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11-10-2020, 12:07 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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Bus transport
Hi all
Is there a service or group that can move a purchased bus from where its bought to where its going? In other words...How can I get a bus from New Jersey to Los Angeles without driving it myself?
Thanks
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11-10-2020, 01:20 PM
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#2
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,302
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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PM me - I have a CDL and could possibly do it.
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11-10-2020, 02:33 PM
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#3
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEESE_WAGON
PM me - I have a CDL and could possibly do it.
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Not sure how to do that. It's actually in Illinois not Jersey. My mistake
Rick
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11-10-2020, 03:30 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Posts: 911
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Winnebago
Chassis: Ford F53
Engine: Ford Triton V-10
Rated Cap: currently 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwnielsen
Hi all
Is there a service or group that can move a purchased bus from where its bought to where its going? In other words...How can I get a bus from New Jersey to Los Angeles without driving it myself?
Thanks
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There are services like that but they won't be cheap. They're called Driveaway services if you want to Google it. You can do as you're doing and each out to this community as I know several of us are qualified to drive the bus 'as-is' without a lot of hassle over license endorsements and such but you're still going to spend quite a bit for their time and fuel for such a long trip. Also you'll still need to provide proof of insurance for the proxy driver.
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11-10-2020, 03:41 PM
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#5
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,302
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwnielsen
Not sure how to do that. It's actually in Illinois not Jersey. My mistake
Rick
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I can probably still help. Click on my username and select "Send private message". ;)
Or you can email me at the address below.
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11-10-2020, 03:48 PM
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#6
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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I'll have to wait till I get home my phone doesn't show either of those links
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11-10-2020, 04:42 PM
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#7
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,302
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwnielsen
I'll have to wait till I get home my phone doesn't show either of those links
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You should also be able to PM me from my profile... but S I said, you can email me at the address in my sig.
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11-11-2020, 05:47 AM
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#8
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Be careful buying from NJ.
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11-11-2020, 07:00 AM
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#9
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,302
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Be careful buying from NJ.
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OP contacted me and said the bus is in IL, not NJ. Rust is a concern there as well, however. Appears it may be a MaxxForce DT, which I have voiced my own concerns about, informed them that if it is a DT466E, that is the better engine to have, but likely a MaxxFarce.
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11-11-2020, 10:53 AM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,846
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Maxxforce DT started in 2007 / 08. . the official release of the engine was 07.. but some 07s still got DT466E (no DPF filter).. if its anything newer then its defintely the Maxxforce.
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11-11-2020, 11:55 AM
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#11
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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I googled a few sites with the VIN and it' a maxxforce. So...the search continues
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11-11-2020, 07:50 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 27
Year: 2008
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: Cummins ISB
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It can be transported
I had my bus flat bedded from Arkansas to Kansas City. Was about 300 miles. Bus is/was a 30’ flat front. Cost me right near 2k to have it transported. Not cheap, but I got what I think was a good deal. Despite what others will tell you to purchase, or not purchase just do your research, here and other places, then you have to think for yourself. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat.
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11-14-2020, 06:34 PM
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#13
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 5
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I hired a CDL driver to transport mine. It was not as far as your doing but effective.
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11-14-2020, 06:37 PM
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#14
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: California, Bay Area
Posts: 896
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lewportal
I hired a CDL driver to transport mine. It was not as far as your doing but effective.
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What was the cost? and how was the cost structured (per day? per mile? flat fee?)
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11-14-2020, 07:08 PM
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#15
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 5
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I paid a flat fee and fuel. I did accommodate the drive and the drive back. If your not going to the location think hiring a CDL driver and pay the minimum milage charge you can find and insure they are insured and have transport tags.
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05-13-2021, 07:08 PM
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#16
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: MA
Posts: 354
Year: 2008
Coachwork: IH
Chassis: IC SB CE-300 39ft
Engine: DT466 w/Allison 2500
Rated Cap: 29500
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I'm curious why a CDL would be needed to drive a private bus. It is not required even for the ginormous Prevost motorhomes... ??
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05-13-2021, 07:26 PM
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#17
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: MA
Posts: 354
Year: 2008
Coachwork: IH
Chassis: IC SB CE-300 39ft
Engine: DT466 w/Allison 2500
Rated Cap: 29500
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Oh, never mind. I think I figured it out. It's the same as flying for hire -- if you are getting paid to do it you need a commercial license.
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05-13-2021, 08:50 PM
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#18
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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Cost me 2k for around 2300 miles through Uship.
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05-14-2021, 08:57 AM
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#19
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: On the road
Posts: 348
Year: 2013
Chassis: IC RE
Engine: HT570 / 3500SP
Rated Cap: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwnielsen
Cost me 2k for around 2300 miles through Uship.
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Did they drive, tow it, it or load it on a trailer?
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05-14-2021, 09:45 AM
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#20
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 1,075
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000, 40' MPV
Engine: 5.9 Cummins/B300 trans
Rated Cap: U/K
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ABBus
Did they drive, tow it, it or load it on a trailer?
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They drove it and payed for fuel and lodging. I paid 2k flat + 100 tip
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