Whats A Bill Of Lading For An Auto Shipper

So what is an auto shipper bill of lading? A document that makes the terms of a contract between the customer and an auto shipper company. Under which the cargo is to be moved between specific points for a specific charge. In plain English. A bill of lading is like a contract between the auto shipping company and you. Prior to transporting your auto. The auto shipper company will give you a bill of lading before your car is shipped. Before placing your auto shipper reservation. Its a good idea to see a copy of the auto shipper terms & conditions. Its a good idea to see a copy of the auto shipper terms & conditions. This is located on the back page of the bill of lading. We call this the "fine print".

In addition before your car is put on to the transporter. The driver will fill out an auto shipper condition report. You will need to be there or a representative for you. Before you proceed your paperwork needs to be verified and signed in advance. Before your automobile leaves its origin point. Make sure the transport driver gives you a copy of the report. You'll be presented with the same report when your auto is shipped. So if there are any claims of automobile damage at this point on the report will be compared to whats on the bill of lading.

When your auto is picked up it will more then likely be in the same condition as it was when it first left from its original point from the auto shipper. If there was any damage from the transportation. On the bill of lading write it down in full detail and before you accept your car back be sure to have the driver put his signature on it.

Auto Shipper article by Robert Q