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- Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Direct Auto Transport
- TNT Auto Transport will be giving away an iPad at next week’s AMSA show
- TNT Auto Transport Services and Corporate Relocation at AMSA
- TNT comes to the rescue for an auto shipper once again!
- What Makes a Reliable Cross Country Auto Transport Company?
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Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Direct Auto Transport
February 13, 2012 in News and Press
We all know the advantages of direct auto transport – convenience, reliability, peace of mind, etc. We know that hiring a top-notch automotive transport company is going to produce the best results when moving your classic sports car across country or having that import shipped from the dealership in Florida to your home in Colorado. But, one thing we haven’t really covered in the past, at least not in detail here on this blog is how to ensure your automobile, whether it is car or truck, is ready for transport in the first place.
Before you turn your vehicle over to the trusted hands of your hauler, it’s important to ensure you have a few things in a row and a few items prepared. First and foremost, you should know the exact condition of your vehicle, both inside and out. This is wise advise for anyone using an auto transport service, whether you’re having a new car shipped to you or having a current one shipped to a new location, be it for a move or any other reason you may have.
The best way to go about doing this is to take pictures on the day of shipping. Even more so, the vehicle should be decently washed and cleaned, both inside and out, before the pictures are taken as to allow any nicks, dings, or dents to be clearly visible in the photographs. Be sure to get pictures of the car from nearly every angle, including the hood, roof, driver and passenger side doors, tires and rims, and trunk. It’s also a good idea to get a picture of the hauling vehicle itself, as well as a few pictures of your vehicle on the back. This will give you, and the automotive transport company, the images they need should any damage arise during the transport process.
It’s also important to ensure that both you, and the automotive transport company, are fully aware of any special needs or circumstances your vehicle may have. For instance, if your imported sports car has low ground clearance, or your truck has a high roof height, it’s important that you make sure your auto transport specialist is aware prior to sending off your vehicle. It’s also important to make sure you are upfront with the transport company regarding any mechanical issues the vehicle may have. While there are thousands of vehicles shipped everyday that suffer from mechanical issues, not all transport companies take mechanically challenged cars and trucks, so it’s important to make sure any issues are discussed at the beginning of the process.
This last bit may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s important to take any and all personal possessions before the pick-up date. You’d be surprised how many people leave keys, cell phones, address books, backpacks, and so on in their vehicles when they ship them cross country. Automotive transport companies are typically only responsible for the vehicles themselves, and not any personal property left within. While most of the time any personal possessions left within vehicles will remain untouched, there is no guarantee.
There’s a plethora of benefits to automotive transportation companies, but there are things that we all need to do on our end first to help ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.
TNT Auto Transport will be giving away an iPad at next week’s AMSA show
February 10, 2012 in Trade Shows
Win an iPad from TNT Auto Transport
Don’t miss your chance to win a new iPad next week at the AMSA Expo and Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Stop by booth #715 and fill out an entry form. Our Corporate Team will be there and they are looking forward to meeting you! Ask about our new Partners Program. Remember, TNT Auto Transport has been shipping vehicles since 1935. We are the experts and have developed a core network of reliable carriers to ensure your shipment arrives safely and on time, guaranteed! We hope to see you next week!
TNT Auto Transport Services and Corporate Relocation at AMSA
February 2, 2012 in Trade Shows
TNT Auto Transport to exhibit at booth #715 this year!
Did you know that TNT’s expertise with Auto Relocation actually predates the Employee Relocation Industry? TNT’s Corporate Relocation Division will be exhibiting this year at the annual AMSA Education Conference and EXPO. Tammy McMillen, Robin Koszalinski and Cory Woodward will be at booth #715 representing TNT. Please stop by our booth to meet our relocation experts and learn about the benefits of partnering with TNT for your Corporate Relocation needs.
Not attending the conference this year? You can still take advantage of the amazing partnership opportunities TNT Auto Transport is now offering to AMSA and CMSA members. Call us today at 1-800-822-2941 to speak with Robin or Tammy about these opportunities, or email us at corporate@tnt-inc.com
TNT comes to the rescue for an auto shipper once again!
