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 […]
Buying Your Car Online
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 or on Craigslist, the possibilities are endless. However, when it comes to the logistics of actually getting your new car to you, many buyers balk at the idea of an […]
Yellowfin Customer Discounts
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 responders, firefighters, police, senior citizens and students. You may qualify for a single discount per order. However, for our Early-Birds, we accommodate for one additional discount category to be added […]
Auto Shipping Contracts Explained
An auto transport contract explains who arranges your shipment, who carries the vehicle, what you pay and what you need to do before pickup and delivery. Read the order confirmation, broker terms and carrier documents before agreeing. This guide highlights the questions to check when booking with Yellowfin. Request a personalized car-shipping quote with your […]
Your Boat Transportation Guide
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 marks your first experience with boat transportation, you’ll need to know how to find a reliable hauler, how to prepare your boat properly and what to do if something happens […]
Shipping Your Motorcycle
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 to a special event, Yellowfin can provide you with offers from numerous specialist transporters that provide expert solutions at an affordable rate without sacrificing on your security or schedule priorities. […]
How To Detect Auto Transport Scams
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. However, with the abundance of Auto Shipping services available today, a variety of scams are still present. In order to spot shipping scams, you should always do your due diligence […]
Your Rights & Responsibilities
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. In this way, they are able to align their expectations with the atypical way this industry operates. We would also encourage you to explore your basic rights and responsibilities before, […]