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You need your car shipped where?

Sometimes the DPM looks too good to be true!

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#5 Reason I’m not making money hauling cars.

I think you can make a profit but it is NOT a get rich quick scheme. I got this reply on the autohaulershopper forums: Postby carhauler1 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:45 pm Dave really!!!! You know as well as … Continue reading

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A Eastern Connection/AutoTrail transporters/Transportation Specialists/A Blue Knight/etc

It has been evident to me for some time that the broker bond of $10,000 that is required is way too small. This story from the Village Voice illustrates the problem very well. Grannies car is held hostage because the … Continue reading

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Shipcarsnow introduces intermodal rail to used car transport

Shipcarsnow is a subsidiary of Union Pacific and has expanded their inter-modal service to the used car marketplace. They recognize that the online auctions has created new challenges for those carriers that concentrate on service to the used car dealers. … Continue reading

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Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch?

Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch?  That is really the question.  John Skelton from Carrierrates.com thinks he has a better model that will streamline the flow of loads to carriers and at the same time keep the rates … Continue reading

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Fuel Prices

I have noticed a big drop in fuel prices in the last week at exit 200 on I-40 near my home. Is this wide spread or just a local price war?

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Transport scammers on Craigslist

Apparently auto transport scammers are becoming a problem on Craigslist! The problem I can see is that they are advising that we can avoid scams by dealing in person rather than online! I think it would really hamper your choices … Continue reading

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Jobs in the auto transport field

In some areas the auto transporters are still downsizing but in most areas of the country I think we are beginning to see an upturn. When I talked to Michael at Bill Keen trucking today he said he has work  … Continue reading

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TEC becomes Cottrell dealer

TEC seems to me moving forward rapidly to fill the void left when Boydstun closed. They have signed an agreement to become a full service Cottrell dealer

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New steer tire available

Continental Tire North America Inc. will begin selling its new HSL2 Eco Plus (Heavy Steer Long Haul) medium truck tires in size 295/60R22.5 this month. “These truck tires are a full three inches shorter than the 275/80R22.5 sizes, but each … Continue reading

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