[AT] OT: Anybody know how I would hire a truck to pull a semi-trailer?

[Scott Williams]

If I buy a semi-trailer and want someone to pull it (loaded) across the
country, how would I find/hire someone to pull it?  I was looking at the
U-Ship site, and they don't seem to cater to this type of "shipping" but
either way, I wouldn't be able to find out without actually putting a job up
for bid.  I'd rather not do that until I decide I want to go this way.

 

I can buy a semi-trailer (45 or 48 foot) for around $2000 or less, and I'm
trying to figure out how much it would cost me to have someone haul it
across country (NY to AZ) with all my possessions in it.  Figured this group
has more people with real answers than anybody else I know.  If anyone has
any ideas about this, I'm all ears.

 

I'm also considering leasing a semi-trailer, haven't priced it, but I know
it would give me a some peace of mind about roadside service vs. buying my
own, just don't know how much it would be.  I'm quite certain that I can
sell a purchased trailer once I get to AZ, perhaps even for a profit,
because people love to have a cheap way to store stuff out in the desert,
and a semi-trailer would be perfect - even if they just take the wheels off
and lay it on the ground.  That's a REALLY big secure shed for $2000.

 

Thanks,

Scott in Penfield NY