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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 […]
What Documents Do I Need to Ship My Car
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 have to deal with during your transportation journey, inform you what they’re used for and when you may need them. Auto Transport Document Types Copy of Insurance Certificate Although you […]
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 […]
Shipping Inoperable Vehicles
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, what about a non-running vehicle? Whether this vehicle has mechanical issues or you’ve simply lost the keys, your vehicle can still be transported. So, What’s Considered A Non-Running Vehicle? […]
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
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 with a Carrier). Prior to signing, it’s critical you read through the entire document to make sure you understand and agree to the provisions expressed within it. To help you […]
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, […]
Top 10 Auto Transport Tips
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 can trust with your business. The 3-Step, “Book-PickUp-Deliver” marketing narrative employed by most transport companies does not adequately convey the shipping process to a prospective customer. This results in expectations […]