need referral for an auto shipping service.. .

[Steve Marinello]

I second that.  I have used Steve for three car shipments.  Always puts
together a good deal and the people are good.


On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 10:26 AM, I.S. Gall <isgall at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've used Steve Craig (broker) several times in the past and have had
> good experiences going point to point. I've pasted an email from him
> below.
>
> Steve Craig
> 888-577-5400
> AAA Discount Auto & Truck Transporters, Corona CA
>
> _____
>
> Hello,
>
> My name is Steve Craig, and I want to thank you for your auto shipping
> inquiry!
>
> Before you consider any company, make sure they are licensed and check
> to see how long they have been in business. Ask them for their MC# and
> go to http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist.
> Enter their MC# (our's is 425579) in the field that says DOCKET (not
> USDOT) NUMBER and click SEARCH. On the next screen click on HTML, then
> at the bottom of the page click on AUTHORITY HISTORY. You will see the
> date they started business. Is it a company with less than a couple of
> years experience? If they aren't listed, they are operating illegally.
>
> Please reference Quote # when you call me, and I will forward to you
> the necessary paperwork.
> Direct 951-284-0190
> Toll Free 888-577-5400
>
> Here are a few important  things you need to know about shipping your
> vehicle.
>
> 1.  DON'T PAY ANY MONEY UNTIL A TRUCK IS ASSIGNED.  DON'T LET THE
> BROKER CHARGE A SERVICE CHARGE FOR USING A CREDIT CARD.  DON'T PAY A
> NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.  MAKE SURE YOU CAN CANCEL AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
> PENALTY.
> Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover regulations states to
> the merchant that they are not permitted to charge a card until the
> service has been performed.
> We don't charge your credit card for the deposit until we have
> dispatched your order.
> THEY CAN'T LEGALLY CHARGE YOU EXTRA FOR USING A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD.
>
> 2.  Is the broker offering you different levels of service?  Why are
> they charging you a higher deposit for each level?  It's because they
> are keeping the extra money.
> If you want your vehicle to ship faster, make sure the broker is
> offering ALL of the extra money to the truck.  More money to the truck
> is the key.
>
> 3.   Is the broker or trucking company promising you a specific pick
> up or delivery date?  If they are, be careful.  It is obvious that a
> specific day or time is impossible to promise due to the nature of the
> business, i.e., road  conditions, delays with other pickups or
> deliveries, detours, driver illness or mechanical problems.  If
> someone is making a promise or guarantee to you, have them put it in
> writing!
>
> 4.  The trucking company carries the insurance, not the broker.  All
> of our truckers are licensed, fully insured and have a ZERO DEDUCTIBLE
> to the customer.
>
> 5.  If you get a rate lower than ours, or the rate is the same but the
> deposit is higher, be careful.  A higher the deposit leaves LESS money
> for the truck.  A truck must get a certain amount of money per mile.
> Some brokers quote prices that are way below the amount a truck needs.
>  They hope for a trucker that is in need of one last car   to complete
> his load.    Trucks will rarely accept a car that is priced too low.
> That means your car just sits.  The key is HOW MUCH IS GOING TO THE
> TRUCK!  DON'T EVER, PAY THE FULL AMOUNT TO THE BROKER.
>
> We don't charge your credit card for the deposit until we have
> dispatched your order.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Steve Craig
> 888-577-5400
> AAA Discount Auto & Truck Transporters, Corona CA
>
>
> * Door to Door defined: Due to truck restrictions in some cities,
> narrow streets, low hanging branches, tight turns or speed bumps, you
> may be required to meet the truck at a shopping center, major street
> or other convenient location.
>
>
>
> --
> I.S.Gall
>
>
> On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 11:19 AM, thejimrose <thejimrose at gmail.com> wrote:
> > well have an offer on the s4. sniffle, sniffle! she will be missed.
> >
> > need recommendations on good shippers. hoping for point to point no
> > changeovers. going from san fran to CO.
> >
> > thanks!
> > jim
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