Car Transport Recommendations?
perfect timing for this thread.
I just made a purchase on the west coast and need to ship to MI.
So far Roadrunner auto Transport is the lowest, with Montway a close second. United Routes was a little more but he sounded good.
Anyone have any experience with any of these?
Be aware that those are all just brokers, not actual 'carriers' (companies that actually operate trucks). They have to negotiate and contract with a carrier to do the actual hauling. Going with the lowest price may put you in a situation where many of the carriers turn down your job due to low pay and your car can sit.... or you can get the worst driver... etc. There ARE some carrier/broker companies that have their own trucks, but most of what you find are brokers.
If you want to know if a company is a broker or a carrier, get their DOT number and go to the following site and enter it in the search field. The next page that pops ought to say if the company is a broker or carrier.
Safety Measurement System
Where is this car? If in a bigger city, then the odds of getting a quick pickup are much better.
Who will help load this for you, and is their schedule flexible? And can you be available on a flexible schedule to receive it? If a direct pickup and drop off, you're going to get a time 'window' for both ends, and either or both may not occur on the time originally scheduled.
Is this a pricey car?
Don't ever give them any money, 'til you have a carrier assigned and a pickup date confirmed. If they want money up front, go elsewhere. Make sure they document the payment process before you commit to them!
At least Montway has been around a while. Hope it all goes well !
