Shipping Wars: Figuring Out the Auto Transport World

Oh the war to take on a move and make that extra cash is thrilling, and now can be seen in the show Shipping Wars. It definitely caught my attention considering I currently work for a brokerage firm that helps facilitate just that, the bidding war between the trucker and the customer who needs his or her vehicle moved from one city to another.
If you are a fan of the new show Shipping Wars, you already have an understanding of the way the auto transport industry functions. And for those of you who haven’t watched the show yet, check it out because it will help get you familiar with the world of trucking companies, brokerage firms that call to get your business, and it really shows you why this business is so competitive.
When filling out a form to get a free quote online to have your car moved, you may be surprised at the discrepancy between the different quotes you receive. And then, you may be surprised at the number of calls and emails you get from brokers trying to get your business. Shipping wars explains just that. Quotes vary depending on the route, distance, time of year, gas prices, cargo, etc. You can get lucky and find a carrier that will move your car from Hoboken, NJ to Sacramento, CA for $200-$300 less than other carriers just because it so happens to be his exact route, he needs to fill up the remaining spot on his truck and is pressed for time and therefore needs to accept a lower quote. But the rule of thumb is that this is not usually the case. Most carriers cannot accept unrealistic quote to move a vehicle because the cost of transporting the vehicle outweighs the offered price. Hence the bidding war starts, selling tactics are used by brokers to seal the deal and people just like you who just want to find a fair price to have your car moved have no idea which company to go with.
Zip Ship is a brokerage firm that although strives to get the lowest price for you, still tries to find a realistic middle ground where both parties are happy, and therefore prides itself in never using binding sales tactics where customers are taken advantage of. Check out their website for more tips. And of course check out Shipping Wars for an in depth look into the fast paced world of auto transport whether it is to learn more or for pure entertainment.