On Thursday 01 February 2007 14:44, Doug Braun wrote:
> This is a promising approach, since it doesn't
> require coordinating several people at the
> same, arbitrary time.
>
> Is it particularly difficult to
> rent a truck with a liftgate?
No, just get a Budget/Ryder and ask for a truck with a lift gate. Don't even
think about using Uhaul, expensive prices for trucks that shouldn't be even
on the road. Oh yeah and a 4 speed with granny first. Talk about a fun
(NOT) ride.
It's about $0-$40 per day plus mileage. check Budget.com.
When you get there try to get one of the newer trucks with a turbo diesel.
Now they are a fun ride, pulling hard at 70+ mph, until the speed limiter
kicks in. No non-turbo dielsels for me if I can help it. Also no gas
engines for a large truck if I can help it.
You could probably get a way with a 16' truck, if you can get one with a lift
gate.
> Also, what's the best way to fund out the location of
> the nearest shipping depot? Yellow pages?
> Do they charge a lot for their services or time?
> Doug
Whoever you buy the lift from should contract the trucking service and find
the nearest terminal. Make sure you get the trucking company/terminal info
so you can contact them yourself to check on pickup, before having the unit
shipped.
Also you may be able to find a shipping service that will run out a smaller
truck with a lift gate right to your door.
My dad wasn't offered this service with his lifts, but I have been told this
is available whenever I need to order pallets of product for my business.
At worst slip the driver a $20 and a cup of coffee for hanging out for 20
minutes while you unload.
IIRC I was quoted and extra $75 for delivery to my door with a lift gate
truck. Would be worth every penny for me. Just have to make sure the driver
can wait 20 minutes while you unload.
Matt
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