Top 10 Transport Tips

1. Your vehicle(s) should be clean and free of any mud, grime, or dirt even it will be shipped on an open trailer. You want to be able to note any chips, dings, nicks or other cosmetic damage accurately at the time of inspection (prior to loading)

2. Alarm systems should be disabled prior to transport. The carrier should be instructed of any alarms and instructions to operate if necessary.

3. All Phone, radio, or T.V. antennas that do not retract within three inches of the body should be removed to avoid damage.

4. All Camper shells and bed liners should be bolted down to prohibit them from flying off the vehicle during transport.

5. The Department of Transportation (DOT) prohibits the transport of personal goods in vehicles being transported by auto carriers. Only factory installed items such as a spare tire or jack should remain in the vehicle during transport.

6. Make sure the necessary route for pickup or delivery is accessible by the carrier. Narrow streets, government regulations and low hanging overhead objects may cause problems for the carrier during the pick-up or delivery of your vehicle. If the pickup or delivery site is non-accessible, an alternative site such as a large open parking lot should be considered.

7. Convertibles must be shipped with the top secured properly. Any holes or open seams in the top must be sealed to prevent air or moisture from causing damage. If you cannot raise the top, you should attempt to cover it with a secure fitting tarp that can resist high winds.

8. Make sure you review the Bill of Lading with the Driver to insure that you understand the terms for transport.

9. Don't top off your gas tank, keep it low, in between 1/8th to 1/4th of a tank as this saves quite a bit of weight which the shipping companies appreciate.

10. Tires should be inflated to their manufactured recommended pressures, to insure safe loading and unloading.