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Find the latest news and updates regarding the auto transport services across the United States.

Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with vessels at the waterfront

Shipping a Car to Puerto Rico: Costs, Taxes and Rules

Shipping a car to Puerto Rico is domestic commerce governed by the Jones Act and taxed on arrival by Hacienda. Here is the process, the real excise tax table and the paperwork.

July 10, 2026

Two-lane highway cutting through Alaska forest

Alaska Auto Transport: Barge, Ferry or Drive It Yourself

Alaska is the one remote lane with three real options. Barge, state ferry and driving compared on cost, season and risk – plus the 10-day registration rule.

July 9, 2026

Freight truck moving at speed on an open highway

When to Use Expedited Car Shipping (and When Not To)

Expedited shortens the wait for pickup – it does not make the truck drive faster. Here is when the premium is justified and when it is wasted money.

July 7, 2026

Loaded car carrier transporting vehicles along a highway

Open Auto Transport Explained: How It Works and Who It Suits

Open transport is how most vehicles move, including new dealership inventory. What it covers, what it exposes your car to, and when enclosed is worth it.

July 6, 2026

Transport crew unloading a pickup truck from a carrier at delivery

Door-to-Door Car Shipping Explained

Door-to-door means as close to your door as an 80-foot carrier can legally get. Here is what that means on a real street, and when a meeting point is used.

July 6, 2026

Loaded car hauler transporting multiple vehicles on a highway

How Much Does Car Shipping Cost? The Real Drivers

Car shipping is priced per mile and the per-mile rate drops as distance rises. Here is every factor that moves the number, and how to read a quote.

July 3, 2026

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7 Costly Car Shipping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Seven mistakes that cost real money on vehicle transport – and the one that ends more valid damage claims than everything else combined.

September 7, 2025

Auto transport carrier loaded with vehicles, illustrating common shipping questions

Auto Transport FAQs: The Questions Worth Asking Before You Book

Fifteen questions that change the outcome of a vehicle shipment, grouped by what they affect: price, timing, insurance, access and paperwork.

July 21, 2025

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