20 stolen vehicles were recovered by U.S. Customs as they were about to be shipped out of the country. Customs were tipped off by a suspicious Ferrari dealer who tracked the vehicle in a shipping port.
Car Hauler Shortage Affects Car Sales
New and used car dealers have trouble keeping units in stock. In fact the car shipping problem is so severe that dealers are now struggling to get the new cars from manufacturers to their lots.
Moving Cars in 2011
Past year presented challenges as car shipping volumes increased dramatically. Demand for car shipping & rising prices for fuel led to higher shipping costs. Despite the challenges we continued to offer superior value and quality for our customers allowing us to ship 3,787 vehicles.
LNG-Powered Car Carrier
In an effort to deal with rising cost of oil and increased emissions regulations, Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd announced plans to build a car carrier that will use liquefied natural gas as its primary fuel source. The ship is expected to transport about 2000 vehicles at one time and is set to start [...]
Car Shipping Time Frames
Many factors besides distances go into determining the transit time. It is especially hard to guarantee a delivery date due to the unpredictable nature of the trucking business. However, it is always in the best interest of the auto transport company to deliver all vehicles asap.
Car Shipping Insurance Coverage
Having the right type of insurance coverage when shipping your car is paramount. It is also important to know what the limitation of that coverage are in case of a claim or damage during transport.
Florida Car Shipping
It is that time of the year again when shipping from Florida goes into full swing. Increased demand for transportation out of Florida compared to 2010 means reservation must be made at least 2 weeks in advance as we do our best to secure spots in the very competitive market place.
Car Shipping Rates
What is the price to ship a car? A common question that car shippers ask is what does it cost? Although healthy competition between auto transporting companies has brought affordable car shipping rates to individuals, rates are sensitive and are increasing. Global events have quickly affected the gasoline and diesel fuel prices in the U.S. markets. [...]
Auto Transport Manual Part – II
This article is continuation of a multi-part series, see part I Carriers vs. Brokers Consumers’ looking for an auto transport company main objective is to find a reputable company that will do the work at a great price and quality. Many people have an unfaltering notion that they will be able to find that company [...]
Auto Transport Manual – Part I
What you need to know to make sure your vehicle is transported safely, on time and on budget. Providing an unbiased, comprehensive resource for all who are planning to ship their cars. Part I of a tell-all article series revealing the industry practices and methods.
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