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Its Monday just working and bo…

December 28th, 2009

Its Monday just working and booking more orders…

@Shuzz Thats Crazy. I think si…

December 28th, 2009

@Shuzz Thats Crazy. I think since that guy tried to blow up the plane on Christmas they are going to stop WI FI in the cabin…

Yacht Transportation Companies

December 24th, 2009

There are many transportation companies that provide the facility for transporting a yacht with the utmost security and safety to the desired destination. The main problem for many is how to find the best yacht transportation company.

You can search for yacht transport companies online through major search engines like Google or Yahoo! These search engines will provide you with various results, including company websites. Check out their About Us page – they will give you an idea as to their experience and the safety services they provide. The next step is to ask them for a quote so that you can compare the rates of different companies and select one that provides the best service at an affordable rate.

It is essential that you have some knowledge as to the services provided by a yacht transportation company before selecting one for your yacht. Some of the services that you should look for are yacht registration, guardianship, international shipping of yacht if required, vessel accounting and other security and safety services. If you want your yacht transported internationally, the most important aspect to pay attention to is shipping rates.

Car Transport Trailers

December 17th, 2009

When moving a standard passenger car and you want to investigate different car transport trailer options, there are many possibilities in today’s auto shipping industry that are offered to the discerning customer. Open carrier transport is the most popular and least expensive type of auto shipping.

Typically, your car will be transported on an eight or ten-car hauler, the same type of trucks used to deliver new cars. These trucks are 75-80 feet long and almost 14 feet high. They can be difficult to maneuver and are limited to major roads that are free of low hanging trees and low clearance bridges. You should keep this in mind when directing the truck to the pick-up location. To make sure your car stays clean and avoid all highway wear and tear, you should have your car transported in an enclosed car transport trailer. Enclosed trailers protect your car from all road hazards and weather for the duration of the trip.

It is usually the most expensive option in auto shipping due to the premium equipment and service provided with enclosed car trailers. Car transport trailer options that are excellent for costly or exotic cars include: lift gates for safe horizontal loading, ramp gates for long wheelbase vehicles and winches for inoperable vehicles.

Different Types of Auto Transport Jobs

December 10th, 2009

There are many different types of auto transport and car shipping jobs and the industry provides a lot of employment opportunities, as well as offering good career prospects. There are auto transport jobs available on full and part time basis. People looking for these kinds of jobs should be dedicated, committed, motivated and hard-working.

For those new to the auto transport industry, career prospects are favorable. Some possible auto transport jobs include auto transport truck driver, dispatcher, customer service representative, driver, car hauler, diesel mechanic and so on. The auto transport truck driver job is much more difficult than other kinds of truck drivers because they have to drive the truck as well as load and unload vehicles from/to each person’s home or business. In addition, they may have to drive across different states and this could take one to three weeks.

An auto transport dispatcher acts as a travel agent for the auto transport industry. Their job is to take orders for shipments of vehicles and make a proper schedule with the trucking company. They also have to decide and convey information about vehicle pick-up, delivery and transit times to the truck driver and the customer. Driver car hauler involves transporting cars and other items to various locations and may also involve some other functions.

Choosing a Cost-Effective Car Hauler Service

December 2nd, 2009

Many people do not think of paying someone to haul their vehicle when they move a great distance because they assume that it is too expensive, yet they do not take the time to look into pricing. However, there are many benefits when it comes to having your car hauled across the United States. If you use a moving company to move your stuff, they sometimes work with a car transport company on the side that you can use.

When choosing an affordable and reliable car hauling service, there are a few things to consider. You should get quotes from at least three companies. Most of the major companies are online and will be able to give you a better idea as to what you will most likely have to pay. You should check with the better business bureau because they will allow you access to a company’s report card. If a complaint was ever filed against the company, you can find this out.

You should look for reviews online that can be done by simply putting a company’s name into Google. This will give you a better idea as to what the company is all about. All auto transporters or car shipping companies should be registered with the Department of Transportation. Before transporting your car to another city, state or overseas, you should check it properly and take photographs of it. Auto transport companies can also provide insurance for your vehicle because if any damage is done to it while in transit, you can claim from them.

The Basics about Vehicle Transport Brokers

November 25th, 2009

There has been an increase of complaints recently about bad experiences with transport brokers. Brokers work on commission and so when contacting one to get a bid on shipment, you should understand that they can sometimes add their commission fees on top of the transporter’s quoted price. Not all transport brokers do this and many run good, clean and honest businesses.

Some questions you should consider when dealing with a transport broker include: will the broker hire a “legal vehicle transporter” for you? What happens if your load receives damage? Who is liable? Whose insurance will pay for the damages? You pay the broker for the service and yet the transporter is the one who is actually doing the work. If your load is damaged, you may feel that you have recourse with the transporter.

In a case like this, if you never paid the transporter for the load, you technically paid the broker who paid the transporter. If something goes wrong, like the transporter not delivering in the agreed time frame, the shipment has become damaged in transport or the transporter will not release the vehicle until their share of the payment is due, what can you do? It is important for consumers to research their transporter and/or broker to find not just the “cheapest,” but also the “safest” relocation services to make sure that they do not make a several thousand dollar mistake in the long-run.

Tips to Save Money on Auto Transport

November 18th, 2009

George Pearson, General Manager of American Auto Movers has listed several tips that people can use to save money on car shipping and get their car moved safely and at a fair price during these tight economic times. Many people call car haulers, get their rates and then choose the cheapest one with the notion that it is the best deal.

However, most people do not know that this usually ends up being the most expensive company. The cheapest companies typically require a deposit when you schedule your transport. If they fail to get a car carrier to load the vehicle, and the customer wants to cancel, the deposit is kept and charged as a “cancelation fee”. As a result, the customer is left searching for a new auto transport company and has already wasted $150-$200. Pearson said that his company often gets calls from people who went with the cheapest company and have been left waiting for their car to be moved.

People should check out each company they consider on the Better Business Bureau website and find dependable auto shippers. This will ensure that your car transport will go as smoothly as possible. There are other “review” sites that are owned by auto transport companies, but the positive or negative reviews of companies are not verified as either good or bad.

Just getting ready to move the…

November 12th, 2009

Just getting ready to move the office to our new location in Fort Lauderdale. Wait for update on location

Anglo Overseas Goes into Administration

November 10th, 2009

Anglo Overseas is a collapsed freight forwarder that had a deficiency of almost GBP 30 million when it went into administration (bankruptcy) in January, according to documents filed at Companies House. Vantis Business Recovery Services’ report reveals that trade creditors, for the most part haulage subcontractors, are owed GBP 9.3 million with the company’s pension fund GBP 11.5 million in the red; non-preferential creditors total GBP 30.7 million and the total deficiency was GBP 27.1 million.

Some creditors are reporting higher sums than those stated and there are concerns that this figure may rise. One creditor is Southampton car haulers Boyes Conning and they said that there was no warning that this would happen. Scottish firm Burns Express is also out of pocket. They are strong enough to survive but it has put a few smaller firms out of business. Dornack International is one company to have its debt repaid almost in full.

The report reveals that Dornack reduced lender GE’s exposure to Anglo by repaying the outstanding loan of GBP 1.7 million in exchange for a mortgage debenture, incorporating fixed and floating charges over Anglo’s assets. Parent company Ziegler UK has taken over the running of six former Anglo depots, although it is still in talks with Vantis to formalize the sale and the figure involved.