Vehicle Shipping 101 From Haulingdepot.com

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Using Extra Caution Booking Your Transport

In this tough economy it brings auto transporters to be more particular about their routes and prices they are getting to transport your car. They are now making sure they are always full and less likely to get your car picked up in remote places in a reasonable amount of time.

It only makes sense with diesel fuel prices so high Auto carriers are getting the most mileage out of the loads they carry to maximize efficiency.

So when booking your auto transport use extra caution on verbal agreements and refunds and clarifying any guaranteed pick up times especially if its a time sensitive delivery for you.

Friday, June 06, 2008

The economy and its effects on your transport

With the rising price of crude oil and higher unemployment rates, many industries our hurting. Some specifically are retailers and the transportation business. Like refiners, transporters can barely raise their rates fast enough to keep up with the rising costs of fuel. Many trucking companies and carriers are even side lined.

What this could mean to you is expect to pay more for your airline tickets, transporting vehicles and to have a longer wait to get your vehicle or moving household goods picked up, since there are less companies doing business now.

How you can help yourself during this temporary economic downturn is prepare your transport or move well in advance. Also expect to pay a little more to cover the transporters increased fuel costs. You should also scrutinize who you do business with a little more carefully.