Auto Transport Excellence,
Car Shipping, Motorcycle
Boat & RV Transportation
- Fast, Safe And Convenient Door To Door Service
- Over 25 Hubs Nationwide For Drop Off Or Pick Up
- Quoted By Professional Car Haulers With The Best Equipment
Downtown San Diego Location
Quick Quote Form
Fast, Free, Firm Quote in 1 Minute
No Sales Calls or Marketing
Auto Transport Excellence, Car Shipping, Motorcycle Boat & RV Transportation
- Fast, Safe And Convenient Door To Door Service
- Over 25 Hubs Nationwide For Drop Off Or Pick Up
- Quoted By Professional Car Haulers With The Best Equipment
Downtown San Diego Location
Quick Quote Form
Fast, Free, Firm Quote in 1 Minute
No Sales Calls or Marketing
About Auto Express Inc
Filling Out Our Quote Form Helps Us Provide You the Very Best Service.
What Makes Auto Express Inc. Different?
We Do Not Have a Sales Team. We are Master Car Haulers & Professional Dispatchers
Provides Real - Time Updates and Live Tracking for Most Shipments
Price Lock Promise – Our Quotes are Firm – No Surprise or Added on Fees
Discounts for Military, Returning Customers and for Multiple Vehicles
Most Vehicles can be Picked Up or Dropped at 1 of our 25+ Lots/Hubs within 24 hours of Order.
Personal Concierge Service Available (Car Wash/Detail, Airport Service)
$100k of Additional Insurance in Addition to our Carrier Insurance
Reimbursement for Rental Cars if Delivery gets Delayed over 3 days.
Free Car Wash if your Car Gets Heavily Soiled in Transport
Vehicles Dispatched to Our Trucks & Partner Owner Operators maintain the Highest Level of Protection
Auto Express Services
SDSU Drop Lot
Open Transport
Classic Car Enclosed Transport
Exotic Enclosed Transport
ATV Transport
Heavy Equipment Transport
RV/Motorhome Transport
Tractor/Skiploader Transport
Boat / Yacht Transport
Images on our website are pictures of our transports. All images are copyrighted.
Car Shows Transport
Motorcycles Shipping
Lifted Truck Transport
Inoperable Heavy Equipment Transport
Bus Transport
Military Vehicles Transport
International Shipping
Travel Trailers Transport
Genuine Auto Transport Trucking Companies are Calculated & Committed
- Operate Transparently: Display MC# & Real Trucks connected to their business. (Google their MC#) If they market under a fraudulent name (No MC#), it’s a Scam or very risky with no protection.
- Advertise under 1 Company Name & Bond: It’s the Federal Law. It is illegal to have Multiple Motor Carrier #’s. Yet some Companies advertise many companies ignorantly so they can create confusion and misrepresentation which equals no protection.
- Trucking Companies Hold Themselves Accountable: Pricing is a small part. Protection is paramount. Trucking Companies have Resources, Procedures, and Protection to ensure Peace of Mind & Success.
- Demonstrate Commitment to Service: Having a Trucking Name doesn’t make a Trucking Company. Owning Trucks, Having Road Experience & Resources around the country makes you dependable. Have all 4 Protections shows you are committed to your customer.
The Auto Express Inc. Car Shipping Process
Auto Express Locations
The Auto Express Inc. reach spans Coast to Coast, mirroring the expansive nature of Trucking, Logistics, and Auto Shipping. Unlike telemarketing offices, we prioritize effectiveness in Auto Transport & Car Shipping without relying on sales tactics. We steer clear of tricky marketing ploys. Our Guiding Principle is Simple – “Treat Others as You Want to be Treated.” We prioritize having quality trucks, drivers, sub lots, and local drivers helping us execute with speed and professionalism. Our Nationwide Auto Transport can be counted on as we know what it takes to pick up your vehicle in your area from experience.
