Vehicle Hauling for Pickup & Delivery

Vehicle Hauling Services

Vehicle carriers often are unable to provide exact pickup and delivery time. Various factors impinge on the type and time of delivery and pick up. Break downs for instance can cause delays as also sudden changes in weather.

Preparation, patience and clear communication with carrier helps to make the shipping process smooth and efficient i.e vehicle hauling. Here are a few tips for a seamless transport of your vehicle:

• Decide on a meeting point: Decide on a meeting point, which is convenient and suitable for both you and the carrier. For instance, you may choose a nearby parking lot if the way to your home is difficult for carrier truck to navigate. If some problem is making it difficult for you to personally hand over the vehicle for shipping, delegate the task to a trusted representative.
• Be sure about financial matters: Before you meet the carrier, both of you should be clear about all financial matters. At the time of meeting, confirm details of contract, terms of insurance, information on payment as well as contact for vehicle hauling.
• Clear your doubts: If you have any last minute doubts about any matter, check with the driver of the carrier company.
• Ensure vehicle is properly prepared for transit before shipping: Remove all personal belongings from vehicle and secure any doors and latches. Empty fuel and check tires and batteries. Inform carrier about any mechanical issues including fuel leaks. Clean the car thoroughly and prepare a pre-shipment report on all aspects of cars including cosmetic damages like dents and scratches. Take dated photographs of the vehicle from all angles and include it in the bill of lading.
• Thorough examination of your vehicle: The transporter will conduct a thorough examination of your vehicle before shipping and after delivery. This inspection report will go into the Bill of Lading prepared by the driver of the carrier, who signs it before shipping and after delivery. This inspection report is useful to ascertain whether there was any damage to the vehicle during transit and whether you need to press insurance claims.
• Fuel reading: Before the vehicle is loaded on to the truck for transport, take a reading of its odometer. There should be no discrepancy in fuel reading when the vehicle is delivered except a tiny amount used for driving in the vehicle to fit into the truck.
• Other aspects: Hand over spare keys of the vehicle to the carrier for safety purposes. If shipping has to be carried out in cold weather, prepare to fill it with anti-freeze.

These are some aspects to consider while preparing vehicle for shipment and delivery.