shipper for bike from west to east - Page 2

NoVa Rider · 03-05-2012, 09:04 AM

I can recommend Forward Air and Wolverine.

http://www.forwardair.com/servlet/fw...PrepaidServlet

http://www.wolverinetransport.com/introtest.html

BeamingBeagle · 03-05-2012, 09:54 AM

I used federated company from a BMW dealer recommendation. They were awesome. Bike did come 2 days later than the quote but because of that I ended up getting $200 with no hassle. Great company. Trick is to tell them you need the bike for a ride or something so they make your delivery a priority. I didn't do that, that seems to be why my shipment got bumped.

dede · 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeamingBeagle

I used federated company from a BMW dealer recommendation. They were awesome. Bike did come 2 days later than the quote but because of that I ended up getting $200 with no hassle. Great company. Trick is to tell them you need the bike for a ride or something so they make your delivery a priority. I didn't do that, that seems to be why my shipment got bumped.

Ditto on the Federated, they are a division of Allied Trucking and the driver comes with a lift gate and a motorcycle specific skid to tie your bike down to, also the insurance is $0 deductible, the driver told me that the insurance was actually $500.00 deductible and that if the bike were damaged other than a traffic accident that he had to pay the deductible out of his pocket

johnyrrr · 03-05-2012, 04:54 PM

Do you mean federal? Keyboard said they do NOT service California.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeamingBeagle

I used federated company from a BMW dealer recommendation. They were awesome. Bike did come 2 days later than the quote but because of that I ended up getting $200 with no hassle. Great company. Trick is to tell them you need the bike for a ride or something so they make your delivery a priority. I didn't do that, that seems to be why my shipment got bumped.

BeamingBeagle · 03-05-2012, 05:01 PM

http://www.funtransport.com/

This place. Did u call them? That may be true but I just assumed they would since it's such a huge company. Sorry if they don't.

BeamingBeagle · 03-05-2012, 05:07 PM

I just checked and they ship from any where. You're all good. They're a little more expensive but totally worth it.

johnjen · 03-06-2012, 12:12 AM

I moved this thread in the hopes that a vendor would see this request.

If this forum doesn't work out we can move it to another forum to try for better results.

JJ

traveltoad · 03-06-2012, 05:38 AM

Are you trying to move the bike without crating it?

dede · 03-06-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dede

Ditto on the Federated, they are a division of Allied Trucking and the driver comes with a lift gate and a motorcycle specific skid to tie your bike down to, also the insurance is $0 deductible, the driver told me that the insurance was actually $500.00 deductible and that if the bike were damaged other than a traffic accident that he had to pay the deductible out of his pocket

I gave you the wrong name, its Federal, http://www.funtransport.com/

PineyMountainRacing · 03-21-2012, 06:13 AM

looking for someone to transport a bike from CO to FL, Keyboard was one of the ones I called:

Thank you for considering Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping for your motorcycle transport needs.

We are currently making some changes to our company and coverage areas. It saddens us to say that at this time we are no longer shipping to or from any of the Mountain or Pacific Time zones. However, if you have any future orders for the Eastern or Central time zones we hope you consider using our company.

We apologize that our website has not been updated with this new information as we are currently in the process of updating these changes. If you have any questions or concerns, still feel free to give us a call. We look forward to your business.

Thanks you for your understanding and patience in this matter,

If you have any questions...please call or e-mail.

Thank You,

Kelly Cecil
Keyboard Carriage
809 South Park Road
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com
Office-270-737-5797
Fax-270-737-6640
E-mail - kcecil@keyboardtech.com

johnyrrr · 03-21-2012, 08:23 AM

I went with Wolverine I am still currently waiting to get my bike delivered

, hopefully in about an hour actually, I will update when bike is in my garage

They have changed my delivery date and time a bit, maybe they will give me a discounted price for the inconvenience?

barnyard · 03-21-2012, 10:34 AM

Truckers are not employees of Uship. Uship is basically a load board for consumers. The key to using Uship effectively is to research the bidders. The lowest bid is not always the correct choice. It is up to the buyer to make sure that the driver has cargo insurance and the equipment to get the job done.

