Shipping Extra Luggage with your Vehicle?
Can you leave personal items in your car during shipping? For shipments that do not go through a port, Yellowfin’s current terms allow up to 100 lbs in the trunk/back compartment at no extra charge only with the Carrier’s pre-approval. Extra weight carries an additional charge. Port shipments cannot contain luggage. Request a personalized car-shipping […]
Expectations Vs. Reality
“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 car is not as straightforward as one might expect. And, unlike booking a train, reserving a flight or mailing a package, the Auto Transport process is considerably more elaborate. In […]
Cash on Delivery Payments
Cash on Delivery (COD) for car shipping means paying the remaining transport balance to the driver when your vehicle is delivered. For a Yellowfin shipment, the broker service fee and the carrier balance are separate payments. Plan both before pickup, using the payment methods in your agreement and our current terms and conditions. To discuss […]
Auto Shipping: Top or Bottom?
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 is used to haul many automobiles at the same time. Newer models can haul up to 12 vehicles in multi-levels, called trays. Most rig designs allow for 8 vehicles to […]
Ports & Terminals
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 into when and why these become feasible options for your transportation requirements. Terminal-to-Terminal Transport There are a few reasons why terminal-to-terminal auto transport is your best choice: Flexible pick-up and […]
Transporting an Unregistered Car
Need to move a newly purchased car before registration is complete, or relocate a vehicle with expired registration? Consider carrier-trailer transport alongside any road-use options your DMV permits. Tell Yellowfin about the vehicle’s registration status, condition and pickup requirements so the shipment can be assessed before booking. Moving an unregistered car and driving it on […]
What if my car arrives before I do?
If your car arrives before you do, plan who will receive it, inspect it and pay the Carrier. Pickup and delivery dates are estimates, so discuss your availability before booking. This guide explains representative and storage arrangements to confirm. Request a personalized car-shipping quote and tell Yellowfin about your delivery needs. Discuss your […]
How to Minimize Exposure Damage
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 bad weather, road or wind-borne debris, bugs or other wildlife. What you can do to counter Open-Carrier safety risks…. Request the Upper-Level Open-Carriers have 2 levels on which […]
Need a Vehicle Shipped Urgently?
Need urgent car shipping? Tell Yellowfin your route, first available pickup date and any delivery deadline so an advisor can assess your request. Yellowfin arranges transport with an independent Carrier; pickup and delivery dates are estimates, not guarantees. Request a personalized car-shipping quote, then discuss your timing before booking. Urgent Car Shipping: Timing, Preparation […]
What to expect at Pick-Up & Delivery?
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 FMCSA licensing (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If these are not readily available on a company’s website (check headers and footers of the main page) or they are unable to […]