Ideally, it's best to book at least 30 days in advance. Similar to booking an airplane ticket, securing auto transport early can help you save on costs.
If your car is being transported solely by land, it will be covered by a policy of up to $100,000 provided by the motor carrier handling the transport. However, if you're shipping to Hawaii or any other destination requiring ocean transit, the insurance policy will be governed by the oceanic transporter.
The most frequent snowbird routes usually involve shipping to and from Florida or Arizona, which are the top choices for snowbird destinations. One popular auto transport snowbird route is from the Northeastern states through New York and ending in Florida along I-95. Other commonly mentioned routes include A) from Seattle, WA down through California to Arizona via I-5, and B) from Chicago southward to Texas or Florida.
Yes, it is. The insurance that covers your vehicle is provided by the trucker's cargo insurance. We have specific requirements for all carriers we collaborate with regarding the limits of their cargo insurance. Find Car Shipping also offers contingent cargo insurance for additional protection.