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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 9, 2014
Auto Transport Tips: Preparing to Ship Multiple Vehicles
If you've ever transported your vehicle from one state to another you know it's a stressful situation. If you've ever shipped multiple vehicles at once you also understand that multiple vehicles can multiply the problems that you face, but it's not impossible (or even uncommon) to ship more than one...
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 6, 2014
Auto Transport Services to Bossier City
Bossier City is located literally just east of Shreveport, square in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. Bossier City was first founded in the 1830's on the banks of the Red River, and grew to become known as Cane's City, due to the small trading post operated by a man named Cane. Cane wa...
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...
February 3, 2014
Are You Looking to Transport Household Goods?
Are you looking to transport household goods from one state to another? Moving is a big issue for many people, particularly if you're relocating to another part of the country as opposed to across town. Many people handle their moves themselves, including packing and transportation, which can add a ...
January 31, 2014
Across the Map: Montana Car Transport Services
Known as "Big Sky Country," the state of Montana offers people who visit or live there the opportunity to really get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Home to just over one million residents, the state of Montana ranks 4th in total area, yet 44th in total population numbers - and 48th in...
January 29, 2014
Vehicle Transport Services to Atlantic City
Atlantic City is located in southeastern New Jersey, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean (as its name suggests). A large resort and gambling town, Atlantic City's history extends back into the mid-19th century, when it was first founded as a health resort, where people could get away from the hustle ...
January 28, 2014
Why Booking With a Carrier is a Bad Idea
If you type in "auto transport broker vs carrier" in Google you'll get a few different websites that all say different things regarding which is better, a broker or a carrier. It really depends on who's running the website, because most brokers and quote providers will tell you a broker is the way t...
January 24, 2014
Auto Shipping Glossary: Snowbird Auto Transport
We've talked about snowbirds before on this website but there are a few things that you should be aware of if you're routinely shipping your vehicle down to Florida or Arizona in the fall or winter and then shipping back in the spring or summer. Auto transportation companies that run snowbird routes...
January 23, 2014
Vehicle Shipping to Bismarck
The city of Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota and the second-largest city in the state after Fargo. Founded in 1872, Bismarck was named the state capital when North Dakota was formed into a state in 1889 and has remained the state capital ever since. Bismarck, when first founded, was a small a...
January 20, 2014
Auto Transport Tips: What You Need For Pickup
The auto transportation industry is fairly lax in terms of what you'll need on-hand come pickup time. Obviously you'll need the vehicle there, but aside from that you really don't need to show much of anything in terms of proof of ownership and the like. Because of how many different businesses util...