Vehicle transport is a service that private customers and businesses utilize daily. Whether you are relocating or going for a long vacation, shipping your car to another state is always an option. Other options include driving the car yourself or hiring a driver, pulling it on a trailer, or loading it on a cargo train, if available in your state. Shipping a car internationally can be done by air transport or marine vessel. What is car shipping and why would you ship a car to another state? Car shipping a niche service, a branch within the enormous logistics industry also known as auto transpor ..read more

If You See Something, Say Something! This is the slogan of the nonprofit group Truckers Against Trafficking, the organization’s main goal is to have more and more truck drivers involved in the initiative to fight sex trafficking. Kendis Paris, the chairwoman of Truckers Against Trafficking, has made the initiative her main priority including a National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) with a 24-hour anonymous hotline ready to take truck drivers’ calls. Why should truck drivers get involved? For all the logical reasons – truck drivers see and hear a lot of “things” on the road, a big p ..read more

The world has changed and technology has contributed greatly to that. The impact has been felt in all aspects of life; from how we grow our food to how we travel and communicate. Every industry now is dependent on technology for its daily operations and the incessant demand for growth. Technology and the changing world has been a subject of in depth research for decades, and the controversy it brings makes it one of those topics that will never cease to be debated across platforms and institutions. We can pick any industry and follow the development various technologies have brought about – go ..read more

Shipping an electric vehicle like Rivian requires several considerations. Here we will share some key aspects to keep in mind when you need to ship such a vehicle. Preparation for shipping a Rivian Before booking your car shipping, it is important to prepare the vehicle for transport. This usually includes cleaning the car, removing personal belongings, and ensuring the battery is adequately charged. The last bit is very important for an electric vehicle. When shipping a car across the country the battery has to be fully charged in order to hold power until delivery. Choosing Car Transportatio ..read more

You are probably familiar with the increasing interest in hydrogen fuel cell cars. Supporters claim that more than 20 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be sold by 2032, and these numbers will generate up to $1.2 trillion in revenue for the auto industry. Yet, you might also know that Elon Musk called them “silly,” “terrible,” and “incredibly dumb.” The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car and its Future Hydrogen fuel cell cars use hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and power the vehicle’s motor. Technically this makes hydrogen fuel cell cars a type of electric vehicles. Yet, they differ from ..read more

Here we are, talking about Lamborghinis and Volgas, while others are wondering how to ship a tank. And by “others” we mean mostly the government, of course. Well not only. Nowadays private people also have tanks, but that is a topic for another publication. Shipping military equipment might seem like a mystery to many. Not without a reason, there are certain requirements and process specifics to getting these giants overseas. Shipping a tank Since this is a topic of national security, the process of shipping a tank is a very important topic. This is why The Pentagon has mastered the logistics ..read more

The auto transport industry is small in comparison to other sectors of logistics, but it is still a vital element in the American economy. Thousands of vehicles get transport each month – from standard sedans and SUVs to military, sports, classic, and custom vehicles. If you are one of those car enthusiasts, you have probably come across many car shipping companies. If you are dealing with a variety of automobiles it is important to understand the different types of auto transport services. What do you think is the most important method of shipping a customized vehicle? If you ask an auto tran ..read more

Yes, you can. However, most carriers prefer to load an empty car because overloading a car carrier may jeopardize the carrier’s required weight limits and may lead to an accident, as well as fines on the road. Corsia allows the inclusion of personal items of up to 100 lb. If you need to load more than 100 lb there will be an additional fee. Auto transport carriers are very cautious when it comes to weight because weight restrictions apply at state border inspections and often random inspections on the road. If you need to ship personal items in your car please contact us for a customized  ..read more

The cost to ship a car across country depends on several factors. Distance and vehicle type are just two of the variables that affect the base prices on all routes. When you ask ‘how much does it cost to ship a car across country’ the responses may vary by company. Our team explains that a market price is the most accurate price and it us often a manually checked price. Corsia team tracks fluctuations on the market constantly and quotes only current rates that are all inclusive, with no hidden fees. Review our guide further to understand more about the cost to ship a car across country. What i ..read more

What is a non-running vehicle? A non-running, or inoperable vehicle, is a term used in the auto transport industry for any vehicle that can not be driven on and off the car carrier safely on its own power. You may know already that the primary method of loading and unloading vehicles is driving them on and off the carrier trailer. A vehicle is considered inoperable when it does not start and can not be moved under its own power, hence it can not be loaded or unloaded by driving it. We consider a car inoperable if there is no key and we can not start it. A vehicle that starts but has flat tir ..read more