Tips to Choose the Best Shipping and Auto Transportation Companies

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Guest Blog by Mary James from Pacific Tycoon.

There are various reasons people choose one transportation company or other in order to meet their shipping needs. Whatever your reason be and the number of cars you own, there is always a transportation solution present around you. All you have to do is to choose the right option for you.

Many people do not have a pleasant experience with the shipping companies just because they do not know how to choose the best one. The next time you are in need of such a service, always abide by the following rules to save your money and avoid any unpleasant situation.

Always opt for fast services from a renowned shipping company

The first thing that you would need in case of auto transportation is fast delivery. There are numerous such companies who fail to deliver the package in time. So, be careful before choosing one. If you know someone who has availed some good services in the past, always go for it. Shipping of a vehicle is only a matter of days and not weeks for those companies who are familiar with the term ‘terminal’. It is a place where vehicles are kept before discharging for carriage. So, stay away from those companies who deliver using terminals.

Door to door shipping services – the best one

This will on one hand provide you some mental peace and also let you be sure about the pride of the company handling the transportation. The companies that are really authentic in this business always provide door to door service. This can reduce your headache to a great extent. They provide a personal representative who will be in charge from pick up to the delivery of your car. They make sure that the car is delivered to you in exactly the same condition in which they pick it up.

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Tracking system is a must in case of auto transport

In order to retain your peace of mind, most of the transport companies provide you with tracking numbers. Once you log in the company website with your tracking number, you will get the details of the transportation process. This also speaks for the confidence of the companies who are sure to deliver your car within time.

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Enclosed car transport is always necessary

No one would want their car to get damaged by getting exposed to dirt or water en route to the delivery point. So, it is better to go for the enclosed transportation vehicles. It might cost a bit more, but your car will be completely safe from any kind of natural hazards.

The auto shipping rates should always include insurance

If you get such companies which include the insurance cost within the transportation charges, it’s the best one. You don’t have to worry about any kind of additional charges. Under this clause, all the drivers are bound to abide by all the safety guidelines ensuring maximum safety for your car.

Apart from all these things, you must keep yourself legally safe. So, take a look at some of the features that the trucks should maintain:

  • Truck height should not be more than 14 feet.
  • Truck width should definitely be less than 8.5 feet.
  • The length for single unit should be within 40 feet whereas, for multiple units, the length depends on the road.
  • The overall weight limit should strictly be under 80, 000 pounds.

Abide by the given rules and you will never face a problem in case of shipping and auto transportation.

Conclusion:

Transportation of vehicles is not a matter of headache if you follow some simple rules and do a bit of research before choosing a transportation company. These rules can save your vehicle from any possible damage and also save you from getting into any unpleasant situations.

Mary James

 

Mary is a skilled guest blogger.

She writes articles on a variety of topics but her main interest is on shipping and auto transportation related topics like you’d find at Pacific Tycoon.

 

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  • Kendall Everett
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    I would have never thought to ensure that the transport service costs also included insurance. It so important that you are protected if there is an accident to it makes sense to double check that. Before signing the contract, that would be a good place to see if it’s included or not.

  • Ivy Baker
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    This is some really good information about auto transport companies. It is good to know that it would be smart to put a tracker on the vehicle. It does seem like a good thing to have in case the truck starts having an issue.

  • Lucy Tuazon
    Reply

    I totally agree that we should always opt for those renowned shipping company. Always make your research, ask for recommendations, check out their reviews and ratings etc. This will be the best trick to get a reliable company.

  • Easton Memmott
    Reply

    I like the tip that you gave to get insurance on the goods that you are transporting. My dad and I need to send out thousands of first aid kits that we have sold in the past week, and I want to make sure that we do it right. I will be sure to get insurance on our kits, so we can rest assured that we will be covered if anything bad happens.

  • Imperial Ride
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    Thanks for this information. I always go for the company which I have previous tried for shipping. Most of the companies are improving their services. But for in-time deliveries we should always choose the trusted company for shipping.
    Also latter information is for Shipping companies.

  • AKW
    Reply

    I always checked for the reviews and ratings if they are really credible.

  • Easton Memmott
    Reply

    I like the tip that you gave to choose a transportation service that always offers enclosed cars. My wife and I are looking for transportation services for when we are on vacation, and it is important for us to be able to be comfortable and safe. I will be sure to look for a transportation service that offers enclosed cars, so I can be confident that we can be comfortable because we are safe.

  • Stella Morgan
    Reply

    Very helpful information for choosing the best shipping and auto transportation companies and I really enjoyed reading it. Keep up the good work.

  • Sharon Wilson-Smith
    Reply

    I like that you said that it’s best to choose an auto transportation company that has a good reputation when it comes to delivering vehicles in a fast manner. My husband needs to have 2 of his cars moved to our new place. He said that he’d like to have peace of mind that his cars are going to be transported in a safe manner, so he wanted to see his cars right away. Thanks for sharing this.

  • carolinew
    Reply

    Thanks for this applicable information. some of the facts I had never know before this. But, I always select a transport company on the basis of reviews and services with the price. last year I shipped my car with the help of “wholesale car Transport company” from Sydney to Perth. I really like their services and the price was reasonable.

  • Kelly Kate
    Reply

    Thanks for sharing these amazing tips for choosing the best and reliable auto transport companies. It is very important to choose a reliable car shipping company to safely transport your vehicles. I appreciate your work and wish you luck for more amazing work.

  • easton
    Reply

    I like the tip that you gave to choose a transportation system that is reputable. My wife and I have been talking about finding a transportation system, and it would be important for us to know that we are choosing the right one for us. If we choose to find transportation, I will be sure to look for one with a good reputation.

  • Sam Weaver
    Reply

    It is good that you mentioned that a good and authentic loading and unloading service provides a door-to-door shipment of goods. My boss assigned me for a task to find a good unloading service provider to deliver the company’s product that needs to be free of contaminants. At the same time, my boss wants to be sure that the goods will be delivered right in time and on location.

  • Towing Huntington Beach
    Reply

    Great information for choosing the best shipping and auto transportation companies and I really enjoyed reading it. Keep up the good work.

  • Methews
    Reply

    Really an informative and useful post and I appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

  • Mathew T. Barnes
    Reply

    Your every article is really amazing and very informative. Only the expert of the car can give this type of rare info. Love what are you doing.

  • Lloyd Bronson
    Reply

    I am thankful that your article mentions the importance of a transportation company including insurance. I want to have some of my belongings moved. I’ll be sure to get into contact with a transportation service in the future to determine what they can offer to me.

  • Haulystic
    Reply

    Thanks for sharing the article, It gives us a clear view in selecting Transportation Companies

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  • Sara Moore
    Reply

    This information is very interesting. It tells a lot about the vehicle shipping and car shipping market place. Novice customers can benefit a great deal from this information about vehicle transport and car transport. The site is also feasible to access and very user friendly. The platform benefits both the customers as well as dealers of auto transport. I have also have some experience about this domain as i used to run an industry for auto shipping of vehicles. Such insight is always appreciated.

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