need referral for an auto shipping service.. .

[thejimrose]

Just spoke to him. Have had several recommendations for him.

that was easy! thanks qlist!

On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Steve Marinello
<smarinello at entouch.net> wrote:
> 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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