A definition of terms used in the auto transport industry.
Car Shipping - Accessories Delivery:
Accessories attached or detached from the automobile during the moving process.
Car Shipper:
Also known as auto mover, or auto transporter, is a company or individual that assist in transporting automobiles from one destination to another.
Car Shipping / Automobile Transport Vehicle Insurance:
Insurance held by automobile moving company to pay for any accidental damage that may occur.
Auto or Car Alarm:
Car alarms should usually be turned off during shipping.
Car Shipping Covering:
Protective material used to keep car from damage during shipping.
Car Shipping Delivery Time
May be calculated from time automobile is dropped off or returned to client but delivery time is the overall expected time to pickup and deliver an automobile.
Car Shipping Enclosed Carrier
Auto shipping option where the automobile is enclosed during shipment.
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Gear Shifter
Gear shifting device internal to automobile; usually car will be in parked position or neutral during most moves.
Car Shipping Hauler
Device used for hauling automobiles.
Car Shipping Lift
Device used for lifting automobiles to designated places.
Odometer
Odometer or mileometer is a used to calculate distance travelled or shipped also similar to shipping mileage. For vehicles that will be shipped, odometers usually don’t change.
Car Shipping Open Carrier
Auto shipping option where the automobile is not enclosed during shipment.
Rim Delivery
Rims and accessories attached or detached with the automobile during shipping.
Seat Cover
Used to protect interior of automobile seats, usually custom automobile deliveries will utilize seat covers at the owners request for vintage autos.
Shipping Mileage
The calculation of the distance between pick up point and automobile delivery point.
Car Shipping Zip Cover
Protective material with zipper used to keep car from obtaining any damage during shipping.