January 26, 2012 in News and Press
Transport company receives 5-Stars for excellent service.
Recently, TNT Transport Services received another outstanding service review for delivering where others continually fail, that is in keeping promises made to customers. Late last month TNT received a call from a woman in desperate need of having her vehicle shipped. It was right in the middle of the holiday season, between Christmas and New Years, and she had scheduled her shipment with a low cost broker a month prior. After a few weeks of having her vehicle booked with that broker, and the vehicle still had not moved from the location at origin, the customer grew more and more worried. It was now just a couple of days before the holiday weekend and she was not getting anywhere with that broker. Finally, she read some reviews on line and decided to give TNT a call. Every transport company knows that having vehicles shipped during the winter holidays requires notice well in advance since many drivers take time off during that time of year. But TNT is a Freight Forwarder, experienced with shipping vehicles for over 75 years. If ANYONE can move a vehicle even during a difficult season, it’s TNT! Sure enough, TNT picked up this customer’s vehicle the very next day and had it delivered within a week.
Why was TNT able to do this while the competition could not? As mentioned before, TNT is a Freight Forwarder, not a broker, which means that not only do we have access to a large pool of highly qualified and reputable drivers, but we have gone through the rigorous process of extensive screening and insurance verification to ensure that the customer’s experience will be hassle-free with peace of mind that his or her precious cargo will be safely and reliably delivered on time, guaranteed! TNT also employs a highly qualified and experienced team of Transportation Specialists, Dedicated Transport Coordinators and Dispatchers that work unitedly to keep TNT Transport Services as a leader in the transport industry.
Read the full review posted by this client here.
What Makes a Reliable Cross Country Auto Transport Company?
January 16, 2012 in News and Press
It wasn’t that long ago that finding reliable and affordable cross country auto transport was tantamount to pulling teeth. If you didn’t know somebody or was in the business or had used one before, chances are you had quite a search ahead of you. Today, things are different. Today, the search is as easy as going to Google and typing in what you’re looking for. While in years since past, you didn’t have many options to choose from, today there are so many choices that it’s actually difficult to tell which is the right choice, to tell which nation wide auto transport company is going to ensure your vehicle arrives safe and on time.
Competition in the automotive transport industry has been growing steadily over the last few years, making it harder and harder for people to tell which companies to avoid and which ones to refer to friends. So, how does one go about finding the diamonds in the rough? It’s quite simple, actually, if you know what to look for.
Cross country auto transport is something that demands quality and assurance. The last thing you want to do is entrust your classic car to the hands of anyone other than trained and practiced professionals. The first thing you want to look for is longevity in the companies you have available. How long have they been doing this? The longer they’ve been around, the better. It’s the same in every business.
Another great thing to look at is their serviceable areas. The competition has grown thick over the last decade or so, and there are many who claim to offer state to state auto transport, but only service a specific region, such as the southwest. Take a good look at the regions and serviceable areas, if they don’t offer state to state, meaning one side of the country to the other, than they’re probably not the best choice.
Last, but not least, there are the little additional services that are good to look at. For instance – do they offer both pick up and drop off services? If not, then you’ll have to go and pick it up at their nearest location. While this is easier than driving it the entire distance yourself, it is a bit of an annoyance. Another little thing that makes a huge difference is the time involved. How much time are you without your vehicle? Are they able to get your vehicle shipped and dropped off in a timely fashion that revolves around you, the customer, and your schedule, or are you forced to bend yours around theirs?
There are many signs that indicate a quality cross country auto transport company, all we need to do is keep our eyes open for them. A little bit of research online goes a long way in this digital age, making decision making both easier and more challenging.
Automotive Transport
December 20, 2011 in News and Press
Finding ways to transport cars and trucks great distances can be a tad difficult, but thanks to automotive transport services, today it’s easier than ever. Thanks to the interconnectivity that we all share now thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to find a reliable and reputable service provider to suite your needs. We’ve been in the auto transport game a while now, and today we’re going to go over a few key factors that can help anyone in one’s search.
