Monthly Archives: July 2010

is a $250 “administrative fee” normal?I

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dave Campbell

I saw this question posted on justanswer.com and I thought getting money up front as a deposit coupled with such a high “administrative” fee was a big red flag in my opinion. If this broker fails to perform as promised … Continue reading →

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Big loads from PAcarhauler photos

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Some of my favorite big loads from PAcarhauler’s flicker photos Here is a 12-car load from the early days and a 13-car load that includes 2 full size trucks! and how about doing down-town deliveries with a 14-car load that … Continue reading →

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Empty car carrier Hits bridge

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dave Campbell

This is off of the Columbus Dispatch: Rt. 33 just east of Marysville was closed to westbound traffic for several hours yesterday afternoon after a truck towing an empty car hauler struck an overpass, the State Highway Patrol said.Two vehicles that … Continue reading →

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OOPS!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Not sure what happened but looks like a classic low bridge meets tall trailer! read about it here

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Is there looming capacity issues facing auto transporters?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Some pretty knowledgeable men think there is according to the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference report. Dennis Manns, vice president of logistics for American Honda, said he was worried that as the market in North America heated up, car … Continue reading →

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Cool pictures of car haulers

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Dave Campbell

PAcarhauler has a real interesting picture gallery on flicker. If you are an old car hauler you will recognize a lot of the rigs and if you are a young car hauler you can appreciate how much work went into … Continue reading →

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Thief snags camaro while driver juggles load.

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Dave Campbell

Oregon station Kptv.com reports that a thief was able to make off with a camaro that a driver had to pull off to be able to deliver other cars. The thief is pictured as he was apprehended after a short … Continue reading →

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