A practical guide from the vehicle shipping specialists at Gech Inc.
The auto transport industry has thousands of brokers, agents and carriers — and the quality varies wildly. Here's how to choose a vehicle shipping company you can trust.
Every legitimate auto transport broker must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Look up the company's MC number on the FMCSA SAFER website. No registration = no legitimacy.
Check Google, BBB and Transport Reviews. Be skeptical of companies with only five-star reviews and no detail — those are often fake. Look for honest mixed reviews with specific stories.
Bait-and-switch is the oldest trick in the industry: a broker quotes an unrealistic low price, takes your deposit, then can't find a carrier at that price. Three weeks later they call asking for $400 more. Reputable companies quote market-accurate prices the first time.
Good brokers verify every carrier's FMCSA authority, active insurance and safety record before dispatching a load. Ask how they vet carriers.
Big call-center brokers hand you off to whoever answers the phone. Better brokers assign a dedicated coordinator to your shipment.
Understand the deposit terms, cancellation policy and insurance coverage before signing.
For Bay Area shipments, a local agent like Gech Inc understands the unique logistical challenges of San Francisco streets and Peninsula traffic.
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