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March 16, 2014
Avoiding the Auto Transport Refund Runaround
Shipping a vehicle is a time consuming and expensive process, and we've never backed down from that statement. It's true - it's a stressful operation, particularly on shipments over long distances, as you're left without your vehicle for days or even weeks while it's being shipped across the country...
March 9, 2014
Auto Transport by Region: The East South Central States
The East South Central states are comprised of four states, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. Though not known in any official capacity, the East South Central states make up the colloquially-known "Old Dixie" region, as those states, historically, have tended to see the most conservatis...
March 4, 2014
Across the Map: New Jersey Auto Shipping Services
The state of New Jersey, located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, is the fourth-smallest state in terms of total area yet ranks 11th in total population and, surprisingly, 1st in population density, with 1210 people per square mile living within its borders. The entire state of New J...
March 1, 2014
Some Helpful Information Regarding Auto Transport Deposits
If this is your first time transporting a vehicle, you may want to pay attention. When you're searching around for an auto transport company you want to make sure that you understand what exactly you are going to be paying for and how much you are paying, as well as how much you will be paying to wh...
February 21, 2014
Auto Transport by Region: The West North Central States
The West North Central states are seven states located in the upper Midwest of the U.S. Comprised of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, the region is known colloquially as the "Farm Belt" or the "Heartland," as much of the food sold in and by the U.S. is grow...
February 19, 2014
Car Transport Services to Paducah, KY
The city of Paducah is located in northwestern Kentucky, specifically in the most western part of the state known as Jackson's Purchase. With a population of just 25,000, it is hardly a major metropolitan area, though it does sit as the center of the Paducah Micropolitan area, which includes nearby ...
February 15, 2014
Auto Shipping by Region: The East North Central
The East North Central region is located around the Great Lakes of the United States and Canada. It is the home of five states - Illinois , Indiana , Michigan , Ohio and Wisconsin , and is one of the most prominent U.S.-census designated regions west of the Mississippi River. All five states in the ...
February 13, 2014
Standby Auto Transport and What it Means for You
When you use standard auto transportation services, your vehicle will generally be picked up within four to seven days from your date of booking. That's average. It will likely get picked up faster if you pay additional money to entice carriers to pick it up - this practice is generally known as exp...
February 12, 2014
Across the Map: North Carolina Car Shipping Services
The state of North Carolina has a population of 9.8 million residents, which surprisingly ranks it 10th in the nation in total population. Ranked 28th in total area, its population density sits at 212 people per square mile, which is good for 15th. These metrics may seem odd to bring up, but they're...
February 11, 2014
How to Avoid the Auto Transport Bait and Switch
We all know what a bait and switch is - a company sells you on the bait, then suddenly makes it unavailable or otherwise unobtainable for you, then makes you buy something else (the "switch"). A common scam tactic, several legislative attempts have been made to curb its prevalence in a multitude of ...
February 8, 2014
Auto Shipping by Region: The Mid-Atlantic
The Mid-Atlantic (also known as the Middle Atlantic and the Mid-Atlantic States) is a region in the United States, located on the east coast of the country underneath New England and above the Southern states. The Mid-Atlantic region, historically, is the center of trade, culture and commerce in the...
February 4, 2014
The Pitfalls of Junk in the Trunk
Putting some items in the trunk of your vehicle sounds like a good idea - why pay a household mover to ship a bunch of your stuff when you can just put a few select items in the trunk of your car when it's being shipped and kill two birds with one stone? The logic is sound, but there are some things...