USAREC, Albany Battalion Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport
By landmass, the United States Army Recruiting Command in Albany, United States is the largest of the USAREC battalions.
The battalion is also called the Albany “Eagles” Recruiting Battalion. They have a mission to carry out recruitment exercises and inspire young men and women to enlist in the United States Army and Army Reserves. The battalion is known to take fun as seriously as they take the orders.
If you are posted to the USAREC Albany Battalion, you might be excited about inspiring young people to join the army. However, getting your vehicle to the battalion might damper that excitement. A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles to the area.
Shipping to a Base in the CONUS Area
USAREC Albany Battalion isn’t outside the continent of the United States. The implication is that the government won’t be sponsoring the vehicle transportation of military personnel who are posted to the base. The people will have to make their arrangements.
While this is a common rule that is applied, some officers are exempt from this rule due to the unique situations they are in. To know if you are eligible for such an exemption, contact your transportation officer.
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Full List of Military Shipping Services We Offer
We ship different types of vehicles to USAREC, Albany Battalion like:
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- SUVs
- Mopeds
Military Car Shipping
Unless you get an exemption, the military won’t be paying for the shipping of your vehicle. The implication of this is that you will have to make the arrangements yourself. Driving might seem tempting but if the distance is far, it will be stressful.
The better thing to do is to hire a third-party shipping company. That way, you can conveniently report at your new station while your vehicle is brought to you.
USAREC Albany will have rules surrounding vehicles brought into the base. Discuss this with your transportation officer to know what is and what isn’t allowed on base. Generally, nitrous canisters aren’t allowed.
Certain documents will be needed to process the shipping of your vehicle and they include:
- The proof that you or a family member owns the vehicle being shipped
- A permit to ship a vehicle if it is a lease
- A government-issued military ID Card
- PCS
Preparing your car for Shipment
You might be wondering how you will get your car ready for shipping. This is how:
- Wash the car thoroughly with soap and rinse with clean water.
- Get a mechanic to go through the car and fix any faults you find.
Military Motorcycle Shipping
Since there is a great chance, you won’t be getting sponsorship for shipping your motorcycle to USAREC Albany Battalion, you will have to make certain arrangements.
Shipping a motorbike as well as a car can be costly. First, be sure that this is what you want to do. If you are bent on shipping a bike and a car, know that A-1 Auto Transport offers discounts for shipping multiple vehicles from a single client.
A few documents will be needed throughout the documentation process. They include proof of ownership and a valid military ID.
Preparing your motorcycle for Shipment
Getting a bike ready for shipping is important and shouldn’t be ignored. To do so:
- Wash the bike. You don’t want to drop off a filthy bike with dirt.
- Get a motorbike mechanic to fix any faults the bike might have.
Contact Us
Shipping your vehicle to the base is the better option. To get started on this option, simply dial 1-888-230-9116.