Transporting Cars on Open Carriers

31811 PACIFIC HWY S B411
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

P. 855-511-6545

E. info@HaulCars.com

F. 844-778-4101

Have you been looking for a reputable, affordable, and trustworthy vehicle shipping company? So Haul Cars are where your hunt stops. We will assist you in shipping your car safely and affordably to the destination you require.

You have two options for shipping one of your cars to your new home if you have multiple cars and are moving out of state. You can choose to ship it in an open carrier or an enclosed carrier.

Although professional shipping firms handle your vehicle with the utmost care, you should be aware that it will be traveling uncovered and exposed to the elements. Nonetheless, we make sure that it is securely fastened to prevent any unnecessary movement while in transportation.

How does open carrier car transport operate, and what is it?

Open carrier transport is a type of vehicle transportation that is most frequently employed to move cars on a domestic scale, as the name implies. It makes sense that getting several vehicles to their destinations would take longer if this type of transportation was used. Yet, this shipping option offers more flexibility and ease in scheduling. As a result, they are quicker and more economical. However, it is still a safe way to mail domestically.

What benefits can you expect from shipping your automobile in an open carrier?

One benefit is that open carrier shipping companies can transport more vehicles, which can drastically reduce the associated expenses. Open carrier car shipments are the most efficient way to move cars when it comes to shipping costs. As a result, there are many companies available to vehicle owners in this highly competitive industry. Because of the intense competition, automobile shipping businesses are compelled to offer the best value possible. This is the greatest alternative for transferring your car if you have a limited moving budget. Anywhere you need it, your car will be there when you need it.

Are there any drawbacks that warrant concern?

Although vehicles transported on open carriers rarely sustain damage, they are nonetheless subject to a variety of components such as bird droppings, mud and dust, and weather-related problems (ice, rain, snow, etc.). Nonetheless, the majority of insurance offered by the shipper will cover it if your vehicle should sustain any damage while being transported. So, even though there are dangers, they are statistically small. However, the advantages of transporting your automobile in an open carrier much exceed these hazards. As a result, transporting your automobile with us is quicker and simpler. Our team is skilled, responsive to communication, and committed to ensuring that all safety procedures are followed; we have delivered countless vehicles of all brands and sizes over the years.

What specifics apply to shipment via open carriers?

Every vehicle owner should feel at ease thanks to three crucial elements of open carrier car travel. They consist of:

Vehicle inspection: Upon picking up and delivering the vehicle, the carrier driver will conduct a thorough examination. A copy of each inspection report will also be given to the car's owner. Regardless of the type of car you require transportation for, we will walk you through the entire procedure to allay your concerns and address all of your questions before you entrust us with your vehicle.

Continuous communication: From the time the car owner gives the vehicle to them until they accept it at the specified location, the transport driver will maintain continuous communication as needed. They usually give the owner 24 hours' notice before taking up and dropping off the vehicle.

Door-to-door pickup and delivery: The open carrier driver will safely and as closely as possible transport your vehicle to your door. If there are any restrictions, it could be necessary for the person receiving or giving away the car to meet somewhere as close as possible to the final destination so it can be loaded and unloaded safely.

Is using open carrier car transport to ship my car a safe option?

Many families now have more than one vehicle for commuting and traveling because of the rise in the number of automobiles on the road nowadays. As a result, a lot of them would prefer to ship one of their cars rather than require their families to split up and drive both. This will ultimately result in more miles traveled and an increased risk of damage. It will raise the cost of fuel in addition to these problems.

As a result, using an open carrier transport service to ship your car domestically is the most economical and safest choice. The number of shipping routes is growing as there are more and more of these vehicle transport services on the road nowadays. This increases the number of open-carrier car transport options available to the vehicle owner.

