What To Know Before Hiring a Car Transport Company

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Before you decide to hire a car transport company to take care of your move, you must consider a few things. Just remember, as you plan your move things can happen. When your car is moved, scratches can occur. There are of course certain things you can do to ease your discomfort of making sure everything works smoothly for you. Here are some tips that may help you are you look into hiring a professional car transport company:

• Look into the company and find out more about the company, including references and past performance.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against the company.
• Verify the moving company's licensure with the US DOT, State DOT, or ICC.
• Movers are only allowed to insure your stuff and car up to so much. Look into covering the rest with either your homeowner's policy or purchase another policy just to protect your stuff.
• Examine your car before it is loaded on the trailer. Take note of everything inch of the car so you will have a way to compare the car after you arrive at your location.
• Ask ahead what the usual gratuities are and make sure this is listed in the contract.
• After the truck is done loading, you will need to sign a bill of lading. Not signing this leaves you open for liability.



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