Shipping an RV or Trailer nationwide with We Will Transport It
As an RV, Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel, and Camper transport company expert, we will show you the Tips and Tricks for Shipping an RV or Trailer.
How to ship a Trailer or RV nationwide with We Will Transport It
At We Will Transport It, we are a dedicated logistics company here to save our customers the most money for every transport. We have a lot of loyal customers who ship with us several times a month, and some ship only twice a year. One thing I can guarantee you is that when you call us, we are not just going to lie to earn your business, and sometimes the price will go up. This is called inflation, just like the grocery store or when you rent a house, “everything goes up.” In this article, we will tell you some tips and tricks to save a couple of hundred dollars.
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Do a five-point inspection on our RV or Trailer:
The number one way to save money when shipping an RV or trailer is to make sure the trailer is roadworthy. If our driver picks up your trailer or RV and the tires are bad or the hub cap breaks on the trailer, this could end up costing you hundreds of dollars. Make sure to have a spare tire, check your trailer, and take pictures of its condition before the transporter gets there.
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Can I save money by meeting the carrier:
We get this question all the time: Can we meet the carrier and save money? Yes, you can meet the carrier, but you will have to have a flexible pickup date and have someone drive you back. Will the price of the transport be cut in half? No, but you will save a couple hundred dollars depending on how many miles your trailer is being shipped.
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Accidents Happen:
Logistics and accidents will happen if trying to save fifty or a hundred dollars, which can turn into tens of thousands lost depending on the value of the trailer or RV. Your shipping if you don’t follow these guidelines. You always want to do your research. The BBB is the first start, and then you want to make sure that once you choose your carrier, you get a copy of their insurance. If the value of the RV is worth more than a hundred thousand, we recommend that they put you as a certificate holder on their insurance. Not following these steps could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars.
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Shopping for quotes:
We all want the best price, but remember the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Going with the lowest quote does not always mean you found a great deal. All carriers and truck drivers have overhead; they have to pay for gas, insurance, tires, service the trucks, etc, and a good driver knows their value and skills and deserves a better rate than a new driver who just got their CDL.
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How to make payment:
All carriers and brokers accept all forms of payment when making payments. The most common is that a portion goes off a credit card, and then the rest of the total amount is paid to the carrier in cash, a money order, or any certified funds. The next is that you can put everything on a credit card. Most companies will charge a merchant fee, and if you’re worried because this is your first time shipping, then this is the best way to protect you.
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Do not pay for an RV shipment like this :
If a broker or a dispatcher is pressuring you into sending a wire or a zell, do not do it! Once you send a wire or a zell, the money is gone, giving the broker leverage to upsell you or leave you stranded.
Keep in mind that these are only our opinions. With over twenty years in the logistics industry, for an accurate quote with no upfront deposit, give the We Will Transport It call.
