a broker. Big time scam
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Old 07-22-2019, 12:40 PM   #3
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Re: shipping a truck or car?

Usually estimate about $1/mile...

Here's a thread with some transport recommendations from board members:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787662
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Old 07-22-2019, 02:07 PM   #4
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Re: shipping a truck or car?

Buck a mile is good rule of thumb. Broker will say about 40% of that but will string you along and eventually you will pay full price. Also all brokers use the same program to connect with truck drivers so you cannot use two diff brokers they will say the have exclusive contract for some time period. Find an independent trucking co
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