- Chino, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Fullerton, CA
Florida
- Jacksonville, FL
- Orlando, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
New York/ New Jersey
- Clinton, NY
- Lynbrook, NY
- Jamaica, NY
- Newark, NJ
Texas
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- San Antonio, TX
North Carolina
- Fayetteville, NC
- Charlotte, NC
Ohio
- Columbus, OH
- Cleveland, OH
Arizona
- Phoenix, AZ
Colorado
- Denver, CO
Georgia
- Atlanta, GA
Massachusetts
- Boston, MA
Michigan
- Detroit, MI
Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN
Nevada
- Las Vegas, NV
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA
Virginia
- Norfolk, VA
Washington
- Seattle, WA
What You Need to Know About Getting an Auto Shipping Quote
Auto Express Inc. is a Broker Fully Insured, Owned by a Trucking Company. Our aim is to educate the public as the educated consumer is the best customer. All too often the business model of Car Shipping / Vehicle Transport – has been aggressive Used Car Salesman tactics because those that don’t know any better – shop for prices. But Trucking is measured and calculated, not Phone Sales. There are technical details, that you need to know. Therefore, the only People Qualified to speak on Auto Shipping, are Experienced Car Haulers. The experience of those that have been on the road and those that own Trucks is important. More than 90% of the people selling Auto Transport have no ties to any trucks, nor do they know any requirements. This explains why most cars booked by marketing companies portraying to be trucking companies lead to disappointment. To further confuse things, you used to be able to judge a company based on reviews. Nowadays most 4.5-star companies are 1 star company that bought 30 reviews for $100. Most consumers just scan quickly. Who has the time to learn the ins & outs of trucking?
The Advertised Rule is: When hiring a moving company or car shipping company, ‘Work Directly with the Truckers.’ That is bad information. We say that as Car Haulers’ with over 40 years’ experience. That statement was created by bad telemarketers and undereducated drivers. Nothing could be further from the truth, but do you have the time to research and challenge? Not likely. That is why the public is preyed on. The Accurate Statement Would Be: It is very important to work with Trucking Companies that also own a Brokerage, that are Bonded & Additionally Insured. It is the Only way to be Properly Insured in Transport.
Auto Express wants you to know, the fast sale is a dangerous sale. We are going to try to provide you with some context of things you need to know about Auto Transport / Car Shipping & Vehicle Transport, in as few sentences as possible
The Broker is responsible for your Protection. A truck driver is responsible for making sure his truck is safe for those he is on the road with. Insurance must be ADDED to your vehicle, for it to be properly insured while in Transport. If that is not discussed, there is no Coverage in Transport regardless of what you are SOLD. If you only ask for price and it is quoted over the phone, based on Zip Codes, we can Guarantee you that there is no Insurance for your vehicle in Transport. A truck driver is not legally liable to have insurance on your vehicle. A truck driver is legally liable to have insurance on his truck to protect the other cars he is on the road with. It is a Choice of the Driver to ensure your vehicle unless the Broker followed exclusive responsibilities and procedures.
Vehicle Transport is not based on Cheap Price, no different than fixing your teeth, hair, car, or working on your home. Price is supposed to be based on Quality of Service. All Transporters are not equal. Many drivers are from a Home Depot parking lot and have bought their CDL license illegally. ‘The Cream of the Crop’ are guys are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. Auto Express Inc. in this regard are CDL Licensed, Experienced Master Car Haulers, Bonded, Accredited and Fully Insured.
How to Understand ‘The Cost of Shipping a Car’? People use Auto Transport Companies for Protection. The cheap price is you driving your vehicle. It costs a Driver about $2-$400 a day to ship a vehicle that is under 3,500lbs – roughly $300 a day though there are many variables. Variables include, age, condition, liability to name a few. As the weight and dimensions increase, so the price is affected. Anything paid above $300 a day is supposed to be for Quality of Service.
If you make less than $150 a day, the cheapest option is driving your car but there is Risk Associated. You put wear and tear on your car and your body and risk of significant damage as cost can spiral out of control in an emergency. With your Car on a Truck with Caring Professionals, you get Protection, Peace of Mind, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
A Bad Broker sells the Bond as insurance on your vehicle, and it is most certainly NOT insurance for your vehicle. For this reason, you will read an advertisement of a company saying “Licensed, Insured, & Bonded” but it will not cover what you think. Doing business with a Broker you are supposed under his Bond for Protection but most companies knowing they are not on the Trucking Side avoid liability by advertising under many different names and giving paperwork under a Marketing Company providing NO Protection. That is why those that you do business with must Advertise, Paperwork, and Payment Under 1 Name. If not, there is no Protection.