That all said, Shipping Wars did Uship and trucking a disservice.

KTMforget · 03-22-2012, 07:02 AM

Forget "Haul Bikes". Awful service, lots of bike damage, 6 weeks to get the bike and after paying extra for a "zero deductable", they would only pay for half the damage after weeks of negotiation. Never again!

johnyrrr · 03-22-2012, 07:59 AM

I finally got my bike delivered from Wolverine, FINALLY. I was supposed to get it the 16-19 I was told but it ended up coming yesterday. The excuse I got from the office lady was they got help up in Chicago for St Patricks Day(good one!) then they were supposed to deliver it on the 20th from 6-8 pm. No go again and I was called this time at 830 pm that they were still in Ohio. I was told I would have bike at 8ma the 21st then. I got an email this time that they were still in Ohio and bike couldnt be delivered at 8am on the 21st but 12-100pm instead. I got a call at 1130am they were infront of my house. I can only be grateful my job is close and very flexible due to all the delays and schedule changes

BUT bike was finally delivered in the shape i purchased it in and for a reasonable price. I even got a followup call from the owner to explain that they specified tentive dates and times and that this happens, blah blah blah. I just erased message after hearing the excuses. Long as your flexable and patient Wolverine eventually got it done.

bbqBiker · 03-22-2012, 06:52 PM

Hm. Wolverine is dropping off in Michigan today, huh? Good for you johnyrrr, sucks for me. I too was given a similar delivery schedule from Wolverine...as of tomorrow, they will have missed both "estimated ranges" for delivery. I live in Tennessee...not really close to Michigan.

They picked my R1150GS up (from Northernstar in Seattle-area) on the 10th. It's the 22nd, and I still haven't even received the 24-hr-away-from-delivery call. Sounds like I may be waiting awhile. I know that I didn't sign-up for a FedEx or UPS but two weeks to get here seems excessive.

I opted to use these guys after receiving two uShip bids for $50-less that had delivery schedules that were sooner. I chose Wolverine because of some good feedback on ADV and because they were a moto-specific carrier. I will post my final opinion of Wolverine when they finally deliver mine so that anyone else relying on reviews can make up their own mind.

All for now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnyrrr

I finally got my bike delivered from Wolverine, FINALLY. I was supposed to get it the 16-19 I was told but it ended up coming yesterday. The excuse I got from the office lady was they got help up in Chicago for St Patricks Day(good one!) then they were supposed to deliver it on the 20th from 6-8 pm. No go again and I was called this time at 830 pm that they were still in Ohio. I was told I would have bike at 8ma the 21st then. I got an email this time that they were still in Ohio and bike couldnt be delivered at 8am on the 21st but 12-100pm instead. I got a call at 1130am they were infront of my house. I can only be grateful my job is close and very flexible due to all the delays and schedule changes

BUT bike was finally delivered in the shape i purchased it in and for a reasonable price. I even got a followup call from the owner to explain that they specified tentive dates and times and that this happens, blah blah blah. I just erased message after hearing the excuses. Long as your flexable and patient Wolverine eventually got it done.

03-06-2012, 12:12 AM	#22
johnjen Mod-U-Later Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Seattle Oddometer: 13,575	I moved this thread in the hopes that a vendor would see this request. If this forum doesn't work out we can move it to another forum to try for better results. JJ __________________ QUOTE from vermin I lie to myself because I am the only one who continues to believe me.

03-21-2012, 08:23 AM	#26
johnyrrr ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: South Lyon Michigan Oddometer: 93	I went with Wolverine I am still currently waiting to get my bike delivered, hopefully in about an hour actually, I will update when bike is in my garage They have changed my delivery date and time a bit, maybe they will give me a discounted price for the inconvenience?

