Vehicle Shipping 101 From Haulingdepot.com

A sensible approach to choosing Car Shippers, Auto Transport Services and Vehicle Shipping Companies.

Monday, April 23, 2007

How Do I know if An Auto Shipper is Reliable?

One of the toughest steps in shipping a car is determining which shipper is reliable and which ones are not. To help you effectively decipher this there are several online sites you can use.

While the BBB is helpful it should not be the only resource you use. Remember, this is an industry where there are quite a few factors that influence whether or not your car arrives in one piece and on time. Some are just out of the auto transporters hand. Factors like traffic, or the truck breaking down that your vehicles on and weather to name a few.

What you should look for are constant patterns of the same complaint when using the BBB. This is a sign of a problem company. Companies that move 1,000 of cars per year are bound to have a few complaints here and there and they may be all different. Stay clear of the patters.

Another effective way is to do a search for the transport company you are contemplating. There are other sites to counter balance as well like transport reviews or auto transport reviews. No one site should be used alone.

Weigh the comments from all the sites including the federal carrier safety administration which should be your first stop determining if they are an active transport broker or carrier licensed with the government.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Moving Season is Just Around The Corner

With the household moving season just around the corner many families are getting ready for their move this summer season. According to many resources moving can be one of the most stressful things you do in your life. This can be compounded by not being organized or using a sub par mover or auto shipper.

We have provided the names of some very helpful sites to help you get organized for your move and make it less stressful. You will find helpful information about auto transport and residential moving services. Always research the company you hire and always read the agreements about delivery of your car and household goods as well as any refund or cancellation policies in the event you need to cancel.


The federal motor carrier safety administration - helpful to find info and license requirements about movers and transporters. ( government run website.) Another resource you may want to check out for consumers is the American Moving Association.

Auto shipping - although residential movers can move vehicles many prefer to find an auto shipper and usually get better pricing doing so.

Since you may be flying to your new home check airfares on travelocity. If you rather take a train you can find Amtrak schedule and fares.

If you prefer to move yourself you can find rental truck info at Ryder or www.uhaul.com.


Good luck on you new moving adventure!

Monday, April 02, 2007

Fully Understanding "CHEAP AUTO TRANSPORT"

We get hundreds of auto shipping requests per day. One of the most common questions is I am looking for the cheapest rate. If that's what your looking for great, but there are some things you should fully understand about cheaper transport.

Sometimes consumers just look for price than book it not knowing what they bargained for. Cheap auto transport rates usually involves be very flexible on the transport pick up time. The customer is usually given a window of time. That means it may be 30 day before pick up and you probably agreed to it, knowingly or unknowingly in the agreement. If time is not of the essence than go for the cheaper rate with the auto transport company of your choice. However understand if you need the car delivered by certain dates than you will not get the cheapest rates in exchange for timely delivery and vehicle pick up.