Are you transporting a motorcycle such as a Harley Davidson, Suzuki or a BMW? There are a few things to take under consideration when you are planning to have your motorcycle transported. Make sure that your motorcycle is well insured. Many transporters offer their customers additional coverage. It’s important to know what your transport company’s cargo insurance will cover.

Do you know how your motorcycle will be shipped? You have two choices: open or enclosed. If your motorcycle is a collector’s item, make sure that you request an enclosed transport to avoid damage. The advantage of an enclosed transport is that your prized possession will be packed and crated with kids gloves by the shipper in the container. Don’t forget to drain your motorcycles gas tank prior to transport. Almost all companies require that their customers have less than a tank of gas before shipping a bike. If you are looking for a discount motorcycle shipping rate Easy Motorcycle Shipping is a provider of free quotes from reliable motorcycle shippers.

If you are shipping a boat locally or nationally this season, there are a few guidelines to follow. First, a lifeboat must be stored in your yacht’s cabin or cockpit. If your boat has a covering, it has to be well fastened. Be ‘very’ aware that boat transporters are not responsible for preparing your boat before transport. If your boat has a covering and it is damaged during transport, most companies are not held liable for damage.

If you have a wooden boat, it should be transported on cradles. If you have dashboard electronics and loose items in the cockpit or cabin of your boat, make sure that you securely fastened as well.

If you need a good quote for a boat that you are shipping this season, make sure that you take good measurements. Why? Because this may greatly affect your boat shipping quotes. Your boat transporter will give you an estimate based on the information that you give them. So, if you under measure your boat, you may be surprised at how much more expensive your shipping order will cost.

There are three components in measuring a boat for shipping, length, height and beam. When you measure length, you are measuring from the starting point (tip) of the boat the middle of the stern. The height is always measured from the bottom of the keel to the motors. And the beam is measured from the widest section of the boat. Remember, that the quote that your boat transporter will give you is only an estimate, not the final price. This is why it is important to take good measurements.

There are dos and don’ts in just about every industry, even in auto shipping. In order for you to have a smooth transport, there are certain guidelines that all shipping experts advise. First, make sure that you place your shipping order well in advance. When you place your order in advance, your vehicle will most likely be next in line to be picked up or delivered within the schedule that you specified. For example, if you are planning to move to another state and you want to have your car shipped so that when you arrive you will have a vehicle to drive, you will want to place your order no less than 2 weeks in advance for prompt delivery of your car. If you wait until the last minute, you may not have schedule preference because other car shipping orders will be ahead of yours.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could ship your personal belongings in your car? Unfortunately, no, auto carriers have a very strict rule about this. The DOT prohibits transport of personal items during auto shipping. So, you can’t leave any personal items within your car. Additionally, if they are lost or stolen, the auto carrier is not responsible for it …personal items are not insurable. Keep in mind, if personal items where shipped during travel, you can be given a hefty surcharge.

Not having insurance on your vehicle while shipping is a huge “don’t”. If for some reason your vehicle is damaged during loading and unloading and your vehicle is not insured, you may run the risk of not being compensated. Make sure that you have adequate insurance on your car. By following these three dos and don’ts, this will help you have a seamless shipping experience.

Whether you have a Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz or a 1968 Mustang, when transporting your car locally or out of state, you will want to make sure that it is in good hands. And no, I’m not talking about Allstate. So, how do most people transport their luxury car? This form of car shipping is called exotic Car Transport “enclosed auto transportation”. Enclosed auto transport means exactly that, “enclosed”. It is enclosed by what is known as solid masses on all sides from top to bottom, side-to-side and the rear of the truck. When you choose to ship your luxury vehicle through this method of transport, it will be securely enclosed from the time the car transport driver picks up your vehicle to the time it is delivered to your specified location.

Although enclosed auto transport is a little more expensive, it is worth it, especially, if you are worried about the protection of your vehicle. When you are dealing with a reputable auto transport company, you can rest assured that your exotic car will be safe during transport.