When seeking to find and choose an interstate car transport company, you'll find you have several options. You can always search through your local telephone book, contact friends or family members who might have used interstate car transport services before, word of mouth, or you can find plenty online simply searching Google. It is a very easy process. All you should do is key in words like interstate auto transport, automobile transport, auto shipping, car hauler and so on.

First thing you should do when choosing an interstate car transport company is to compare the charges and services offered by each transport company. You'll be able to obtain free quotes from multiple interstate car transport companies online. It's essential that when filling out quotes you put pickup and delivery dates, pickup and destination locations, year, make and model of vehicle, additional info such as extended cabs, kits, big tires, etc. You need to specify whether the car is operable or inoperable. Specify the car transport service desired such as opened or enclosed trailer. Open trailer transport is usually 60%-70% less expensive than having your car shipped in an enclosed trailer. Providing all this information will give you the most accurate quotes, and no surprises later.

Once you received your quote, determine which payment methods are acceptable. Generally, auto shipping companies require a deposit by credit card or certified funds, whilst remaining balances are made on delivery. Be aware of companies offering the lowest rates, this could sometimes brings about delays in your pickup and delivery times because transport drivers frequently shy away from lower paying loads, to accept the higher paying vehicles to transport.

Second, always verify their transport credentials and check the Better Business Bureau for complaints, comments and grade rating, this could all be done online. Make certain they are experienced by checking company age with the FHWA. All interstate car transport companies should be insured, have insurance certificates, and bonded if acting as Broker. Make sure they are registered with the USDOT with a MC number assigned to them. The transportation company should have skilled professional drivers who are able to handle your vehicle through various weather conditions and road hazards. Be sure you understand the terms and conditions and read your transport contract completely. Always have a written agreement with any interstate car transport company, never depend on verbal agreements. Be sure when the driver inspects your vehicle, you are right there to confirm everything he documents on the bill of lading.