A popular topic within the car shipping industry, should you trust using a terminal based carrier?

Many myths are floating around cyberspace on this topic. Most center on the following most popular myths:

Myth #1 – Terminals cause vehicles to be handled more often, thus exposing them to a greater threat of damage.

This is false. As a matter of fact, it has been proven that a vehicle traveling within a terminal network will be handled LESS than one going on the same truck from origin to destination. Why? With a terminal move, the vehicle is consolidated with others headed to a similar destination and delivered to the destination terminal as a full truckload, nonstop. Once at the destination terminal, it is loaded to a flat bed or much smaller transport for final delivery. A single truck that is traveling cross country will load and unload a number of vehicles, constantly having to juggle the vehicle positions on his truck based upon the current demands for pickup and delivery.

Myth #2 – Terminals cause transit delays.

This is false. As a matter of fact, having terminals creates a GREATER customer value by providing the option of selecting pick up dates based upon THEIR convenience, not when the transport truck is available. As a result, vehicles that sit at terminals based upon the customer’s need for quick pick-up, actually are assigned and moved well within industry guidelines. The customer has the ultimate choice, let your vehicle sit in your driveway awaiting assignment or let it sit in ours – you decide.

Myth #3 – Terminal can cause shipping rates to be well below market rates

This is TRUE. Having a terminal network for convenient customer drop-off and/or pick-up can save in many cases, a significant amount of money. A growing number of budget-minded customers are embracing this delivery option.

Know the full story on terminal based carriers, there is usually a lot more myth then reality.

Regardless of your shipping needs, DAS has an answer.

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