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Location:2521 Hilltop Drive Suite #132
Redding, CA 96003
Phone Number:(800)747-1095
Secondary Phone Number:530-221-7669
Website:http://www.1stchoiceshipping.com/
Email:sales@1stchoiceshipping.com
Time On Site:5 Year(s), 0 Month(s). Since 7/2/2004 1:59:00 PM
MC Number:MC-464317
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Company Type:Broker
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We are a family ran business that has been in the industry many years. We believe we offer some of the best customer service in the industry.
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    Subject:ODonnell
    Review:Only issue was that at drop=off we only got 20 minutes notice prior to arriving. Hoping to get a few hrs. In addition,called morning of delivery to change contact number. Asked them to call my husband instead of me. Tjhey stated fine and then still c... [ More ]
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    Poster:Donna
    Date:6/29/2009 10:29:00 AM
    Subject:SHIPPED AS PROMISED
    Review:BRANDI ALWAYS GOES THE EXTRA MILE AND DOES WHAT SHE SAYS. VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEIR RATES ARE EXCELLENT WITH FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE. THEY ARE VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT WHO THEY AWARD JOBS TO. [ View ]
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    Poster:NEW ERA MOTORS/FRITZ
    Date:6/11/2009 6:05:00 PM
    Subject:transport
    Review:They were very price competitive when we contracted. They held their price even though prices had gone up by the time of pickup due to the increase in gas. The car arrived on time and no damage occurred. They have a very good website that is helpful.... [ More ]
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    Poster:gary
    Date:5/27/2009 5:26:00 PM
    Subject:Some damage
    Review:I can't hold the shipper liable for what happend to my vehicle (69 Mustang Fastback). Some time during the shipment the front left shock mount broke, thus causing the shock to rise up and dent and scratch the hood. The driver caught the problem pre... [ More ]
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    Poster:Rich
    Date:5/27/2009 10:29:00 AM
    Subject:Excellent Service
    Review:I have shipped a car before and it was a nightmare. My experience with 1st Choice shipping was pleasure. The company was professional and accommodating. My driver worked with me to pick up my car around my schedule and even personally drove my car t... [ More ]
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    Poster:Tabitha
    Date:5/23/2009 8:42:00 PM
    Subject:1st Choice Shipping - Great Job
    Review:I was told about 1st Choice Shipping by one of our manufacturers. They were very good to work with, and were $500 cheaper than the normally contracted transport company. A pick up date was arranged within a few days of placing the order. The littl... [ More ]
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    Poster:D. Solomon
    Date:5/21/2009 12:25:00 PM
    Subject:ASTONISHINGLY GREAT SERVICE
    Review:This company, 1st Choice Shipping, gave me unbelievable, EXCELLENT service. I am extremely impressed with the entire experience I had with this shipment. Not only did my vehicle show up EARLY, but it was far less expensive, WAY FASTER, and I didn't h... [ More ]
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    Poster:Steven
    Date:5/19/2009 7:50:00 PM
    Subject:Very excellent service
    Review:I needed to ship my car back home after I finished shcool. I called a few weeks before and told them I had a small window because I needed my car up until I left, but after I left there would nto be anyone there. They were accomodating and all went... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jessica B
    Date:5/15/2009 9:53:00 PM
    Subject:Second Car for our family
    Review:My husband bought a car and used this company earlier this year with no problem. I of course called them when I bought my car. It was the same experience...No problems at all. Everyone in the office is so friendly! Will use again. [ View ]
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    Poster:Beth Z
    Date:4/18/2009 9:53:00 PM
    Subject:Delivery of vehicle from Oregon
    Review:Great to do business with. Knowledgeable and Brandi was prompt in answering emails and arranging transportation. The only one we use to deliver our vehicles.! [ View ]
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    Poster:Dan Rambo
    Date:4/14/2009 2:40:00 PM
    Subject:No issues
    Review:I contacted 1st choice after much research the one thing that helped me decide was the fact they had no complaints from the BBB. The car i bought was picked up on time and the driver called me with an udate for my delivery. [ View ]
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    Poster:Jesse Cole
    Date:4/4/2009 12:28:00 AM
    Subject:DO NOT USE 1ST CHOICE SHIPPING........
