Glenn's Driving Service I will drive your car, van, light truck, UHaul or small RV anywhere in the USA or Canada — even within Europe. Pets carried, too! Specializing in situations standard transport companies won't handle — pets, vehicles filled with belongings, large or unusual vehicles, Uhauls, Cross-border trips and trips to or from remote places.

• New York area to or from Florida: $750
• Base fee between most major cities within the USA (under 2000 miles): $1050 (adjusted higher or lower based on distance, airfares, vehicle and circumstances)
• Alaska to/from the Lower 48: $2000 winter, $1500 summer
• Within Europe: $0 (but you pay my airfare and expenses)

Special services available:

• I will happily take your pets in the vehicle and care for them along the way (for an additional fee)
• You can pack the vehicle with whatever you like (within reason).
• Will drive vehicles as big as a 26-foot Uhaul/Penske towing a car.
• Will drive cars of any size.
• Adaptable to your special circumstances.
• Will drive between any two points in USA and to/from Canada.
• Best suited for trips of over 500 miles. (Less than 500 miles, you would probably get a better deal hiring someone locally.)
• Some restrictions apply when crossing the US/Canada border. (See below.)

• Note to job seekers: I do not hire or refer other drivers. No employment inquires, please!
• Note to pet owners: I will drive pets without a car, but only if you pay for a one-way car rental. I do not carry pets in other people's cars.
• Note to humans: I do not carry humans, only pets.

I am Glenn Campbell, a laid-off airline employee turned semi-professional driver. I enjoy travelling so much that I now do it continuously, hardly ever stopping. You can help support my travel addiction by taking advantage of my driving services.

For a reasonable fee, I will drive your vehicle and its contents between any two places in North America. I specialize in situations that regular transport companies can't handle, including pets, vehicles packed with possessions and unusual or oversize vehicles. (I draw the line only at carrying humans.)

I started this business when I was laid off in 2008 from US Airways in Las Vegas, where I had been a ramp worker. I was allowed to keep my free flight for three years, and I took advantage of this windfall to start this business (since I could fly for free to and from my drives). Now, I no longer have the free flight, but I have become skilled enough at using cut-rate transportation that I can still keep my rates reasonable. I can usually knit together adjoining drives so that you only pay for one leg of my airfare while my next client picks up the other.

When you contact me with the information requested at the bottom of this page, I will give you a quote that includes my airfare and all my own personal expenses along the way. (My quote does not usually include gas or highway tolls, because these are too difficult to predict.)

For a modest additional charge, I'll take along your well-behaved dog, cat, bird, fish or iguana and will attend to its needs during the journey. As long as it's not big enough to eat me, I'm open to negotiation.

My most common drive is the "Snowbird Run" between the Northeast and Florida. I drive this route so often that I have a standard fee for it: $750 to/from most cities in the Northeast Corridor and most cities in Florida. (Includes my airfare. The only addition costs are gas, highway tolls and any pet care.)

I will also drive between ANY two cities in the USA and most cities in Canada. (Certain restrictions apply to Canada.) I quote each trip individually based on its unique circumstance. (The length of the drive is a factor in my quote but also the cost and complication of getting to and from it.)

Please note that I carry no special insurance (apart from my own medical insurance). My position is the same as a friend driving your car for you, which should be covered by your own insurance. I have not had an accident since 1988 (a minor fender-bender in England, not my fault), but if one were to occur I would accept no liability beyond my driving fee.

I will drive any non-commercial vehicle not requiring a special license, including Uhauls and towed vehicles. (I avoid commercial vehicles because of the complex regulations involved, but if the commercial vehicle is under 10,000 lbs, I may consider it.) This is a door-to-door service where you will have direct contact with me at both ends. I drive every vehicle myself, and I do not hire or refer other drivers.

This is a personal service, not a commercial one, and I can adapt to your family's special needs in ways that corporate services can't. For example, I allow you to load your vehicle with whatever you want (subject to my inspection) while commercial services require the car to be nearly empty. If there are other services you need in conjunction with your move, please ask.

Advice on Transporting your Vehicle or Stuff

• If you are transporting an empty standard-size car from one major US city to another, your best bet is usually the standard car transport services (where they put your car on a truck). Just google for "car transport". You should get a quote from them before you contact me. The advantage of car transport is that there is no mileage on the vehicle (which ultimately costs you money) and no risk of a breakdown (which you would be financially responsible for if I drive). You should contact me only if, for one reason or another, car transport doesn't work for you.
  
