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Comparing Bids Prior To Shipping

Published by Joe Webster.

Comparing Bids Prior To Shipping

Having a vehicle moved a long distance is a task that most people only do very infrequently, if at all. Most are unfamiliar with the process and aren’t sure how to begin or who to contact to get the process started. If you know the first steps you need to take and can get the preliminary research done ahead of time, you have a great chance of reserving a spot with a reputable company at an affordable price. Just like a home improvement job, a moving job is priced by way of quotes, or bids, from different companies. The final price of your job will depend on many different factors, as well as any special needs that your particular vehicle has. Moving a classic car that requires weather protection, for example, costs more than moving a compact one that can ride on an open trailer.

How To Get Quotes

While going to each hauler directly and asking for a quote is possible, it is very time-consuming and is unnecessary. Numerous web services allow you to input all of the details of your job and then get quotes from a large number of companies at once. These services check with a variety of shippers, from large, well-known national lines to small local businesses that have much less of an established reputation. Some of these services are easier to use than others, and a few make the bidding process easier by allowing you to specify a price range that you would accept. The prices you find during this search will vary widely, which may surprise you at first. The further ahead of time you search for quotes, the lower the costs will be in general. There are also many other factors, most specific to each company, that affect the quoted price.

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Price Factors

Because cars from different customers are combined on a single transport truck, space is limited. If you request a quote just a short time before your moving date, a company may be unwilling to schedule a new trip at short notice without added cost. Scheduling far in advance, however, gives the hauler time to fit your move in with other jobs delivering to the same geographical area.

These companies use central terminals to load and unload cars. If you are willing to deliver to one of these terminals and pick it up at a terminal near your destination, your costs will be much lower than “door-to-door” service. Alternatively, if you are busy with other moving responsibilities, the convenience of door-to-door pickup and delivery service may be worth the added expense.

Shipping along common routes, such as those between major cities, generally costs less. Again, the more a company can combine your auto with others, the less it must charge to make a profit from the job. If you are moving to a popular retirement destination, your costs will be less than those connected with moving to a small rural town.

Standard delivery is on an open truck. If you need to move an exceptionally valuable vehicle, or an unusually sized truck, van, or RV, you may need more specialized service such as a covered carrier providing added protection from the weather.

Many other factors can raise or lower the cost of quotes. The time of year, the size of your car, proximity to a company’s terminal, current availability of transport trucks, and influences within a company’s operations all affect rates.

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Not all companies adhere to the same high-quality standards. Just as you entrust your house-moving job to a company that you feel comfortable with, you should spend the time to look into the reputation of the company that you choose. If cost is the primary factor under your consideration, you may choose a smaller company that offers lower rates for services with few or no extras. Larger companies, however, can make your moving job easier by offering optional services at competitive prices. Whatever type of hauler you select, it is critical to make sure that it is insured and bonded for the security.

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Finding a good rate for a hauling job has become easier than ever before, thanks to the convenience of web search capabilities. Competition between major national companies leads to lower prices for excellent service, and you can take advantage of these by finding quotes ahead of time, looking into each company’s offers, and choosing the moving line that is the perfect match for you. A last-minute search for quotes, however, will probably result in much higher prices across the board and an unavailability of some services that are important to you.

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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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