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Author: Steve Palmer

Updated: 08/07/2022

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Moving to a new home can be a hassle. It takes time to find a house, move your furniture and belongings to the new house, arranging them, and most importantly, settling down. But this process might look double the hassle, if you own a vehicle and want to move it too. Apparently it isn’t. Car moving or even shipping a small or medium sized truck, will not cause you much trouble, thanks to truck shipping.

Truck shipping is a process where the shipping of the load is done on land by trucks. There are different types of shipping trucks for different types of loads, depending on their shape, size, and nature.

• Refrigerated trucks are the types of trucks that are best suitable for loads of substances that need to be refrigerated at all times. These substances are usually edibles, like milk, processed meat, cool drinks, eggs, etc. The transportation process is an overnight one, since the load consists of edibles. The truck had refrigeration facilities to provide the load with the necessary temperature it needs.
• Heavier and large loads, like wood or PVC pipes, need an open space, as they are too long to be easily fit into a truck. A flatbed truck is the most suitable choice for transporting such loads. It’s a long truck that can fit any large loads with ease, and is also open, to save extra work, that usually is done in the case of working with closed trucks, to unload.
• To move stuff like furniture, Cube trucks is the perfect choice. This is because it is small in size and easier to handle and manage. They are closed, simple trucks that can carry load that are heavy but small.
• Pickup Trucks are the types of trucks that are open and long, and are used to move vehicles from place to place.

Pickup shipping is a cheaper and usually, a hassle free method to move your vehicle across the state or interstate. You could use pickup shipping if you wish to move your car, truck, or any other vehicle, to another place or pickup trucks can also be hired for moving an old, damaged vehicle, to a junkyard.

The top 5 reviewed car transport companies in the United States of America are:

1. Ship A Car Direct

The company is reviewed to provide services that were easy to handle and convenient. The services are reviewed to be excellent and the shipping dates are followed well.

2. AmeriFreight Car Shipping

The car shipping company is reviewed to be experienced, quick to respond and the staff is reviewed to be friendly, and give a stress free shipping experience.

3. Ultimate Transport 123

Ultimate Transport 123 is reviewed to be quick to respond, easy to work with, professional, and keep you updated. They are also reviewed to have a competitive price.

4. Montway Auto Transport

The car shipping company is reviewed to be professional at their work, experienced, and the staff is reviewed to be excellent at their work. The staff is reviewed to be polite, and keep you updated with all the information you need to know.

5. Direct Express Auto Transport

The auto transport company is reviewed to be quick to respond, experienced, and easy to work with. The staff is reviewed to be very attentive and helpful. It is also reviewed to be cost efficient.

You may be wondering if shipping a truck is as easy as shipping a car. Honestly, it isn’t as easy as shipping a car by a pickup truck, but it isn’t hard, either. Both the processes are similar and require pickup trucks. The only difference might be the size, depending on the size of your truck. Usually, a medium-sized or small sized truck can be shipped with a pickup truck that ships cars too, but a larger truck needs a larger pickup truck. Depending on the size of your vehicle, a carrier must be chosen. If it doesn’t fit into a standard carrier, you must opt for a flatbed truck. However, a flatbed truck is quite pricey.

How car moving works in the United States of America

Car moving can be a process that can make you stressed and worried if you have never experienced moving your car before. However, it is quite a hassle free task if you choose the right pickup truck and plan wisely. If you are moving to another state, you will need to plan we’ll in advance as the US federal law states that auto shipping cannot exceed more than 500 miles per day, in case of car shipping. Also, you will have to book in advance because of many factors that you may come across like, weather and the availability of drivers. You are allowed to ship it through Auto Transport, or you can even drive a pickup truck yourself. You will need a license on the latter, though.

How to get a quote to move your car

To move your vehicle, you need to get an auto transport quote. A quote is necessary for all kinds of initiations involved while moving a vehicle. You can either get a quote obtained online or call the auto transport companies directly. However, the whole process can be pretty confusing as there are many options. Choose the best one for you by comparing the prices from different companies.

To apply an online quote, all you have to do is provide information of your car’s model and year, the dates you wish it to be picked up and shipped to the destination, and the place from where it should be picked and the destination it should be shipped to. Other than this, you may need to provide a brief detail of the condition of your car. This can be done by visiting the website of the auto transport companies. If you wish to do so over call, you may go ahead and contact the number that is on the company’s website and provide the same details. After you are done providing the information, you will be asked to deposit the amount to be paid.

Depending on the size and weight of the load and the distance to be shipped, the cost for auto transport can be determined. An average car shipping can cost you around 750 dollars minimum for an interstate shipping. An expensive car shipping company service can cost you up to 1000-1500 dollars. Also, the cost is likely to depend on factors like weather, you might have to pay more during the summer season. The type of carrier you choose can also affect the cost of shipping.

How to prepare your vehicle for moving

There are some necessary preparations you will need to do before moving your car. For this, you will need the help of an auto transport company, who will handle the transportation process of your vehicle.

• You might be a little stressed and worried if your vehicle might go through damage during the shipment process. To be on a safe side, take pictures of your car before shipping, so that you will be able to notify easier. But before you take pictures, wash your car well, so that none of your previous scratches or dents, if any, are hidden while you are taking a photo.
• Make sure, there is nothing, especially fragile items, in your car, that might break when the vehicle is jostled. Clean your car well from the inside, to prevent anything on the inside from damage.
• Make sure there are no leaks in the car, and also leave very little amount of gasoline or empty tank, as it can be heavier to transport. Also, let your tires not be over-inflated, either.
• Lock your car before you load it onto the shipping truck.

Can I have my personal items loaded in my car?

Honestly, no. It is strongly recommended not to load your personal stuff into your car that is being shipped. The pickup truck is made specifically, only to ship your vehicle, there is no guarantee for your personal stuff to reach you safely. Especially, if your personal stuff consists of fragile items, it will be in high risk of damage, as the motion of the carrier may not suit it. Also, the companies from where you hire a pickup truck, may not cover for your personal items and might not take any responsibility for them.

Should I use a Carrier instead of a Broker?

Although both have their own pros and cons, I might still choose a carrier over a broker, a number of times. With a carrier, you can control your shipments since a carrier has it’s own trucks. However, it lacks adaptability. On the other hand, Brokers have flexible shipment options, but generally depend on the carrier’s.

Is car moving process hassle and stress free?

Car moving can be a stress free and hassle free process, if you choose the right pickup shipping service. There are few features that you need to look out for, when choosing your pickup truck shipping service.

• Look for a car shipping service company that has a considerable experience in shipping vehicles.
• Always measure the dimensions of your car and choose the right one according to it, for a hassle free loading, unloading, and the whole shipment process.
• If your vehicle is large, the shipping can be quite pricey. However, a pickup shipping for a car is not much pricey. But you need to make sure that the shipping service coverage is cost effective and efficient.
• Update yourself with all the information the company can, and needs to give you. Most important of all, inquire about insurance that the company covers for, so that you can be stress-free.