First of all, any transport company worth one’s time and consideration is going to provide transport services for more than one type of vehicle. There are various auto companies that only work with one or two types of vehicles, and while they may be a good fit for companies with a fleet of single type of vehicle, their specialty make them a bit more difficult to work with for the majority of private consumers.
When looking at auto transport companies, whether for a relatively small distance like from one end of the state to the other or long distance such as one end of the country to the other, the available shipping pick up and drop off locations are very important. It makes no sense to look into companies that won’t pick up near you or drop off at your final destination. When in need of cross country auto transport, one really needs to be looking at companies that will transport not only a wide variety of motor vehicles, but that are also going to be able to pick it up – or have a reasonably close drop of location – and drop them off as close to one’s home as possible.
Insurance is another item that comes to mind one should be on the lookout for when shopping for automotive transportation companies. We put a good deal of money into our vehicles, from the original purchasing cost to the monthly maintenance and insurance costs, and making sure they’re protected and insurance throughout any transport is just about as important a thing as they come. The level of the insurance will help determine the overall auto transport rates.
There are many options available today that are easier than ever for the average consumer to find the transportation they need, whether it be from one end of the state to the other, or from one end of the country to the next. Automotive transportation is perfect for anyone who wishes to purchase a car or truck that’s in another state, pick up that expensive classic car and keep it safe on the way home, or for those who find themselves moving a good distance and don’t want to worry about the hassle and headache of transporting it oneself.
Time, Convenience, and Price – The Benefits of Auto Transport Companies
November 15, 2011 in News and Press
Cars and trucks are made for driving, so it may seem a bit counter-productive to think about shipping them. So, why would somebody want to ship their vehicles? Well, the simple answer is there are a variety of benefits, with the most being saved time, convenience, and most of all, saved money. Yes, it can actually be cheaper to ship a car or truck to its final destination than it would be to drive it there. This is the benefit that us auto transport companies provide.
First, let’s go over the saved time. Let’s say you’re a business or company with a fleet of vehicles, both cars and trucks, which need to be relocated to the other side of the state, or even worse, another state all together. While this is more of a niche target market, it is still a market that is in dire need of auto transport. The time involved with setting individual drivers for each vehicle can be extensive and stressful, so it makes sense to simply have the entire fleet shipped and transported.
Another great example of saving time with automotive transport would be a personal move across several states or across country. The time involved with setting up and coordinating a move of such distance can be quite abundant and having to find a driver for ones cars and trucks can be a hassle that nobody wants to have deal with. There can be a good deal of time and stress saved by hiring us, a reputable automotive transport service.
Convenience is the next great benefit that auto transport companies have to offer, especially if you happen to be in need of heavy equipment transport. Construction companies are some of the obvious customers for this particular benefit, as they have a good deal of heavy equipment that needs to be moved from site to site, often times across states or even from one coast to the other. Without a dedicated service that’s more than capable of transporting such heavy machinery, transporting said machinery to their next destination can be quite a hassle – perhaps even impossible.
Another great example of the convenience that auto transport companies have to offer is for those in the market for classic and expensive cars. Let’s say you’ve purchased a classic ‘60’s collectable car, or are in the market for one, but the particular piece is on the other side of the country. Typically, you would need to either drive it yourself back home or hire someone to do it for you, but with an automotive transport company, you can have it shipped directly to your door. Just another great example of the convenience offered by the auto transport companies.
And now, for the best convenience of all, the price. There’s a good deal of money to be saved when using an automotive transport company to transport your vehicles instead of driving them by one’s self. The gas needed to drive the vehicles the necessary distance alone could be more than the price to ship, making the decision to use an automotive transport company even easier. The same holds true for companies or organizations with a fleet of vehicles, as the price involved with gas and a driver can quickly escalate far beyond what one would be charged with us.
There are a good deal of benefits involved with using automotive transport companies, with the most prevalent being saved time, money, and increased convenience and decreased stress. Why not have your vehicle shipped during your next long distance move, or have your company vehicles shipped to another state. Why not give us a call today and see how we can help you with your automotive transport needs.
