7 MIN
Jan 18, 2024
Door-to-door auto transport means a carrier picks up your vehicle at your specified address and delivers it to another address – without you driving a mile. You don’t drop off at a terminal or coordinate a pickup from a lot. The carrier handles both ends. In 2026, door-to-door service accounts for the majority of individual […]
8 MIN
Dec 19, 2023
Shipping a leased car requires written permission from your leasing company, proof of insurance coverage during transport, and a review of mileage and geographic restrictions in your lease agreement. Most leases allow out-of-state transport if approved in advance. TruckSpot Logistics connects lessees with licensed carriers offering open and enclosed transport options with door-to-door delivery across […]
7 MIN
Dec 6, 2023
Shipping Caterpillar construction equipment – excavators, bulldozers, or wheel loaders – requires a flatbed or lowboy trailer, state-issued oversize load permits, and a licensed heavy equipment carrier. Most Caterpillar machines exceed standard transport dimensions of 8.5 ft wide and 13.6 ft tall, triggering permit requirements in every US state. TruckSpot Logistics connects shippers with vetted […]
9 MIN
Nov 22, 2023
Flatbed vehicle shipping is a method of auto transport where a vehicle or piece of equipment is loaded onto an open, flat trailer with no sides or roof. It is required for oversized vehicles, modified trucks, construction machinery, and any load that exceeds the height, width, or weight limits of a standard enclosed carrier. In […]
10 MIN
Nov 7, 2023
RV shipping is the process of transporting a recreational vehicle via a licensed carrier – flatbed truck or dedicated RV transporter – without the owner driving it. DIY transport means the owner tows or drives the RV personally. Professional RV shipping in the US typically costs $1.00–$2.50 per mile, or $1,000–$5,000 for cross-country routes. DIY […]
6 MIN
Oct 24, 2023
Hot shot car transport is a method of auto shipping where a single vehicle is transported by a medium-duty truck and small trailer – typically a 1–3 car hauler – on a direct, dedicated route without additional stops. It is faster than standard multi-car carriers because the driver picks up one vehicle and delivers it […]
9 MIN
Oct 10, 2023
Car shipping is the process of transporting a vehicle via a licensed carrier – open or enclosed truck – without the owner driving it. Towing means the owner pulls the vehicle behind another vehicle using a tow bar, tow dolly, or flatbed trailer. For a 1,000-mile route, professional car shipping typically costs $600–$1,100, while DIY […]
10 MIN
Sep 25, 2023
Farm equipment shipping is the process of transporting agricultural machinery – tractors, combines, balers, harvesters, and plows – via a licensed carrier using a flatbed, step-deck, or RGN trailer. Most farm equipment qualifies as an oversized load and requires special permits when it exceeds 8.5 ft wide, 13.6 ft tall, or 80,000 lbs gross weight. […]
7 MIN
Sep 12, 2023
A USDOT number is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to commercial carriers operating in interstate commerce. To verify any carrier’s USDOT number, go to safer.fmcsa.dot.gov, enter the number in the search field, and review the carrier’s operating status, insurance, and safety rating. A legitimate auto transport carrier must […]
MIN
Aug 21, 2023
Military car shipping is the process of transporting a service member’s personal vehicle to a new duty station during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. The US military covers the cost of shipping one privately owned vehicle (POV) for eligible service members on overseas PCS orders through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). For […]
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