The Best Rates For Maryland Auto Transport In The US

The mid-Atlantic states are the backbone of the East Coast, and at autotransportrates.com our Maryland auto transport services help drivers and dealers more effectively manage their most valuable resources. We connect our clients with the leading automotive shipping companies serving their region, and since they compete for your business on every transport task we manage, you always get a great rate. We strive for the most accurate shipping timeframes as well as reliable delivery dates by maintaining an experienced staff of project coordinators who use their knowledge of roadways and traffic patterns in the state to consistently plot the best route between pickup point and drop off destination. We can even arrange for secure storage near the delivery address in case you are not available to accept your vehicle at the scheduled time. Call 866-446-9143 or fill out the form below to get started with ten free quotes on Maryland vehicle shipping services.

You can save a lot by choosing open transport rather than enclosed. Auto dealerships safely receive vehicles from open car carrier trailers daily. To save money we recommend this option unless of course you are transporting an irreplaceable luxury, high end sports car, or antique vehicle. Other important factors include the size, weight and type of your vehicle. The body style such as pickup truck, full size pickup, mid-size crossover, sports car and lower rider you are shipping may also impact your transport rate. Usually the larger the vehicle the higher the transport cost. If your auto has any non-standard accessories that have altered the width, height, or length of your car or truck this could also increase the cost of shipping. Below are some of the accessories that can impact cost.

• Grill guards
• 4 wheel drive
• Oversized tires
• Lift kits
• Extended side mirrors
• Side steps
• Rear bumper guards
• Nerf bars
• Running boards

Maryland auto transport rates are calculated per mile and these rates change depending on the cost of fuel. Often you can find a lower rate by driving your vehicle to a shipping terminal and picking the vehicle up at another shipping terminal near your delivery address. Terminal to terminal service can save you a lot of money but if you need or prefer the convenience of door to door service make sure that your pick-up and drop-off locations are both accessible by a full-sized semi-tractor trailer. If the car or truck you are transporting is not operational this will significantly increase your rate. You must inform the shipping company if your auto is inoperable. The time of year also affects the rates of the auto transport shipping carriers, summer is high season and the rates are increased. The method of payment you choose to use for your vehicle delivery can sometimes affect your rate and some companies prefer COD. Most carriers accept COD and credit cards. Please check with the company first if you desire to pay with a check.

• Terminal to Terminal - Major Impact
• Dropoff Location - Minor Impact
• Open or Enclosed - Major Impact
• Vehicle Size - Moderate Impact
• Season - Moderate Impact
• Multiple Vehicles - Moderate Impact
• Fuel Cost - Moderate Impact
• Door to Door - Major Impact
• Pick-up Location - Minor Impact

Regardless of any of the above aspects that may relate to your delivery, our shipping partners will work hard to offer you the lowest price for your Maryland auto shipping. Simply fill in the form or call at 1-800-590-6492 today. You will get 10 free car transport quotes from our partner shipping companies that will best match your shipping schedule and price range. Our trusted partner's quotes are always among the lowest rates you will find in the auto shipping industry. Let us exceed your expectations and get your quotes right now.

The best way to avoid any problems with your Maryland car shipping is by careful preparation. Remember that weight is important in calculating your rate. Do not use your vehicle as a method to ship other personal items and have only a quarter tank of gas or less in your vehicle at the time of pick up. Be sure that both your delivery and pick up addresses are correct. You can ship an inoperable vehicle, but it will be more expensive. Vehicles that are not steerable and/or do not have operable brakes will cost significantly more. You MUST inform the carrier of the vehicles condition and be prepared to pay a higher rate. Many drivers will not transport an inoperable vehicle if they have not been first notified.

When your vehicle is picked up you will complete a bill of lading. It is extremely important to accurately complete this document. You and the driver will inspect your vehicle and document any damage to the vehicle, such as scratches, dents, broken glass, etc. When you or your authorized representative receives your vehicle at the delivery location be sure that you, or they, carefully check the entire vehicle prior to signing the bill of lading. Failing to do this can make it very difficult if not impossible to receive compensation for any unfortunate damage. We carefully choose the best auto shipping carriers in the business but should any unexpected issue or problems come up you should definitely report them to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Maintaining open communication is the best method to assure a hassle-free vehicle delivery. Our Maryland trusted auto shipping partners will try to keep you in the loop every step of the way. Our affiliate carriers normally run as scheduled but sometimes road conditions, traffic issues, weather or other problems can impact scheduled times. Staying in contact with your driver can help eliminate any aggravation in the unlikely event your pick up or delivery time need to be adjusted.

When selecting door to door transport services, local road conditions can impact pickup and delivery times and locations. The majority of auto transports are accomplished by semi-trailers. These 18 wheelers are difficult to maneuver on narrow roads and streets. Maryland has 71,126 miles of roadways with many rural roads and other road conditions that will prevent or limit access for semi-trailers. If the pickup and/or delivery locations have any obstructions that could prevent the truck from accessing the location we recommend you select a different location. This can easily be accomplished by coordinating with the driver. Selecting a mall or supermarket parking lot is usually best. Traffic can also impact pickup and/or drop-off schedules. We recommend you check road and traffic conditions for delays. Check here to find current traffic conditions in Maryland. Below are some of the road conditions to consider when selecting a pickup or drop-off location.

• Dead end streets
• Narrow Cul-de-sacs
• Low overpasses
• Low hanging phone cables
• Low hanging tree branches
• One way streets
• County road
• Limited Access Avenues
• Extreme grades

Maryland has an average of 200 sunny days per year. Weather is not often an issue to the car shipping industry here. Spring months are mild, with some cloudy and rainy days. Summers are rather warm and humid, with milder days and cooler nights in the western mountains and along the coastal areas. Fall weather is crisp and often clear. Winter usually brings some snow, with the greatest accumulations occurring in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, which on occasion will impact pick-up or delivery auto transport schedules. Summer highs average near 80 degrees. Winter high temperatures average near 30 degrees. Annual rainfall is 45 inches, with lower amounts in the central panhandle area, and slightly higher amounts in the western regions. Snowfall averages 31 inches per year with heavier snowfall of 100 inches in the mountains. To check the current weather conditions for any possible auto shipping delays, see below.