There are certain things you should expect when you are shipping a vehicle, across the country, across the state or internationally. Pick up and drop off times are approximated, often companies become busy, or traffic becomes difficult to maneuver. Ensure that the vehicle is cleaned, and ready to be picked up by the vehicle shipping company. At this time, before the driver arrives, ensure that the car is ready to go, and any last minute paperwork is completed. As well as any last minute paperwork, you should also take this time to ask any questions of the driver that you may have. At this time you should take the opportunity to photograph the vehicle from many angles, and keep a record of these. It would be helpful to ensure that the photographs are time stamped, with the accurate date of the pick-up. The terms of the contract should be outlines clearly, with signatures from a member of the company, as well as yourself, the customer.

The driver will give you information that you require regarding the destination and time line that you are looking at. At this time, you will sign a contract, or a bill of lading to ensure that the vehicle will arrive at the rightful destination.

Your vehicle will be returned, either to your home or a local shipping depot. Once it arrives at the shipping depot you will be asked to present your receipt or paperwork, and than complete payment, or verifies that payments has been completed and than you will be free to move the vehicle from the shipping company. At the time when you pick up your vehicle from the shipping company you should verify that there are no damages to the vehicle, and verify this with the staff at the shipping company.