    Review:PROS: ~Brandy was friendly. Honest about pick date and cost. CONS: ~Vehicle took 16 days to arrive. Every imaginable excuse from weather to truck break downs. Anyway you look at it arriving at 11pm, leaving after midnight on the 17th da... [ More ]
    Response:This review is not fair to give to our company. We scheduled Mark's truck right away after he placed his order. The driver did get stuck in VERY bad weather, as did many trucks in Feburary deep in Montanta. As for the damage, is was marked on the ... [ More ]
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    Poster:mark
    Date:4/3/2009 3:43:00 PM
    Subject:1st Choice Shipping
    Review:We were very happy with the service received. They were very prompt and did what they said they would do. The vehicle arrived safe and in good condition. We also appreciated 1st Choice Shipping's posting of their BBB ratings and link with their ... [ More ]
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    Poster:havens
    Date:3/23/2009 2:03:00 PM
    Subject:My first Ebay purchase
    Review:I purchased my first vehcile on Ebay and I was very concerd about the whole process. Shipping was waht worried me the most. However I had nothing to worry about. The day after my car was purchased it was picked up. The driver kept me informed and ... [ More ]
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    Poster:Joe M.
    Date:3/20/2009 9:28:00 PM
    Subject:transport
    Review:The over all the transport dispatch was fast to find a truck to make the haul for me. The rep that handled the set up did good job for the time she hsd to work with. The truck was much over sized and in an inoppretable state. It took team work to do ... [ More ]
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    Poster:mike felty
    Date:3/9/2009 9:55:00 AM
    Subject:Happy customer!
    Review:I was very impressed with the way this company handled the move of my vehicle. The driver was very courteous and gave me a good idea as to when I should expect his arrival. The vehicle arrived in great shape and I am very happy that I chose to use 1s... [ More ]
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    Poster:Fletcher
    Date:3/6/2009 2:07:00 AM
    Subject:11 Years
    Review:It has rally been 11 years since I first started using 1st Choice. I could go on and on and blab about all the great jobs they have brokered for me and Dad but this is really to the point. NO HASSLES, NO DRAMAS, NO WORRIES.... Every time. Consist... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jimmy Watkins
    Date:3/4/2009 2:47:00 PM
    Subject:Great Service
    Review:I contacted 1st choice on Friday. Monday I had a call that they had my vehicle scheduled for pick up on tuesday afternoon. The driver was great! The communication was great. I would not hesitate to call them again. The women in the office are ve... [ More ]
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    Poster:Chris
    Date:2/28/2009 1:55:00 AM
    Subject:Long Time Customer
    Review:I have shipped many vehicles with this company. Brandi is always who I work with. She is always helpful and pleasant to work with. Of the transports I have scheduled with Brandi, only one had any issues, and that was with the driver causing damage... [ More ]
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    Poster:Michael Barrow
    Date:2/11/2009 11:55:00 AM
    Subject:excellent experience
    Review:We were very pleased with the service,the driver was very professtional made the pickup delivery on the times he said he would.will use this company again in the future. [ View ]
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    Poster:alfred lemaistre
    Date:2/10/2009 11:01:00 AM
    Subject:pickup transport
    Review: Good friendly phone responce. Mid-range pricing, good service on both ends. Arrived on time and undamaged! Would use again & recommend to others. Ist Choise would be my Ist choise. [ View ]
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    Poster:Chuck Milton
    Date:1/22/2009 7:18:00 PM
    Subject:GREAT ENCLOSED SHIPPING
    Review:From the very first phone call I knew I had put my car in the right hands. The day my check cleared the dealership my car was picked up. I was notified right after pick up, and again right before delivery. The whole process only took about 10 days I ... [ More ]
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    Poster:Becky
    Date:1/17/2009 1:34:00 PM
    Subject:What a relief
    Review:I had friends and family in the pass that have moved their cars and have listened to the stories about drivers being late and companies giving them the run around. Well when i needed to more my car i took the time to check out companies. 1St Choice... [ More ]
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    Poster:tammi
    Date:1/7/2009 3:00:00 PM
    Subject:Car Delivery
    Review:Everyone at 1st Choice was courteous, extremely efficient and stayed in touch throughout the entire process to ensure everything went smoothly. Chris arranged to have my car picked up in California within days after I contacted them and it was delive... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jacob Jones
    Date:12/29/2008 8:04:00 PM
    Subject:my car
    Review:We have never shipped a car before so looked at all the reviews very carefully before calling a few carriers. The women at 1st Choice answered the phone professionally and promptly, answering all our questions competently. They followed up numerous ... [ More ]
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    Poster:AS
    Date:12/29/2008 5:19:00 PM
    Subject:delivery
    Review:We have used 1st Choice twice now for shipping. Both times we had no problems with our shipping process. The cars were picked up on time and delivered on time as needed. The girls in the office are great. They answer all your questions and keep g... [ More ]
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    Poster:william wainman
    Date:12/29/2008 2:55:00 PM
    Subject:Great Company!
