Tips for Shipping Your Car in Winter
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
As a seasonal industry, Car Shipping experiences its busiest times during the warmer months with a decidedly slower pace in the coldest ones. These changes in supply and demand inevitably result in shifts within the auto transport landscape. Because these shifts affect Carrier availability and industry pricing structures, it’s essential the customer is aware of how best to navigate the Winter Auto Shipping Season. Some routes get hit with heavy snow and icy weather which makes it harder and, therefore, more expensive to ship to or from there. Other locations will see a large increase in demand ..read more
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Enclosed Trailers for Winter Transport
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
If you’re planning to get auto transport during the colder months of the year, it can be helpful to consider some things that will help keep your car in good shape throughout the long haul of cold weather vehicle shipping. Just as keeping your car in the garage helps to protect it from harsh weather and cold, enclosed auto shipping can ensure your car stays better protected during winter transport.   The most common car problems associated with exposing your car to the cold include:   Battery Problems Most batteries will not function at their full capacity in harsh weather; most espe ..read more
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The Importance of Terms of Service
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by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
The Terms of Service effectively forms a contract between the service provider and the user in a way that prepares the user for how the service works, what is included in the offer and what their own responsibilities may be when utilizing the service. In the Auto Shipping world, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires, by law, that these are made available.   However, despite the deep importance of understanding the service they’re considering using, most customers simply ignore the document outlining an Auto Transport Company’s Terms. By and large, Auto Transpo ..read more
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Shipping Extra Luggage with your Vehicle?
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
Many Shippers assume they can pack household goods within their vehicles prior to shipping. Although most Carriers will allow you to ship additional luggage in your vehicle, it is not really recommended. While it’s widely accepted for Carriers to offer a luggage allowance of up to 100 lbs for free, anything more than this would come with additional costs and hazards.   Here’s why you should not exceed 100 lbs   Transport Truck Weight Limits All trucks are calibrated to hold a specific amount of weight; anything above it could pose safety risks. As such, if a truck is found to be ov ..read more
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Expectations Vs. Reality
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
“Auto Transport Services”. Sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Because of this, most people think they know exactly what to expect when booking their shipment. Unfortunately, shipping a car is not as straightforward as one might expect. And, unlike booking a train, reserving a flight or mailing a package, the Auto Transport process is considerably more elaborate. In order for all operations to run smoothly, three or more independent parties need to be on the same page at all times. For this reason alone, ‘debunking’ common Auto Transport misconceptions can be vital to your shipping ex ..read more
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Cash on Delivery Payments
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
There are a few distinguishing features of the Auto Transport industry. Cash on Delivery payments to the Transport Carrier is one of these. Because COD includes more options than just cash payments, it can also be referred to as Collect on Delivery. This refers to payments that are made through money order, bank transfer, certified check or cashier’s check. The most efficient way for a customer (Shipper) to get their vehicle shipped is to work with a Broker throughout the process. The broker’s job is to find a carrier that best suits the Shipper’s specific transport requirements and to ..read more
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Auto Shipping: Top or Bottom?
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
When hauling your vehicle, is there any benefit to requesting your car be placed on either the top or bottom tray? An Auto Transport Trailer is used to haul many automobiles at the same time. Newer models can haul up to 12 vehicles in multi-levels, called trays. Most rig designs allow for 8 vehicles to be placed on the top tray and 4 to be placed on the bottom tray. Hydraulic ramps are used to tilt the vehicles in such a way as to maximize the spacing efficiency between them. Cars are safely secured to the trailer with straps in four locations using the tie-down holes vehicle’s are manufacture ..read more
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Ports & Terminals
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
Although most Transport Companies emphasize door-to-door shipping, there are two additional pickup and delivery options available; terminal-to-terminal and port-to-port. Here we take a quick look into when and why these become feasible options for your transportation requirements. Terminal-to-Terminal Transport There are a few reasons why terminal-to-terminal auto transport is your best choice: Flexible pick-up and delivery schedules. You are not locked into waiting for your Carrier to arrive at the pick-up and delivery locations for undefined periods of time; you can choose when would be t ..read more
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Transporting an Unregistered Car
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by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
Perhaps you’ve just purchased a car you need to bring home but have not yet registered. Or, maybe you need to move an old family clunker with an expired registration. If you’re wondering what your options may be for getting this kind of vehicle moved from point A to point B, read on…. When all’s said and done, you basically have two straightforward options when considering getting an unregistered vehicle moved; drive it or haul it. Drive It A lot will depend on your state. Some states have systems in place that will allow you to drive your vehicle on a temporary permit until it can be proper ..read more
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What if my car arrives before I do?
Yellowfin Logistics Blog
by Yellowfin Editorial Team
1y ago
  Sometimes plans don’t go as expected and you end up being unable to meet your vehicle when it arrives. Luckily, Auto Transportation professionals are very familiar with the volatile nature of the industry and are quite understanding when surprises inevitably pop up. In this article, we will cover a few options that may be available to you in these types of circumstances.   Always insist that your preferred arrival time is listed in your Dispatch Sheet. Due to the numerous factors that could affect a Carrier’s progress on the road, the industry can never guarantee times of arriv ..read more
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