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The transportation of Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and Heavy Equipment within the United States requires careful consideration and strategic planning. Whether you are a dealer, manufacturer,
If you’re one of the many thousands to make the trip to and from Hawaii each year, then you’re probably aware that the two
As a seasonal industry, Car Shipping experiences its busiest times during the warmer months with a decidedly slower pace in the coldest ones. These changes
If you’re planning to get auto transport during the colder months of the year, it can be helpful to consider some things that will help
The Terms of Service effectively forms a contract between the service provider and the user in a way that prepares the user for how the
Many Shippers assume they can pack household goods within their vehicles prior to shipping. Although most Carriers will allow you to ship additional luggage in
“Auto Transport Services”. Sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Because of this, most people think they know exactly what to expect when booking their shipment. Unfortunately, shipping a
There are a few distinguishing features of the Auto Transport industry. Cash on Delivery payments to the Transport Carrier is one of these. Because COD
When hauling your vehicle, is there any benefit to requesting your car be placed on either the top or bottom tray? An Auto Transport Trailer
Although most Transport Companies emphasize door-to-door shipping, there are two additional pickup and delivery options available; terminal-to-terminal and port-to-port. Here we take a quick look
Perhaps you’ve just purchased a car you need to bring home but have not yet registered. Or, maybe you need to move an old family
Sometimes plans don’t go as expected and you end up being unable to meet your vehicle when it arrives. Luckily, Auto Transportation professionals are
Although there is a certain level of protection offered to each vehicle by trailer beams, platforms and other cars, Open-Carrier’s cannot offer complete protection against
If you’re on the clock, pressed for time or need your vehicle shipped earlier than yesterday, the following tips can help you ensure that your
Before Pick-Up Check Licensing While researching companies, you should be able to acquire each company’s USDOT Number (United States Department of Transport) and their
There are only two documents that you’ll absolutely always need when having your vehicle shipped. However, we’ll walk you through the main types you may
Buying an automobile over the internet is becoming more and more popular. Whether you’re looking for new or used, classic or exotic, from a dealership
A vehicle in running condition is always easier to transport as it can simply be driven directly into a trailer or onto a carrier. But,
Yellowfin offers auto shipping discounts to our Early Birds and Repeat Customers. We also provide discounts to many members of our community, including military, first
Your Shipping Contract outlines the terms of your arrangement with the auto transport company you have hired (be it with a Shipping Broker or directly
Every Spring and Fall thousands of boats are transported across state lines or from one end of the country to the other. If this season
Whether you’re looking to buy a motorcycle on the other side of the country, moving to another state or simply wish to have it shipped
It should first be said that most Auto Shipping companies are legitimate. National regulations make it very difficult for dubious companies to operate successful scams.
Throughout the Yellowfin website you will see it repeatedly mentioned how we actively encourage all prospective Shippers to familiarize themselves with the Auto Shipping process.
1. GET INFORMED ABOUT HOW THE INDUSTRY WORKS A company that is forthright about the way the industry operates is most likely a company you
One of the hardest things for any shipper to accept is that the Auto Shipping industry is not a guarantees industry. It’s a marketplace that
Yellowfin’s Logistics Experts are trained to provide only the most cost-efficient and reliable auto transport options available. However, for the Do-It-Yourself enthusiasts in our shipping
What are the costs of driving your car across country versus having it shipped? At a glance, when purely considering immediate costs, it’s almost
Your personal Auto Insurance policy will usually protect your vehicle in case of any accidents, theft or other damage. What many Shippers do not realize
What’s the difference between Open and Enclosed trailers? Depending on the Auto Shipping company you book, you will have the option of choosing between these two
There are both state and federal regulatory organizations keeping watch over the Auto Transport Service Industry. An Auto Shipping company must be licensed by the
This checklist walks you through the entire Auto Shipping process from the very beginning of the process straight through to the very end. Grouped into
“Flat Rate” “Price Lock Promise” “Guaranteed Quote” “Guaranteed-Price” “Price Matching” You’ve probably seen some of these slogans, and more. But why would companies attempt
Although some Shipper Guides attempt to set one group up as the rival of the other, Brokers and Carriers are in actual fact two sides
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