Vehicle Shipping Tips
If you’re still trying to figure out whether you should ship a car or you’re still researching auto shipping companies, this information should be helpful. 

My first recommendation: Do your research. You’ll make a better decision when you’re educated.

Here are some auto shipping tips to get you started:

• Many transport companies can’t guarantee exact delivery dates. Usually the window of time will vary depending on the type of service and company you choose. So, if you find a company that gives you a guaranteed date – get it in writing!

• It isn’t uncommon for the pick-up, transit, and delivery time to take anywhere from two to six weeks (depending on the distance that will be traveled), maybe even longer.&...
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Shipping Motorcycles and Other Outdoor Equipment

When we think about moving, most of us think about packing the things inside the house and oftentimes forget about the things we keep outside … and in the garage ... If you’ve got a lawnmower, weed eater, hedge trimmer, leaf blower or snow blower … make sure you plan on how you’re going to pack and load them.  If any of these items are gasoline powered, you’ll want to drain the fuel before you load them … otherwise, you run the risk of gas leaking onto your items or, at the very least, your stuff smelling like gas.  And don’t forget – it also makes your shipment flammable. For the safety of your items, other items that may be on the same trailer and ABF’s drivers and equipment, we require that the fuel be removed.

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If you’ve been online looking for an auto shipper, you were probably as overwhelmed as I was. There are literally hundreds of companies out there who ship vehicles. Since U-Pack Moving is not equipped to transport automobiles (we can ship motorcycles, lawnmowers, and small ATV's if the flamable fluids are drained) I'll give you some quick tips on what to look for.

To break it down, you'll find two different kinds of auto shippers: Brokers and Carriers. The most common difference between the two is whether they own their own equipment and employ their own drivers or not.  Usually Carriers do and Brokers don’t (it's better if they do). You may also find some carriers who need to broker the service on occasion (even though they own their own equipment). This usually happens when they need to use different equipment, the area is out of their se...
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