Thanks for all of the helpful insight. Our original plan was to have each site be responsible for getting it to the next place. However, Florida is a huge state and there’s as much 6 hours of driving time between some of the sites, so we decided to handle the logistics ourselves. A local truck driver school is willing to do it for less than half of the lowest quote we received from a professional company.
I guess we’re trying to weigh the benefits of low cost vs. the peace of mind that a large company would provide (though I suppose a large company doesn’t necessarily guarantee good service).
Alex Buell
Program Coordinator
Florida Humanities Council
599 Second Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 873-2001
Fax: (727) 873-2014
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Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:02 AM
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Subject: Re: trucking contract
Alex,
We make each site partner apply for a grant from us as part of the process. It is their responsibility to get the exhibit to the next site and use money from the grant to pay for it. Most use Ryder or Uhaul and do it themselves. They are responsible for loading and driving to the next site.
Walker in Louisiana
From: Museum on Main Street [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alex Buell
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:17 PM
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Subject: trucking contract
Hi everyone,
We’re new to MOMS and in the process of courting a local truck driving school to help move the exhibit from site to site. We’ve never contracted anyone in this capacity. Does anyone with some similar experience have a sample contract they might be able to share?
Thanks,
Alex Buell
Program Coordinator
Florida Humanities Council
599 Second Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 873-2001
Fax: (727) 873-2014