Author
Dave Armstrong
Auto Transport Expert & Content Strategist · Industry veteran since 1999
About Dave
Dave Armstrong is one of American Auto Shipping's longest-tenured team members and has been in the auto transport industry since 1999. As content manager and strategist, he writes most of what you read on this site — from car-shipping cost breakdowns to freight logistics and how the AI-powered shipping marketplace works.
Dave has spent time in nearly every role the business has to offer, giving him hands-on knowledge of how vehicles, freight, and specialty items actually move across the country — and what shippers should watch out for. His writing focuses on practical, specific, no-nonsense advice grounded in real industry data.
Recent articles by Dave
- Wildfire Season 2026: Move Your Vehicles Before the Evacuation Order, Not After
- Long-Haul Car Shipping Is Up 42% — What's Driving America's Cross-Country Moves
- Repossessions Just Hit a 16-Year High — and Smart Buyers Are Shipping Home the Deals
- The 2026 Diesel Shock: Why Carriers Are Parking Their Trucks — and What It Means for Your Shipment
- Buying a Car Out of State From a Private Seller? Here's How to Get It Home
- How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Motorcycle? Open, Enclosed, and Crated Explained
- First-Time Car Shipper's Checklist: Exactly How to Prep Your Vehicle for Pickup
- Why Auto Transport Quotes Vary So Much -- and How a Marketplace Beats One Broker's Number
- How to Verify Your Auto Transport Carrier Before Booking
- July 4th Auto Transport — Book Now or Pay 20% More Next Week
- Why Your Auto Transport Quote Expired — And How to Lock In a Better One
- Shipping Your Car to College — The Complete 2026 Guide



