We always advise being prepared a couple weeks in advance of when shipping a vehicle, but we know things happen in life and we aren’t always given a lot of time to prepare. Whether you’re in the process of relocating or just need last minute car shipping, no matter the time frame, ICAT Auto Shipping can help you out! Be aware that securing a car carrier for your transport can take anywhere from a day to a week to be completely scheduled. The more time you are able to give us to book your transport, the better we will be able to accommodate your schedule. On top of that, delivery generally takes anywhere from 2-10 days from the time your vehicle is picked up.
LAST MINUTE CAR SHIPPING STRATEGIES
When you’re in a dire situation, we understand that getting your vehicle booked can be a stressful thing. Try not to worry because you came to the right people to assist you in this process. We use a strategy of compound postings. Each day we repost your vehicle on the Central Dispatch load board in effort to capture the attention of drivers who are working your route. This will set off notifications each time your vehicle gets relisted so drivers can see new listings.
AUTO AUCTIONS
In some cases, you may need to pay storage fees if a carrier cannot pick your vehicle up immediately from an auction that you’ve purchased your vehicle from. This is out of the control of both your broker and your carrier. Brokers cannot force a car carrier to be in the area when you need it. This a lot like catching a bus except with cars! If there is a truck in the area they will call to pick your vehicle up. We never like to call upon the service of a carrier because then we are at the mercy of whatever they want to charge for the shipment. It’s best to exercise some patience and wait to hear from a carrier willing to do the job for the price being offered. For more on how to coordinate your vehicle’s transport, contact ICAT Auto Shipping via phone or email to get setup with a top agent!