    Review:I did a lot of research before I selected a transporter. I looked at this board and found out this was not the best way to check a company. Many companies on this board with high reviews had terrible reports with the Better Buisness B. This compan... [ More ]
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    Poster:Dan
    Date:12/29/2008 12:50:00 PM
    Subject:Shipping out of the Islands
    Review:This was a very painless process. From the initial contact 1st Choice handled all my shipping needs. Everyone in the office was so professional. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone. Their pricing was right in the middle of al... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jason
    Date:12/28/2008 1:46:00 AM
    Subject:Overall experience
    Review:We were extremely pleased with our over experience. This is the first time that we ever used a transport service. First choice set us up with a great transport and they kept us advised as to the two day slipage. The owner of the company took charge w... [ More ]
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    Poster:Kathleen Everett
    Date:12/22/2008 8:15:00 PM
    Subject:vehicle transportation
    Review:After checking around I found that this was the most reasonable priced. The transaction was done with very efficient service. I would recommend this company to any of my friends. [ View ]
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    Poster:George Purdy
    Date:12/13/2008 12:40:00 AM
    Subject:Quick Fast Enclosed Transport
    Review:I called 1st Choice to have my car picked up the day I purchased it. They had a truck in there the very next day! The delviery only took 2 days to get to me...love my new car. The shipping was flawless! Never thought it would be this easy! [ View ]
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    Poster:james
    Date:12/11/2008 2:14:00 PM
    Subject:they were Great!!
    Review:I will never use any one else again to move any of my cars trucks or vans they are very good to work with always on time and never any damage! best of all there rates are unbeatable! i would recommend using them to anyone [ View ]
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    Poster:Ryan
    Date:11/3/2008 2:35:00 PM
    Subject:car transport
    Review:This is the first time I have ever wrote to a review company or even wanted to for that matter, but I must say that 1st Choice Shipping was so helpful to me when I needed to ship my car that I cant thank them enough for their kind and courtious servi... [ More ]
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    Poster:paula plotkin
    Date:10/14/2008 1:32:00 PM
    Subject:Auto Transport
    Review:The service provided by the company was excellent. Requested quotes from a number of carriers but found that price quoted was more than competitive. Office personnel (customer services) was outstanding. Answered all questions in a timely manner an... [ More ]
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    Poster:Dr. Kenneth Brown
    Date:10/6/2008 8:53:00 PM
    Subject:1st Choice Shipping
    Review:I was extremely happy with the service I received from 1st Choice Shipping. They had excellent customer service, as well as being knowledgeable and helpful. My vehicle was shipped on time and was kept in perfect condition. I would recommend 1st Choi... [ More ]
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    Poster:Cheyenne
    Date:10/2/2008 12:01:00 PM
    Subject:Excellent Service!!
    Review:I shipped my 1995 Jaguar from Floirda to Maine. Everyone from 1st Choice Shipping to the driver, Edgar, from Best Transport in Pompano Beach, Florida were very professional. Edgar is very nice and kept me informed during the whole trip. He is a gre... [ More ]
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    Poster:Beth McDonald
    Date:10/1/2008 2:44:00 PM
    Subject:Excellent service from 1st choice shipping
    Review:I use 1st choice for at least 10 transports a month, I have always been very satisfied with the service that they provide. Aaron Ruskin WWW.LAEXOTICMOTORCARS.COM [ View ]
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    Poster:Aaron Ruskin
    Date:8/25/2008 1:55:00 PM
    Subject:Still waiting for my vehicle to be picked up
    Review:I sent the contract on 07/08 and the first available pickup date was 07/12. Today is 07/16 and there is no sign of when my vehicle will be picked up. I have called them 8 times since last evening but it always goes to voicemail. I needed my vehicl... [ More ]
    Response:We state a normal scheudling period is 2 to 10 days from the time you place your order. Order placed on 7/8 picked up on 7/17. We try our best to get vehicles scheuled right away, however if you are looking for specific dates, try to book at least ... [ More ]
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    Poster:Sam
    Date:7/16/2008 4:57:00 PM
    Subject:2003 ford explorer
