Open car transport is one of the most common ways to ship almost anything you can imagine. From a regular pickup truck you may own to an actual 18 hauler that ships heavy duty items such as cars, open carriers can be found almost anywhere. In the car transport service, open carriers are the most common carriers available to customers who want to ship any type of vehicle to almost anywhere in the country.

 

Your average towing truck is also considered an open carrier. Any moving vehicle that takes equipment at open air and exposed to the environment is considered an open carrier. These carriers have many advantages for drivers and customers.

 

First of open carriers have very low maintenance and are easier to fix than any other carrier, maintenance and repair costs are lower as well. Also, open carriers come in many sizes and can carry from 1 – 11 cars at once. This allows the driver to have more loads, cover longer distances and offer better prices for customers.

 

Driver availability is also higher as most drivers have an open carrier and moving your car will be faster.Open carriers are used by anybody and everybody looking to ship a vehicle. From personal owners to large dealers, open carrier transport thousands of cars worldwide throughout the year.

 

Enclosed carriers are not as common on the streets as open carriers; however this does not mean they are less popular. Enclosed carriers are in great demand when it comes to transport high-end luxury cars, classic, sports and smaller cars if possible.

 

One of the greatest advantages of enclosed carriers is that drivers are the best drivers in the industry as they are trained to deal with these high-end cars in order to secure them properly and transport them safely to their delivery point. They are specially trained to handle road situations in order to safeguard the cars they are moving.

 

Also, the insurance offered by an enclosed transporter is the best insurance offered by the service, it can cover up to $500,000.00 in losses or damages. The security offered is also another great advantage as these carriers are protected with metal or canvas walls, protecting the vehicles inside from weather, dust or other objects that can damage the cars.

 

During winter time many customers request enclosed carriers to protect their cars from the harsh winters, however the demand for these carriers is so high sometimes delays on pickup may occur for the little availability of drivers.

 

Another disadvantage for enclosed carriers is that costs to maintain them are very high, another reason why prices are higher.

Many people believe shipping a motorcycle is as simple as mounting it on the back of a pickup truck and going for a trip. This may be the case for many people; unfortunately not everyone can stop their schedules for a few days to make a road trip in order to transport their motorcycle. This option may be cost effective for a few miles which can be done in 1 – 3 hours, however long distance trips can turn out to be a nightmare as well as expensive. This is when transport services come in handy, schedules can continue and you may have the peace of mind that your bike will be delivered at the other end with no issues.

 

Shipping a bike is similar to shipping a car; you must take the same precautions and prep the bike for transport.

 

Motorcycles are shipped via enclosed carriers in order to protect them from the environment and weather conditions. Usually bikes are mounted on cradles in order to safely transport them from point to point. You may also request to ship a bike via open carrier, however it is not recommended due to the exposure. Short distances are acceptable to ship a bike on an open carrier, however for long distances it is strongly recommended to ship via enclosed carriers.

 

You have to determine the dates when you need it shipped or delivered, as well as how flexible you are with time. In the case you need an urgent service, be prepared to receive a higher price than usual, as expedite service require an extra fee in order to make it possible within your little to no flexibility.