Enclosed Car Transport Carriers

If you need additional coverage and protection for your vehicle when importing across waters, you may want the protection that enclosed moving can provide. Enclosed, or covered delivery can protect it from any road debris, weather, dirt, and hazards that can arise.

This method is often chosen for owners who have autos that are classified as vintage or classic, exotic, or valuable.

Advantages.

Importing with carriers, your auto will have an extra layer of protection that will give you the peace of mind you need.

• Enclosed carriers have either hard or soft sides to provide a shield of protection around it.
• Carriers are pulled by specialized trucks that have straps that will firmly attach to the wheels in order to secure and lock in for limited movement.
• Many haulers now come with hydraulic lift gaits which are great for those vehicles that are low to the ground, luxury, or exotic.
• It is delivered with the highest level of protection and security that would not be there with open transport.
• Not only is it protected from any weather, and debris that may be flying around including rocks from other autos, but it also keeps others from seeing the automobile and possibly contemplates stealing. Importing with carriers offers extra protection that high-value or rare and classic ones need.

When choosing the right mover for your import, money and time will play an important role. When considering the cost, you will appreciate the added protection you will receive when you choose an enclosed carrying, especially if it is worth $50,000 or more.

The most common trailers to choose from are open or enclosed. Commercial trailers are made to load by installing a built-in ramp to make loading and unloading easier. Importing with carriers, they also offer power hydraulics which is used to raise and lower the loading ramps.

Shipment Preparation.

Before your vehicle can go aboard the carriers you need to prepare it by doing the following:

• Check all the fluids for leaks around it. Leaking fluids can be hazardous to the driver.
• Find out what fluids the mover prefers to be left in it.
• The battery should be charged and the tires should have enough pressure in them. This is more for your benefit once your auto is on the road again than it is for the hauler.
• Take photographs all around it before it is loaded onto the hauler to document any damage or dents done to your vehicle prior to shipment.
• Remove anything that is sticking up, sticking out, or can be knocked off; antennas, roof racks, spoilers, and more.
• You also want to remove your toll taxes pass, if you have them in your windshields to prevent damage.
• No personal items can remain in it.
• Leave the spare tire and a jack in it.
• Be sure to select insurance coverage to keep you covered.

All registered movers are required to have a written certificate of insurance for their customers as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You will need to have this document given to you if you request it.

Related Information & FAQ

• Enclosed moving: rates and quotes