Delivery truck question

jsumd · 03-16-2017, 10:37 PM

I got to thinking today about my bike being delivered and after watching a few videos I have some concerns. How big are the trucks that normally drop these off? Some of the videos I've seen are of full size rigs. Now, I live on a rural 2 lane country road and my driveway is pretty narrow. In order to turn it it's literally a 90 degree angle with no room on either side due to ditches.

What would a guy do if they show up in one of these trucks and can't even pull in my driveway?

Bruce's · 03-16-2017, 11:10 PM

Have it dropped on the road ,in a trailer ,in a pick up truck ,whatever you have , then drag it up the driveway yourself .

jsumd · 03-16-2017, 11:15 PM

Ok wasn't sure if they would do that. I've got a pretty heavy duty dolly. If that doesn't work I'll just get my buddy to help me drag it to my driveway.

culcune · 03-16-2017, 11:48 PM

Perhaps the driver can meet you up the road if you or a friend have a pickup and simply slide it on to the pickup?

Mudflap · 03-17-2017, 06:10 AM

Had a new quad delivered yesterday by Saia trucking in a tractor/trailer rig. Since my driveway is too narrow for the truck I met him at the road with my small flat bed trailer. The lift gate on the truck made loading quick and easy.

phager76 · 03-17-2017, 06:59 AM

Mine was delivered in a medium duty truck (Think something along the size of a Lowe's or furniture delivery truck, or a step up for a UPS/FedEx truck). In my thread in Pit Bikes/Scooters, you may be able to make out the width of my driveway, the driver had zero issues backing in to my driveway, which also has a 90* a quarter of the way down it, and another 90 the other direction at the half way point. The road to my house is a rural 1.5 lane road as well.

I don't think you'll have any problem with having it delivered directly to the house/garage.

jsumd · 03-17-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by phager76

Mine was delivered in a medium duty truck (Think something along the size of a Lowe's or furniture delivery truck, or a step up for a UPS/FedEx truck). In my thread in Pit Bikes/Scooters, you may be able to make out the width of my driveway, the driver had zero issues backing in to my driveway, which also has a 90* a quarter of the way down it, and another 90 the other direction at the half way point. The road to my house is a rural 1.5 lane road as well.

I don't think you'll have any problem with having it delivered directly to the house/garage.

That's good to hear. My driveway is very similar to yours. This whole time I've been thinking that's the kind of truck they would use and then I started seeing all these videos of rigs pulling up to peoples houses. My delivery tracking says that residential takes a little longer, so maybe that's so they can switch it over to another truck? That's just a guess, I know nothing about trucking logistics, etc.

I might call up the shipping company and see what they say just for peace of mind.

katoranger · 03-17-2017, 08:30 AM

I would call them just to give them a heads up about your driveway.

jsumd · 03-17-2017, 09:03 AM

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I would call them just to give them a heads up about your driveway.

I think Ill do that today on my lunch break. Last thing I want is for them to show up and not be able to unload.

ben2go · 03-17-2017, 10:04 AM

A small Uhaul box truck can barely get into my neighborhood. A rig, forget about it.

jsumd · 03-17-2017, 10:13 AM

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A small Uhaul box truck can barely get into my neighborhood. A rig, forget about it.

Same. I hope they dont bring a rig. Im probably building it up in my mind but hopefully things will go smoothly in the end.

katoranger · 03-17-2017, 10:55 AM

We get large deliveries at work often. I usually have the truck wait on the road and back a pickup up to it and slide them in the back. Then the item can be offloaded from the pickup into the shop.

Saves the driver from having to do any backing or trying to turn around in the yard.

jsumd · 03-17-2017, 12:40 PM

It's coming in a semi. After getting passed around for awhile they said i could meet him out or he can stop in the road. I think ill opt for meeting him out if i can arrange a buddy to bring his truck.

MeatGrinder · 03-21-2017, 09:16 AM

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It's coming in a semi. After getting passed around for awhile they said i could meet him out or he can stop in the road. I think ill opt for meeting him out if i can arrange a buddy to bring his truck.

What did you buy?? Also how is the vader 125 the old lady is already looking for an upgrade lol.

jsumd · 03-21-2017, 11:27 AM

Thats the thing, it is the vader!! When they call to make the appointment im going to see if it can come in a box truck. If not they are going to have to stop.on the road and roll it to my garage. I have no means to pick it up and they have been paid for residental delivery.

03-16-2017, 10:37 PM	#1
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 386	Delivery truck question I got to thinking today about my bike being delivered and after watching a few videos I have some concerns. How big are the trucks that normally drop these off? Some of the videos I've seen are of full size rigs. Now, I live on a rural 2 lane country road and my driveway is pretty narrow. In order to turn it it's literally a 90 degree angle with no room on either side due to ditches. What would a guy do if they show up in one of these trucks and can't even pull in my driveway? __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R Honda xl175 2002 Yamaha R6 2022 Hawk 250 Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1966 Benelli Fireball 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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03-16-2017, 11:15 PM	#3
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 386	Ok wasn't sure if they would do that. I've got a pretty heavy duty dolly. If that doesn't work I'll just get my buddy to help me drag it to my driveway. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R Honda xl175 2002 Yamaha R6 2022 Hawk 250 Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1966 Benelli Fireball 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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03-16-2017, 11:48 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Perhaps the driver can meet you up the road if you or a friend have a pickup and simply slide it on to the pickup? __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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03-17-2017, 08:30 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would call them just to give them a heads up about your driveway. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-17-2017, 10:55 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We get large deliveries at work often. I usually have the truck wait on the road and back a pickup up to it and slide them in the back. Then the item can be offloaded from the pickup into the shop. Saves the driver from having to do any backing or trying to turn around in the yard. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-16-2017, 11:10 PM	#2
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	Have it dropped on the road ,in a trailer ,in a pick up truck ,whatever you have , then drag it up the driveway yourself .
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03-17-2017, 06:10 AM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	Had a new quad delivered yesterday by Saia trucking in a tractor/trailer rig. Since my driveway is too narrow for the truck I met him at the road with my small flat bed trailer. The lift gate on the truck made loading quick and easy.
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03-17-2017, 06:59 AM	#6
phager76 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Monongahela, PA Posts: 76	Mine was delivered in a medium duty truck (Think something along the size of a Lowe's or furniture delivery truck, or a step up for a UPS/FedEx truck). In my thread in Pit Bikes/Scooters, you may be able to make out the width of my driveway, the driver had zero issues backing in to my driveway, which also has a 90* a quarter of the way down it, and another 90 the other direction at the half way point. The road to my house is a rural 1.5 lane road as well. I don't think you'll have any problem with having it delivered directly to the house/garage.
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03-17-2017, 10:04 AM	#10
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	A small Uhaul box truck can barely get into my neighborhood. A rig, forget about it.
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03-17-2017, 12:40 PM	#13
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 386	It's coming in a semi. After getting passed around for awhile they said i could meet him out or he can stop in the road. I think ill opt for meeting him out if i can arrange a buddy to bring his truck. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R Honda xl175 2002 Yamaha R6 2022 Hawk 250 Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1966 Benelli Fireball 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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03-21-2017, 11:27 AM	#15
jsumd Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 386	Thats the thing, it is the vader!! When they call to make the appointment im going to see if it can come in a box truck. If not they are going to have to stop.on the road and roll it to my garage. I have no means to pick it up and they have been paid for residental delivery. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson XL883R Honda xl175 2002 Yamaha R6 2022 Hawk 250 Vader 125cc sold after owning for many years 1966 Benelli Fireball 1997 Jeep Wrangler sold due to frame rot
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