  
• I frequently drive Uhauls (including towed vehicles), but I recommend Penske instead. Rates are usually lower, and their trucks usually have cruise control (which may figure into my quote). The larger Penske trucks (22' and 26') are diesel. (Diesel fuel is more expensive than unleaded but gets better mileage, so the fuel cost is a little lower in the end.) For fuel mileage on a Penske, figure about 6 mpg (diesel) for a 26-foot truck towing a car, or 7-5 mpg when not towing a car. Smaller 10 foot trucks towing nothing may get closer to 10 mpg (unleaded).
  
  
• When choosing the size of a Uhaul or Penske truck, always err on the side of bigger. You probably have more stuff than you think you do, and these trucks fill up quickly. The cost differential usually isn't great, and I charge the same fee. (Personally, I prefer bigger trucks because they handle better.)
  
  
• Don't forget to consider a standard moving company for moving your stuff. Their price is often better than the Uhaul/Penske route, and they'll load and unload for you. (Things to watch out for: companies that quote a good price but don't show up and companies that try to extract more money from you while they hold your stuff hostage. Don't necessarily go for the lowball quote. Be sure the company is reputable.)
  
  
• As a third alternative for moving your stuff, consider U-Pack Moving or PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage). I have no direct experience with either company, but the concept sounds good. (You load your stuff into a trailer or container, and they transport it for you.)
  
  
• Before renting a truck (or hiring a moving company or PODS) to transport all your worldly goods, consider whether these goods are really worth the price you are paying to transport them. Often it is better to have a garage sale/Craigs List sale at one end and buy new stuff as you need it at the other end. (I'll happily drive your truck, but want it to be the best solution for you.)
  
  
• Beware of buying a car in a distant city on eBay! The cost of transporting it (and the hidden risks of buying a car you haven't seen) may eat up any cost savings. Unless this is an unusual and necessary vehicle you can't find anywhere else, I recommend buying one close to home.
  
  
• If you have an older vehicle (say, over 100k on the odometer), you should seriously consider whether it is worth moving. It may be best just to sell it at your starting city and buy another at your ending city. (It doesn't make much sense to spend $1000 transporting a car that is only worth a little more than that.) From my standpoint, I am reluctant to drive older cars because the risk of breakdown is greater (although it depends on the car).
  
  
• In the case of a breakdown, I would immediately call you for instructions. I have AAA, which may cover initial towing, but you would be responsible for the cost of any repairs. (I been lucky so far: Although cars have broken down on me, the repairs have been minor and the delay has never been more than 24 hours.)
  
  
• The main risk of a car transport service (where they put your car on a truck) is that they quote you a good price but then don't show up. This is because they are gambling on finding other customers to make up a full truckload, and if they can't find them, they will try to delay your pickup—sometimes for weeks. This risk is highest coming from smaller, out-of-the-way cities. This doesn't mean you shouldn't use them; just be aware of this risk. Some of my business is from people who were stiffed by transport companies. (At least I show up when I say I will!)
  
  
• Regarding trips to/from Canada: Note: I do not drive between two points within Canada (because then I would be "working in Canada" without a permit), only to or from Canada. (For points within canada, try a conventional car transport or HitTheRoad.ca.)
  
  It is easy for me to take a car back to its home country, but more complicated to take it out of its home country. I'll need to know more about your situation before I can tell you if it is possible. When formally "importing" a car into either country (so you can register it there), you must be personally present when the car crosses the border. (I can't do it for you.) When a third party like me is driving someone else's car across the border, Customs authorities are likely to search it thoroughly and enforce every obscure rule, so we will need to go through the contents of the vehicle in detail before the trip begins. Sometimes, I require a general list of what is in the vehicle to show to customs.
  
  
• I do not drive to or from Mexico, but I can serve the US border cities. (I don't cross the Mexican border because I value my life! I have traveled all over the world, including a recent visit to Mexico City, but the border states of Mexico are a no-go zone for me.)
  
  
• Notes on the Alaska Highway. I have driven the highway about 8 times, in both summer and winter. Any vehicle can do it in the summer, with no more risk than a long drive in the Lower 48. In the winter, most of the highway north of Edmonton is snow-covered, so the vehicle should be a hardy one. 4WD is nice but not essential. Depending on conditions, I may need to purchase tire chains (about $50 added to your bill). Since the cost of transport is high (my fee of $1500-2000 plus a substantial gas bill), you should consider selling the vehicle where it is instead of moving it.

