Normally a car hauler isn’t booked until just a few days prior to the pick-up window. No need to sweat this process, you have picked a great company through your research and following the steps above and they will get the job done.
4. Meeting with the actual trucker will be the next step
The trucker will try to pick up the vehicle right at your address, but if that is not possible the pick-up location will be a large parking lot where the truck can pick up safely and maneuver safely.
You’ll get a receipt called a Bill of Lading that goes over the vehicle inspection that goes overs the outside of your vehicle and marks any dings, scratches dents, etc. and you will sign off and receive a carbon copy.
5. The next step is the delivery of your vehicle
It is the same as the pick-up. The delivery window is more obscured because of the distance, but a 2-day window is provided until the trucker is closer to your destination and then a 1 hour window is given.
You and the trucker will go over the vehicle again with the bill of lading and you’ll sign off and receive another carbon copy.
6.The final step is to submit a rating for your experience
This is crucial because the companies you work with would like to know how your experience was. This also helps future customers when they are looking up reviews. This final step isn’t mandatory, but it does help the total process.
Conclusion
By following these 6 steps you can rest assure that your car shipping experience will be a great one.
