Shipping a Bike

[NP2650]

I need to have a bike I purchased from a fellow forum member shipped cross country. Looking for recommendations on shippers to consider or avoid. Thanks.

 

[jpdevol]

I've used UShip several times. Even though each transporter is an independent contractor with their own equipment, service and communication has always been great. When asking for a quote, I usually specify enclosed transport with wheel chocks, etc.
https://www.uship.com/

 

[NP2650]

I'll try that. I tried Shiply and got a bunch of quotes. My issue is that they won't provide the prospective carrier's USDOT # and other info until you accept their quote, so you can't check on their background beforehand. Maybe I'm overthinking this as it's not like I'm shipping a Ferrari or $100K muscle car, but I also don't want the bike messed up - it's just too nice to let that happen. I did get a quote directly from Montway. They were at least a few hundred $ higher, but their website includes their USDOT #, Motor Carrier Number, insurance info, etc.

 

[jpdevol]

I've not used them, but the other player in the business is https://haulbikes.com/ ; they're headquartered in WI

 

[motormike]

I've used both the previous mentioned companies... picking up and shipping... I checked prices.. a bit of a pain in the kister...time consuming... until I found the best deal. I saved $300.oo by meeting one shipper six hour from my door.. a 12 hour drive time saving for him...... If it requires a day drive..with over night.. drive home.. I'll done that.....

 

[NP2650]

I just got a quote from Haulbikes for fully enclosed with chocks and tiedowns. They are the cheapest so far. Maybe they like picking up in WI....