More about Me

I drive because I enjoy it. It gives me time to think about my writing projects. I stop from time to time to work on my laptop (which is one reason I don't take human passengers). Although I have been everywhere in the country many times, I usually visit a new tourist attraction on every trip. On most drives, I take lots of photos along the way which I make public on my Facebook page.

I hold a standard driver's license in Massachusetts (not a commercial license) and I have a near perfect driving record (with two speeding tickets in the past three years and no accidents since a fender-bender in England in 1988). My character is such that I passed TSA/Homeland Security background checks and worked successfully for the airline for one year before being furloughed based on seniority. I worked on the ramp in Las Vegas for US Airways, routinely guiding in and pushing out multi-million dollar aircraft (photos).

The largest vehicles I have driven across the country are 26-foot Penske or Uhaul trucks towing a car (photo). (This is about the maximum size I can drive with my standard license.) My longest drive was Houston to Fairbanks (nearly 5000 miles in 14 days). My shortest drives are about 500 miles. (Less than that and you are probably better to hire someone locally.) The most unusual vehicle I have driven was the Freedom Bus. My most challenging drive was the Alaska Highway in winter, which I have done twice (and six times in summer).

I am happiest when I am driving for intelligent, organized people in genuine need of my services. (And who plan ahead!) Therefore, you may find me dissuading you of the drive if it doesn't make logical sense.

How My Service Works

1. First, email me with the information below and I will email you back with a quote and my availability. My quote usually includes my airfare and ground transportation. (Even if I don't know yet where I will be flying from, I will still hold to whatever quote I have given you.)
   
   
2. Upon request, I can give you a list of the last few people I have driven for, as references. (This list takes me some time to make up, so I want to make sure you are seriously interested in my quote to you before I make up the list.)
   
   
3. If you are happy with the quote and are ready to reserve specific dates, I will make up a contract and email it to you. (I often use Docusign.com to "sign" the contract, or we can sign it on paper.) I may ask for a deposit of $150-300, which will be applied to my total fee. (We can use PayPal for this.) The deposit is roughly equivalent to my airfare to the start of the drive, and I will use it to buy my plane ticket in advance. Once I have purchased the ticket, the deposit is refundable only to the extent the airfare is (in case of date changes or cancellation) .
   
   
4. When I arrive to pick up the car. You will give me an additional cash deposit equivalent to our best estimate for gas and tolls. (Gas today averages about $3.40/gallon in the U.S. and MPG ratings are found at FuelEconomy.gov.) I will keep all receipts and we will settle any difference at the end.
   
   
5. The balance of my driving fee will be due upon safe delivery of the vehicle to its destination.
   

Contact Glenn Campbell at glenn@glennsdrivingservice.com or phone 702-812-0400 (cell). Send me the info requested at the bottom of this page.

