National Express Auto Transport Blog

Chrysler, Chevrolet, and ford all had variations of the 400 cu in motor. V-8 power was popular for over three generations until the gas crunch of the late 70s. At national express, we see a lot of history come through especially when shipping classic cars. Here’s a...

Auto transport companies ship thousands of vehicles every month. Whether it’s job relocation, new job, school, or even military deployment.  You want to know how to get the best value for your dollar and your answer is right here. If you are just now beginning to look...

It's not a new thing. Drive by wire (like how gas pedals are no longer connected to the throttle via a cable) has been the norm for years now. We are way passed that. It's all about self driving vehicles now and artificial intelligence taking us from a to b. But It's...

When getting your vehicle shipped to Puerto Rico, you may worry about cost. Sending a car overseas does mean spending  more than moving it from one place to the other in the U.S., however it's not as difficult or expensive as many think. National Express Auto...

Many vehicles come from the far reaches of the U.S. This includes shipping your vehicle to Hawaii to from the east coast, which happens all year-round. This includes all popular states like, New York or New Jersey, or as far south as Florida as well as Maine, New...

Shipping times are pretty straightforward.  As a simple rule, it will vary depending on where the vehicle is coming from in the mainland.  Vehicles being dropped off directly by the shipper are going to arrive the fastest as they are being left at the port of...

Just like most things that take some planning, being prepared and knowing as much as you can about how to ship your car is the best way to eliminate anything that can slow you down along the way. This guide we will cover: How to get a good quote How to protect...

The US Interstates are the highway roads which were built to cater for driving and of course transport of goods in the US and the bordering countries. Being part of President Eisenhower's plan to create a transport system, he believed was necessary for the realization...

Auto transport in general is pretty regulated as far as safety. But there are certain vehicles that can't risk a single thing happening. Even a small chip in the paint thanks to rocks and road debris. If your classic has original paint, an extremely valuable paint...

Auto transport as an industry is a disaster to say the least. There is so much that goes on in this industry that it’s nearly impossible to cover all of it. But we’re here to cover what’s wrong with things that involve getting straight answers, why everyone has...

Private car haulers are usually owner operators that run a specific route. Although some at times travel to various destinations it is only when there are available vehicles for the trip back for them to take. The industry is widely run by owner-operators both big and...

FedEx auto transport is a part of the shipping giant's customized services outside of their standard delivery network. This type of transport includes, surface, air, and what they call "White Glove" services. This will offer forms of transport that include climate...

Using U-Haul auto transport can be done by renting trailer (or truck and trailer) for the self transport of your vehicle. This can be locally or to another state. U-Haul is great for the do-it-yourself-er, because they make it very easy since you can turn the...

Guaranteed Auto transport services certify that they will pick up or deliver your vehicle on am exact day you specify with the auto transport company. This is a service for time sensitive situations, where the person will only be available or needs it by specific...

The safest way to ship a car is with enclosed (covered) transport. This very secure form of shipping seals your vehicle off from the outside world, as it is completely protected, contained inside of a large semi truck. Although mostly used for rare or very expensive...

The fastest way to ship a car is with expedited service. This is usually done by paying a higher than normal rate required to assure your vehicle gets picked up by a carrier sooner. In auto transport there's a simple rule that vehicles that pay more get picked first...

On Friday July 17, 2015, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the Ludicrous Speed Mode, paying homage to the 1987 comedy Spaceballs . One of his favorite childhood movies.  It features an animation that is activated that takes over the screen reminiscent of the moment it was...