Car detailing and valeting

The shipping of a vehicle means different things to different people. To some, it’s an object – simply a car, a boat, an RV, ATV, or motorcycle…to others, it’s a very personal thing like transporting a cherished family member.

When you choose a Carrier for auto transport, first and foremost select based upon a comfort level that is good for you. Although price is important, other important issues surface in this all important selection process.

* Insurance: Is the carrier properly insured ?

Does your selected carrier possess the proper licenses & permits ?

* Safety Record: Driving record does matter ..

* Reputation: Is this carrier going to project a professional attitude ?

* Equipment: Having and maintaining a safe and modern truck is very important to the transportation process.

You should select a Broker that can insure the selection of carriers that follow a strict code of conduct and ethics. Auto shipping requires companies and individuals that can project these qualities.

Standard levels of insurance today require a carrier to have $250,000.00 in cargo insurance and a bare minimum of $1,000,000.00 in liability coverage. Today’s better companies have these levels of insurance or more in order to be properly insured.

Registration by and through the DOT (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) for licensing, as well as a Motor Carrier Authority Number (another license) together with state highway use permits (required by each state the truck passes through) are just some of the necessary and expensive documents required for successful carriers today.

A careful professional driver having a safe record is very important to you the shipper. Getting your vehicle safely to it’s destination is even more important than shipping it.

Reputations follow drivers just like they do the rest of us. What is important to you is whether or not your selected carrier has a reputation for being in compliance with his contract, as well as just being reasonable to deal with. If you should happen to feel uncomfortable with the carrier from the beginning, simply talk to another that “fits” better with your personality and needs. Getting along with your carrier is important and through the use of review sites on the web, you can get a pretty good idea of the relationships he has had with other shippers in the past. These reviews normally share enough detail to make this clear.

A successful company or driver is going to have modern well maintained equipment with which to move your vehicle. Stay away from those using “junk”. For the most part the safety and reliability of a large rig will have a lot to do with it’s age and visable condition. If it looks worn out it probably is. Successful Carriers pride themselves in top equipment and you will be able to tell the difference.

When you request quotes from brokers, only companies that meet or exceed the above descriptions should be contacting you. Your safety and total satisfaction is after all what this entire program is really about.

Want to find out more about auto transport quotes, then visit Bob Frost’s site on how to choose the best auto transport for your needs.