c/car-transport

Vent: Had a car fall off the ramps cause I was too lazy to check the straps

Last month I was hauling a '94 Miata from Portland down to Eugene and half way there I heard this awful scraping noise. Pulled over and the front strap had slipped off the tire because I didn't double check the tension after the first 20 miles. Now I always stop at the next exit after 30 minutes to re-tighten everything. Has anyone else made a dumb mistake like that and learned the hard way?

A broker in Houston told me my quotes were way too low and I almost lost a contract

I was quoting $800 for a 1,200 mile sedan transport and thought I was competitive. A broker I work with said 'you'll never get a carrier at that rate, you're costing yourself money and losing drivers.' Now I price my routes based on actual fuel and deadhead costs, has anyone else had to adjust their quotes after getting feedback like this?

Overheard a guy at the depot bragging about ratchet straps being overkill

I was picking up my dad's old F150 from a drop lot in Phoenix last Tuesday and this shipper is telling another driver he never uses more than two straps on a car. Said it's fine because he's been doing it for years. I wanted to grab his clipboard and show him the math on a hard brake at 60 mph. Has anyone else run into drivers who just refuse to secure loads right?

Quick chat with a dispatcher last week totally shifted how I look at routes

Guy told me he plans for a 30 minute buffer on every load because he'd rather sit at a truck stop than explain a late delivery to a dealer. Has anyone else changed their whole planning setup after one conversation?

Hauled a classic Mustang from Denver to Salt Lake last Tuesday and got lucky with the weather

I was dreading that run because the forecast showed snow near the passes, but it ended up being clear the whole way. Turned a 9 hour drive into a smooth 8 hours with no tie-down issues or delays. The guy who owned the car even met me at a truck stop in Moab with hot coffee and cash. Anyone else ever have a random customer just make your whole day easier?

Delivered a classic Mustang from Austin to San Antonio last month without a single scratch

Has anyone tried Freedom Auto Transport for car shipping?

I came across Freedom Auto Transport while searching for car shippers. Their reviews look decent but I'd love to hear from someone here who has actually used them. How was the communication and did the price they quoted end up being the final price?