moving, need transport help!

[AKBull]

Best bet (in my mind) is to go get settled, then take a week off and come back and do the drive yourself. You could make an adventure out of it!

This is what I would do. I'm pre-planning a move to the East Coast and would be taking the dog and myself cross country. I'd take the cat too... but she's an asshole.

 

[karennj]

How are you getting your cars there, or are you not taking them? Honestly I would price out transport vs. renting a car and just driving it. I don't think I could put my dog on a plane unless I absolutely had to.

 

[jaxx2015]

$1/mile isn't really that far off, considering IRS rules on auto expense reimbursement (fuel, maintenance, etc.) is $0.575/mile for 2015.

Considering an overall average speed will probably be something like 45mph, the driver is getting $19/hour, not including expenses - I'm $#@!uming they won't drive straight through and would need food and lodging along the way. So, 12 hours a day @ $19/hour = $229.50, minus $100 for hotel, minus $30 for meals, leaves $100/day for the driver, which isn't much.

Best bet (in my mind) is to go get settled, then take a week off and come back and do the drive yourself. You could make an adventure out of it!

I would drive but I have a nb and 5yr old, 2 dogs and 3 cats...my hub is already up there!! I might end up having to drive but I would rather not if possible.

 

[jaxx2015]

How are you getting your cars there, or are you not taking them? Honestly I would price out transport vs. renting a car and just driving it. I don't think I could put my dog on a plane unless I absolutely had to.

The army is moving our stuff and our cars.