Trd Pro Port Hold

Hi guys, I’m new to the forum here. I’ve got a deposit down on a 23 tundra trd pro which was supposed to arrive next week. Unfortunately my dealer just called me and told me the truck is on port hold and they weren’t sure what the problem was. I was hoping someone could help me understand what’s going on? Thanks!

 

I would guess if your dealer is in USA then port is just a term for terminal hold at factory in San Antonio . Probably just waiting for a truck to load it to deliver to dealer .

 

No one really knows what it means - just a lot of guessing. My truck was "held for random quality" control and was delayed by 25 days.

Granted, I don't have a single issue from the list of standard complaints about these trucks, so I choosing to believe they went over my truck with a fine tooth comb and fixed everything.

 

Funny…earlier today my salesman said my Pro should deliver next week, as long as there’s not any port related holds.

Sounds like he’s preparing me for the hold

 

I just got word that my '23 PRO is also on hold at the port in Vancouver. I'm in British Columbia. It was also to be delivered next week.

 

My dealer doesn’t know why it’s on hold and has no ETA. I just wish I knew more.

 

I believe it has something to do with missing parts. I can't recall. Regardless, I was advised ETA is now by the end of the month.

A hold happened with my wife's '22 Lexus (built in Japan). It was held at the port for a week or two before delivery.

 

That’s good to know. Hopefully it won’t be to long.

 

Welcome from NY.
Hopefully it's a quick hold.

 

Thanks guys!

 

A hold is generally due to customs. 99% of holds are bureaucratic and a technicality in nature. They tend to be random. It's gummerment.

Some holds can be levied by the carrier due to fees not being paid by the importer of record.
All fees get paid or there is NO movement.

But large importers such as Toyota are not being held due to "suspicion"

The hold can also happen due to a container or separate shipment associated with the ship being flagged, thus holding everybody up.

They happen all the time.

Also if you were to ever need to call the port for an eta, phew those are fun times. They are so friendly. Lolz

The short; it could be anything.

 

It means it’s at the rail yard and something’s wrong with it. My truck has been sitting at the rail yard since the beginning of July and the dealer has no idea.

 

Are you getting a pro also?

 

Makes me think they are possibly doing quality checks on 23s since they are just coming out.

 

This has absolutely nothing to do with why your pro is being held… They don’t come in on ships they are transported by railway to the “port” then put on trucks to be delivered to your dealer. Your truck is on hold for some kind of issue they’ve identified with a certain batch of trucks. As far as how long your truck will be on hold there’s no telling. Could be days/weeks/months.

 

I stand corrected. They do not come in on ships. I wildly over looked that.

But if something is coming over seas my previous statement stands lol.

 

Well regardless I would rather they deal with any problems before I get it then after. It does suck not knowing what’s going on with it but I’m super excited for when it does come in!

 

No, SR5 TRD Sport

 

Well good luck. I hope you get it quick.

 

What colour is your PRO? Mine is white on red...just curious.

 

Mine is solar octane with black interior.

 

Let me know when you get yours or if you get any updates please.

 

Likewise!

 

I was told mine was delayed by 5 days to the Houston port. No mention of a hold, yet.

 

So do the vehicles go from rail to port?

 

Where is your dealer?

 

Arkansas

 

Got a call from my dealership today. Said my truck should be here next week.

 

Congratulations! Did they mention what the hold was for?

Hopefully I get the same call tomorrow!

 

I hope you get that call as well! Mine was just for quality control.