    Review:I was not sure on what carrier to pick and low price is not always the best deal if your vehicle is going to be mistreated. 1st Choice Shipping came in at a low price and the service was first rate. They picked up the day they said they would and ... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jan Twitty
    Date:6/24/2008 6:57:00 PM
    Subject:Easy and painless
    Review:1st Choice Shipping made this a very easy and painless process. I have shipped cars in the past and it has always been a headache. I would defeinately recommend them to anyone needing a car shipped. [ View ]
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    Poster:Sara
    Date:6/19/2008 1:42:00 PM
    Subject:123 Transport XXXa DREAM
    Review:After a COMPLETE NIGHTMARE with not ONE, but TWO XXXunreliable and fraudulent transport companies XXXI came upon 123 Transport. My son's truck was in Los Angeles for "spring semester". I first started to ATTEMPT to get it back to MA a... [ More ]
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    Poster:Deborah
    Date:6/16/2008 2:35:00 PM
    Subject:customer satisfaction
    Review:very professional. have used at least 20 times and never a problem that was not resolved at once. they always go beyond call of duty. 90% of time cars are picked up in 24-48 hours. very nice people especially Brandi. [ View ]
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    Poster:fritz carrier
    Date:6/4/2008 7:14:00 PM
    Subject:1st. Choice Shipping
    Review:We have been using 1st. Choice shipping for years. They always have fast and reliable service. If there was ever any problem with any of the drivers 1st. Choice shipping is always there to make sure these problems were quickley rectafied. !st. Cho... [ More ]
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    Poster:LA Exotic Motorcar
    Date:6/4/2008 6:09:00 PM
    Subject:INCREDIBLE SERVICE, VERY HAPPY
    Review:THIS COMPANY IS GREAT! I HAVE USED THEM SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR TO SHIP ITEMS FOR ME AND HAD TO SUBMIT A REVIEW! I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW FAST THE VEHICLE SHOWED UP AND HOW COURTEOUS THE DRIVER WAS. THE TRUCK ACTUALLY SHOWED UP BEFORE I EVER... [ More ]
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    Poster:Max Kane
    Date:5/18/2008 4:33:00 PM
    Subject:Brandi and her TEAM
    Review:Since 1999 we have used auto transport companies. We stopped using all other companies when I first contracted Brandi at 1st Choice Auto Transport because of how hard she worked for us in what seemed an impossible situation. Since 2000 we have con... [ More ]
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    Poster:Jimmy Watkins PACVIP.COM
    Date:5/16/2008 11:57:00 PM
    Subject:Dishonest
    Review:This is a broker and not a shipper. Customer service was very poor. Placed order 2 week in advance of earliest pickup date as required. After order was taken and contract signed, did not return calls, did not read email, and did not respond to messag... [ More ]
    Response:All we can say to Stephaine is we are sorry. We did cut our fees in half to get her car moving right after her first date the vehicle was ready. The current gas prices have this industry upside down! Stephanie's vehicle did get delivered s... [ More ]
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    Poster:Stephanie
    Date:5/8/2008 10:19:00 PM
    Subject:1st Choice Shipping
    Review:Excellent Service. Very responsive. Did exactly what they said they would do. Would definitely reccommend and use again. ... [ More ]
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    Poster:idham1@Gmail.com
    Date:5/4/2008 1:33:00 AM
    Subject:transporting my son's jeep
    Review:To begin, I was limited on the time that I had to have the jeep pick up. My son is in the Army and when we decided on 1st choice shipping they only had about six days to arrange the pickup. The jeep was picked up two days before the my deadline and... [ More ]
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    Poster:robert boehringer
    Date:12/17/2007 7:52:00 PM
    Subject:Great Service Twice
    Review:I have used 1st choice shipping now for two different vechile moves. Both times they have provided the most friendly, responsible and I believe honest drivers. The girls at 1st choice have always been very plesant and helpful. I would recomend th... [ More ]
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    Poster:Lonnie
    Date:11/6/2007 9:10:00 PM
    Subject:1 ton dually pickup
    Review:this pickup truck was difficult and costly to get relocated. it was a little longer than most trucks. driver broke down in transit to pickup point. arrived 4 days late.it arrived ok and the driver david was verry good at his job. this was my first ti... [ More ]
    Response:This review is not fair to our company. He may have had to wait a long time for shipping but that was becasue this customer was working with anohter company prior to ours. Client contacted us on 10-15 for a quote, said our quote was too high. Then... [ More ]
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    Poster:curtis cutler
    Date:11/1/2007 6:31:00 PM

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