[SML] Trucking Scenery, Props, & Costumes

[Bill Sapsis]

Nate.

Are you looking for local trucking, regional or interstate?  These have a bearing (no pun intended…sort of) on what type of trucking company to use.


Bill S

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> On Nov 17, 2015, at 3:47 PM, Lyric Opera Kansas City via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Recently, I have found myself with the new responsibility of managing
> all of our trucking needs.  I have waded through countless hours
> talking through our needs with truck brokers being assured that they
> can provide a minimum 4 hours retention at each end of the transfer to
> load and unload, asking them to provide a minimum number of logistical
> straps and logistical posts, talking about the need to be on time
> because we work with set IASTE crew calls (I know things can change
> for traffic, weather, and acts of God), and many other things.
> Companies that have promised me the things I need have more than
> frequently left us dangling in the wind to make do with what we get.
> 
> I originally was given this task because our trucking numbers were
> getting quite steep.  That being said, the company we worked with most
> was pretty good. After speak with truck brokers and eliminated
> companies I didn't think would fit our needs I found solutions that
> cost less than half of what we were previously paying for trucking.
> Those solutions have not been working out so wel though.  Now I know
> people may be quick to offer the old adage of "you get what you pay
> for," but I want to know if anyone has suggestions for trucking
> companies they have had success with.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Nate Wheatley
> 
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