Andy, I hope you told that guy in the SSP to stop tailgating you!
+1 for doing a road trip, if that's possible for you. I have some fond memories doing that sorta thing with my Dad. Good times!
I used Cim (sounds like Kim) Miller (602/803-0032) to haul my Model A from DE to AZ in 2006. He was great. Buyer was happy too.