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

[Cecil Bearden]

I seem to remember chasing that rabbit a few miles back!!

Cecil in oKla


On 1/20/2017 11:26 AM, Bruce Fallon wrote:
> Wasn't there talk of buying a container and having it trucked to AZ and
> selling after no longer using it?
>
> Bruce Fallon
> Langley, WA 98260
>
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Spencer Yost
> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2017 8:25 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] OT: Anybody know how I would hire a truck to pull a
> semi-trailer?
>
> Having worked in the trucking industry, I can tell you that leasing would be
> the way to go. Buying a trailer means responsibility for repairs, insurance
> (hauler's insurance only covers when he is attached - you may need insurance
> too depending on exact circumstances), expense of road side service, etc.
> not to mention many truckers won't hook up to a $2K trailer for anything but
> local runs.   Too much risk of sitting on the side of the road wasting time
> with blown tires, bearing or air line issues, brakes, etc.
>
> Short term leases are widely available with complete service coverage and
> cost effective insurance plans if needed that is usually better than you
> could get on your own if you bought a trailer. If you choose a small, local
> leasing company that is part of the Nationalease system; you basically have
> coast to coast service coverage to keep you on the road if there is a
> problem AND great personal "local company" service.   They will also have
> the contacts to get you a hauler (in fact many of the local outfits have
> dedicated carriage subsidiaries)
>
> Example:   www.salemcorp.com
>
> That is my old employer. I promise someone similar is near you.
>
> www.nationalease.com
>
> In short:   I wouldn't buy a trailer on a bet.   Either way you go, good
> luck!
>
> Spencer Yost
>
>> On Jan 20, 2017, at 10:19 AM, Scott Williams <swillia5 at rochester.rr.com>
> wrote:
>> 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
>>
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