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
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
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 […]
Shipping vs Driving
What are the costs of driving your car across country versus having it shipped? At a glance, when purely considering immediate costs, it’s almost always cheaper to drive your car versus having it shipped. However, depending on your own priorities, the additional immediate costs could become far less significant when viewed from a big-picture […]
Auto Shipping Insurance: What You Should Know
Your personal Auto Insurance policy will usually protect your vehicle in case of any accidents, theft or other damage. What many Shippers do not realize is that from the moment their vehicle is loaded onto the hauler, their policies may no longer provide the kind of protection they’re expecting. Your vehicle will be covered by […]
Open vs Enclosed Trailers
Open vs enclosed car shipping: which should you choose? Open transport carries your vehicle on an uncovered trailer; enclosed transport carries it inside a trailer with a roof and sides. Open transport is worth considering for an everyday vehicle when limiting cost matters. Enclosed transport is worth considering for a classic, collector, luxury or custom […]
How Shipping Companies Are Regulated
There are both state and federal regulatory organizations keeping watch over the Auto Transport Service Industry. An Auto Shipping company must be licensed by the state in which it resides. This allows it to operate legally within that state. Although each state will have varying requirements for licensing, most will require background checks, proof of […]
A Comprehensive Car Shipping Checklist
Use this car shipping checklist to plan your move, prepare your vehicle and document its condition at pickup and delivery. Yellowfin arranges transport with a carrier; the assigned carrier’s equipment, access requirements and instructions matter. If you are still comparing services, request a personalized quote. Read the current terms and conditions alongside this checklist. BEFORE […]
How Pricing Works
“Flat Rate” “Price Lock Promise” “Guaranteed Quote” “Guaranteed-Price” “Price Matching” Car-shipping pricing depends on your route, vehicle, transport type and requested dates. To compare quotes, check the written total, what it includes and the conditions for any additional charges. Request a personalized car-shipping quote using your shipment details. There are two main reasons: 1. […]