Terms and Conditions

1. Carrier will pick up and deliver as close to Customer's door as legally and safely as possible. A mutually agreed upon place to load or unload the vehicle(s) may be necessary due to low hanging trees, low hanging wires, narrow streets and residential area restrictions.
2. Haulcars.Com Corp shall provide Customer with an estimated pickup and estimated delivery date. However, delays may occur prior to, and/or during, transport due to weather, road conditions, mechanical problems, etc. There are absolutely no guarantees regarding pickup or delivery times and dates. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees. Haulcars.com Corp/Carrier shall not be held liable for failure of mechanical or operating parts of Customer's vehicle.
3. Carrier is authorized to operate and transport Customer's motor vehicle between its pickup location and the destination set forth on the shipping order and Bill of Lading.
4. Customer must prepare vehicle for transport. All loose parts, fragile accessories, low hanging spoilers, etc. must be removed or secured. Customer shall remove all nonpermanent, outside mounted luggage and other racks prior to shipment. Vehicles must be tendered to Carrier in good running condition (unless otherwise noted) with no more than a half tank of fuel (preferably 1/4 tank). Any part of the vehicle that falls off during transport is Customer's responsibility including damages caused by said part to any vehicles(s) and/or person involved.
5. Customer must disarm any alarm system installed in the vehicle or provide proper instructions for this matter. In the event said alarm sounds and there are no keys or instructions to turn it off, Carrier may silence alarm by any means.
6. Luggage and personal property must be confined to one suitcase OR one bag in the trunk only, with no heavy articles, and is not to exceed 100 lbs. Carrier and haulcars.Com Corp are not liable for personal items left in vehicle, nor for damage to vehicle caused by excessive or improper loading of personal items. No personal property shall be transported in customer's vehicle(s) that includes, but is not limited to, Explosives, Guns, Ammunition, Flammable Products, Narcotics, Negotiable and Legal Papers, Alcoholic Beverages, Jewelry, Furs, Money, Live Pets, Live Plants or any unlawful contraband. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier may confiscate or dispose of said items with no remuneration. Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier will not be held responsible for delivery of personal property. If Customer wishes to put items in the vehicle, he does so at his own risk.
7. International Orders: the car must be empty except for factory installed equipment. Indicate the serial number and give car's approximate value in U.S. dollars. Customer is responsible for the proper customs paperwork. (Ask the assigned Carrier for help with these documents.) Any order placed on our website that has a pickup and/or delivery location, such as a port, will be subject to an additional charge of $100. The booked price on our website https://www.haulcars.com does not include the extra charge of $100.
8. If the vehicle is oversized (dual or oversized wheels, extra-large, racks, lifted, limo, etc.) Customer must inquire as to the extra charges. If  Haulcars.Com Corp is not advised oversized/modified vehicles prior to pickup, all extra charges must be paid in cash or money order to the Carrier upon delivery.
9. Customer agrees that Haulcars.Com Corp has the right to reject (cancel) any order for any reason at any time.
10. At the time of pickup, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for pre-existing damage (exterior only) by completing a vehicle inspection report recorded on the Bill of Lading. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a copy of the Bill of Lading.
11. At the time of delivery, Customer and Carrier will carefully inspect the vehicle for possible damages incurred during transit. Carrier and Customer will both acknowledge the condition of the vehicle and Customer will sign and receive a final copy of the Bill of Lading.
12.Haulcars.Com Corp/ Carrier shall not be held responsible for loss or damages occasioned by delays of any kind or for any reason, car rental fees or any accommodation fees
13. Damage must be noted in the proper place on the Bill of Lading and signed by Customer regardless of weather conditions, time of day or day of week. Signing the Bill of Lading and inspection report without notation of any damage verifies that Customer has received his vehicle(s) in satisfactory condition, and that haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier and their agents are relieved of any further responsibility.
14. Claims and payment of freight charges are two entirely different transactions. Without payment of the freight charges, payment for transportation has not been made. A valid claim will not be paid until freight charges are made.
15. Damage claims will not be honored unless delivered to Haulcars.Com Corp within one (1) hour of signing of the delivery receipt. Any damage claim must be accompanied by three written repair estimates and photograph of the damaged are(s) within 72 hours. No damage claim shall be honored until freight charges due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier, its agents, servants or employees, are paid in full.
16. Customer warrants that he/she will pay the full transportation price due to Haulcars.Com Corp/Carrier in full and will not try to offset any dispute for damage claims and/or delays etc. from freight (transport) charges. It is Customer's responsibility to provide payment when Carrier arrives- unless the balance has been pre-paid in full. All payments to Carrier on orders booked as "Discounted Cash Price" must be in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order - no exceptions. Customer agrees that if the payment cannot be made by these methods, the vehicle will be stored, at Customer's expense, until Customer pays in full all transport charges. Should Customer be unable to accept delivery for any reason, the vehicle will be placed in storage. Any and all storage and redelivery charges will be the responsibility of Customer.
17. Our company reserves the right to change prices on the basis of certain circumstances after the conclusion of the agreement with the consent of the client. The price change is reported by e-mail. The customer's consent must also be in the form of an email.
18. The option to cancel a shipping order is available at any time, at no cost and with no cancellation fee, as long as the order has not yet been assigned (dispatched) to a Carrier (transporter). Our services are considered rendered when a Carrier (transporter) is assigned to an order. Refunds will be processed within 48 business hours of the cancellation request. Cancellation of an order must be submitted in writing via email sent to info@haulcars.com. Haulcars.Com Corp does not accept or honor cancellations made via phone call. Once a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched) to a shipping order, Haulcars.Com Corp notifies Customer via email (to the email address provided at service booking). If Customer decides to cancel the shipping order after a Carrier (transporter) has been assigned (dispatched), $199 cancellation fee will be assessed, as our services have been rendered. Any remaining balance will be refunded in full.
This is the complete Contract between Shipper and HAULCARS.COM CORP and can only be amended in writing upon agreement by both parties. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with State of Washington Law.