How much time is required in order for my car to be picked up, transported, and delivered to me when I use an auto transporter/shipper?
To fully understand this mystery, and to answer this really good question, we must first understand the methodology of auto transport.
First, you must understand that in most cases the time factor has more to do with how soon the car can be picked up instead of how long does it take after it is on the way .. A google search will assist in finding a Broker/Carrier, and then check with your selected carrier to be sure you understand the time frame to insure that there are no mis-understandings. A good suggestion here is to get in writing the times and schedules promised so that you can be assured that companies quoting your needs are acutely aware of your time requirements and needs.
Trucker/Carriers typically use a "lane" system of determining their route of travel. A fast lane might be from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California by I-10. A slower lane might be the same places by some back country road or route. The busier "lanes" would have many more trucks traveling on them and you could expect much quicker delivery time than the same delivery on a slower "lane".
Most of us are aware that the Federal Government has many requirements on truckers as to how many hours per day and week they can drive before being imposed with mandatory "down" time. In addition, other factors that influence delivery times are things like speed limits, construction sites that might slow traffice down along the way and don't forget the number of "scales" along the route. Truckers are required to stop and be weighed at each of thes.
The availability of fuel and the weather/season of the year also play a role in the amount of time needed to move your car from pickup to destination.
With all of the above taken into consideration . How do you figure out the time needed for the trip ????
A good rule of thumb is to simply figure on a 350 mile per day average and most of the time it will be close. This is a mileage and route based industry which makes it a little simpler.
When you "book" your car with the Broker/Carrier of your choice be sure and discuss this with your driver or agent. Many of the more "cutting edge" companies can now provide live tracking to enable you to actually find out the exact location of your car at any time.
To obtain your "NO COST" quotations from several companies, just go to the internet and search under auto transport. You can select from a choice of really great company's and drivers, all of whom will be very competent in earning your business.
To fully understand this mystery, and to answer this really good question, we must first understand the methodology of auto transport.
First, you must understand that in most cases the time factor has more to do with how soon the car can be picked up instead of how long does it take after it is on the way .. A google search will assist in finding a Broker/Carrier, and then check with your selected carrier to be sure you understand the time frame to insure that there are no mis-understandings. A good suggestion here is to get in writing the times and schedules promised so that you can be assured that companies quoting your needs are acutely aware of your time requirements and needs.
Trucker/Carriers typically use a "lane" system of determining their route of travel. A fast lane might be from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego, California by I-10. A slower lane might be the same places by some back country road or route. The busier "lanes" would have many more trucks traveling on them and you could expect much quicker delivery time than the same delivery on a slower "lane".
Most of us are aware that the Federal Government has many requirements on truckers as to how many hours per day and week they can drive before being imposed with mandatory "down" time. In addition, other factors that influence delivery times are things like speed limits, construction sites that might slow traffice down along the way and don't forget the number of "scales" along the route. Truckers are required to stop and be weighed at each of thes.
The availability of fuel and the weather/season of the year also play a role in the amount of time needed to move your car from pickup to destination.
With all of the above taken into consideration . How do you figure out the time needed for the trip ????
A good rule of thumb is to simply figure on a 350 mile per day average and most of the time it will be close. This is a mileage and route based industry which makes it a little simpler.
When you "book" your car with the Broker/Carrier of your choice be sure and discuss this with your driver or agent. Many of the more "cutting edge" companies can now provide live tracking to enable you to actually find out the exact location of your car at any time.
To obtain your "NO COST" quotations from several companies, just go to the internet and search under auto transport. You can select from a choice of really great company's and drivers, all of whom will be very competent in earning your business.
About the Author:
Before shipping your car or truck, make sure you check out Bob Frost's articles on auto transportto learn the easy and cost effective manner to get it done. With over 20 years in the industry his tips can save money and inconvenience.
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