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How Things Work Car shipping can be a complicated and confusing experience. As a vehicle transport broker, CLS Services, Inc. is dedicated to streamlining this process and make it as easy for the customer as possible. Although many brokers do own their own trucks, most car moves are arranged through brokers with individual shipping companies. Normally trucking companies only run specific routes between predetermined cities and regions. To be able to stay in business, shipping companies must strive to always move as many cars as possible every time they depart on their route so they tend to specialize in routes that prove to be popular. Therefore, vehicle transport brokers are beneficial both to the customer and the car shipper. For customers, brokers can quickly find shipping companies that are able to move the car in the direction the customer wishes. CLS Services, Inc. has a database of trusted trucking companies that have consistently done quality jobs and delivered maximum satisfaction. For transport companies, brokers can provide the amount of cars necessary for their truckers to make a living without worrying about strictly sticking to the most popular routes and locating customers for their routes. Also in this way door to door delivery services are possible for us. Why is door to door shipping important? Some transport companies use car transport terminals where the customer drops off and picks up their cars in predetermined locations, usually car lots. This is not the preferred way to move your vehicle due to the fact that by using a terminal, your car may sit in storage (or in the open exposed to inclement weather) for days on end, waiting for a truck to come and pick up the vehicle. Also, with a terminal setup, your transport is not a direct one. Your car may visit several terminals on the way to its destination and therefore also be loaded and unloaded by several different trucks. This causes more wear and tear on your vehicle and increases the possibility that damage will occur. With the door to door transport services we provide, only one trucker handles your car and it stays on the car transport from start to finish so we always know who exactly has your car and where it is. What can be hauled? Typically car haulers are able to transport a wide variety of vehicles, both running and in non-running condition. Most auto transport carriers require cars have a clearance of at least four inches (4") in order to be successfully loaded on to the hauler. They are also capable of transporting vehicles that are not automobiles such as motorcycles, boats, RVs and more. For more information on transporting your car feel free to call us at 216-524-7711 What is a Bill of Lading? A bill of lading certifies the receiving and delivery of a vehicle (or other cargo). It should be verified and signed at both the point of pickup and drop off. Any damage claims must be dealt with at time of delivery and be noted on bill of lading. Why are some Cars easier than others? Some moves take longer than others. This is because there are certain routes of auto transportation that are more common than others. For example, one of the most common and popular routes is from California to Florida, which results in a large number of companies driving that route constantly and makes that move less expensive and faster to move. If a certain route is not as common due to the origin and the destination of the vehicle and the number of vehicles being moved to and from that location annually, it may take longer for a driver to be dispatched to that location. Other considerations that affect the time of transport include whether or not your vehicle is located near a major freeway or is headed to an international port or Canada. To get an estimation on the time it will take to move your vehicle, feel free to call us or submit a free car shipping quote request online! CLS Services |