Coggins and Vaccination:
All horses to be transported Must have a Current Negative Coggins ( Original Document preferred,not a copy.) As some states require health papers to cross state lines,it may be necessary to have a vet check within 30 days prior to transport. Copies of registration papers ( if applicable ) should accompany your horse during transport.
Rates and Fees:
LONG DISTANCE Base Rate/ single horse: Over 400 Miles $ 1.00 per mile
Plus FUEL SURCHARGE ( multiple horse dicounts are available )
Minimum Transport Fee: $450.00
TOLLS : Any tolls shall be charged back to the customer.
Deposit : A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required time of booking.
A MONEY ORDER of 50% of remaining balance must be paid 14 days before load date and balance of transport charges must be paid before unloading at destination in CASH, Sorry NO CHECKS OF ANY KIND..
Loading and Unloading : Must be completed within 30 minutes from time of my arrival, Any Loading / Unloading not completed within 30 minutes will require an additional
$50.00 per hour pro-rated on a half hour basis.
Booking Requirements :
A three week advance booking is preferred. We will take shorter notices on trips if my schedule allows it.
Your horse's spot on the haul is considered booked once the contract is completed and your non-refundable deposit has been received.
Should cancellation by the shipper be necessary,I would require a 72 hour advance notification prior to the pick up appointment. Cancellations of 72 hours or less will forfit any and monies paid toward transport.
Any refunds of monies paid over and above the non-refundable deposit will be sent back to the shipper within 30 days of cancellation.
Mileage Estimates :
We base our mileage on " Practical Truck Route Mileage " This gives us the best and safest routing for your horse and equipment. CORRECT ZIP CODES are required.
Feeding and Breaks during trips :
Hay and Water will be provided at all stop points. ( Owner must supply bale of hay per horse depending on length of trip. ) These breaks will take place approximately every 3 to 4 hours of about 30 minutes.
I do not recommend leg wraps as to prevent any swelling from standing for long periods of time.
Contact Information :
Specific directions to origin and destination are necessary, Complete name,address and phone,contact numbers of shipper and receiver are a must.We will supply company mobile phone numbers to both shipper and receiver for each trip.
Insurance :
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all Motor Carrirs to maintain a minimum of $750,000.00 Liability Insurance. This insurance does not cover your horse during transportation. We highly recommend you purchase your own travel policy for your horse.
Stipulations :
BILL WILLIS HORSE TRANSPORT reserves the right to refuse or cancel any trip with a full refund to the shipper within 30 days.
Absolutely,No Refunds after we have loaded and /or delivered your horse. All deliveries and sales are final.
We are not responsible for any damage or injury to your horse,caused by your horse during transport,loading or unloading ( See additional Insurance waiver ).
The horse owner/shipper is responsible for all damage their horse causes to any BILL WILLIS HORSE TRANSPORT equipment while being transported.
In the unlikely event of the need of a vet,the shipper will be contacted first unless in an emergency situation.
All horses must have their own halter and lead rope. If your horse has loading or transit problems,please make us aware of it prior to pickup.
PERSONAL NOTE: 3/19/2008
WE HAVE VERY LITTLE CONTROL ON THE DIESEL FUEL PRICES AND HAVING IT EFFECT THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS ON A DAILY BASIS WITH OUR CUSTOMERS,
WE ASK THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IF THE RATES SEEM TO HAVE SKYROCKETED, WERE JUST TRYING TO FEED OUR FAMILIES AND PAY OUR EXPENSES ...LIKE YOU.
THANK YOU
BILL WILLIS
