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v8nut · 07-19-2022, 11:29 AM

This is a follow-on thread to my earlier post on my truck and trailer stolen on the way to Wenatchee. The Portland police found my truck in Portland and now I need to ship it back to my home in San Jose. It is not in running condition. I would appreciate any recommendations on shipping companies. Tks, Jim in San Jose.

rockfla · 07-19-2022, 11:38 AM

Wow, glad they at least found it, I figured it was already south of the U S A border by now!!! Good luck on getting it back home......ARE there any used car auctions up that way. I know there are two big ones south of me that get attended by dealers all over Florida Georgia and Even So Car. There are always "several" haulers at the auctions that "might" could haul your truck along with other vehicles going your way. Do you know anyone in the Used car business to ask??? OR maybe someone in Portland might assist with getting it looked at up there to see IF it could be repaired to drive it back??? I know I would help someone in that kind of need on that end of the spectrum.

Good luck

bobH · 07-19-2022, 12:04 PM

I would entertain the idea of helping with this. Is it still a 'roller' and relatively easily loaded on a trailer? Portland to San Jose is not that big of a deal to me. I have previously hauled two cars from Portland, south, for my kids. One of my family will be in Portland this coming weekend, and could take a peek for evaluation. Just a thought... (Is there a reason for YOU not doing this?)

51504bat · 07-19-2022, 12:28 PM

Does your insurance company have any suggestions or are you own your own?

TJ · 07-21-2022, 03:23 PM

Call Memory Lane Motors in Portland and talk with Dale Matthews. He's a classic car dealer and V-8 Club member. He often ships vehicles. He may have a recommendation. Call 503-231-1940

ronn · 07-22-2022, 12:42 PM

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v8nut · 07-22-2022, 07:42 PM

Thanks to all for your suggestions. I will follow up on them. Jim in San Jose

07-19-2022, 11:29 AM	#1
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 202	Stolen Truck Found in Portland This is a follow-on thread to my earlier post on my truck and trailer stolen on the way to Wenatchee. The Portland police found my truck in Portland and now I need to ship it back to my home in San Jose. It is not in running condition. I would appreciate any recommendations on shipping companies. Tks, Jim in San Jose.

07-19-2022, 11:38 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,953	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland Wow, glad they at least found it, I figured it was already south of the U S A border by now!!! Good luck on getting it back home......ARE there any used car auctions up that way. I know there are two big ones south of me that get attended by dealers all over Florida Georgia and Even So Car. There are always "several" haulers at the auctions that "might" could haul your truck along with other vehicles going your way. Do you know anyone in the Used car business to ask??? OR maybe someone in Portland might assist with getting it looked at up there to see IF it could be repaired to drive it back??? I know I would help someone in that kind of need on that end of the spectrum. Good luck

07-19-2022, 12:04 PM	#3
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland I would entertain the idea of helping with this. Is it still a 'roller' and relatively easily loaded on a trailer? Portland to San Jose is not that big of a deal to me. I have previously hauled two cars from Portland, south, for my kids. One of my family will be in Portland this coming weekend, and could take a peek for evaluation. Just a thought... (Is there a reason for YOU not doing this?)

07-19-2022, 12:28 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,018	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland Does your insurance company have any suggestions or are you own your own? __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

07-21-2022, 03:23 PM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland Call Memory Lane Motors in Portland and talk with Dale Matthews. He's a classic car dealer and V-8 Club member. He often ships vehicles. He may have a recommendation. Call 503-231-1940

07-22-2022, 12:42 PM	#6
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) if around 200 miles or less, AAA. Takes 1 week to initiate. Many on here complain about their service. I have found them invaluable over the yrs, whether I get to use them or just have them for insurance.

07-22-2022, 07:42 PM	#7
v8nut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 202	Re: Stolen Truck Found in Portland Thanks to all for your suggestions. I will follow up on them. Jim in San Jose