| Mr Harrington, Whether you have them transported together or separately, be sure to do your homework in advance. The links below are provided by UShip. They will give you the HIGHLIGHTS of some of the things to be vigilent of. There is more info scattered throughout the net using Goggle. Car transport link: http://www.uship.com/vehicles/articles/choosing-an-auto-transporter/Choosing an auto transport company can be an overwhelming experience. There are several ways to find a transporter—the phone book and the internet are the most commonly used resources. If you are moving, ask your moving company for recommendations but do not feel obligated to use the same mover for your household goods and your car. Transporting a vehicle takes special skills, equipment and insurance, and your household mover may or may not be the best option for transporting your car. You should also ask friends and family for references, as first hand experience is the best indicator of the service you will receive. Check for proper transport authority When searching for an auto transporter, a few minutes of research can save you from major headaches in the long haul. All auto transporters are required to be registered with the Department of Transportation and must have an active USDOT and MC number. The only exception are forwarders or brokers, who only have MC numbers. To check the credentials of a transport company, search by their company name or USDOT number at www.safersys.org. In addition to verifying that their USDOT and MC numbers are valid, make sure that the carrier is specifically credentialed to transport motor vehicles. Verify liability and cargo insurance Along with being registered with the Department of Transportation, all carriers are required to have liability and cargo insurance. Although the amounts of coverage vary, you should request written proof of a transporter’s coverage before hiring them. You can confirm insurance information on www.safersys.org or by calling the transporter’s insurance company. The insurance should be current and should adequately cover the value of your car. Ask about any limits on the insurance, and if it is necessary, request additional coverage. Household Goods link: http://www.uship.com/moving/articles/investigating-moving-companies/Moving an entire household is stressful enough without having to deal with a disreputable moving company. When hiring professional movers, time spent investigating a company can save you a lot of money and heartache. You should know that the movers you hire are credentialed, insured, and experienced. Verify transportation authority Before considering a moving company, ensure they are legally registered as a mover. The Department of Transportation requires all household moving companies to have USDOT or MC numbers. All legal movers should provide you with these numbers, which you can verify on http://www.safersys.org. At this site you can search by company name or USDOT number to make sure that your mover is credentialed to provide household moving services. Check insurance coverage In addition to being registered with the Department of Transportation, all household moving companies are required to carry a minimum amount of liability and cargo insurance. Coverage varies from mover to mover, so be sure to ask for each company's specific policy. A moving company should be able to provide you with written proof of their insurance coverage, called a Certificate of Insurance. Confirming a mover's insurance is easy: just look them up on http://www.safersys.org or call the insurance company listed on the certificate. You should also be able to purchase additional insurance from the moving company, which is highly recommended.
!!Protect yourself and your property!! Did you acquire and VERIFY the validity of your chosen Carrier's FEDERALLY MANDATED DOT & MC #'s as per the UShip User Agreement? http://www.uship.com/user_agreement.aspxNote: Did you know that NO active "MC #" = No COMMERCIAL insurance? OOPS !!!!!!! INTERSTATE transport requires an ACTIVE "MC" number! You verify it at: http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_html.prc_limain Still don't understand? Read this: http://forums.uship.com/Topic46915-14-1.aspx
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