Customer Comments... (Contact info for each of these people is available upon request.) "Glen was wonderful to work with and amazingly reliable.... " [See full review.] — Lorra L., Cleveland (Toyota Sienna and dog, Cleveland to Ft. Myers, Florida) "I would absolutely recommend Glenn with no hesitation. I had initially hired two different shipping companies to transport my car from Burlington, VT to San Francisco. They both said yes and then later backed out when they could not get enough other cars to ship on the same route. Glenn is honest, gave us updated along the way, and showed up with the car on time at the destination." — Georgo F., San Francisco (Prius, Burlington VT to San Francisco) "I went online and so many companies responded, but NONE were as personable and easy going and inexpensive as Glenn. It was an easy decision really. And 4 days later he pulled up to my door. The service was impeccable. Who could ask for more!" — Latifa A., Chapel Hill, NC (Toyota Prius, Taos, NM to Chapel Hill, NC) "Glenn didn't hesitate when I asked him to drive a 26' U-Haul truck with a large car trailer in tow. He arrived at the appointed hour, stepped into the truck, stayed in touch every day with an email and drove over 2,000 miles to arrive a day early on the trip from Minneapolis to San Diego. Uneventful; just the way we wanted it to be."— Casey P., San Diego (Uhaul and towed Mercedes, Minneapolis to San Diego, photo) "I'm so glad I found Glenn's service online. I looked at other ways of transporting my car but all were more expensive and none would have taken my keyboard and camping gear on board. Glenn brought my Subaru on schedule and in great condition." — Emily S., Denver (Subaru Outback, Ithaca, NY to Denver, CO) "Glenn did a beautiful job driving my son's Volkswagen from Seattle, WA to Broadway, VA. The car was in good shape and Glenn was very professional. I highly recommend him." — Nancy S, Broadway, VA (Volkswagen Passat, Seattle to Virginia) "Glenn was a true professional - he was extremely organized and provided great communication. He is also a true gentlemen - he picked me and my 16 month old twins up at the airport, helped me track down my luggage, and got us all loaded in to the car. I would highly recommend Glenn for your car transportation needs!" — Donna W., Kansas City (Infiniti G35, Connecticut to Kansas City) "Organized, professional and reliable are the three words I'd use to describe our experience. Glenn was so professional that this is the second time we've used his services." — David M, Charleston SC (Land Rover Discovery: Charleston to Portland ME & Portland ME to Charleston) "Glenn assisted me by driving a Dodge van with wheelchair lift from Orange County, CA to Green Bay, WI where my mother was relocating. The van arrived as planned in plenty of time to meet my mother and I at the airport when we arrived by plane. Glenn also kept me informed along the way, gave me a complete itemization of expenses with receipts and was very professional. I feel very lucky to have found him and enjoyed the entire experience." — Terry J., Anaheim CA (Dodge Ram 2500 Van: Anaheim CA to Green Bay WI) "Glenn went through hoops to pick-up my dogs on time in Florida and arrived on Cape Cod just when he said he would with everyone in very good order. Lucky and Charm (Wheaten Terriers) seemed very content and well taken care of. I am very grateful for this personal service. Thanks, Glenn!" — Joan S., Dennis MA (Lincoln Aviator: Ft. Myers FL to Dennis MA) "Glenn was totally professional with regard to his commitments, scheduling, budgeting and auto handling, including crossing the border. The vehicle arrived in perfect condition on time and on budget. The man is a consummate professional." — Mike M., Toronto (Mazda 3: Denver to Toronto) "Finding you was like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - no airline fees; total honesty and reliability; punctuality; an incredible sense of humor and a great writer, to boot! Please keep in touch - and I promise to recommend your services far and wide. Feel free to ask anyone to email me for a recommendation." — Julie S., Miami (Chevy Silverado: Miami to Camp Lejeune, NC) "I was so lucky to find Glenn Campbell to drive my daughter's car from Rochester, NY to Denver, CO. He was very professional and I felt very comfortable trusting him to drive the car. I would recommend him and use his service again if needed." — Audrey W., Rochester, NY (Subara Tribeca: Rochester, NY, to Denver, CO) "We found Glenn Campbell to be honest, reliable and trustworthy. His customized service was convenient and flexible. His care and efficiency make him an excellent choice." — Peter M., Alexandria, VA (Toyota Camry: Alexandria, VA to Austin, TX) "THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Mom was very appreciative and liked you a lot. She called you a 'Gem' and I agree." — Tamara L., Asheville, NC (Honda Acura: Asheville, NC to Miami (twice!) and Miami to Asheville) (Contact info for people above is available upon request.) NOTE: I am no longer collecting new reviews (because they all say basically the same thing and I don't want to impose on my clients) but I can give you a list of my most recent clients so you can contact them yourself.

When contacting me (at glenn@GlennsDrivingService.com), please give me the following information....

1. Year and model of vehicle.
2. Starting and ending cities. (If these are big cities, please give the neighborhood.)
3. Preferred dates.
4. Is the car registered and insured? (required)
5. Whose name is on the registration? (Yours?)
6. Does the car have cruise control?
7. What will be carried in the car?
8. If pets will be carried, tell me about them.
9. Approximate odometer mileage on the vehicle (if known).
10. Approximate highway MPG of the vehicle (if known).
11. I would also like to know a little about your situation and why you are transporting the vehicle.

You can call me anytime for general information (702-812-0400), but I usually need an email with the above info before I can give you a firm quote.

Contact Glenn Campbell at glenn@glennsdrivingservice.com or phone 702-812-0400 (cell).

CELLPHONE NOTE: Due to my frequent travel overseas and in Canada, I can sometimes be out of cellphone range for days at a time. If you leave a voicemail and don't get a prompt callback from me, try email, which I usually have better access to.

Note to job seekers: I do not hire or refer other drivers. No employment inquiries, please!