Scholarship Details - Currently Accepting Submissions For 2020

*A-1 Auto Transport will NOT share, sell, rent or otherwise transfer any student information.

How much is the scholarship?

Three awards worth $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded under the A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship every year. The scholarship will be sent directly to the school/university/college’s financial aid office.

Who is eligible?

Any current, full-time, part-time student of an accredited or non-accredited institute, truck driving school or other logistics program, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to become eligible. There is no requirement of minimum age.

How do I apply?

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay/article (of at least 1000 words and may NOT be posted elsewhere on the internet) about a topic related to this site. Email your essay/article to: scholarships@a1autotransport.com along with your full name, contact information, and school you will be attending. Some typical topics could be anything related to:

Essays 2020

An Appetite for Building Community - Submitted by Hannah Hook on 5/16/2019
Getting Your Car Ready for Transport - Submitted by Alexis Sturrock on 4/26/2019
Hot August Nights Nostalgia - Submitted by Eliana Ornelas on 4/3/2019
How Cars Reflect the Times - Submitted by Matt McIntyre on 4/5/2019
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION & INCOTERMS – LOGISTICS VALUE CREATION - Submitted by Samuel Owusu on 4/18/2019
Getting Your Car Ready for Transport - Submitted by Alexis Sturrock on 4/26/2019
An Appetite for Building Community - Submitted by Hannah Hook on 5/16/2019

Important dates:

Last date to apply for the scholarship program is March 10, 2020.

Who decides the winner?

Essays/articles shall be posted on our website with content attributed to the author and linked from this page, to be voted on by the A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship committee. The A-1 Auto Transport scholarship committee will be announcing the winners on our website at the end of March 2020 The winners will also be notified via email. Applications will be taken on a rolling basis.

I submitted my essay, now what?

Once you submit, we recommend you get the word out -- let all of your friends and family know about this scholarship and share the link to your essay with them on your social media.

Winners 2019 - Congratulations!

$1,000 prize: "Transporting Cars, Transporting Memories" submitted by Cameron Munford
$500 prize: "The Woes of Agricultural Inspections" submitted by Teresa Fox
$250 prize: "Transporting Classic Cars" submitted by Cheslin Jacobs

We will be contacting the winners so they can claim their scholarships soon. Thanks to everybody who participated, if you didn't win this year feel free to try again next year. Submissions for next year will be opening soon so stay tuned and keep checking the website for updates!

Winners 2018

$1,000 prize: "Comedy in cars" submitted by Warren Alphonso
$500 prize: "Moving Internationally" submitted by Esme Crocker
$250 prize: "Keep on Trucking: Reducing our Carbon Footprint" submitted by Akudo McGee

Written By:
Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

Table of Contents

Scholarship Details - Currently Accepting Submissions For 2020
How much is the scholarship?
Who is eligible?
How do I apply?
Essays 2020
Important dates:
Who decides the winner?
I submitted my essay, now what?
Winners 2019 - Congratulations!
Winners 2018

Satisfied Customers

“I am meticulous when it comes to everything. At first, I was thinking of just driving all the way to Illinois from New Jersey. A friend recommended me to go to A1 Auto Transport and told me a lot of good things about them. I refused initially because I had filed a 4 day leave just to drive and visit my mother. But things did not go well. My boss asked me to cancel my leave because a very important client asked for an urgent meeting, and the manager could not attend to it. I was hopeless and took the risk of asking help from A1. The notice was short and I forgot I needed to inform them in advance. After a couple of hours, I received a call and they told me they found a way to book me with no extra fees. I am so thankful I got to attend to my work matters. I did not get to see my mother, but the vehicle and items inside it were in perfect condition as if it was me who took care of it. I owe you guys big time! I got one huge deal from our client.”

★★★★★

“The plan was to ship my car from California to Utah. I went through nearly 20 quotes after using an auto shipping site which linked to a bunch of brokers. Finally, I found A1 Auto Transport, a company with its own trucks with great reviews. I was sold. Joe was very competent, gave off the impression he’d done this a million times, and it really showed throughout the transport. He listened to my request carefully, offered me several options, stayed in touch during the transport, and made sure I was happy with everything. Overall, a great company which I would definitely recommend to others!”

A great company which I would definitely recommend to others!

★★★★★

“I’m so glad I met you Joe!! A truly fortunate experience. Having to transport a car to Minnesota, I was stunned to see the company, who was supposed to take care of it, just vanish. I couldn’t reach them anymore, like they went bankrupt overnight. However, I was lucky enough to not pay anything, so I simply researched some more until I found A1 Auto Transport. Joe answered my call the first time and we soon agreed on a date and a quote. Unfortunately, I got caught up in work and forgot about it. The order was not confirmed, so Joe must’ve thought I changed my mind. I called him the next day and arranged for a new date. This time, I made a note on my phone and it went well. I replied to his email this time, and the driver arrived at a parking lot down the street on time, as promised. The driver was nice enough to not mention my previous mistake. He delivered my car in just 3 days. Upon careful inspection, there were no scratches or damage done to it during transport. Joe was there along with the driver and they both waited patiently until I was satisfied. Thanks!”

A truly fortunate experience.

★★★★★

“A1 Auto is kind of like your favourite mom and pop pizza parlour, the one you can’t get enough of despite all the new, expensive avant-garde pizza shops that have mushroomed conspicuously across the entire neighbourhood and seem to have taken over the whole world...but not you. Because you value quality and genuine customer service, and know this business understands and works doubly hard to give you your money’s worth. I’ve been using A1 Auto Transport whenever I left California for business: they may not be the cheapest car transporters around, but the sheer professionalism, dedication, and heart they put into their work is just amazing and worth my every dime. I’m probably one of the most sceptical people you would ever meet. I’m rarely convinced when bombarded with dubious, self-congratulating ads of companies that look like they’ve spent tons of money on marketing materials just to lure your average guy in. A1 Auto Transport is the complete opposite of these companies. My car always arrived promptly on schedule, never with a hint of scratch or dirt or damage, and they keep me updated every step of the process. When you’ve found a company whose genuine care for their customers comes naturally, you stand by them no matter what. It’s the most logical thing to do.”

A1 Auto is kind of like your favourite mom and pop pizza parlour

★★★★★

“A1 Auto Transport helped me move a vehicle to Iowa from Houston. I was a bit nervous, no knowing much about such services. Thanks to Joe, I was able to clear the fog a little. He answered all my questions and explained everything in a way that left no room for interpretation. The details were straightforward. I picked Sunday as the pickup date, since I wasn’t at work, and they accommodated me. The truck arrived an hour early, yet the driver patiently waited for me to arrive. He thoroughly checked my car for scratches or anything that might affect the transport then drove it onto the truck. I was given a 2 day time window during which the car was supposed to arrive in, and it got to Iowa in the evening of the first day. The trip didn’t damage it at all. Next time a friend wants to move, I’ll surely recommend A1 Auto Transport.”

A1 Auto Transport helped me move a vehicle to Iowa from Houston

★★★★★