The Federal Government puts the responsibility on the Consumer to verify the MC# of those who they do business with has an active Bond and does business the Right Way. You must Google Search the MC# of anyone giving you a Quote. That is your Responsibility by Law. Brokers, like Real Estate Agents and Car Brokers are Liable. Working directly with a Carrier, means you the Consumer are the Employee and Liable.
The Broker is responsible for Communication. The Broker is also supposed to work around your schedule and arrange for the driver to meet you at a time that doesn’t cause you any loss or disadvantage. He is to be available anytime to answer your call getting you up to date information.
The Broker is responsible for making sure the Driver is qualified, responsible, and supported. This means avoiding storms, bad traffic, finding resources like repair shops and hotels when needed, even providing discounts. When drivers don’t get this support, they feel cheated. Why are you paying a Broker to just post your vehicle on the load board for a Commission when the driver is doing all the work? This is where all the discontent in the industry comes from.
The Consumer will ask, “I don’t understand why the quotes vary so much?”
The Answer: People that can’t afford risk don’t travel on Dollar Cabs. Some choose an Uber to feel safer. Others use Transport Companies with extended comfort and service. It is important you verify if your standard Insurance company has insurance on your car in transport if you are not using Auto Express Inc. Those who can’t afford to lose know, trust Auto Express Inc. Our Trucking Experience, Our Trucks, Our Process, Accountability, Communication, Resources, Professionalism and Ability to Execute Far Exceeds our competition. The companies that do provide the protection we do, charge much more.
Auto Express Inc. owns Trucks & has trusted Partnered Owner Operators that value you the business as we do. In addition, our hubs Nationwide for fast service is unmatched. We are on the Road. We are aware of the Trucking Scams and Frauds. We navigate you through to safety. We go above and beyond to create a rewarding experience, building relationships with our customers. For any questions to ship your vehicle, start with our quote form at www.autoexpress123.com. Follow us on Facebook @autoexp123 & Instagram @autoexpresss123
4 Pieces of Coverage to be Fully Insured in Auto Shipping
- The Broker has a Bond – The most necessary part of Protection. The Bond is a liability clause. It says, “Should the driver get into an accident, and cause any damage to anyone or anything – the hired truck liability is absorbed by ‘The Bond and his Broker.’ This is why most Car Makers, Rental Companies, Dealers etc. hire a Broker to move their cars. This way they are not liable for damage caused by their hired truck in a worst-case scenario. This means if no bond or you hire the truck directly, you are his Employer and Liable.
- Your hired Broker is not only supposed to have you under his Bond but add your vehicle to the Trucks Cargo Insurance and ensure the Cargo Insurance is enough to cover the Entire Load. It is your Brokers responsibility to make sure your vehicle is on a truck with enough coverage to cover the entire load. The minimum Cargo Insurance is $75,000. If you have a vehicle worth $100k with 8 other cars on a truck – needless to say, your vehicle not properly covered. This is why just asking for a quick quote over the phone is such a bad idea. Most companies that do throw out quotes as phone sales do not follow any protection procedures. It is all luck and optimism. Cheapest Price has cost many a great deal.
- Your Hired Broker is supposed to add you to his company’s Contingent Cargo Insurance (this supplements the trucks insurance deductible). All Commercial Vehicles have large Deductibles. Contingent Cargo is the Gap insurance between the Trucks Deductible which usually varies from $2,500-$10,000. Nearly 99% Brokers advertise they have insurance. This is lie and “marketing.” Most only have a Bond. They advertise additional Insurance to sound ethical. A bond is not protection for your vehicle. Truckers can refuse coverage on your vehicle.
- Your broker is supposed to have Incidental Insurance as Truckers sometimes use fake insurance companies and certificates. Quality companies not only are Accountable but have the Resources in place. Winners can’t afford to lose. It is the responsibility of the Broker to cover your car fully regardless of the Trucking Company he hires. The Federal Government holds you the Consumer responsible for hiring the correct company. Choose a Car Shipping Company is like choosing a lawyer, dentist, contractor, mechanic or doctor. Choose those that do the right thing.