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Professional transport companies are in the business of transporting objects, both big and small. Some companies only specialize in items like vehicles and other forms of small transportation. The same applies vice versa, and some companies only hand...
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The auto transport industry is a highly competitive space. It's one of the reasons it developed so much in the last decades, especially since communicating has become much easier via the internet. Customers, clients, and brokers can easily get in tou...
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Do you need to ship your motorcycle because you’re relocating? Then, you’re probably looking for the fastest way to make this happen. One Google search can unveil all the different options motorcycle owners have to transport their bike, but the milli...
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The DOT (Department of Transportation) is the U.S. federal agency in charge of developing and maintaining the infrastructure and systems related to transportation within the country. From airlines to roads to railways, the Department of Transportatio...
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If you request auto transportation from an auto transport company, they will most likely offer you a specialized truck, otherwise known as a carrier. These carriers differ according to how many cars they can ship, in what conditions, and how they’re...
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Transporting a vehicle is not an easy task, and the more valuable and fragile the car is, the more challenging the logistics become. Owners spend lifetime savings to purchase a high-value automobile, also referred to as luxury cars, which only makes...
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Antique and classic car museums are a popular pastime among people in the United States. Throughout the years, the automobile industry has changed designs and the materials used to make these vehicles. As a result, people like to visit these museums...
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When a member of your family is a part of the armed forces, sometimes a permanent change of station (PCS) occurs. A PCS is a military move, and in a lot of cases, these involve going overseas. These moves can be a stressful time for family members, e...
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Baseball is not the only pastime that is a favorite in the United States, attending car and auto shows are high on the fan-favorite list. People flock from different parts of the country to various locales so that they can see some of the most exquis...
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When it becomes necessary to ship a vehicle, the first place you will take to is the internet. Unfortunately, the internet doesn’t just have professional car transport companies, and they have scammers too. These scammers often lurk on the internet,...
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One might think that importing a car into Canada from the United States is an easy process, but trying to do so on your own might almost be impossible. A-1 Auto Transport won’t leave you hanging when we transport your car across the Canadian border....
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Moving to a new place is always a great and memorable adventure, full of excitement and anticipation. It can also be quite stressful and challenging. As you prepare the move from your current place to a far-off new home, many questions come up and ca...
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Moving and shipping your vehicle is not for the faint of heart. The process is long and can become frustrating if you are not aware of the things you need to do. A-1 Auto Transport knows that getting your vehicle to your new home is a priority. Our v...
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Professional auto transport companies hire drivers who are licensed and professionally trained. The best auto transport companies want drivers who have completed programs that make them certified in the transport industry. There are also other requir...
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When you hire a professional auto transport company, they will supply you with a final contract that expresses the terms of your arrangement. Sometimes, these arrangements have wording that you may not understand. It is vital to understand what the c...
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Moving to a great distance or being a retiree looking to spend their summer in Southern areas means traveling a long distance. Many people don’t have time or other resources to drive such a long distance, so they look for a transportation service for...
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The regulations of the FMCSA define the responsibilities and rights of interstate household item transporters and interstate shippers in order to protect consumers. It is each individual’s responsibility to read and comprehend the terms of a moving c...
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Importing goods into another country can be a complicated process. This process can be even more confusing if you have never gone through it before. A-1 Auto Transport has an import calculator that can help you understand the possible taxes you may b...
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The auto industry itself is constantly changing, and with it so does the auto transport industry. Companies that make a living out of shipping vehicles are constantly on the lookout for the "next big thing." Why? Several reasons, actually: They ho...
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Shipping a car anywhere in the country or even beyond the border isn’t something you think about any given day. Until the day when you actually need to do it, which is when you usually turn to the internet to find out exactly how to make that happen....
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In most situations, you have your car transported during situations when you need to move long distances. Sometimes your plans don’t go as planned, and you end up unable to meet your vehicle when it arrives. Lucky for you, most vehicle transport comp...
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Auto transport services involve shipping your vehicle in those cases where you cannot drive it yourself. The description of this service is rather self-explanatory, which makes some people think they know exactly what this process entails. However, s...
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Planning to travel abroad and take your car with you? Marine shipping is a good and popular method to transport your automobile. Most of the time, your vehicle will be shipped smoothly and delivered in the same condition as at the time of drop-off. O...
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Driveaway auto transport services are not like other transport services you are used to seeing. Most auto transport companies use fleets of trucks and trailers to haul vehicles from destination to destination. Full-service auto transport will include...
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Shipping containers are containers strong enough to withstand handling, transportation, and storage. Their type ranges from ubiquitous corrugated boxes to intermodal transportation in steel boxes. Intermodal containers are designed to be carried from...
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During this difficult period, it’s best to adjust your maintenance process of maintaining your vehicle. Here are a few suggestions to keep your car in its best condition during the lock down. Maintaining the battery The life of a battery relies highl...
