Car transport by truck: a reliable, safe and cost-effective solution
Whether in France or abroad, transporting vehicles by truck offers many advantages. This solution is favored by professionals for its competitiveness. It is also available to private individuals, for car imports or the transport of an exceptional vehicle. Road transport offers many guarantees in terms of flexibility, safety and cost. Here are the main reasons to choose car transport by truck.
Trucks, a flexible transport solution
Compared with other modes of transport, road haulage offers great flexibility. Whatever the number and type of vehicles, professional transporters provide their customers with dedicated resources tailored to the specific nature of their goods.
Groupage car transport
With groupage, the carrier takes charge of the vehicles of several customers, who pay only for the space occupied by their goods. This service makes long-distance shipments accessible to all companies, even the smallest. However, this type of transport requires coordination on the part of the carrier. After loading each customer's vehicle, he must deliver it. Deadlines and schedules are less flexible than with individual transport.
When this complexity is properly managed, groupage offers numerous advantages. The transport company gets the most out of its trucks, while optimizing its routes. The customer benefits from a service offering excellent value for money. Finally, groupage reduces the number of vehicles on the road, and therefore their carbon emissions.
Individual vehicle transport
Depending on the vehicle, it may be preferable to consider individual transport. If the vehicle cannot be driven, this is the only possible solution. Individual transport is carried out using a car transporter designed for a single vehicle, or a secure truck. This is not the most economical option, but it does offer greater flexibility in terms of delivery times. For private individuals, delivery can be made directly to the home, but because of the high cost, this service is reserved for luxury, sports or prestige cars, as the owner or occasional user of "standard" vehicles is generally not prepared to pay for this "white glove" service.
Safe transport from pick-up to delivery
Safety is one of the main reasons for choosing to transport cars by truck. Professional transporters are specialists in loading vehicles onto flatbed trailers. He or she masters the rules for securing the trailer according to the type of vehicle being transported; the weight of the vehicle to be towed is also regulated, and in many cases, depending on the weight of the vehicle being transported, he or she must be equipped with a tachograph. His expertise guarantees the safety of both the goods and other road users.
Road transport is reputed to be particularly reliable, even if traffic conditions sometimes extend delivery times. HGVs can even reach remote areas of the country, where access is difficult. Thanks to the geolocation systems they are equipped with, it is possible to track the movement of goods in real time.
The cost of transporting cars by truck
The price of transporting vehicles by road depends above all on distance, route and vehicle size. The condition of the vehicle is also a factor. A vehicle that is not running requires additional material and handling, which may be charged for. Rates therefore vary from customer to customer, since the service is personalized. To draw up a transport contract, a detailed estimate must be drawn up. This document enables the customer to compare prices, deadlines and services. The more stringent the pick-up and delivery requirements, the higher the rates... On the other hand, when delivery time constraints are low, rates can be very competitive.
The road haulier is responsible for the goods he transports, from pick-up to delivery. For this reason, he is required to take out several types of insurance, includinginsurance for goods transported by truck. For luxury and collector vehicles, carriers generally advise their customers to take out ad valorem insurance. The vehicle is covered according to the actual declared value. Whichever option is chosen, insurance, which does not necessarily cover the full price of the vehicle being transported, is included in the price of the transport service. Sometimes, given the low accident rate on the road, customers take the risk to avoid paying a few hundred euros, even for vehicles costing over €300,000.
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