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Hi, newbie here. How do I verify the credentials of a potential TSP? Since I'm dealing with live cargo, I want to make extra sure I'm dealing with a safe carrier.
thanks in advance.
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| hi at the bottom of each listing page is categories there is one for pets click on it ,U Ship has good info there an questions to ask,an with animals check feed back everything you can do to protect them.just a few thoughts.jack
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super, thank you. Assuming I ask all of these recommended questions (I pasted them below) how do I verify the answers, such as the DOT permits and insurance? Is it appropriate to expect answers to these questions before accepting a bid?
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Questions to ask a horse hauler:
* Do you have mover insurance? What happens if there is an accident?
* Do you have Department of Transportation permits and required licenses as a commercial animal hauler? (It is illegal to ship a horse across state lines without an Interstate Commerce Commission license number).
* What is the schedule for my horse's journey and travel? Will you drive straight through, or will there be a layover in another city?
* How large is the trailer you're using? How many horses will be traveling in the same trailer?
* Who will be looking after my horse during its travel?
* Does the driver have a cell phone?
* What information should I provide for my horse's journey -- health certificates, hay, feed, halter, lead rope, shavings?
* What is your refund/cancellation policy?
* Is there hay and water in front of the horses at all times?
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| hi www.safersys.org co.snap shot put their DOT.# in an see everything.u ship list this site in many of their categories .just a thought.jack
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[quote]stefanierossetti (6/16/2008)
super, thank you. Assuming I ask all of these recommended questions (I pasted them below) how do I verify the answers, such as the DOT permits and insurance? Is it appropriate to expect answers to these questions before accepting a bid?
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These are all absolutely legitimate questions to ask; if I didn't get the answer I wanted to each of them I'd keep looking for another transporter. It's tough hauling horses, and takes some experience - be sure you find somebody you're comfortable with before you turn them loose.
JH
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when asked: Do you have Department of Transportation permits and required licenses as a commercial animal hauler? (It is illegal to ship a horse across state lines without an Interstate Commerce Commission license number).
my TSP replied: under 15,000 pound tags require no commercial license
Is this true? is a commercial license different from an Interstate Commerce Commission License number?
help! 
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[quote]stefanierossetti (6/16/2008)
when asked: Do you have Department of Transportation permits and required licenses as a commercial animal hauler? (It is illegal to ship a horse across state lines without an Interstate Commerce Commission license number).
my TSP replied: under 15,000 pound tags require no commercial license
Is this true? is a commercial license different from an Interstate Commerce Commission License number?
help! [/quote]
Also, his profile shows a commercial license number (even though he claims he doesn't need one). How can I verify this number?
I'm confused.
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| First I have never heard of anything about 15,000lbs tags. And I have been in the transport and trucking industry for almost 20 years. Maybe some others can shed some light on that if there is any to be shed. Also noticed a few things that don't jive. The commercial license you mention is his / her NC drivers license number. Also in the bid details they state $50,000 insurance. In their profile they state full value protection $2,000..... HMMMMMM.... and then in their bio of the profile they state $30,000.....HMMMMM..... to many contradictions for me with just that alone.
Eric You know your old when you remember when your 4 year old child was the TV remote
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| Eric is wright,an when i was stoped in Tex.by DOT an checked when i got home,10,001 combined you need authority,an to transport across state lines for hire you need authority .just a thought .jack
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And "ICC" #s have gone to the wayside of USDOT and MC#s... Same thing really, just semantics...
Oh, and YES, He needs them!!!!
Laterz,
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USDOT: 1680208 MC-617460 TXDOT: 6295987C
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