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What to expect at Pick-Up & Delivery?

Auto Shipping Pickup and Deliver

  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 A Car Online and Shipping it

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

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? […]

Auto Shipping Contracts Explained

Auto Shipping Contracts Exlained

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 […]

Your Boat Transportation Guide

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 […]

How To Detect Auto Transport Scams

How To Avoid Auto Shipping 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

Your Rights and Responsibilities in Auto Shipping

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

Auto Shipping Pro 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 […]

What ‘Guaranteed Pick-Up’ & ‘Guaranteed Price’ Really Mean

Auto Shipping Guarantees and What They Mean

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 adjusts its pricing and timeline structures according to fluctuating supply and demand dynamics. So, although many Auto Transporters offer guaranteed transport dates and prices, they are still vulnerable to the […]

How To Find A Great Auto Transportation Service

How to find a great auto shipping company

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 community, we’ve put together this handy checklist to aid you in identifying the best Carriers for your next Auto Shipping project. CHECK THAT THEY’RE REGISTERED All car transport services need […]