Funtransport Quarterly Newsletter October 2004 Issue
Meet Our People Customer Comments Not Only Motorcycles Road Trips Tidbits
HOW TO SHIP A BIKE ONCE I SELL IT? by Buzz Walneck November 2004 Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader
"CAN I DELIVER IT? Can they come some morning when I'm going to work and they arrive and want to load it up? Sounds pretty convenient to me. About 12 years ago, I happened to call a local agent for ALLIED VAN LINES and the salesman thought he could get me a good deal for a motorcycle. He did and I used him again and again. I think it was the first time they tried it without the bike being in a crate. About two years later, another division called FEDERAL ALLIED took this seriously. They are headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, but they go EVERYWHERE in the States. Picture the famous orange Allied vehicle; then picture a trailer traveling down the interstate filled with LOTS OF MOTORCYCLES. THE STAR OF THIS EFFORT IS JACKIE TAYLOR. Later Jennifer joined this staff and now there are several more. ALL THEY DO IS MOTORCYCLES! Rates through this motorcycle group are less than through the furniture divisions. The motorcycles are un-crated and it works great. I believe that last year was the first shipment. *** Now it has grown to MORE THAN 10,000 MOTORCYCLES. Going on a vacation and you want your bike but do not have or know how to back up a rented trailer? Going to Daytona, Sturgis, Colorado? You have it down for you. HOW? Take your bike to an Allied agent who handles motorcycles (check first with your local Federal Allied). Jackie, Jennifer or someone else on the staff will help you. Your bike must have a battery cable disconnected and the gas tank drained. IT'S EASY AND THAT'S IT! For a reasonable price they can pick it up at your home when you sell it or when you go on vacation and have it brought back when you return. I have personally used them over 500 times and will continue to do so. CALL AT 1-800-747-4100, EXT. 229 FOR JENNIFER, OR EXT. 217 FOR JACKIE, but most readers have already called them a few times. MENTION WALNECKS' WHEN YOU DO. Buzz" *** Buzz and Federal have had a relationship for 14 years Back to Top
Meet Our People Meet Jennifer Gibbs, 2nd in command in the Motorcycle Transportation Department. Starting her exciting new career with Federal in April of 1993. First of eleven additional staff members to assist with the departmental growth. Jennifer helps train, answer questions and communicate with Allied to help solve problems. Jennifer's name is well-known throughout the motorcycle industry. Be sure to look for the Federal Booth at various International Motorcycle Shows. She just might be on location. Jennifer has developed a great working relationship with Allied agents and drivers to enhance the department's ability to better service the customer. Jennifer goes home every night to her husband Jim and dog Lucy. Back to Top
Customer Comments Jennifer, My bike showed up yesterday, a little early. Everything went flawlessly and everyone I spoke to at Federal was extremely helpful. A very pleasant experience all around. I'll definitely be using your services again. Many thanks, John W August 20, 2004 Jackie, Just wanted to let you know that our trip went well and you and your guys did a good job...again. thanks, Brian Devine Back to Top
Not Only Motorcycles? For those who love not only two wheeled vehicles but four-wheelers as well Federal provides the same prompt service. From ATV’s to golf carts to small commercial vehicles such as lawn maintenance machines the systems capability is designed to meet these transportation needs and more. So when you are looking to ride your own vehicle on vacation, but time is pressing, call Federal to shorten your travel to and from, thus allowing you more time to ride. Back to Top
Road Trips We are scheduled for the following road trips. We hope to see you there! Just look for our tradeshow booth. November 5-7, 2004 Cycle World International San Mateo, CA January 21-23, 2005 Cycle World International New York, NY January 28-30, 2005 Cycle World International Cleveland, OH February 4-6, 2005 Cycle World International Minneapolis, MN February 19-21, 2005 Indianapolis Dealer Show  Indianapolis, IN Back to Top
TIDBITS Thank you for reading our first issue of "The Federal Motorcycle Forum". We always strive to make things better, so if you have any ideas on how to improve the forum, please submit them to us at motorcycle@federalcos.com. Back to Top