Fort Buchanan Car Shipping

Published by Joe Webster.

Fort Buchanan Auto Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport

Fort Buchanan, United States Army Garrison, Puerto Rico is a United States Army installation in Puerto Rico. It is situated in the capital's metropolitan area, San Juan.

It is the Caribbean's and Puerto Rico's only federal military installation. The United States Army Reserve, 1st Mission Support Command, and the Puerto Rico National Guard have their headquarters here. Missions in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America are supported by Fort Buchanan.

Dispatching may appear to military officers posted to this base with their families to be a huge task that will cost a lot of money, but the good news is that the government will pay for your POV shipping. All you need to do is select a reputable and efficient company, such as A1-AT.

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Moving to a Base

Because Fort Buchanan is located outside of the continental United States, you are eligible for sponsorship for the delivery of a single POV. All bills for hauling to the base will be paid in full under this sponsorship.

It should be noted, however, that this sponsorship may have backlogs and may require additional documentation to implement. Consult with your officer about the best course of action.

Begin contacting companies early if you want your move to be efficient and without hiccups.

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List of Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) We Move

We ship all sorts of autos. This includes:

Cars
ATVs
SUVs
Motorbikes
Household Goods
Mopeds

Delivery to a Military Base

Because the government will pay for moving a single vehicle, you should follow the procedure to ensure you receive the benefit. If you're hauling more than one car, you'll have to pay for the second one's delivery. Officers typically ship one car and then purchase a better second car when they arrive at their new station.

Confirm your eligibility for the sponsorship and take your PCS to your office (TO) counselor to avoid any confusion when moving.

Investigate and confirm the rules. There may be prohibited automobile types or modifications. Consult with your officer about this.

Make duplicates of the following documents, which you will need to process your sponsorship and arrangements:

Permanent change of station document issued by the government
Proof of ownership of the auto to be moved

Preparations

Your car will require some minor preparations before embarking on the long journey. You will need to:

Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank until it is empty, or at most a quarter of the tank's capacity.
Repair any cracks in the windshield because changing temperatures may cause the crack to widen or the glass to shatter.

Moving a Motorcycle to a Base

The rules for a motorcycle are the same as the rules for a car. If you want the government to sponsor it, you must document it as yours or show proof that you have permission to ship it.

The government will not pay for a bike as a second vehicle. The government will only pay for one auto. This is something to keep in mind as you plan your station change.

In any case, proof of ownership or permission to export the bike from the owner will be required at various points throughout the process.