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Depends on where you are shipping your vehicle
Distance in miles Calendar days
0 – 200 1 – 2
200 – 600 2 – 4
600 – 1000 3 – 5
1000 – 1500 4 – 6
1500 – 2000 5 – 7
2000 – 2400 6 – 8
2400 and up 7 – 9
* times are estimated
Delayed delivery
Rain, snow, high winds, and other weather conditions may occur along your route. Weather conditions may cause delivery to be delayed in these cases.
An open car transport carrier will typically provide cargo insurance coverage of $100,000 to $150,000. Cargo insurance coverage ranges from $250,000 to $3,000,000 on an enclosed auto transport carrier. On request, we can provide certificates of insurance from any carrier.
The situation is slightly different for Hawaii vehicle shipments, as they are subject to the insurance limitations of the ocean freight liner. Our shipping experts will be able to assist you.
At delivery, inspect the vehicle and if there are any damages, please:
- Note damages on the Bill of Lading/Vehicle Condition report
- Get a copy of the delivery Bill of Lading from the trucker
- Take pictures of the damage (on-site if possible)
- Contact Ready for Transport to request trucker Certificate of Insurance
- File a claim
Bill of lading
A bill of lading is a detailed list of a shipment of goods given by the carrier to the person consigning the goods at pickup and delivery in the form of a receipt. It is frequently abbreviated as “BOL.” It is used in auto transport to record any existing external damage prior to transport as well as any new damage that occurs during transit and is noted at delivery. As a result, the most important document for insurance claims is this one.
- You and the trucker carefully inspect your vehicle for pre-existing scratches, dents, and other damage before loading it.
- There is a picture of the vehicle on the bill of lading form. All pre-existing damage is marked in the correct area of the image by the truck driver
- Tell the truck driver to record the current mileage of the vehicle at pick-up and again at drop-off
- The document must be signed by both the truck driver and you, and each must keep a copy
- If you disagree with the truck driver’s markings, please contact Ready for Transport at the time of pickup for assistance. 786-648-0031
- It is your right to thoroughly inspect your vehicle upon delivery.
- It is your right to note any problems with your vehicle on the bill of lading.
- Even if there is a problem with the vehicle after the inspection, you must legally pay the trucker the transportation fare. Payment of freight charges and filing an insurance claim are two completely different things.
Damages are not a common occurrence in the shipping process, but they do occur. If they do, properly filling out this important document can save you a lot of time and stress while also ensuring that your insurance claim is successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ready for Transport at 786-648-0031, and one of our friendly representatives will be happy to assist you and ensure your safety.
- The truck driver must allow you to inspect your vehicle again at the time of delivery.
- If your vehicle has any new scratches, dents, or other damages, you must note them on the bill of lading in the appropriate area of the image and write an exact description of the NEW damage in the field for exceptions/comments. Taking pictures at delivery, just like at pickup, is highly recommended, especially if there is new damage. It’s also a good idea to take several pictures.
- Both the truck driver and you should sign the document AFTER the inspection, and each must keep a copy.
- If there is a balance due for your shipment after the inspection, you must legally pay the trucker, even if there is a problem with the vehicle. Payment of freight charges and filing an insurance claim are two completely different things.
- If there is a disagreement or the trucker insists on doing things differently at the time of delivery, please contact Ready for Transport so we can help. 786-648-0031 is our phone number.
- It is your right to thoroughly inspect your vehicle upon delivery.
- It is your right to note any problems with your vehicle on the bill of lading.
- Even if there is a problem with the vehicle after the inspection, you must legally pay the trucker the transportation fare. Payment of freight charges and filing an insurance claim are two completely different things.
Damages are not a common occurrence in the shipping process, but they do occur. If they do, properly filling out this important document can save you a lot of time and stress while also ensuring that your insurance claim is successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ready for Transport at 786-648-0031, and one of our friendly representatives will be happy to assist you and ensure your safety.
If you choose our discounted price option and elect to pay the transportation cost at delivery in exchange for a lower rate. Cashapp, Venmo or bank transfers. Truckers do not accept payments because they do not have the necessary equipment to process them.
Not dispatched order
Your payment is fully refundable if your order has not been assigned (dispatched) for loading.
Dispatched order
Your payment is refundable, less a $200 service fee or the amount of your partial payment, whichever is less, if your order has been assigned (dispatched) for loading and driver arrives to your pick up location. As soon as your order is shipped, you will receive an email notification. We have already made a reservation for your vehicle at this time.
1. Discounted cash price
When you pay with Cashapp, Venmo, Zelle or bank transfer, you get a discounted price due to the transfer being low cost or low fee.
2. Regular price
You can pay in full by credit card, debit card, or PayPal with these options.
Advantages of the regular price
- Payment is simple and one-time.
Payment is required at the time of pickup
If neither of the above options work for you, you can also choose to:
- ACH to a bank account
- Deposit to a bank account
These additional options are not available online and must be scheduled over the phone. To make these arrangements, call (786)-648-0031.
Car shipping delivery services are typically scheduled between one and two weeks in advance. This allows us to quickly locate and secure your auto transport service.
If you’re in a hurry and only have a day or two before your pick-up date, however, we can provide a guaranteed pick-up service. We recommend that you speak with one of our knowledgeable auto transport advisors to get a quote and a timeline. We will contact you once the car shipping booking is complete to finalize the details.