Transporting a vehicle for your first time can be very easy
if you follow a few rules. Many people think packing the vehicle with as many
items as possible will not effect the transport of the vehicle. This is not
true. All U.S. car carriers are
required by law not to exceed a certain weight amount depending on the type of
trailer. Carriers are required to weight in at random weight stations by the
D.O.T to enforce this law. If by chance your vehicle is loaded on a trailer with
un-necessary items and the driver is shut down because of the extra weight the
transit time will be increased due to the driver being shut down until the
extra weight is unloaded.
To ensure that this does not happen to you, let’s go over a
few helpful hints for preparing your vehicle for transport. First, make sure
your vehicle is clean before loading it onto the car carrier. Having the
vehicle clean before loading will ensure that the driver will be able to do a
detailed vehicle condition report know as bill of lading “B.O.L”. Second, make
sure there are no items in the car and if you have to put some items in the
vehicle make sure they are in the trunk weighing less than 100 pounds. This will protect your personal property from
theft and D.O.T. weight limits. Finally, make sure the driver hands you a copy
of the B.O.L for your records. A B.O.L is one of the most important documents
you would need in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If these steps are followed correctly you can count on a
quick and safe auto transport. Shipping cars and be difficult, that’s
why having all the information you need at hand can make your vehicle transportation seem like a walk
in the park.
For more information the shipping process, call N-Motion Auto Transport today!
1-855-407-4160
