Long Distance Transportation

[Steelman 56]

Looking for a long-distance shipper. My perfect Taco is waiting for me in California, but I live in NJ.
Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on an auto transport company? I have already tried Reliable Carriers, but they do not run that route. I would prefer enclosed trailer if possible.
Thanks in advance.

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[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

Have you looked into hiring a private transporter. I hired one to haul my 1 ton Ford from the Eastside of Washington State to the Westside of the state. It was close to 500 miles one way, and the guy charged me $1500.00. It was expensive but the only option I could find
Good luck and I hope you get your dream truck.

 

[maxx075]

May be cheaper to fly to the destination and drive back

 

[Steelman 56]

Thanks Guys. I am open to all ideas. The trip is about 2500 miles so with the cost of fuel and tolls I am sure it's going to be expensive.

 

[lauren01]

It would be expensive, but you will get to know your truck. You can do the various stages of initial break-in and oil changes along the way. If you’ve got the time and inclination, I would recommend you drive.

 

[Steelman 56]

That's so funny. I was going to map out all the Toyota dealers from Cali to NJ for oil changes.

Change at 500 miles then at 1,500 then I would be home.

Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[lauren01]

That's so funny. I was going to map out all the Toyota dealers from Cali to NJ for oil changes.

Change at 500 miles then at 1,500 then I would be home.

Thanks for the thoughts.

Definitely a good option.
Sidenote: I’m originally from north NJ and live in California.
Also curious about where your perfect Taco is in California. If you need someone to go give it a once-over maybe I can do so if it’s not terribly far away.

 

[Steelman 56]

Small World Is it not?

That is a very generous offer. The truck I am looking at is in Eurkea California. Looks like it's a bit of a hike from where you are located. Maybe 10 hrs or so.

 

[lauren01]

Small World Is it not?

That is a very generous offer. The truck I am looking at is in Eurkea California. Looks like it's a bit of a hike from where you are located. Maybe 10 hrs or so.

Yeah, that is quite a hike. Just passed through the area in January
My truck performed wonderfully to and from WA.

 

[Steelman 56]

Sweet! Love the Snorkel Scoop BTW......

 

[gfk]

Looking for a long-distance shipper. My perfect Taco is waiting for me in California, but I live in NJ.
Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on an auto transport company? I have already tried Reliable Carriers, but they do not run that route. I would prefer enclosed trailer if possible.
Thanks in advance.

I used Turntime when I bought my truck through Jim the broker. Maryland to Flordia. They were great.

 

[tnjwinters]

Found mine in Ohio, flew out and drove it home. One of the nicest road trips I’ve taken.

 

[Steelman 56]

That's a long trip too. Probably 1200 miles? Did you change the break in oil on the way somewhere
?

 

[Baltimore]

Thanks Guys. I am open to all ideas. The trip is about 2500 miles so with the cost of fuel and tolls I am sure it's going to be expensive.

Have you asked the dealership you might be buying from?

I bought sight unseen from a dealership in TN and they arranged private transport to my doorstep in Maryland for me. Charged ~$1000 if I recall (basically $1/mi one way).

 

[Steelman 56]

Yes, they offered to ship for 3500.
Using a dispatch service. I did just get a quote for 2500 that I am considering and from what I gather it’s an actual owner with several drivers covering the US.

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