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Fleet Relocation 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Moving a large group of vehicles from one place to another can be done either by truck, or by hiring drivers to bring the vehicles to their destination. A reputable auto shipping company can handle th...
Questions to Ask a Vehicle Shipper 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Before you ship a motorcycle, car, or large freight ite, ask your shipper the following: -- What does your insurance cover? -- What percentage of your deliveries are on-time? -- Where will my vehic...
International Vehicle Shipping 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Before making the decision to take your car with you overseas, investigate the laws of the receiving country. Some places may require you to make modifications to your vehicle, or may charge extra for...
Having Your Car Driven 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The cheapest way to find a driver for your car is to advertise at local colleges for someone who's headed toward your vehicle's destination at the next school break. This isn't the safest option -- yo...
Shipping a Boat 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The legal height for transporting on U.S. highways is 13 feet, 6 inches. Many boats will, of course, have no trouble meeting this standard even on a trailer, but larger ones will need to be partially ...
Shipping a Car 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The easiest way to get your car from one place to another is, of course, to drive it. However, shipping a car using a vehicle shipping company to your next destination might be easier. There are many...
Resolving Disputes 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If the shipper and customer are unable to work out the dispute on their own, there are several other parties who may have an interest on one side or the other. They include the shipping broker (which ...
Rules of the Road for Rest 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that about 15 percent of all truck accidents are due to driver fatigue. Despite federal rules (recently tightened) requiring 10 consecutive ho...
Why Shipping Costs so Much 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Anyone doing business online or through mail order has probably groaned about the price of shipping goods from one place to another. The same holds true for those hiring a licensed mover. "Why can't I...
Shipping Musical Instruments 15 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Musicians, particularly those who play large instruments, face special shipping challenges. Not only is a tuba or bassoon vulnerable to damage in transit, but they are also sensitive to temperature an...
