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May 23, 2019
Historic Flooding Makes Midwest Car Transportation Dangerous
There's been a lot of flooding going on in the Midwest and the Plains regions of the United States, stemming back to early April. This flooding - while not continuous - has made Midwest car transportation dangerous in certain areas. Heavy rains across sixteen states has resulted in delayed crop plan...
May 10, 2019
Phoenix Car Shipping May See Delays This Weekend
Road work on Interstate 10 near Phoenix, Arizona, might cause delays in Phoenix car shipping services this upcoming weekend. Stretches between 51st and 83rd avenues will be shut down between May 10th and May 13th for maintenance. The closure will allow Arizona DOT workers to lay new asphalt along th...
April 18, 2019
Hydrogen Powered Auto Transport Trucks May Be Here Soon
We've written about the potentials of hydrogen before. Whether we're talking about fleet vehicles , or how legislation in California is affecting the alternative energy market, it's a fascinating topic. And, really, an important one, as fuel is one of the biggest costs in car transportation today. S...
February 14, 2019
Car Transport from Washington to New York
Are you searching for car transport from Washington to New York at an affordable, competitive rate? We can help! Washington to New York may not be the most popular route even to or from the major cities, but that doesn't mean we can't get your vehicle moved. However, there are some things you'll wan...
January 21, 2019
Motor Vehicle Transportation Companies
Are you looking to compare motor vehicle transportation companies? Then you've come to the right place, because American Auto Shipping is here to help. Brokers vs Carriers: Two Halves Working Together When you are looking to compare motor vehicle transportation companies, keep in mind that there is ...
November 23, 2018
How to be a Good Auto Transport Customer
How to make your car shipment go smoothly: be reachable, describe the car honestly, have it ready, pick a spot a truck can reach, and inspect it with the driver.
September 21, 2018
Southern Auto Shipping Services In Jeopardy This Weekend
Just a week after Hurricane Florence left at least 42 people dead, the southern U.S. - and southern auto shipping services - are in peril. This is due to the remnants of tropical depression 19-E, which dissipated over northern Mexico and is now pushing eastward across the south. The results? Heavy r...
August 10, 2018
How Climate Change Could Affect Auto Transport
We're not a political website. We're a car shipping company; we don't take sides. But we do believe in science, because science drives our industry. Trucks get better fuel mileage and prices get lower because science makes our industry better. So when it comes to global climate change, science says...
June 26, 2018
Auto Transport to Key West, Florida
Are you looking for auto transport to Key West, Florida? Don’t worry – we can help! Key West is a city in Florida, but it’s also an island, located about 50 miles or so off the southern Florida coast. Most times you’d need a boat to get to an island, but Key West – and all the Keys in Florida – have...
February 13, 2018
How Toll Roads Affect Car Shipping Services
Toll roads are nothing new. The concept of roads that travelers pay to use has been around since antiquity, and it hasn't disappeared today. But when it comes to how toll roads affect car shipping services, there's a lot to know and understand. Toll roads can be a great thing for a community, bringi...
November 28, 2017
Some Tips for Shipping an Excavator
Like most heavy equipment, shipping an excavator provides vehicle transporters a unique challenge. Excavators come in many different shapes and sizes, but we're going to be focusing mainly on the smaller ones like to the picture at the right. With a configuration far different from a standard vehicl...
November 7, 2017
How to Deal with Delays in Auto Transport Services
We're getting into the lean season for car shipping services, which means big changes compared to summer shipping prices and routes. Winter months cause route changes, notably toward the southern United States. As the snows pile up in the north, carriers get out of the way, often running routes thro...