| Shipping your vehicle from one location to another, | | | | 6. The receiver will be contacted ahead of delivery, |
| even internationally can be a seamless undertaking, | | | | and upon delivery your vehicle will be inspected before |
| especially if you follow a few simple guidelines that will | | | | being released. The receiver signs for receipt of the |
| remove the potential for mishaps. Educating yourself | | | | vehicle and pays hte motor carrier for any remaining |
| ahead of time will also help you have a more intelligent | | | | balance due. |
| interaction with the company that will be shipping one | | | | 7. Typically a nationwide, coast to coast delivery can |
| of your most valuable possessions. Here are 25 tidbits | | | | take 1 to 2 weeks once the vehicle is in transit. |
| of knowledge that will save you a lot of anxiety and | | | | Unforeseen events such as road conditions, weather, |
| get you prepared for the move: | | | | or mechanical issues make it impossible for a carrier to |
| 1. Some shipping companies will allow you to place up | | | | guarantee a delivery date. |
| to 50lbs. of personal items in the trunk of your car, but | | | | 8. It is recommended to begin the process of placing |
| the carrier insures the vehicle only, and does not cover | | | | your shipping order at least one month ahead of the |
| loss or damage to personal items. | | | | date you are expecting it to be delivered. You will |
| 2. Every motor vehicle is required by law to provide | | | | need this much time to get through the entire |
| primary insurance company for your vehicle, above | | | | procedure. |
| and beyond your own insurance coverage. You can | | | | 9. Professional vehicle shipping companies accept all |
| see insurance coverage details in your carrier's | | | | major credit cards, electronic checks, personal checks, |
| shipping terms and the pickup bill of lading. | | | | money orders, cashier's checks and cash forms of |
| 3. Most vehicle transport companies request a deposit | | | | payment. Cash, cashier's checks and money orders |
| up front when you place your order. The move will be | | | | are payable for the balance due upon delivery of the |
| scheduled according to the first date the carrier is | | | | vehicle. |
| available to pick up your vehicle. | | | | 10. Determine ahead of time which type of shipping is |
| 4. When a truck has been assigned for the route your | | | | preferable: open or enclosed trailers, terminal to |
| vehicle will be following you will be contacted by the | | | | terminal or door to door. You may also opt for a |
| dispatcher to arrange for pickup. A bill of lading | | | | combination of the various choices available. |
| inspection report will be completed by the shipper and | | | | Do not hesitate to call several vehicle transport |
| the driver. Once the driver signs, a copy is given to the | | | | companies to get quotes for shipping your vehicle. |
| shipper. | | | | Prepare ahead of time with a list of your preferences, |
| 5. It is up to you to make sure that a complete | | | | the time frame you need for pickup and delivery and |
| inspection of your vehicle has been carried out. Do not | | | | pertinent information about your vehicle. Write down a |
| sign off on the inspection until your vehicle is safely on | | | | list of questions you have, and check them off as you |
| the carrier's trailer and you feel satisfied. | | | | get them answered. |