03-21-2012, 10:34 AM	#27
barnyard Verbal tactician Joined: Sep 2007 Location: central Mn Oddometer: 9,292	Truckers are not employees of Uship. Uship is basically a load board for consumers. The key to using Uship effectively is to research the bidders. The lowest bid is not always the correct choice. It is up to the buyer to make sure that the driver has cargo insurance and the equipment to get the job done. That all said, Shipping Wars did Uship and trucking a disservice. __________________ all around good guy

03-22-2012, 07:02 AM	#28
KTMforget Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Sandpoint, ID Oddometer: 710	Forget "Haul Bikes". Awful service, lots of bike damage, 6 weeks to get the bike and after paying extra for a "zero deductable", they would only pay for half the damage after weeks of negotiation. Never again! __________________ Kurt - Black Dog Cycle Works Check out our new website: BLACK DOG CYCLE WORKS WE TEST WHAT WE SELL!! If we offer a product, you can be sure we feel it is one of the best in the industry!

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03-05-2012, 09:04 AM	#16
NoVa Rider Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Oddometer: 1,814	I can recommend Forward Air and Wolverine. http://www.forwardair.com/servlet/fw...PrepaidServlet http://www.wolverinetransport.com/introtest.html

03-05-2012, 09:54 AM	#17
BeamingBeagle n00btube Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 87	I used federated company from a BMW dealer recommendation. They were awesome. Bike did come 2 days later than the quote but because of that I ended up getting $200 with no hassle. Great company. Trick is to tell them you need the bike for a ride or something so they make your delivery a priority. I didn't do that, that seems to be why my shipment got bumped.

03-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#20
BeamingBeagle n00btube Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 87	http://www.funtransport.com/ This place. Did u call them? That may be true but I just assumed they would since it's such a huge company. Sorry if they don't.

03-05-2012, 05:07 PM	#21
BeamingBeagle n00btube Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 87	I just checked and they ship from any where. You're all good. They're a little more expensive but totally worth it.

03-06-2012, 05:38 AM	#23
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,152	Are you trying to move the bike without crating it?

03-21-2012, 06:13 AM	#25
PineyMountainRacing I've got bike ADD Joined: Jul 2008 Location: SW Florida / Western NC Oddometer: 1,097	looking for someone to transport a bike from CO to FL, Keyboard was one of the ones I called: Thank you for considering Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping for your motorcycle transport needs. We are currently making some changes to our company and coverage areas. It saddens us to say that at this time we are no longer shipping to or from any of the Mountain or Pacific Time zones. However, if you have any future orders for the Eastern or Central time zones we hope you consider using our company. We apologize that our website has not been updated with this new information as we are currently in the process of updating these changes. If you have any questions or concerns, still feel free to give us a call. We look forward to your business. Thanks you for your understanding and patience in this matter, If you have any questions...please call or e-mail. Thank You, Kelly Cecil Keyboard Carriage 809 South Park Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701 www.keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com Office-270-737-5797 Fax-270-737-6640 E-mail - kcecil@keyboardtech.com

03-22-2012, 07:59 AM	#29
johnyrrr ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: South Lyon Michigan Oddometer: 93	I finally got my bike delivered from Wolverine, FINALLY. I was supposed to get it the 16-19 I was told but it ended up coming yesterday. The excuse I got from the office lady was they got help up in Chicago for St Patricks Day(good one!) then they were supposed to deliver it on the 20th from 6-8 pm. No go again and I was called this time at 830 pm that they were still in Ohio. I was told I would have bike at 8ma the 21st then. I got an email this time that they were still in Ohio and bike couldnt be delivered at 8am on the 21st but 12-100pm instead. I got a call at 1130am they were infront of my house. I can only be grateful my job is close and very flexible due to all the delays and schedule changes BUT bike was finally delivered in the shape i purchased it in and for a reasonable price. I even got a followup call from the owner to explain that they specified tentive dates and times and that this happens, blah blah blah. I just erased message after hearing the excuses. Long as your flexable and patient Wolverine eventually got it done.