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Auto Transport: Hiring a Professional Driver vs. Hiring a Professional Auto Shipper

Published by Joe Webster.

Auto Transport: Hiring a Professional Driver vs. Hiring a Professional Auto Shipper

Hiring a Professional Driver Vs Hiring a Professional Auto Shipper

Moving makes everyone sulk. It gets complicated, especially when you are crisscrossing the country. Nonetheless, if you have a big move coming up in a few weeks’ time, you must choose a shipping option for your car. You could drive yourself to the new location, hire a driver or engage the services of a professional auto shipper.

Which is your best option? We review professional drivers vs. auto shippers together with factors that will best inform your decision.

Professional Driver Services

A professional driver comes with the following advantages:

  1. You can ride in the car with them: Riding in your car while someone else drives is a refreshing experience. While at it, you could indulge in an activity that you like just to pass the time. Read a good book, listening to music on your headphones, or browsing the web are just a few examples.
  2. The service allows you to pack belongings in your car. This perk can be helpful since they allow pets, too. With a dog or cat to bring along, having it ride in your car is an added advantage. Your pet will feel comfortable since it is in familiar territory. Also, some of your precious items can go into your car, leaving the bigger boxes to come in a truck.
  3. Both the driver and the trip are fully insured: Drivers for hire take the trouble to protect themselves and their work. In case of problems along the way, you have the guarantee of getting compensated.

You could also outsource the services of a freelance driver. Such drivers are available on recommendation and they offer their services at a reasonable fee.

A-1 Auto Transport can help you move your household goods nationwide. Call 888-241-3110 to get a free, no obligation-to-buy price quote on interstate moving services.

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Professional Auto Hauler

Auto shippers provide mass transportation services. Here is how you stand to benefit from the service:

  • You tap into a pool of professionals: Car shipping firms employ qualified drivers. Their highly trained personnel are capable of handling different types of cars. Look at it this way, if your sink has a leak you look for a plumber. Auto shippers load your car into a carrier using specialized equipment. They then deliver the vehicle to a specified destination.
  • The shipper guarantees the safety of your vehicle: Keeping your vehicle safe is always a priority, hence the more reason to use shipping services. Driving through unfamiliar terrain coupled with adverse weather conditions can result in damages to your car. Auto shippers take away this worry from you.
  • It saves you time: A designated driver picks the vehicle from your home and delivers it to your new place. On your part, you can use the time you could have spent driving to fly to your new employer’s town. Better still, you get enough time to hand over and get to the new office feeling fresh.

No matter the reason for relocating, there are many things to do while transitioning. When moving your car, professional drivers or auto hauling companies afford you convenience, save time and provide safe delivery of the consignment.

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Joe Webster always knew the auto transport industry would be a great career option. And with decades of experience, Joe is now an established consultant for A1 Auto Transport.

Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
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Trans Global Auto Logistics, Inc.
3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
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15501 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
NO. 013055NF
ABC Worldwide LLC
2840 NW 2nd Ave #105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
NO. 025472F
ShipYourCarNow LLC
1160 South Rogers Circle Suite 1
Boca Raton, FL 33487
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