A business person or client planning to hire a driveaway company must consider many things before making a decision. A good driveaway company must have proper licenses ad insurance. Ensure that the driveaway company have the correct documents for your cargo in all the regions and the countries involved. This is very important especially for businesses that transport unusual products such as dangerous cars.
If you are not sure about your country’s regulations on the cars that you intend to transport, you can contact or visit the country’s relevant authorities such as the transportation department to be sure on the requirements. Doing a research on the safety records of the driveaway company is equally important to ensure your cars are safe and the safety information can still be available at the authorities which you can enquire before making a decision.
Ask the driveaway companies to provide you with their references especially from the business people in your industry. References are some of the ways to confirm if a driveaway company is true as it claims. Asking customers in your industry who have worked with the driveaway company can also help you determine which company will be able to meet your desired needs. Consider a staff’s interaction on a personal level for how a staff of a driveaway company interacts can help you in making the right decision. When cars are picked up or being delivered, most business people expect a well- dressed, friendly and professional staff which will portray a good reputation for your business.
Investigate the driveaway company’s equipment if they are well maintained to provide on time performance. Equipment which are not well maintained can lead to very costly delays. This is very important especially if you are transporting perishable cars for even if the company’s insurance will pay for your losses, the delays that result from equipment failure can destroy your business reputation. If you are transporting luxury cars you will want to know how secure are your cars by checking documentation procedures and driver access to cargo.
Check if the company has a tracking technology and is accessible to business owners for this will help you track your cars in real time and monitor your shipments while on the way. Tracking can also be a good security measure to ensure that only authorized personnel remove cars from its facilities. If tracking is important to you, ask the driveaway companies how their tracking technology works and if you will be able to access the data if you do business with them.
Consider the price and reliability of the driveaway companies for if your product fails to reach their destinations on time and in good condition then the lower prices are not important. Also paying too much for transportation increases your expenses which can lead to lower profit margins. Research on different driveaway companies before making a decision on the best company to work with considering the type of cars you intend to transport.