Reliable Carriers, Inc

Reliable Carriers, Inc. is a vehicle transport carrier based in Canton, Michigan, a Wayne County community west of Detroit. Its website says the company has operated for more than 60 years and focuses on enclosed auto transport. Car shipping is a different service from moving a household: the carrier moves the vehicle, not furniture.

What to ask before you ship a vehicle

Ask whether the quote is for open or enclosed transport. Enclosed trailers protect a vehicle from weather and road debris and are the usual choice for classic and high-value cars, though they cost more. Ask for the pickup window, whether delivery is door to door or terminal to terminal, and what the carrier’s cargo insurance covers, since your own auto policy may not cover a vehicle on a truck.

At pickup, walk around the car with the driver and note any existing marks on the bill of lading, then take your own dated photos. Remove personal items, toll tags and loose accessories, and leave about a quarter tank of fuel. Ask for the carrier’s USDOT number and check it on the FMCSA website before you hand over keys. Michigan snow and ice can slow trucks between November and March, so allow extra days in winter.

For a side-by-side look at car shipping and moving options on the same route, use the quote form on Movers Directory.