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 operating in 2015.

As natural gas prices continue to fall, the ships higher initial cost is expected to be offset by lower operating costs. Another advantage Read more →

One of the most common questions that we get asked by our customers has to do with timing. Aside from the shipping price and insurance, customers are especially concerned with the time frame it will take to pick up and deliver their cars. Although a simple question it is often the hardest to answer, the best we can do is give you an estimated window or a range.

Lead Time

When shipping a vehicle four factors go into determining when you car will be picked up. Read more →

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 without much effort on the internet or yellow pages only come to realization, maybe through their disappointing experience or other negative reviews of exactly how hard it is to do so. Some lack the understanding of the car shipping business and others may have unrealistic demands. Read more →

Up until 15 years ago auto transport and shipping was conducted only by commercial entities like dealers, manufacturers and brokers. With the expanding reach of the internet a market developed for general consumers to ship their cars as well, giving them the ability to purchase vehicles nationwide without much difficulty. Since that time auto transportation industry has developed a bad reputation. Too many cases of unethical business practices, broken promises and services not rendered contribute to the overall delinquency . Read more →

New Cell Phone Restriction for CMV Drivers

More and more research and data is collected on unsafe driving practices and their strong link to cell phone use by drivers.  The distraction from a cell phone while driving a vehicle poses risks of a car accident, near-crash, unintended lane departures, and other potential dangers.  Using a cell phone is thought to reduce a driver’s situational awareness. Read more →

During the first week of the 2011 New Year, the average price of gas was $0.41 higher than it was last year. The average price of diesel fuel was $0.53 higher. Consumers will be seeing the numbers at the pump creeping up.  Increases are likely to impact sales and resale values of compact cars and large SUVs.

Increasing diesel prices will mean that the rates for auto transportation will go up as well. As carriers and trucking companies pass on their cost to the end consumer, prices will adjust accordingly. Fuel is by far the biggest expense for trucking companies in US. Read more →

Double-decker Auto Transporter

The Double Decker Car Transporter video posted on YouTube shows something that is only possible in China.