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 your route and vehicle, request a personalized car-shipping quote.
Yellowfin Logistics is a transportation broker that arranges your shipment with a carrier. Under Yellowfin’s current terms, the deposit is the Yellowfin service fee and becomes due once the selected carrier is assigned. Yellowfin accepts this deposit by credit card or Zelle. Confirm the service fee, carrier balance and payment instructions with your Yellowfin Advisor before making payment.
The remaining balance is due to the carrier on delivery. Yellowfin’s current terms specify cash or cashier’s check for payment directly to the driver. Confirm the assigned carrier’s preferred method and, for a cashier’s check, the correct company name before delivery.
Planning Your Delivery Payment
Planning the delivery payment helps you avoid a preventable handover problem. Keep the agreed carrier balance and payment method available when you or your designated agent meets the driver. Complete the vehicle inspection with the driver and keep the signed reports; payment preparation does not replace those checks. See our pickup and delivery checklist.
Payment Methods for Your Yellowfin Shipment
Use the payment rules in your Yellowfin agreement rather than assuming every carrier accepts the same methods:
- Yellowfin deposit/service fee: credit card or Zelle, due when the selected carrier is assigned.
- Carrier balance on delivery: cash or cashier’s check. Confirm the preferred method and payee name with the assigned carrier.
- Full upfront credit-card payment: a special request, subject to Yellowfin Accounting approval, documentation requirements and a 7% processing fee under the current terms. Arrange approval before pickup.
Do not assume PayPal, CashApp, money orders, personal checks or card payment to the driver are available for your shipment. Confirm any special request with Yellowfin before making arrangements.
If you cannot attend delivery, Yellowfin’s terms allow you to designate an agent to accept the vehicle on your behalf. Arrange the inspection, payment and contact details with that person and the assigned carrier in advance. If neither you nor your agent can accept the vehicle or make the required payment, the carrier may place it in storage at your expense. Discuss any different payment arrangement with Yellowfin before pickup; do not assume payment on pickup replaces the agreed delivery balance.
Before booking, ask your Yellowfin Advisor to explain the deposit, delivery balance and any special payment request for your shipment. For wider booking checks, read our auto transport contract guide. Ready to plan your move? Request a personalized Yellowfin quote with your route, vehicle and first available pickup date.
