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: $1900 winter, $1400 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.
• Some restrictions apply when crossing the US/Canada border. (See below.)

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. Usually I can 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.)

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.

If the time before the drive is short (less than 2 weeks), I may give you a quote for the drive without the airfare, then I will have you directly buy the ticket for me from the end of my previous drive. (Obviously, the sooner you buy the ticket, the lower the price will be.) I am also open to using frequent flyer tickets if you happen to have the miles.

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 of getting to and from it.)

Please note that I carry no special 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), but if one were to occur I would accept no liability beyond my driving fee.

I will drive any vehicle not requiring a commercial license, including Uhauls and towed vehicles. 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 about the same in the end.) For fuel mileage on a Uhaul or Penske, figure about 5-6 mpg for a 26-foot truck towing a car. Smaller Uhauls towing nothing may get closer to 10 mpg.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Before renting a Uhaul (or hiring a moving company) to transport all your worldly goods, consider whether the goods are really worth the price you are paying to transport them. Often it is a better idea to have a garage sale at one end and buy new stuff as you need it at the other end. I'll happily drive your Uhaul, but want it to be a good deal for you.
  
  
• As an alternative to a moving company or Uhaul (and my services), check out PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage.)
  
  
• 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 80k 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 a little reluctant to drive older cars because the risk of breakdown is greater.
  
  
• 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.) I am committed to getting your vehicle to its destination, but if the delay in the drive is significant, I might have to leave the car in the repair shop and go on to my next drive, coming back to it later.
  
  
• The main risk of a car transport service 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: 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.
  
  
• I do not drive to or from Mexico, but I can serve the US border cities.
  
  

I drive because I enjoy it. It gives me time to think about my writing projects, and 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.

The largest vehicles I have driven across the country are 26-foot Uhaul or Penske 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 drive was Miami to South Carolina (although I will consider any distance and will charge significantly less for short trips). The most unusual vehicle I have driven was the Freedom Bus. My most challenging drive was Alaska to Minnesota in the winter (a drive I would do again but only in the right kind of vehicle).

I am happiest when I am driving for intelligent people in genuine need of my services. 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. If the date is more than two weeks in advance, my quote will usually include my airfare. (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. 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. If there is plenty of time before the drive, I will have you print two copies of the contract, sign them, and mail them to me along with a deposit (usually $150-200) which will be applied toward my final fee. The deposit is roughly equivalent to my airfare to the start of the drive, and I will use it to buy my plane ticket. Once I have purchased the ticket, the deposit is refundable only to the extent the airfare is (in case of date changes or cancellation) . Once I receive the two copies of the contract from you, I will sign them and mail one copy back to you. (This can also be done electronically via DocuSign if you are so inclined.)
   
   
3. 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 differences at the end.
   
   
4. The balance of my driving fee will be do 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.