Motorcycle Transport Companies

I am going to try and explain there are federal regulations for transporters and what those regulations are. There are a lot of people that do not realize truckers must stop along the highways and interstates of America to have their log bogs checked. This takes a lot of time away from the drive they are on. Each state has what is known as a DOT weigh station and check point.

What these DOT check points do is keeping many drivers on the roads safe and out of harms way. a DOT officer will randomly spot check the trucks and trailers that pass through it. That is not based upon who they want to pull in for a check but, it is done by the computer telling them that the company needs it’s truck checked. After the truck goes across the scale to ensure it is not overweight, it is then pulled in for a safety inspection. The air brakes are the first thing checked to ensure they are in proper working order.

The axle seals and tires are next on the list. The lights are looked at to ensure they are all working. Not the lights on the vehicles that are being transported but, those on the trailer. These types of safety checks will keep your car safe as, the trucks maintenance means it will travel safely down the road.

The driver is not permitted to drive an unlimited amount of time either! Please note that while you might drive say 18 straight to Florida From New York, the professional driver is not allowed to by law. They must stop after a maximum of 14 straight hours and take 8 hours in the sleeper or a motel with the truck parked. Unless they have a team driving situation that is. This will keep a sleepy driver from hurting someone in a passenger car. Motorcycle transport companies keep the drivers logs either on paper or on a computer log. so the next time you think the driver could have made it there, please remember these simple rules that most people know and understand.

I know that many drivers will explain to the people they are transporting for, when they expect to arrive within, a four hour window. If traffic moves and no other issues arise, these motorcycle transport companies are usually with 2 hours of the time they told you the day they picked up your bike! Never worry, they will stay in contact with you to make sure you know where they are. Enjoy your transport experience and give the driver a tip, he works very hard for little pay these days with the price of fuel!

Most of the Motorcycle Transportation Companies use what is called a soft strap to hold down your motorcycle securely. It is not difficult to strap a bike from the handle bars and/or the triple tree. Certain type of motorcycles need special types of straps on them to keep them safe during a long trip.

If you have a Honda GoldWing for instance, there are special straps that Honda makes for them to transport the bike safely. All transporters usually invest in buying these straps because they want to ensure that the customers never have an issue with the strapping of the vehicle. The cost of these special types of straps is another reason why bike haulers can be pricey.

You must realize they have these expensive items that must be purchased. These costs will be built into the transportation final quote. You will never have to pay extra for a special strap. These are costs you do not realize most of the time.

As for using 2 inch straps generally to hold down you Harley Road Glide for instance, it is the general practice and they never usually give the transporter and issue is placed on correctly. Most transport companies will have the driver check each vehicle he is hauling at a fuel stop. Every time the truck stops for fuel, the cargo, ie… you bike or car is check to ensure it did not come loose.

This practice is general in all trucking companies but, all vehicle companies do it a little more often to ensure against a claim for a scratch. it is better to be safe and keep your customer happy then worry a bike is rubbing or has fallen and getting a dent.

Lots of Transportation companies are using digital pictures from cell phone cameras to detail the condition the bike or car is in to go along with the inspection report that is prepared. This will cover them in case the customer makes a claim that is not valid. This does happen and insurance companies are grateful that the  possibility of fraud is reduced because the driver is protecting them self.

You should be very happy with the equipment your baby is loaded onto. That is a key to being happy with the entire transportation experience and thus, you will call the company again. Hopefully, reviewing the company as well.

There are tons of things that you should know about the motorcycle transportation companies you deal with. One of them is pickup and delivery times and dates. They will vary from company to company and even trucker to trucker within the same company. There are many reasons for delays that can and do sometimes arise. You must remember this is a trucking business and it is dependent upon traffic, weather, mechanical break downs, road construction, and several other DOT issues that can delay a vehicle transport.

Any transportation company is defined by the reviews it gets and they want your review. They want you to tell everyone on the internet that motorcycle shipping companies did a wonderful job for you. You inspected your vehicle with the driver and you are sure that all is well with your inspection report. It states clearly if there is any existing damages or other types of issues. The motorcycle transportation companies all use the same type of inspection reports because they want you to feel secure and know that if something should ever happen, you are covered for it.

All trucking and transportation companies try to be on time and try to ensure you have the best experience with them. They depend upon you call them again and again and again for your move needs and hope that you have a friend you will suggest them too. They need you almost as much as you need them.

Being on time is something that all auto transportation companies need to earn a living. I hope that you realize that time is money to them and they really want to be early on the delivery if at all possible. They will always ask you to please make sure you are ready for the delivery and block out the time needed to receive your vehicle.

Lots of times, people who ship and receive forget how long these trucks are. They think door to door service means these trucks can drive down Side Street and get to your house. In many cases, there are weight restrictions that forbid the truck from even entering the area. How can this truck safely maneuver down that street? It cannot and that is why you should be ready to go a mile or two from your house to an area with a large parking area that a tractor trailer can load and unload safely. The truckers need to keep the truck from being harm’s way for you and every other customer as well. Please always keep this in mind.

Let me assure you that damage claims are few and far between. Yet, the worst thing you can do is release your vehicle to a company that is not properly insured. I can assure you that all companies are not insured the same and that is why you need to make sure you have his certificate and verify it is valid.

1. Ensure that the motorcycle transport company has valid insurance. How you do this is simple. You ask for a copy of his certificate of insurance and look at the date it expires. As long as it is valid you are covered.

2. The insurance will start with all motorcycle shipping companies once they load the bike and you have signed condition report.

3. Once you take delivery of the bike or car that you have had transported, if you sign the condition report accepting the vehicle, then that is the time the insurance stops. If there is an issue once you sign the report, you must note the issue on it.

4. You will get full value coverage on all moves for all vehicles. It is how the transportation business works. If your car or bike has a declared worth of $xxxx dollars, that is what it will be covered for without an issue.

5. If, heaven forbid, you have an issue, always try to work it out with the motorcycle shipping companies involved first. They usually will not want to let a small scratch or rub go to a claim and will pay it out of pocket right away. This does not happen much but, this is how the companies deal with these issues.

There are many different Motorcycle transportation companies to pick from that would safely move your bike or car. Finding one of these companies that can help you do it within a strict budget is another thing totally.

You can ask as many questions as you want. All motorcycle moving companies will be happy to answer your questions. I want you to know there are many different questions you should ask and here are the common ones that really, you know the answers too.

1. You need to get as many motorcycle moving companies to give you quotes. I think it is smart to have a pencil and a pad to write them down. You need to get at least 6 in my humble opinion.

1. You need to check which shipping company can be within your budget first of all. Then you take the others out of the list. Usually they are all going to ship your motorcycle or car on an open trailer unless you tell them you want enclosed.

1. If you want your vehicle shipped in an enclosed trailer you need to be ready for a higher price. This is for several reasons and you should under that is more costly to use an enclosed trailer and this also means your motorcycle will be safer.

1. Finally, you should look at the prices and services of the motorcycle shipping companies on your pad. Look who is giving you soft straps and blankets at no extra charge first. Now you have a shorter list to make a decision from.

Now you have the ability to get your bike shipped. Your car shipped. Your prized baby will be moved safely because you were smart enough to ask questions first. Even if they are simple questions, it shows you’re a smarter consumer and that is what counts.