National Express Auto Transport Blog

Auto transport as an industry can be a disaster to say the least. There is so much that goes on in the background 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...

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

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. That way you are dividing costs between all the cars heading to a similar...

The shipping of vehicles to Hawaii is a big business. Hundreds of vehicles get shipped to the Hawaiian islands year round. Since everything involves ocean travel, costs pile up very quickly. You want to know how to get the most for your buck and we have the answer....

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...

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...

You can move your vehicle to Hawaii from anywhere in the east coast. We do this by combining the use of partnerships we have with overseas shipping lines. We also have our network of car carriers can thereby travel across the country very easily. Popular states we...

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. The drop off is at the port of departure....

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. The best classic car shipping services can accommodate for:...

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. Owner-operators dominate the industry. A private car...

Using U-Haul for auto transport is simply done by renting trailer (or truck and trailer) to 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...

Get guaranteed pickup dates with expedited transport from National Express. This will require a custom quote. You can begin by getting the standard quote online. Then call us to arrange a customized quote for your specific pickup or delivery date. With expedited...

There are two common ways vehicles can be shipped which are deemed the safest.  They are open and enclosed/covered carrier. This is the standard used by 99% of the auto shipping industry. Both are safer than: A tow truck dragging the vehicle on its wheels.Going to a...

The fastest way to ship a car is on an open carrier with expedited transport. A truck will be there normally same or next day. Regular open transport is also very fast. It can take 1-3 days on average, or up to 5 days to pick up a vehicle. Open carrier may be all you...