Guest matt Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi all, I'm looking for somone to move a GMC CCKW from the docks at Immingham to mid Wales for me,any suggestions? I have one quote for £725 but it's with a firm so there's VAT in the price .the truck is a runner so loading should not be a problem. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Matt Ive got a number for a haullage firm there very good I think they charge about £250 for anywhere to anywhere, I'll try and get their number to you by 12 tomorrow, possibale tonight. Hope that helps. Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Tyler, That sounds great thanks! I look forward to the number. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Matt, heres the people I use: Donald + Ellison Transport 07850 793844 or 02882247015, also have your tried the haulage companies on Milweb.net. Tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Matt Ive got a number for a haullage firm there very good I think they charge about £250 for anywhere to anywhere, I'll try and get their number to you by 12 tomorrow, possibale tonight. Hope that helps. Tyler. Is this really true Tyler/Matt?, like the sound of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy FV432 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Matt. Sorry I cant be more of a help even though I have a lowloader parked up in Malvern not doing a lot. Unfortunantly from a legal side mine can only be used for personnal use and not for hire and reward,as a operators lience is required, so it looks like you are going to have to use an established haulage firm. A few things to consider when you are phoning around are that you are going need it to go on a lowloader, so probably a general haulage firm may not have one. It may be worthwhile as that you are more than likely in contact with the docks ask them if they have a regular haulier that goes there with machinery/ tractors or such like for export and they could collect yours as a return load, might reduced the costs a bit. Try to confine you calls to your area or the docks area as once a lorry has to start tramping around the country empty, costs start to go up as, as we all know the fuel prices are one of the biggest killers. Know of a friend who was paying approx £1.50 a mile to get his 432 to his local show. When I went from Malvern to Beltring and back this year with my 432 it cost me a tank full of fuel and when you think my lorry holds about 400 litres you can start to see where your first quote of £750 comes from. And thats before any other costs as tyre wear, drivers wages and wear and tear on a very expensive vehicle, goods in transit insurance etc etc etc. sorry to have gone on a bit, but poor old Britains transport industry seems to be the one that takes all the punishment and once you realise the costs and expertise involved, even though £750 is alot of money it isn't really, but i do think you could get it cheaper if can get it as a back load hope I haven't dismade you too much,but enlightened you a bit dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hi Matt If it's a runner have you thought of driving it back on trade plates? If this is not feasible check with the docks, they may have a loading ramp so that it could be put on a flat or curtainsider,this would give you a much better chance of a reduced price for a return load. There will be an agent or broker in the area who may be able to help you find a haulier looking for a load. Best of luck Degsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Thanks all for your help! I will let you know how I get on.it is a runner Degsy but I don't fancy risking the drive as it's not restored so the chances of a brakedown would be pretty high me thinks :shock: Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick garner Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 we've got mate here in beds that does my transport, he's got beavertail truck and has indeed transported two gmc for me. he's comparitively cheap, ensure i get your number and i'll pass it on to him, he's a bit of funny old geezer so i'll introduce you to him regeards mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Any one recommend a good firm in South Essex?? Wouldn't mind driving a Stollie to Coalhouse or even to Beltinge but any further would be probitively expensive on fuel at about 3mpg.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 So Matt how did you get on with the transportation of the GMC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Any one recommend a good firm in South Essex?? Wouldn't mind driving a Stollie to Coalhouse or even to Beltinge but any further would be probitively expensive on fuel at about 3mpg.... Capt. Dez airdez@dezair.fsnet.co.uk lowloader... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi Guys, It's still not here yet,I'm having a few problems with the seller the truck was paid for months ago but he's messing me about. if need be I'll have to get over there and sort him out..... Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi Matt, so have you got transport sorted? If not I can give you the details of the transport company I ended up using for the K4, he is based in Oswestrey and charged £250 for each item/load. Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi Tyler, Thanks for the offer,yes I do have transport sorted but if you don't mind giving me the details of the guy you used I'd be greatful as it's always useful to know! Now does anyone have a set of brass knuckles and a couple of heavies they can lend me to sort the seller out? :twisted: Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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