Pair of 5-tons - Transport Needed: Sparta to S Chicago 300 mi

[Rusty Nut]

I've got (2) M923 trucks in Sparta,Wi 54656 with Jeff that need to get to New Lenox, Il 60451 within the next few weeks.

Quant: (2) 311 long x 98 wide x 121 high @ 21,000 lb each

300 miles @ $2.50 loaded mile- no tarp req.

 

[tractors0130]

Why don't you drive them home, I've drove several 5 tons from Sparta to Manhattan Il.

 

[tie6044]

Is $2.50 a loaded mile a realistic price, seems like a great deal for two trucks.

 

[Suprman]

My experience has been haulers want 3.00/mile to do 2 trucks.

 

[Rusty Nut]

Ok- $3/ mile for 300 miles. If I get no nibbles, I'll just drive them back like y'all say. I'm feeling more comfortable now that I have some seat time in the M931.

Get 'er done !

 

[RetiredNavy]

If Jeff is helping, you are in good hands. Be safe if you drive them yourself.

 

[Rusty Nut]

I found this group....

Should I use these guys ? They said they can load any truck. Rates are reasonable.

 

[spartan_185]

I know in this part of the woods you can expect around $4 a loaded mile for equipment/trucks on a lowboy or step deck. Unless you get someone running home with an empty trailer. It may seem expensive, but just one bad run in with ol' murphy and it will seem a lot cheaper.

 

[Olpa77]

To bad IL and WI weren't 13'6 states I could of helped ya with my flatbed.

 

[Scar59]

Olpa,
Can you handle a M936, are you equipped with ramps? Macon Ga to Lou. KY
JC

 

[Rusty Nut]

Thanks, Spartacus.

I figured it'd be better to get $900 than to run with a folded tarp. I'm in no big hurry. I thought I'd try here, hoping to help-out some fellow SS'ers, but get nothing but the run-around. Everybody must be doin just fine in this economy.

I have a real good lead on a nice used 53'x102" Fontaine that I might scoop once my buddy inspects it for me- good arch, no corrosion or cracks and 80% tires. He's got a road tractor and would drive them for me for fuel cost if I lend him my trailer once in awhile.

here is a great link for loading dock design, if anybody wants to build one.

 

[bearboley]

If I where closer I would haul them for $3.00 a mile.