Different Ways To Transport A Car From State To State

What is the Different Ways To Transport A Car From State To State?

Hauling vehicles from one place is a complicated and delicate process. It requires adequate planning and investment. This is especially true for long journeys like coast-to-coast and state-to-state hauling. You need a company that can oversee a successful process, from start to end. The company should provide different ways to deliver that are insured and well within their comfort zone. Vehicles are sensitive machines that need to be handled with care, expertise, and professionalism. So what better company to do the job than A1-AT Inc.?

At A1-AT, we offer services to all 50 states across the US. Under our services, we go the extra mile and even provide door-to-door delivery for every shipment we make, should the client wish. 20 years of experience has gifted us with a track record that’s responsible for the trust the American people have in us. We have the resources to provide clients with different ways to deliver.

State-to-state moving depends on a couple of things;

1. The type of the vehicle: The type of vehicle determines how it will be moved. For instance, luxury ones are mostly hauled by air freight. The type of auto also constitutes the profile (the make of the automobile, model, weight, size, and condition).
2. Location of the delivery: The location of the delivery dictates the total distance of the journey, the terrain, and how long the journey will take. Some locations favor the open-air method while others don’t.
3. Client budget: Some options are cheaper than others. The client’s budget, therefore, will determine the different ways. Good companies offer no-obligation cost calculators for clients to have a look at the financial costs the various options require.

Different Ways to Haul

Open-air

Open-air car is the cheapest way. The vehicles are loaded onto an open-ended “flat rack”, from which they are strapped and secured using tie-downs and fasteners. The autos are then hauled by a truck that hauls the open-ended flat rack.

The open-air method is advantageous as it is universally available thanks to its affordability. It also accommodates different sizes, carrying with it up to 10 autos at a time. Standard saloons, SUVs, new, and old cars can all be delivered from one state to another using this open-air option.

Enclosed Option

Under this option, the autos are loaded into containers which are then hauled by a long haul truck. This option is more expensive compared to open air as the cargo containers are expensive to hire. It, however, provides more safety to it as the thick metallic shell protects it from any external hazards. The downside of this, though, is that the enclosed method is reserved for standard vehicles whose dimensions can be comfortably accommodated by the container. Large ones with abnormal dimensions can pose difficulties by not fitting inside standard containers. Also, the enclosed nature of the intermodal container limits the space available to move multiple autos at one go. Enclosed hauling only accommodates 2 to 3 vehicles as opposed to the 8 to 10 automobiles supported under open air. The safety of this method, however, outweighs its downside by a great margin.

Door to door

This option involves delivery to an exact location in the destination state. The location can be a private residence, an office address, or a storage facility. It will be delivered to the doorstep of the given location. This option may prove to be expensive if the specific location is far.

Terminal to terminal

Under this option, it is picked up from a pre-determined location, delivered, and then dropped off at a designated location in the destination state. This pick-up point can be a parking lot, a storage facility location, or a public location most convenient to you.

Air freight

Air freight is reserved for high-value luxury autos or urgent orders. The cars are shipped in planes to the designated state.

Need to haul from state to state? We can help you find an option that best meets your needs. Talk to us today!