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Auto Transport Glossary


A definition of terms used in the auto transport industry.


Accessories Delivey


accessories attached or detached from the automobile during the moving process.

auto shipper


also known as auto mover, or auto transporter, is a company or individual that assist in transporting automobiles from one destination to another


automobile transport vehicle insurane


insurance held by automobile moving company to pay for any accidental damage that may occur

car alarm


car alarms should usually be turned off during shipping

covering


protective material used to keep car from damage during 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.

enclosed carrier


auto shipping option where the automobile is enclosed during shipment


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.

hauler


device used for hauling automobiles

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 dont change.

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

zip cover


protective material with zipper used to keep car from obtaining any damage during shipping