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Shipping a Car from Atlanta to Boston

About 1,100 miles up the eastern seaboard, and one of the more predictable lanes in the country. Winter and Boston access are the variables.

2024 Most Popular Car Colors and What They Mean
2024 Most Popular Car Colors and What They Mean

This blog post explores the 2024 vehicle colors that are most popular and what they tell about practicality and personal flair. It discusses the benefits of various hues and offers advice on choosing the best color for your vehicle.

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How to Get Better Freight Rates

Carriers price risk, dwell and hassle as much as miles. A shipper who removes those three gets better rates than one who negotiates harder on difficult freight.

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Protecting a Car from Flood Damage

Six inches of moving water can take control of a car and twelve will float most of them. The only reliable protection is moving it early.

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Wide Load vs Oversize Load: US Transport Rules

A load can be oversize on height and perfectly legal on width, and it still needs a permit for every state on the route.

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Trucking Regulations That Affect Your Shipment

Most of what frustrates customers about vehicle transport is a federal rule working as intended. Here are the ones that shape your shipment.

FMCSA Registration System Overhaul - Enhancing Motor Carrier Efficiency
FMCSA Registration System Overhaul - Enhancing Motor Carrier Efficiency

The antiquated URS is replaced by the FMCSA’s new registration system, FRS, which is more efficient and user-friendly. It was created with feedback from industry participants and is expected to completely transform the regulations governing freight brokers and motor carriers in the US, guaranteeing safer and more effective operations nationwide.

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Shipping a Student’s Car to Texas Colleges

Texas is easy to ship into and the distances inside it surprise people. Where your student is going matters more here than most states.

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How to Ship a Car to or from California Colleges & Universities

Car shipping to or from a California college or university doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. Our guide covers a wide range of topics, from choosing the best shipping company (Ship A Car, Inc.) to understanding the procedure in its entirety and lists the top 15 educational institutions in California. Learn why professional auto transport offers convenience, safety, and peace of mind to students and their families. When booking your transport, remember to take advantage of the student discount.

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Heavy Equipment Transport in the US: What Decides the Job

Height is measured from the road surface, not from the deck. That single error is what stops a load at a bridge.

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Commercial Vehicle Recalls and Out of Service Orders: Why They Matter to Your Shipment

A recall on the truck carrying your car works very differently from a recall on the car itself. On commercial equipment a serious defect can put the truck out of service at the roadside, which means your vehicle stops moving that day.

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Why May is the Prime Time for Moving Across the United States
Why May is the Prime Time for Moving Across the United States

May is the most convenient month to move and one of the most expensive. What peak season does to price, and the levers that still work.

Ultimate Oversized Load Transportation Guide USA
Ultimate Oversized Load Transportation Guide USA

Oversized load transportation in the US requires negotiating an intricate network of laws and safety precautions. This guide offers a thorough look at the procedures and safety measures required for the safe and effective transportation of big freight, from obtaining the required permissions to using pilot cars and safety flags. Anyone involved in the logistics of oversized and over dimensional load transportation must be aware of these restrictions, whether they apply to construction equipment, heavy trucks and other large vehicles, or aircrafts. With its exceptional reputation and unrivaled experience, Ship A Car, Inc. is the best option for managing your massive transportation requirements.

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When a Port Closes: What the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Taught Shippers

The Key Bridge collapse blocked the channel into the country’s leading vehicle port overnight. How the network absorbed it is the useful part.

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