Most auto shipping services provided by Budget Auto Shipping are domestic services within the continental United States. These services are cheaper than international auto shipping and imply that the vehicle will not travel over an ocean or other large body of water while being shipped. Sometimes, domestic auto shipping services imply that a vehicle is shipped on the same land mass – even though it enters another country during shipment. Other auto transport companies will refer to international auto shipping when the vehicle enters another country – even if it does not involve the use of an ocean carrier. Regardless of the specific definition, Budget Auto Shipping will let you know the details of the process and the trailers involved when you obtain your free quote.
How Domestic Auto Shipping Works
There are generally two types of domestic auto shipping services provided by Budget Auto Shipping. Local shipping means that a vehicle will travel on the same trailer for the duration of the trip. This type of shipping is usually performed when the origin and destination of a vehicle transport are within 200 miles of each other. Of course, as a vehicle only travels on one carrier and the distance is relatively short, it is a cheaper service than long distance domestic auto shipping. Local shipping is often performed on rare or expensive vehicles rather than normal cars and trucks. Most local shipping is also performed on either an open hauler or wedge trailer as the distance is often not large enough to justify an enclosed hauler.
Long distance domestic services are usually performed by more than one trailer in order to keep the cost of the shipment and time down. If a single driver were to perform the entire shipment each time, the cost of auto shipping would be enormous. Instead, Budget Auto Shipping uses a network or terminals and drivers to ship your vehicle across the country. For example, your vehicle might depart from Dallas, Texas with one driver and arrive in Topeka, Kansas. Much like with normal freight, another driver would then pick up your vehicle based on a shipment schedule and continue the trip. Through this cooperation, your vehicle arrives at its destination quickly and easily.
How Long Does Domestic Auto Shipping Take?
For most shipments, domestic auto shipping takes from 7 to 10 days. When you obtain your free quote from Budget Auto Shipping, you will receive a much more accurate estimate of when your vehicle will be delivered based on their experience and the available network of drivers. Auto shipping networks are just as complex and intricately designed as those used by normal freight shippers like UPS and the United States Postal Service. Using your order information and the Vehicle Identification Number, Budget Auto Shipping can track your vehicle and make sure that it is picked up from each terminal on time.