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 […]
Shipping Inoperable Vehicles
Need to ship a car that will not start or cannot be driven? Non-running vehicle transport depends on its condition, loading equipment and access at both locations. Tell Yellowfin what the vehicle can and cannot do before booking. Request a non-running vehicle shipping quote So, What’s Considered A Non-Running Vehicle? For Yellowfin bookings, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
What ‘Guaranteed Pick-Up’ & ‘Guaranteed Price’ Really Mean
A car-shipping quote and an estimated pickup date do not mean the same thing as a written price or timing guarantee. Before booking, confirm what the offer covers, what could change and who will carry your vehicle. For your route and vehicle, request a personalized car-shipping quote. Guaranteed Pick-Up and Delivery Services With Yellowfin, requested […]
How To Find A Great Auto Transportation Service
Choosing a car shipping company starts with understanding who arranges the shipment, who transports your vehicle and what the written agreement covers. Yellowfin Logistics is a transportation broker that arranges transport with a Carrier. Use the checks below to compare services, or request a personalized car-shipping quote for your route and vehicle. VERIFY THE BROKER […]