Fort Drum Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport
Fort Drum is a US Army Reserve and census-designated place in northern New York State. It is part of Jefferson County. The fort occupies a space of over 107,000 acres of land. The weather can be cold, going as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a mission to command active components posted to the installation and provide administrative support to tenant units. Getting your vehicle to this large fort might be more difficult than you initially realize. There is no need to worry, though, because A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles to the fort, and we will walk you through all that it entails.
Moving to a Base in the CONUS Area
Fort Drum is in Jefferson County, New York, United States. This means that the government won’t be involved in the shipping process of your vehicles. You will have to figure that out yourself. There are, though, a few officers who will get sponsorship from the government to the base. These officers are in special situations. Discuss your current situation with your transportation officer to know if you are eligible for sponsorship. Getting the right third-party auto shipping company to hire is the next step which begins with your visiting our website.
Full List of Military Hauling Services We Offer
There are various other vehicles we ship apart from cars to the base and they include:
- Mopeds
- Motorcycles
- SUVs
Automobile Dispatching Solutions
Given the lack of support, you may be thinking about making the long journey by car to reach the base. A fine plan on paper could nevertheless result in you arriving late to your new station. If you want to avoid this kind of hassle, you can engage a third-party shipping firm to bring your car to the base while you catch a flight and get there on time. You must be aware of the automobile shipping regulations before sending your car to Fort Drum. Get the lowdown on car regulations from the transportation officer.
There are, in addition, documents that will be asked of you during the shipping process and they include:
- Proof of ownership
- Government-issued ID
- Permanent Change of Station
- Permit to ship a leased vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Shipment
Getting a vehicle ready for shipping is the first step in the shipping process.
- Go over the car and take note of any marks or spots that you see.
- Wash the car with a detergent and rinse with clean water.
Military Motorcycle Shipping
Riding a motorbike to a base is a common consideration of officers who are posted to CONUS areas. However, this can lead to reporting late at the duty posts. It can also put a strain on the motorcycle leading to damage. While cost is the main concern and rightfully so, you can get great military discounts for shipping your motorbike. A-1 Auto Transport offers such services and gives special consideration to military officers. If you will be shipping your bike, you should get some documents ready. Proof of ownership of the bike and a government-issued means of identification will be needed.
Preparing your motorcycle for Shipment
You should prepare your motorcycle for shipping as reduces the chances of accidents happening during the process. You should:
- Examine the whole vehicle for marks and dents and record such things with either a camera or in writing.
- Wash the car thoroughly with detergent and rinse with clean water.
Contact Us
Shipping a vehicle to a military base has never been easier. We at A-1 Auto Transport can help you. Simply dial 1-888-230-9116.