Facts About The Auto Transport Industry
Most transport companies are Brokers.
According to the Department of Transportation, 98% of truck drivers that physically move your vehicle own and operate 2 or fewer trucks. Truck drivers don’t advertise online, therefore they rely on brokers to fill their trucks with vehicles. All brokers and truck drivers coordinate through the same Central Dispatch board. That being said, our job is to post your vehicle at the most cost effective price to get it picked-up, in the desired time frame you need!
Who’s bidding on who?
When you get a quote from different companies/brokers it may seem they are all competing for your business. But the reality is you are bidding for the trucking companies to move your vehicle.
FL (17mi NE) (Miami - Fort |
J (21mi NW) (New York - Northern |
2007 toyota camry 1,292 mi ($0.27/mi) |
VGB Cars Inc ASAP |
[ ] FL (17mi E) (Miami - Fort |
NJ (25mi W) (New York - Northern |
009 chevy impala at copart will load 1,306 mi ($0.34/mi) |
A&M American Transport Inc. ASAP |
[ ] FL (4mi NE) (Miami - Fort |
NJ (20mi W) (New York - Northern |
1998 chrysler town 1,303 mi ($0.31/mi) |
Nationwide Auto Carriers Inc. ASAP |
[ ] FL (17mi E) (Miami - Fort |
NJ (21mi W) (New York - Northern |
2002 ford f150 1/2 1,310 mi ($0.31/mi) |
O&L Auto Express Inc. ASAP |
[ ] FL (17mi NE) (Miami - Fort |
NJ (22mi W) (New York - Northern |
2008 hummer h2 sut 1,285 mi ($0.27/mi) |
Ok Auto Sales Inc. ASAP |
Auto Transport Example.
On a Popular route (Say FL to CA) there’s usually 25-30 cars waiting to be picked up on the national dispatch list (used by all truckers). They are all priced from high to low. The trucking companies are naturally motivated by money. So if you picked the lowest quote and there’s 24-29 cars all quoted higher on the list, Guess who’s not getting picked up. You’ll be the last to move, or you simply may never get picked up while a dishonest broker promises you the world and takes your money.
Auto Transport Right Now or Whenever?
There is an old adage that says “if you pay peanuts you get monkeys.” Do yourself a favor and spend a little extra money upfront on a company that will value your business and take good care of you and your vehicle. Trying to go the cheap route can cost you weeks, even months and waste more than just your money.
How long will delivery take?
Dispatch times vary depending on origin and destination locations. For an accurate transit time quote, call your Auto Transport company. It is important to remember, drivers are limited by law to a specific number of miles and hours per day. Other variables that may affect transit times include deliveries along the way, severe weather and road conditions.
Priced To Move
AAA Transporters has been helping customers move there cars for over 5 years. With an honest and upfront approach, AAA Transporters treats every customers car as it’s own in terms of care. They’re experts at getting your vehicle moved as quick as possible.