Terminal to Terminal Car Shipping

Terminal shipping benefits people who can drop off or pick up their cars on specific dates and times. Also, terminals could be located hundreds of miles away, but if you have the time and ability to drive to these terminals you can save money. Cars are transported by numerous carriers going from terminal to terminal before they make the final shipment to your door. The drawback of getting a better price is that your car might sit for days outside exposed to the elements while waiting for a consolidated shipment. If this isn’t an issue, and you are more flexible and willing to do a little of the leg work, than Terminal to Terminal shipping is right for you.

Payments

Almost all companies, whether broker or carrier, will require a deposit before they pick up your car. Once the shipment is booked, users will provide payment in one of the following ways: Prepaid, 100% up front and the carrier receives payment from a booking agent. Or, a deposit, if with a booking agent, it could be around $150-$200 depending on the amount of your shipment. If booked with a carrier, most will take a deposit up front with the rest to be paid on delivery. Each Transportation Service Provider (TSP) is different, but payments should be easy, all major credit cards, money order, or cash can be used. Additionally, PayPal is an extremely safe and reliable way to easily pay for your vehicle. As with any transaction, make sure everything is above board and in writing.

How uShip fits in:

uShip is an online marketplace that connects customers to carriers and transporters, like Gizzmo Link Transport, that would normally get their shipments off load boards. uShip lets you correspond directly with TSPs, ask questions, and respond to their information requests as they are posted on uShip. You can build a level of trust with the person who will be shipping your vehicle that hasn’t existed before.