Can I put boxes in my car or can I pack items in my vehicle when it is being shipped?
Most Auto Carrier companies prefer Not to haul vehicles with personal items due to the following reasons:
* Personal Items not part of the vehicle are not covered under auto transport cargo carrier insurance due to lack of inventory.
* Due to lack of insurance coverage for personal items i the vehicle, the driver would not want to assume liability.
* In some states, transporting a vehicle packed with personal items could be a punishable offense by penalty or fine.
* On the road, there are many traffic stops by authorities & having a packed vehicle would ensure that vehicle will get searched.
* In the end, the driver would only assume liability based on the coverage the assigned carrier provides.
All auto carriers are required by law to have auto transport cargo insurance to cover their shipments in case of damage during delivery. The insurance that the auto carrier provides only covers the vehicle that is being transported. The full automobile and everything part of it would be covered under the Cargo Carrier Insurance provided by the driver.
Items that are not part of the car would Not be covered under the Cargo Carrier insurance. This means personal items such as clothes, boxes, furniture, etc...
A driver would not want to assume liability over your personal items due to lack of proper inventory.
Some drivers will make an exception but that is usually a deal struck between the actual driver and the customer on site at pickup. This would usually involve a little extra kick back or what most would call a "tip".
In the end, always remember that auto transport drivers are Not obligated to haul your vehicle packed with personal items.
Any decisions on this matter ultimatley falls on the driver who is doing the actual driving and will be held accountable for anything under the care of the appointed carrier. This decision is completely up to the driver.
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Although car carriers are not permitted to haul household goods, we understand that sometimes it is much more convenient to put some items in your vehicle while it's being transported. Here are the things to remember: the carriers' cargo insurance does NOT cover anything inside of the vehicle. If you must put some items in your vehicle...make sure they are hidden, not sentimental or expensive, and not over 50lbs. The reason for the weight restriction is due to the fact that carriers are weighed at every USDOT weigh station and when they load their trailers they go by each cars' GVW and if they are over their limit they are shut down for 8 hours (with your vehicle) & fined.
The straight answer is no. The Department of Transportation does not allow the transport of personal belongings inside the vehicle during transport. They do randomely inspect the vehicles depending on the route. However, many people put personal belongings inside their cars and most drivers will never say anything about it unless the vehicle is packed to the top. Then they may ask you to remove the items or to pay them a surcharge for transporting it for you.
The department of transportation or D.O.T prohibits car carriers from shipping personal or household items due to weight restrictions, however, most carriers will let you put up to 100 LBS of personal items in the trunk of your vehicle while being transported.
Technically, the answer is no. There are many reason for this, but the main reason is that carriers hve weight limits, and unanticipated weight in your vehicle could cause problems. One suitcase or box is generally allowed, as long as it weighs less than 100lbs. Any items inside of the car will NOT be covered by insurance, so keep that in mind if you plan to ship anything inside of your car.
Other things to remember:
The Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) prohibits the transport of household goods (personal belongings) in vehicles being transported. In addition, personal items are not insured by the carrier’s insurance. An auto carrier could be fined and your items could be confiscated during routine D.O.T. inspections.
Some, but not all carriers allow under 50lbs of personal items confined in the trunk space. You must inform the carrier prior to shipping if you're planning to place items in your vehicle.
Learn how to prepare your vehicle for transport.
The Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) prohibits the transport of household goods (personal belongings) in vehicles being transported. In addition, personal items are not insured by the carrier's insurance. Carriers are subject to fines and your belongings could be confiscated during routine D.O.T. inspections.
In some instances, but not always, carriers will allow no more than 50lbs of personal items confined in the trunk space. You must inform your carrier of any belongings in the vehicle prior to shipping.
Learn how to prepare your vehicle for transport.
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Technically it is against D.O.T. regulations to ship any househole items in the car. carriers aren't licensed to do so. Most common practice is to allow up to 100 or so pounds more than this and the carriers usually charge extra.
The auto transport industry is a Federally regulated industry. According to the Federal Government there is NOT suppose to be anything in the vehicle while it is being transported. That is answer 1.
However, nearly every hauler will allow 1-2 suitcases/boxes in the trunk. There should be nothing visible in the car when looking through the windows. Nothing on any of the seats and nothing on the floor.
Hello,
You are allowed to pack the trunk only, so if boxes fit in the trunk- you can absolutely go ahead!
Also, there is a commom restriction of 100 lbs of luggage to be placed in the car overall, so you might need to consider that too!
Hope to serve you soon!
Beverly Wheels Transport LLC,
Kate
866-909-7447
While shipping a car with Dreamline Logistics, you are allowed to have up to 100lb of personal belongings for no extra cost. If your belongings exceed the weight limit, additional fees will be applied depending on the weight.
There are also two additional statements that we would like to make about shipping your belongings inside your car.
- Dreamline Logistics LLC is a car shipping company, which means that the insurance that our carriers can provide protects your car(s) from any kind of damage that might happen on the road. At the same time, we cannot provide insurance for your personal belongings as we are not a moving company. In the whole history of Dreamline Logistics, there has been no cases of lost belongings from our customers. However, if such event takes place, neither Dreamline Logistics LLC nor the carrier will be held responsible for the missing items.
- While Dreamline Logistics clients' cars are fully insured for any external damages during the trip, neither the company nor the carrier will be responsible for the damage that was caused by customers personal belongings. That is why before putting a heavy lamp or sharp edge objects inside your car, please double check if it has the potential to damage your car's interior.
We do not recommend putting stuff inside the vehicle. As a courtesy, you may be able to put up to 100 LBS. in trunk. Please make sure it is discreet and not visible from outside. If you exceed the weight limit and fully load the vehicle, the drivers can charge you extra. Some drivers will accept a tip ($50-$250) for hauling extra stuff, but some won’t.
Personal items in the car:
Up to 100 lbs in the trunk or under window level is ok and there's no charge for that.
More than 100 lbs may be charged for, if it's 110-120 lbs, that's OK, if it is 200 or 500, The driver will ask to charge an additional fee specifically for the items.
We can arrange that, the right way to do it would be showing the driver pictures of the boxes/bags. This will give him a good idea of the quantity/volume and he will then be able to tell us the additional cost so you can decide if you would like to include the personal items. Please note personal items are NOT covered by insurance.
The technical answer is that everyone quoting you are shipper/brokers who by definition do not own trucks, so it is important to know who your carrier is and what they will allow. You see, carriers that do own trucks are not licensed or insured for personal items. And brokers who do not own trucks cannot authorize personal items. Only the carrier can authorize personal items.
Many carriers have the following disclaimer: We do NOT allow customers to place ANY personal items in vehicle during shipment, all items must be removed prior to pick up. If any items are found in vehicles they can/will be removed. We are under very strict law that we must follow with the FMCSA regarding hauling ONLY autos not household goods, we are not licensed or authorized. Not to mention items have been known to break windows and cause damage to other vehicles as well. We as well as DPS/Highway patrol also hold the right to confiscate or inspect any and all items in a vehicle. All compartments must be unlocked during transport for inspection.
That being said: Most carriers will allow up to 100 pounds in the trunk, they typically will either charge for more weight or not accept a vehicle with over 100 pounds in the trunk. Carriers rarely allow items in the interior of your vehicle because they are not licensed for personal items and their insurance does not cover your personal items. Please note that if a thief were to break the windows to get a box or any other personal item, it will not be covered by insurance. In those cases, no one is happy and your car is damaged.
We typically suggest against doing this as the presence of boxes or items inside the vehicle can invite a thief to break a window to steal the items. You can put some items in the trunk. Just please try to keep the weight to a minimum.
