Practice Safe Shipping!

Every person in the car industry, at one time or another, has had the need to transport a vehicle from point A to point B. The scary fact facing many customers is that they have absolutely no idea if their so-called reputable transport provider is operating legally with an active operating authority and with adequate insurance covering the transported load. With a national network consisting of 5000 individual vehicle carriers, and many dealers using a mix of these different providers, it's next to impossible for a customers to fully understand this crucial piece that is vital to the safety and well-being of each vehicle shipped.

The worst case scenario is all too familiar within the industry: a vehicle is damaged during the transport process, or worse yet the transporter is involved in an accident and proper protocol wasn't followed, turning a bad situation into an extremely painful one for the dealer. Very few transport companies give customers this peace of mind before the transport process starts, unless the customer specifically asks. When is the last time you asked your transport company for these critical pieces of information?

When selecting your transport provider, remember to ask these crucial questions. Ask specifically how much damage coverage the carrier has, and if they can provide proof that both their insurance coverage and operating authority are active and sufficient for the requirements of the load being shipped. Remember that Metrogistics not only requires that every carrier carries $350,000 in cargo insurance but we also hold EXTRA coverage through our contingent cargo policy for an extra $250,000 in coverage. Shipping with us protects you all the way around!

To avoid these headaches altogether, use a reputable shipping company like us, one that offers both competitive prices for your shipment, along with the peace of mind that every truck is true and tested, having both insurance and active operating authority, in real time. This is just one of the services we offer when you ship your vehicle with us!

No matter who your transport company is, make sure to take the time and do your homework. Remember, times are tough for the transport industry as well, and insurance is a huge cost. Not renewing insurance is a dangerous roll of the dice, but a chance some companies are willing to take to make ends meet.

Checking these critical items will help you to a safe and prosperous shipping experience.

Let Metrogistics help you along the way, just give us a call at 877.571.6235 anytime day or night! Or email us at info@metrogistics.com. Don't forget about our iPhone track and trace app to keep yourself in the loop with ETA's and status updates along the way! Find it at the iTunes app store under "Car Shipping."