Considerations When Shipping An ATV

There are a lot of great destination spots for adventure with all-terrain vehicles, which is why they make up a healthy amount of the auto transport business. While many are comfortable towing their own ATVs or UTVs, sometimes the trip is far enough away that it makes more sense to ship them. Likewise, many would prefer to have theirs shipped so they can freely and quickly get to where they’re going without handling the logistics themselves. That being the case, here are some of the most important considerations you should consider before contacting a company to ship your ATV or UTV.

Company Research

You’re going to find that there are a lot of options when you start looking for a service to ship an ATV or ATVs. To determine which is best, you should do some basic research by looking up their company website, finding reviews of their service, and determining how long they’ve been in business. You can also look up safety information about a company by consulting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website. If a company hasn’t been in business long, doesn’t have a professional website, and at least a few positive reviews of its service, those are signs that you may want to keep looking. Any service you contact should also be more than willing to answer any questions you have, which is something you should keep in mind as you contact potential shippers.

Insurance Coverage

While minimum insurance requirements exist for any company that ships ATVs, some offer more coverage than others. You almost always have the option of choosing additional coverage if you feel like the basic coverage isn’t sufficient. Regardless of whether or not you opt for additional insurance, it would help if you always asked a shipper you’re considering about their insurance policy, as well as any questions you have about it. Accidents are pretty rare, but the possibility does exist, and it’s important to know how a company will handle the situation in the event that it does happen.

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Service Options

You will have some options to consider when you’re shipping an ATV. The main options are shipping method and delivery point. Like a car or motorcycle, you can have an ATV shipped on an open carrier, or in an enclosed carrier. Most transport is done on open carriers, but an enclosed option is available from most shippers if you have concerns about privacy or weather. You can also choose to have your ATV shipped directly to a specific location, or delivered to a terminal from which you pick it up. These options do affect the cost of shipping an ATV, so you should have a clear idea of what you need when contacting a transport agent.

Multiple Estimates

One last final tip that applies to contacting shippers and getting an estimate: it’s a good idea to widen your search. Prices are different between companies so contacting a couple is a good approach to saving money, not to mention that you’ll have a clearer picture of which companies offer better service. When you do contact a company for a price quote, try to have a few questions you need answered to gauge their level of preparation and professionalism. After speaking to a couple of shippers, you’ll have a good idea of what you’re looking for.