How will my car be
transported?
The vehicles are
transported by truck and trailer across country. This is the same
way the majority of new vehicles are delivered to the showroom
floor.
How long will it take to
transport my car / truck?
On average, the transport
of a vehicle, from coast to coast, takes between 7 and 14 days. At
any given time the transporter will have 9 to 11 vehicles on the
carrier, with different origins and destinations. Therefore,
guaranteeing a delivery of one vehicle on a load is impossible. We
will do our very best to keep you informed as to the schedule or any
changes that occur during transit. However, some flexibility on the
shippers part, will be necessary and appreciated.
What can I pack in my vehicle
during transport?
The answer is
nothing. There are several reasons why personal belongings and/or
household goods are not allowed in your vehicle during
transport:
1. The most important reason, is that the carrier
transporting your car, is authorized to haul vehicles, and nothing
else.
2. The Auto Transport Industry is
regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Department
of Transportation, may stop, search, and seize any and all household
goods and personal property in the vehicles.
3. Packing your car with your personal
belongings adds unexpected weight to the load of vehicles, which
could then delay the carrier at the scales throughout the country --
this is very costly and time consuming.
4. Items in your vehicle could move around
during transport causing damage to your vehicle.
Where will the truck pick up and
deliver my vehicle?
The car carriers
are very large, usually 75 ft. long and almost 13 - 14 ft. tall. As
a general rule, most residential areas are not large enough to
accommodate a car carrier. Therefore, this makes meeting the truck
in a safe, legal area a necessity. Most areas have a shopping center
which is both large enough for the carriers and close to residential
areas.
What if my car is damaged during
transport?
While damage is rare, to
say it never happens, would be untrue. If
you have damage to your vehicle, the time to note that damage has
occurred, would be at delivery of your vehicle. You would note any
and all damage on the carriers bill of lading. The car carrier will
fill out a bill of lading upon pick-up of your vehicle. At that
time, the driver will note any existing damage already on your
vehicle, i.e., damaged areas, scratches, dents, etc. You will then
be asked to sign the bill of lading, verifying the condition of your
vehicle at the time of pick-up. The bill of lading will travel with
your vehicle to your delivery destination. If you have any claims of
damage that occurred after your vehicle was picked up, this is when
you should note them on the original bill of lading. Claims of
damage made after you have signed your bill of lading at delivery,
will not be honored.
Carporter's
800-598-9612
Mon - Fri 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. CST
info@carporters.com
MC - 286658
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