Understanding the Process and Logistics of Car Transport in Connecticut

For most of us, transporting a car is not an everyday occurrence. The process involved is unknown and may be intimidating if you are shipping a car for the first time. Let’s break down this process so you are fully informed about what happens when you hire a company for car transport in Connecticut. We’ll use shipping from Connecticut to Florida as an example.
1. Research and select a company
Not all car transport companies are equal. Be sure to research any company you are considering. Check with the Better Business Bureau, look for online reviews and check their credentials with the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), which regulates this industry. Check to see if the company regularly offers service between Florida and Connecticut. Look for reviews from both Connecticut and Florida customers. Only trust your car to them if this research returns solid results.
2. Schedule transport
Once you have chosen a company, you will contact them to schedule transport. For delivery to Florida, you will find out what routes are available and when. For example, KAT Logistics LLC provides fall delivery to Florida and spring delivery to Connecticut, and Brockton, MA.Contact us for dates available, then fill out a form online with your transport date to book your transport.
3. Check insurance
Legitimate companies offer insurance to cover your car while it travels from Connecticut to Florida. It’s a long trek, and even the most reliable companies cannot control all the factors involved that pose a risk to your vehicle. Verify what coverage your car will have, and check with your insurance agent if needed in case you would like to add further coverage for unique situations.
4. Make a deposit
Once you have filled out your booking form, you will submit it, along with a deposit, to the company. A $100 deposit is typical to hold your spot on the transport. Please note, payments to car transport companies should never be made via wire transfer. It does not matter that your car is traveling to another part of the country. This does not require a wire transfer to Florida (or anywhere else). Legitimate companies ask for credit card or check payments. Wire transfers are an indication the company is fraudulent and you are about to get scammed.
5. Send your car to the beach
Once you have completed the paperwork and payment, the car transport company will make arrangements to pick up your car in Connecticut and deliver it to Florida. This may involve picking up the car from a car terminal where you drop it off. Then, your car will be loaded and safely transported south. Easy.