Ship your Freight To or From Alabama
Regarding clients that require a shipping service that does not belong to any category of services we currently offer; we also offer freight shipping. A-1 Auto Transport provides a wide range of hauling and logistics services and isn't restricted to just vehicles or certain types of equipment. With us, you have no concern over size or weight restriction.
Approximate Cost & Time Examples For Delivery
To / From Alabama | Distance | Cost | Estimated Time In Transit |
Birmingham, AL To Frederick, MD | 729 miles | $1,313.28 - $1,605.12 | 2 - 4 Days |
Montgomery, AL To Moore, OK | 800 miles | $1440.36 - $1760.44 | 2 - 4 Days |
Montgomery, AL To Louisville, KY | 454 miles | $817.92 - $999.68 | 2 - 4 Days |
Mobile, AL To Omaha, NE | 1024 miles | $1,843.56 - $2,253.24 | 3 - 5 Days |
Tuscaloosa, AL To Auburn, ME | 1367 miles | $2,462.04 - $3,009.16 | 4 - 6 Days |
Hoover, AL To Newport News, VA | 743 miles | $1,338.66 - $1,636.14 | 2 - 4 Days |
Dothan, AL To Pearl City, HI | 4467 miles | $8,040.60 - $9,827.40 | 10 - 12 Days |
Auburn, AL To Scarborough, ME | 1277 miles | $2,298.60 - $2,809.40 | 4 - 6 Days |
Decatur, AL To Grand Forks, ND | 1312 miles | $2,363.22 - $2,888.38 | 4 - 6 Days |
Madison, AL To Long Beach, CA | 2010 miles | $3,618.54 - $4,422.66 | 6 - 8 Days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.
How Much Does Hauling Cost?
Our shifting costs are calculated based on the following factors:
- Demand and supply at the destination of your freight.
- Details of the freight (accessories) you require.
- Weather conditions as of the time of shipping.
- The length of the haul (LOH) of your shipment.
- How urgent your shipment is
- The required freight hauling equipment.
- Demand and supply at the original location of your freight.
Alabama Freight Transport Services
- Less Than Truck-Load Freight: The service is cost-effective since it allows two or more companies to join forces rather than pay the total cost of a full truckload.
- Full Truck-Load Freight: Using this method, the freight is transported from one shipping location to another utilizing the entire space available in the truck.
- Rail Freight: It entails shifting materials by rail; it is a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to ship hazardous materials or bulky construction materials
- Shipments by sea: It is the most economical method of relocating around the world. The technique involves relocating freight by cargo ships.
- Freight by air: The fastest way to haul freight is via this method. This is the best option if you have urgent cargo.
- Hotshot Services: The hotshot services involve hauling different cargo quickly. It is also called expedited shifting.
Best Hauling Companies
Our expensive shifting services and a team of experts puts us at the forefront of the industry. If you employ us to help ship your freight, you can rest assured of receiving:
- The expertise of our customer service team is unsurpassed in the industry
- Efficiencies in freight shipment that result in significant cost savings
- An easy and fast booking process with customer service representatives available 24/7
- The most advanced GPS tracking technology in shifting and freight transport, so you can receive real-time updates.
FTL Freight Relocation
If you need to send a large freight truck to or from Alabama for whatever purpose, we will haul it with the Full Truck Load Freight Transport. Typically, if you have more than one type of load to send and can be safe to haul together, we will also employ this method. If the goods you have to shift are not compatible for shipping together in the same container, we may have to relocate them separately. We also transport goods that are in bulk using the Full Truck Load freight transport. We also shift time-sensitive shipments using our hauling, even if the volume is less than half a full container. In short, hauling with shifting has faster delivery times, and because it has fewer touch points, it is often considered less risky than other transport modes.
Less Than Truck Load Transport
When you have to haul freight so small that it doesn't fill up an entire trailer, we employ less than truckload shipment. It has many benefits, including the fact that rates reduces costs, as you only have to bear the cost of the portion of the trailer used.
Furthermore, when you package small freight, the chances of it staying safe and secure are very high. You can also access special services with this, such as inside pickup and delivery. So, if you're looking for ways of reducing cost, goo should consider relocating with them.
Contact Us
If you require hauling services, please get in touch with us today at 1-888-230-9116. We'd be delighted to assist you and provide you with a FREE estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can help ship freight to any of the 588 cities in Alabama as well as the towns and villages. If you want to ship from there to any part of the US, we can help with that as well.
Your freight shipping costs will be determined by your freight's chargeable weight, shipping distance, freight mode, and shipping options. Use our free quote tool to get your rate.
Some freights get delivered in a day while some might take several days. Because of distance and other variables that might be associated with your freight moves, the best way to get a delivery date is from the shipping company. Many companies have standard delivery timelines for different shipping options and conditions. The company will be able to tell you when to expect your items to be delivered.
We consider the gross weight or volumetric weight of the shipment to determine the chargeable weight.
The combined weight of your shipment, its packaging, andpallets while volumetric weight is the volume of the shipment (l x b x h) divided by the density ratio of the shipment mode.
Whichever value is higher between gross weight and volumetric weight is used to estimate the chargeable weight.