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(Message started by: Highlander on Jun 16^th, 2007, 5:09pm)

Title: Logistics
Post by Highlander on Jun 16^th, 2007, 5:09pm

Wondered if anyone could benefit from this..(including me) :)

I drive a LWB Transit from Central Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh area) to North Wales on a regular basis, at least once a month, sometimes weekly..

I run down empty and run back empty (the works all done in the Lancashire/Wales area)

Can anyone make use of an empty Transit running between Scotland and Wales?
Usually travel M6 Carlisle down to Chester

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by Spannerdemon on Jun 16^th, 2007, 10:53pm

Why not try advertising in a magazine like Truck & Driver. I'm sure you'd pick up a regular load if people knew about you.

That way you'd deal direct with any interested parties.

My advice would be to avoid agencies though. They simply use you, and cream off YOUR profits.

Good luck with it. ;)

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by dh_dove on Jun 19^th, 2007, 8:22pm

Highlander

"I run down empty and run back empty "

Perhaps your employers should buy you a moped...........or if it's your business perhaps you need a new accountant ;D

DH Dove

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by Highlander on Jun 19^th, 2007, 10:37pm

I did think about leaving the van down there and getting the train back and forwards :)

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by bertie on Jul 5^th, 2007, 10:13pm

Highlander

I'm looking to send 4 17in rims (no tyres, to this address

Wheel Repair centre
Unit 52
Old Mill Ind. Est.
School Lane
Bamber Bridge Preston
PR5 6SY

from my address

pm'd you it.

can we come to some arrangement and meeting place?

Simon

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by bertie on Jul 10^th, 2007, 3:01pm

OBVIOUSLY NOT !!! ha ha

It's OK now, I sent them by courier for £40.

In hindsight, I should have done that in the 1st place.

Just got to wait a week and I will have my RS 17in 7 spokes back all silvery and shiny. Can't wait.

Simon

Title: Re: Logistics
Post by Highlander on Jul 10^th, 2007, 10:06pm

Ahhh now I know why you pm'd me your address! ;D
Was down your way on Monday too but had a full load both ways.
Got a car transporter now too if anyones looking for a car moving ;D