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Shipping a car, boat RV, ATV or motorcycle can mean many different things to different people. To some it's a very personal thing, while to others it is just an object.
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.
Is your selected carrier properly insured ?
* Licensure: Does the carrier possess proper licenses & permits ?
For safety sake the driving record of your selected carrier really matters.
Projecting a professional attitude helps determine your carriers reputation.
The transportation process requires your carrier have safe modern equipment.
Your selection of Brokers that only use and utilize Carriers that meet a strict code of ethics and conduct is extremely important. Auto shipping is a serious business and only serious companies and individuals need to be involved.
Having liability insurance as well as cargo insurance that covers your vehicle and any possible exposure to liability that comes along is critical. Today's top companies all carry a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in liability and $250,000.00 in cargo insurance. These levels in fact are standard.
Required and mandatory licensure is very important. Being licensed through the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and having all of the state and federal permits (including registration with the DOT) is not only expected but necessary. The minimum required will be a Motor Carrier Authority Number (a license), a DOT number (licensing) and each state requires permits (expensive) just to utilize their highways for transport.
Although the shipping process is very important. Your vehicle arriving safely at it's destination is even more important. Your driver's safety record speaks volumes to this issue.
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.
If it looks worn out, stay away. This is good advice when selecting a carrier. Successful drivers are going to be in modern, clean, properly maintained equipment. Good looks in equipment is usually synonymous with well maintained and dependable. With safety being of top concern, well maintained is the way to go.
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.
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.
Is your selected carrier properly insured ?
* Licensure: Does the carrier possess proper licenses & permits ?
For safety sake the driving record of your selected carrier really matters.
Projecting a professional attitude helps determine your carriers reputation.
The transportation process requires your carrier have safe modern equipment.
Your selection of Brokers that only use and utilize Carriers that meet a strict code of ethics and conduct is extremely important. Auto shipping is a serious business and only serious companies and individuals need to be involved.
Having liability insurance as well as cargo insurance that covers your vehicle and any possible exposure to liability that comes along is critical. Today's top companies all carry a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in liability and $250,000.00 in cargo insurance. These levels in fact are standard.
Required and mandatory licensure is very important. Being licensed through the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and having all of the state and federal permits (including registration with the DOT) is not only expected but necessary. The minimum required will be a Motor Carrier Authority Number (a license), a DOT number (licensing) and each state requires permits (expensive) just to utilize their highways for transport.
Although the shipping process is very important. Your vehicle arriving safely at it's destination is even more important. Your driver's safety record speaks volumes to this issue.
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.
If it looks worn out, stay away. This is good advice when selecting a carrier. Successful drivers are going to be in modern, clean, properly maintained equipment. Good looks in equipment is usually synonymous with well maintained and dependable. With safety being of top concern, well maintained is the way to go.
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.
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