Vehicle Delivery of Oversized and Large Cars, SUVS or Trucks
Finding the right company to transport your oversized vehicles doesn’t have to be as difficult as the task itself!
Many transport companies lack expertise when it comes to shipping large cars and SUVs – but why should it be so hard to find the right company?
To save time and streamline your pickup and delivery, have these details on hand when searching for quotes.
Details You Will Need To Get Quotes For Oversize Vehicle Deliveries
- Vehicle Type –Year, make and model.
- Vehicle Dimensions – The length, height, width and weight of the vehicle.
- Condition of the vehicle – Is the vehicle in fully operable condition, or will the transport company driver need to be aware of issues?
- Attachments – Does the large vehicle needing transport have any attachments such as roof racks, boom lifts, trailer, water barrel, fuel container, etc.?
- Armored Vehicles – is the large vehicle an armoured military, security or police vehicle? Is it considered “street legal” for non-official personnel?
- Delivery Route – How far will vehicle be traveling? Where is the vehicle to be picked up and delivered?
- Road Access – What type of roads exist at the pickup and delivery points? Will turning / space be an issue, or low-hanging trees? Are there gravel roads or poor quality / potholed roads?
- Pickup and Delivery Location Safety – For door-to-door delivery, the dtiver should not only be appraised of the road conditions, but also of the risks of high-crime areas or unrest situations.
- Delivery Schedule – Does the auto logistics company have to be aware of a tight schedule, or is there some flexibility to the schedule?
- Night Driving – Will night driving be a requirement of the pickup or drop-off schedule?
- Border Crossing – Will the vehicle need paperwork to cross the South African border?
How Much Does Oversized Vehicle Transport Cost?
Depending on the services offered by the vehicle transport company, the cost of transporting a large car, SUV or truck may or may not be higher than for other vehicles.
If one of the requirements of the auto logistics driver is a specialised driving licence or training, it’s reasonable to expect that customers will be charged accordingly. There are costs involved in maintaining the level of skill required to drive large vehicles.
For your peace of mind when getting quotes for your large vehicle move, it’s best to make sure that you supply the company with all of the details mentioned above – size, make and model, location conditions, condition of the vehicle to be moved, extra attachments, etc.
Other Factors Used To Determine The Cost Of A Large Vehicle Transport
Distance – It makes sense that the most important factor determining the cost of transporting any vehicle is distance.
Vehicle Transport Make and Model – This is the second most important factor when determining cost of moving a larger vehicle.
Seasonality – Vehicle transport during rainy or cold seasons with a risk of ice on the road is generally more expensive than transporting a vehicle in more clement conditions.
Preparing Your Oversized Vehicle for Transport
Accidents can happen anywhere on South Africa’s busy and often poorly maintained public roads. As the owner or dealer of large vehicles, you can reduce the chances of any damage occurring by preparing your vehicle or fleet for the transport.
First, talk to the vehicle transport company you have selected for the vehicle transport – a reputable auto logistics company will have suggestions on how to thoroughly prepare your vehicle for the trip. Although the risk of damage during vehicle transport are slim to none, you still want to make sure you do everything you can to ensure a damage-free transport.
Here are a few things that can help you be prepared for your large or oversized vehicle to be driven by an auto logistics company.
- Take notes of any pre-existing damage
- Carefully noting any existing damage on your vehicle will make it easier for you as the customer, the recipient of the vehicle, and also the transport company to identify any new damage on your vehicle.
- Have a mechanical inspection performed – this may incur extra costs, but doing a maintenance check to identify mechanical issues will doubtless prevent larger costs or insurance hassles in the long run.
- Finally, advise the professional driver of any “quirks” you are aware of when driving the particular vehicle you need to be transported.
Related: RedDot Group serves customers from start to finish!
Reddot Keeps Your Vehicle or Fleet Safe and Delivers On Time!
We provide safe, secure, professional vehicle transport services all over South Africa and in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. We currently deliver to Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We streamline pickup and delivery, ensure round-the-clock updates on your vehicle or fleet, and handle all the details professionally so you can relax.
At RedDot Group, we streamline pickup and delivery, ensure round-the-clock updates on your vehicle or fleet, and handle all the details professionally so you can relax.
Be reassured – your vehicles are alright on the road with Reddot Group!
