Auto Transport & Carrier Insurance

When choosing your auto transport company be sure they have the proper cargo insurance. Just because the carrier is a licensed, bonded auto shipper does not mean they have the proper insurance. Each carrier can have anywhere from twenty thousand dollars to a million dollars in cargo insurance. So, especially when transporting a classic or luxury automobile be sure the car carrier is insured to the proper amount. You can have the auto shipping company fax or email you their insurance certificate. The carrier will have their own on the truck and a broker should carry a umbrella policy.

At the end of the day, only properly licensed, bonded and reliable car shipment companies carry the proper insurance required to reimburse damage claims that happen on their watch. Keep out an eagle eye, however, as it may be buried in the fine print who is responsible for that dented fender which happened while being loaded onto the shipping truck. Don’t be afraid to take your time to read and ask questions. Do your due diligence.Having an A+ rating with the BBB should be on the top of your list for your car carrier.

Do you Appreciate Truck Drivers

Whenever you go to the grocery store or to a department store or even to the gas station, do you ever stop to think about how the products you are purchasing were delivered there? Chances are that a truck delivered the shipment of goods so that you could get the supplies you needed.

Do you take truck drivers for granted?

Most people would be ashamed to admit that they take truck drivers for granted or have never even thought about it. Lets be honest, truck drivers and auto transport drivers do not have the best reputations. Just look at how they are depicted in movies and TV shows. The fact of the matter is, that someone has to transport various goods from one state to another; from one city to another. So, as much as we might complain about having to share the roads with trucks, let’s think about some ways that truck drivers help people like you and me everyday:


-Auto Transport- shipping cars to dealerships as well as shipping our personal vehicles every time we move.
-Delivering Furniture- Furniture stores receive deliveries via truck all the time, and state to state relocation.
-Construction- Construction supplies are delivered via truck so that houses, schools and government buildings can be constructed.
-Animals- Many farm animals are delivered via truck (i.e.cows, pigs, goats, sheep, etc.)
-Delivering Food- How else do you think food gets to the supermarket?
-Mail-how about those bills that are pilling up on the counter, ok, you may not like this one, but the BDay cards were on a large truck at some point.
-You should get the point by now, they pretty much deliver everything in everyday life....yes trains and planes deliver goods too.

So next time you see that large transport truck trying to change lanes, go ahead and let him over,and if you see an auto transport truck trying to pull in or out of a parking lot, stop and let him in or out...think about how hard driving can be sometimes in your car, now think if your car was 80 ft long and weighed 45,000 lbs.... transport drivers work very hard and are a very big part of how your everyday life works, whether you have ever stopped and thought about it or not is a different story.....lets just see if we can make it a little easier on MR. Truck Driver..........10-4

Should I buy vehicles out of state or locally?, Vehicle purchasing and transporting

Depending on your location, shopping online or out of state for your next new or preowned vehicle may be a favorable option. Some markets are better than others depending on the vehicle type, make and model. There is as much as a $2,500 to $5,000 difference in pricing on several "highline" vehicles from one region of the country to another. The same is true for used cars. Each dealership's business office should be able to provide the necessary documentation to allow you to transport the vehicle from one state to another and not have to pay the selling dealer's state' sales tax. Once you register the vehicle in your home state you would have to pay any DMV fees and sales taxes that time, based on the price from the selling dealer.
If you are able to save even $2,000 on the price of a vehicle and have it picked up at the dealership and shipped, door to door, to your home or office for even $800, then you can see the $1,200 savings just in the bottom line. This doesn't even take into account the flexibility you will have by being able to essentially have a nationwide inventory to choose from. This affords you a better chance at getting the exact color and options combination you prefer instead of being limited to your local dealers inventory.

Car Care Tips During the Summer

While you should keep your car under check year round, there are a few things that tend to pop up in the summer and can end up causing major trouble if not addressed promptly.

* Make sure there are no cracks in the radiator. If coolant is leaking, it can end up damaging the engine. Also, a low level of coolant can result in your car overheating.
* Brake pads wear out quicker during the summer because of the heat. Have the brakes checked and replace pads if necessary.
* Damaged or worn belts can cause the air conditioner to work poorly during the summer. This in turn causes your car to use up more gas to cool down the interior and may cause lasting damage as well.
* Your car’s emergency kit should include coolant for the car and bottled water for you. If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, you don’t want to be caught without something to drink and keep you hydrated while you’re waiting for help.
* Change your oil at the beginning of summer to make sure it’s in good condition to get you through the heat.
* Get your AC recharged, it does not cost much to recharge your AC. If it is low on freon, the AC unit will have to work harder to cool the car.

Following these few simple steps can help ensure your car is in top shape year around and will also protect your vehicle duing vehicle shipping.

Auto Carriers, Boost for Auto Haulers

Not only auto dealers have felt the boost from “Cash for Clunkers.” Automotive haulers are also reporting that they have seen an increase in business due to the program. As car dealers sit with historic lows in inventory around 47 percent, reports ISuppi’s. Manufactures crank up production with the aim at keeping a 60 day supply in inventory. Now with automotive production in over drive manufactures are placing firm orders to auto haulers. This economic injection could not have come at a better time. Auto carriers on the brink of shutting their doors now will be able to hold on for a few more months. This extra work is expected to last over the few months.

Diesel Rises 3.2¢ to $2.528

The U.S. average retail diesel price rose 3.2 cents a gallon last week to $2.528, the first increase in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported.


Diesel prices can effect your auto transport. If you are thinking about arranging an auto transport and are flexible in your time frame, you may want to watch diesel prices. When diesel prices are up so are auto transport prices. Most companies do not actually charge a separate fuel surcharge, but auto shipping companies do factor fuel prices in the auto transport quote. Your typical vehicle transport carrier gets only 6-7 mpg in a 200 gallon tank. 200x$2.50=$500.So $500 will get the auto carrier 1400 miles. As the price of diesel goes up, so does the drivers fuel cost.

Diesel prices can effect more than just car shipping. When a gallon of milk goes from $2.99 to $3.99 in just a few weeks, you can almost bet it was the price of diesel that made it increase. Diesel trucks carry the milk from the dairy farm to the packaging company and then from the packaging company to the stores. They gladly pass on the increase to the consumer.

Location, location, location

Something to consider when scheduling your auto transport, the location. Car carriers try to make the most economical runs when scheduling auto transport. If your pick-up or drop off location is a bit out of the way, the pick up or delivery times to ship cars may be a little longer.