National Express Auto Transport Blog

Many want to trust a longstanding company like AAA to move their car. But can you use this service for long distance? This service is normally intended for roadside assistance, so by design it's not meant just to relocate your vehicle. Within their plans, they have...

Car shipping from one state to another will vary based on the state you are coming from, to the one you are shipping to.  The density of the population usually goes hand in hand with how many cars travel to and from different states.  Other factors like proximity to...

The cheapest way to tow a car long distance will be with a car carrier, not a tow truck.  The reason for this is based on the principle of towing more than one vehicle at a time, so that way you are dividing costs between all the cars heading to a similar destination....

From Ford   This engine came around in 1968 and reigned for at least 27 years. In the 80s, this engine was regarded as a 5-liter displacement engine despite being 4.9 liters. In 1995 came the introduction of 4.8 liter V8 which got into Mustangs the next year and for...

This is not a dying industry. Year after year demand increases for truck drivers yet less and less new truckers exist. Unfortunately younger people are not interested in truck driving and that it’s not just jobs for truckers that work for companies or big box stores....

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...

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 from the east coast throughout the year. This includes all popular states like, New York or New Jersey, or as far south as Florida as well as Maine, New Hampshire,...

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...