Transport Carriers

My understanding is that Ferrari distributes its new cars from the receiving port in NJ to all of the dealers using Intercity. That’s a pretty good endorsement. From there, however, many dealers choose to use Plycar to ship directly to customers due to a purported better selection of routes. My car was shipped cross country using Plycar and no complaints here—would use them again. I initially got a quote from Intercity but they were a good bit more expensive and quoted a longer delivery time too. (“No affiliation” with either carrier FYI.)

 

Don't fix what's not broken, Jeff

Seriously, all of these guys have good stories and bad. It really seems like a case by case situation. I've had 50/50 success.

 

I never miss an opportunity to bash Exotic, but I think they're out of business now anyway.

I've always had good results with intercity.

 

Use Intercity, although they book months out now due to the Elt laws. I have strayed, sometimes gotten lucky, sometimes not, but Intercity has always been good.

 

January is the WORST. every truck is on its way to / from Barette Jackson auction.
I book with Intercity jut after Christmas. comes late January, they still had no idea if it is another month or not. Had to cancel.
this last time I used Intercity (just past week), it was a 6 weeks wait.
Passport was a 3 weeks wait.

 

I used Select One and was very happy; they kept me up-to-date every step of the way. Here is the contact

Jay Colunga

Operations/Customer Service

888 West Big Beaver Rd Suite 350

Troy, MI 48083

248-972-8605- Direct

734-558-6299- Mobile

734-413-8858- Fax

[email protected]

 

If you have a good rapport with Intercity, I would stay with them. Always had good results with them. I did have poor results with the one reference by the second poster. They moved my Ferrari to different rigs, trailers, and drivers (said would not) and then overcharged.

Much is the driver for any hauler. I always tip them well at pick up and delivery. It is a very difficult gig for them.

 

Try Thomas Sunday I know he always has a few truck in Floridas in January for Mecums Kissimme so it would be an easy run to get yours he is out of Carlyle Pa and has about 10 trucks.. always have had good luck with them..

 

If you are on the eastern half of the US, go with Applewood Motorcar. They do lots of caring for Lamborghini. I’ve had good luck with them.

http://www.applewoodmotorcar.com/

 

I used them recently when I couldn't get intercity and they were ok, but a little disorganized when arranging my pickup.

 

What are Elt laws?

 

I've used them twice. First time was not awesome - my buddies' 458. Car came totally covered in dust (there shop is on a dirt road and they often unload / load / store cars there while arranging routes. The driver climbed thru the window with big work boots on and scuffed the leather. The owner (Bruce) did refund us $500 to resolve issues. I used them another time and had an excellent experience. A third time I gave them the gig and two days prior they cancelled and said they are not going to be in the area.

Seems like a common trend with transporters - it's luck of the draw if the experience will be good and if they will even honor accepting the gig.

 

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll think twice before using Applewood again.

 

I have used Reliable and they are fantastic with owner operators who are careful and expert ... never had the slightest issue and to say I am hyper carful is an understatement.

 

All the above is why many established restoration companies have their own transporters, be it a single car (enclosed) trailer or fleet of semis.
Only others I or my clients have ever used are small independent (owner/operator) haulers with 1-3 car enclosed rigs. Costs a little more, but worth it.

 

Tim - could not agree more. Much better to build a relationship with a private guy.

Jeff - these guys tend to be regional so you probably need to try and find one in your area.

 

I'll check with ones I know, but see below...

+1
Many don't do nationwide, as they seem to keep busy with regional jobs.

 

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Seems like a common trend with transporters - it's luck of the draw if the experience will be good and if they will even honor accepting the gig.[/QUOTE]

I agree Dave. It's tough these days to find someone dependable and takes excellent care of the cargo.

 

I can strongly recommend Pilot Transport in Brighton, Michigan. I know they have many times transported Ferraris from port to Brighton, then to dealers, this was a few years ago. They do Transport many GM test track vehicles. I used to deal with Angie.