Looking for a one way flatbed haul from Lansing MI. to Iron Mountain, MI.

[kenner]

Hello Everyone:

I might be buying a M931A2 5 ton tractor from lansing MI. I'm looking for someone to give me a some what approx. rate charge to ship it back to Iron Mountain, MI. approx. 500 miles.

Thanks
kenner

 

[rideoffroad]

hey try oberstar at 226-6799 in marquette

 

[camp9]

Your probably going to find driving it will be the best unless you know of a local flat bed owner/operater than can give you a good rate if he's coming home empty.

 

[kenner]

I thought about driving it home but here are some things that concern me, I do not have a CDL, I'm not sure of how to get insurance and plates for it before pickup, this is all new to me.
Thanks
kenner

 

[agazza2]

Kenner, I was born and raised in Iron Mountain, MI, so thought I would respond to some of your questions. for insurance on my M931 I use Continental Western Insurance. $123 yr full coverage if you only use it as a collector vehicle. But it allows you to transport it home, use it to go to events and shows, and occasional use. There phone number is (800)-533-0303. For plates when I pickup mine, I get a 30 day temporary permit. Just let them know it will be unloaded. You may be able to find someone with a CDL there and get them to go with you. Otherwise see if Michigan offers a non-commercial Class "A" license. You might be able to get this with just the tests. I also use Weeks Trucking for some of my shipments if I cannot to and recover my items myself. There contact info is: weekstrucking@yahoo.com Phone: (646) 707-2194 It just matters if there in that area, and if they are empty. If I had more vacation time, I would come up and help you recover it.

 

[kenner]

WOW, this is a small world, thank you very much for all of the info on ins. plates.etc. all of this info will be very helpfull, I'm still confused of how to get plates without any vin numbers of the truck etc.Do you just tell the DMV year make and model?

Thanks
kenner

 

[agazza2]

For a temporary tag, all you need is the bill of sale with the VIN#, year and model, and proof of insurance. For the insurance, everything is done bu e-mail, and they will need the same info, and pictures of each side of the vehicle. I used the GL photos for mine. VIN # should be a short number for this truck, and is on the data plate.

 

[porkysplace]

WOW, this is a small world, thank you very much for all of the info on ins. plates.etc. all of this info will be very helpfull, I'm still confused of how to get plates without any vin numbers of the truck etc.Do you just tell the DMV year make and model?

Thanks
kenner

In michigan you can't get any tags without it being titled . But with insurance you have 72 hours to drive it the directest route home . As long as you have the release papers from GL you should be good . But your going to need the VIN for insurance. Print off all the information from gl on the sale and carry with you.

Edit : From michigan S.O.S. website : You do not need a license plate to drive a newly purchased vehicle directly home within Michigan within three days of purchase. Carry the assigned title with you. Never use a plate from another vehicle as a substitute.