How Does the Auto Transport Process Work?

Auto Transport is a service that aids you in moving your vehicle from one location to another.

Top 3 reasons to use an Auto Transport service:

1)   Moving/relocating

2)   Seasonal shippers (i.e. snowbirds)

3)   Buying a vehicle online

Step 1) Go online to receive rate quotes to ship your car. I personally would google “auto transport companies that have been in business for a long time”. Then I would compare the companies on the 1st and 2nd pages of google.

How pricing works:

Distance: The further away you ship your car the more the shipping will cost because the driver will have to spend more money on fuel and maintenance.

Location:  Metropolitan areas are more popular than rural areas for transporting your car because the population is higher and so is the demand to move cars.

Time of year:  Late Spring to early Fall is the peak season for auto transport. Fewer people transport their vehicles in the winter, so rates will be lower during this time.

Type of vehicle: The size and weight of your vehicle will play a role in the shipping costs.

Step 2) Once you have chosen your Auto Transport company, then you will fill out the shipping order on their company website. The transport of your vehicle will be scheduled according to the dates on your shipping order.

Step 3) Once a truck has been assigned, the driver will call you to schedule the pickup date and time. At pick up the driver will do a detailed inspection of your car. You both will sign the Bill of Lading and you will receive a copy.

Step 4) The driver will call you (or your delivery point of contact) 4-12 hours in advance to schedule an approximate time for delivery. The driver will do a post condition report of your vehicle with you and both of you will sign the Bill of Lading.

Step 5) Relax and enjoy driving your vehicle in your new surroundings!! :) 

All America Auto Transport has been in business since 1964. Our priority is getting your car moved quickly, safely and at the best possible price. We are excited to walk you through this process and answer all your questions along the way. (800) 227-7447 www.aaat.com

Happy shipping!

Victoria

Lead Dispatcher and Account Manager (since 1990)