How Car Transport Works

**2.5 Minute Read**

We here at Carnections like to be very thorough on making sure our clients have all the information they need for moving their Vehicle. So, in this post we would like to tell you about how car transport works. From the time you call and get a quote for your shipment to when you finally have your vehicle at your new destination.

The first step is to give us a call and get a free quote.
You will need to provide:

• Pick-up and drop-off zip codes
• Vehicle’s make and model
  If the vehicle is larger or is a specialty vehicle then the price will go up
• Is the car Operable or INOP?
• Open or Enclosed Car Hauler?
• Make sure to say if the car is moving to Hawaii or Alaska
  The transport will take longer if it must be transferred on a boat

Once you’re ready to book with your highly rated and experienced auto transport company Carnections, pay a $300 deposit (this is deducted from your total price) to secure your booking.

We will also need:

• Vehicle’s year, make, and model
• Give the full pick-up and drop-off address
• Give contact info for pick-up and drop-off
• Give the vehicles Vin Number or License Plate
• Give the date vehicle is ready for pick up
• Make sure to say if you have any special requests for your car

We find and assign a driver. This process can take anywhere from 1-7 days depending on location of drivers. We make sure driver’s Insurance and licensing is current. The driver will call to arrange the best pick-up time. Possibly a different pick-up location as well. Car carriers are exceptionally large and can’t really fit into some residential areas. The new pickup location will usually be a large parking area within 10 miles of your location.

Make sure you’ve removed any items from inside the car and prepared your car for shipping using our handy auto shipping checklist. The driver will arrive to pick up your car. Fill out the BOL (Bill of Landing). Don’t worry about missing the driver they will call when they are close to you and then again when they are at the location.

Cars can take shorter or longer times to arrive at there destination based upon the miles they are traveling. All our transport drivers abide by the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or MSCA. Paying close attention to the safety regulations.

500 or less miles can take 1-2 days
500-1000 miles can take3-4 days
1000-2000 miles can take 5-7 days
2000 miles and up can take 7-10 days possibly more

The driver will call to arrange the best drop-off time.

Car arrives and you fill out the Bill of Landing again. Make sure both you and the driver go over the BOL to make sure the car arrives in the same condition it was picked up in. Pay the remaining balance to the driver in cash or cashier’s check (minus the deposit).

These are the step that go into transporting your vehicle from one destination to another. We here at Carnections hope that by giving you this information you can go into the process of moving your car with as little fuss as possible.

Since Carnections has been in this business for the past 30 years we know everything there is to know about this business. We will be able to answer any question you can think of. Our one on one service means that anytime you call you will always be talking to the same person. Because here at Carnections our customers are number 1. So, when it comes time to pick your company to move your vehicle, we hope you choose Carnections.