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October 23, 2019
A Guide for Winter Car Shipping Services
Like football and flowers, the auto transport industry is seasonal. That doesn't mean that it stops in the fall and starts back up in the spring - no, it's a year-round industry. But when we say that the industry is seasonal, it means that it has peak times and non-peak times, and these on-and-off t...
September 10, 2019
Answering Questions About Shipping a Non-Running Vehicle
Everybody's had to deal with a lemon before. You know, a car that just doesn't want to stay running, no matter how hard you try. For most people, vehicles that don't run are problematic because they lose their fastest mode of transportation. But it's also problematic when you ship a non-running vehi...
September 5, 2019
Top Reasons to Use an Auto Transport Company
Deciding to ship a car isn't always the easiest decision to make. This is especially true if you're shipping long distances. But there are many reasons to use an auto transport company as opposed to driving your vehicle the same distance. In this article, we're going to talk about five of the best r...
August 29, 2019
Most Popular Auto Shipping Destinations in the U.S.
Knowing the most popular auto shipping destinations in the nation isn't something that everyone needs to actually know. However, if you're shipping a vehicle, it might come in handy. Popular locations to ship either from or to are important for a number of reasons. For example, being able to quickly...
August 20, 2019
Getting the Most When Shipping an Oversize Vehicle
Shipping a standard vehicle can be stressful enough, but what about shipping an oversize vehicle? Well, it can be a hassle, or it can be easy, depending on what it is and how much we know about it. The thing about shipping oversize vehicles is that they very so greatly. Whereas a Toyota Corolla is a...
August 8, 2019
Debunking Common Auto Transport Myths and Misconceptions
Ever since I started writing for American Auto Shipping, my goal has been to bring customers quality information. There's enough misinformation and half-truths about the industry out there, and that's not what we're about. Everybody benefits if everyone's on the same page. As such, debunking common ...
July 30, 2019
How to Get the Most Out Of Classic Car Shipping
Classic car shipping services may not be the biggest segment of the auto transport industry, but it is a part of it. And those people shipping classic cars know how important it is to keep them pristine. While most cars depreciate in value almost immediately, classic cars can actually appreciate val...
July 19, 2019
The Slow Demise of Terminal to Terminal Car Shipping
Terminal to terminal car shipping is a method of transporting vehicles that is slowly fading in the industry today. In fact, it's been slowly dying for quite some time, at least over the last decade, if not more. We've talked about why you shouldn't use terminal to terminal auto transportation servi...
July 11, 2019
The Importance of Auto Transport Owner-Operators
Auto transport owner-operators are a vital part of the industry. Heck, in any logistics-based industry, owner-operators are a crucial piece of the puzzle. Some operate as contractors for larger fleets, which helps them secure freight regularly. More, however, are simple mom-and-pop operations with a...
July 5, 2019
Senate Mulling Over New Speed Limiter Mandate
The idea of a speed limiter for freight trucks is nothing new. Some fleets have been using them for years already . But a proposed speed limiter mandate from the DOT - first sidelined in 2016 - may be making a comeback. If you follow trucking news at all the idea of a speed limiter - and the DOT's s...
June 13, 2019
Roadside Inspections Sideline Over 300 NE Trucks
Last week saw the annual roadside inspection blitz for 2019. We covered it a bit right here on this blog , actually. And if you didn't know it, they're a pretty big deal. Carriers from every industry - not just auto transport - are stopped at one of hundreds of checkpoints across the nation and subj...
June 5, 2019
How to Ship a Reefer Truck
Despite the name, a reefer truck isn't a truck that transports marijuana - it's industry slang meaning "refrigerated truck." That's it. a reefer truck is a truck that is essentially a mobile refrigerator. If you've ever scrambled frantically to catch the ice cream truck, congratulations - you've cha...