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An auto transport broker is a cargo broker specialized in the transportation and shipping of different kinds of vehicles. Most automobiles shipped within the United States are trucks and cars, but many auto transport brokers also handle RVs, motorcyc...
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Setting up an eBay Motors user account is an easy solution for getting your boat sold. eBay allows you to set up a seller account quickly and easily, which will enable you to post your boat in front of a national audience of people looking to buy you...
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A large part of being involved in the auto transport industry is using the name brands everyone knows and trusts. A-1 Auto Transport fully endorses these quality brands to ensure safety and reliability when transporting a vehicle. Thanks to the numer...
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Whether you just bought a boat, or you have had one for a little while, the chances are good that you will need to move the boat at some point. You have two options for transporting a boat: you can do it yourself, or you can hire a company to do it f...
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The effects of COVID-19 on businesses are far-reaching and disruptive. According to the Institute for Supply Management, nearly 75% of companies are experiencing supply chain disturbances. The auto transport industry is no exception. As the coronavir...
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Ships that are specifically designed to transport cargo with wheels like trucks, trailers, cars, and railroad cars are called RoRo ships, short for roll-on roll-off. Objects being transported on these ships must be rolled on and off using their own s...
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Shipping your vehicle a long-distance is not an everyday occurrence for most people. You might be wondering what happens after you get your quote, make your reservation, and pickup day comes for your vehicle. A professional auto transport company is...
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Transport companies have a lot of different options when it comes to transporting your vehicle or shipping heavy equipment. Whether you need it taken down the block or across the country, most of your transport companies, like A-1 Auto Transport, off...
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Due to Covid-19, citizens must adopt social distancing, conform to travel bans, and remain in their homes. Moving companies are flooded with questions from people who planned to relocate their home and are now stuck. If you’re in such a situation, we...
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Transporting a recreational vehicle (RV) can be a large undertaking. People buy RVs for all types of reasons like they want to travel or have a cheaper solution to a family vacation. Whatever the reason for purchasing one of these oversize vehicles,...
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If you are a motorcycle owner, chances are, you will face the dilemma of having to ship your motorcycle at some point in your life. For you and several other thousand individuals, figuring out the proper way to ship your motorcycle will soon become a...
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Buying a car can become the best day or the worst day of your life, depending on the situation. A lot of people put ads on social media or use platforms like Craigslist to sell vehicles. Because of the lack of mediation available on these sites, ther...
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Planning a big move or buying a car in a different place? When it comes to shipping a car from one site to another, driving it yourself might seem like the most obvious solution. Upon a closer look, however, it often requires an inordinate amount of...
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Seasonal fluctuations in our industry are regularly mentioned online, though rarely discussed in depth. In this article, we’ll explain this phenomenon and how you can benefit from it. Your experience using auto transport services can be subjective to...
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Shipping vehicles presents several risks. Some you can control while others are unavoidable. This is why preparing auto transport insurance is important. While the chances of cars getting damaged during transport are even lower than when they are dri...
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One of the main advantages of auto transport services is that they save a lot of time. To speed up the booking process, we’ve provided the following framework of topics and questions you should discuss with the company during your initial interaction...
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Although it’s a very big part of the moving process, clients are not required to get professionals to pack their belongings. Some opt to do it themselves and many wonder if it’s worth it to get movers involved. We’ve listed some of the pros and cons...
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Door to door auto transportation implies you as the client will choose the pick-up and drop off locations for your automobile. The alternatives are terminal to terminal, door to terminal, and terminal to door services. There is no clearly superior op...
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The internet has revolutionized many industries, and selling cars is one of them. Clients no longer need hours or days to inspect different vehicles at different dealers. You no longer have to negotiate the price. You can now check out many more cars...
Read more...Not all auto transports cost the same, even if the vehicle and the distance is similar. If you’re satisfied with the price you’ve been offered, then there’s no need to look further. However, if you’d like save a bit more money or are in a difficult p...
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While some clients are familiar with the shipping industry, many more are newcomers with various questions. In the following paragraphs, we’ve explained some common and uncommon inquiries our staff has received in the past 20 years. 1. Are you a carr...
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Even in the midst of these worrisome times, A-1 Auto Transport is still working around the clock to help customers with their auto transport needs. What We Are Doing to Stay Safe A-1 Auto Transport is one of the largest providers of global auto shi...
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Worldwide Ocean Freight Container Shipping Services If you need to ship a vehicle across the ocean, A-1 Auto Transport is here to help. Ocean freight shipping is a useful way to transport items across the ocean, and it’s also a useful way to transpor...
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Import and Export Shipping With A-1 Auto Transport International import and export shipping involves the transport of goods between countries. International shipments can be much more complicated than domestic shipments. When cargo crosses a border,...
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