When you’re moving a long distance away, it’s sometimes easier to let someone else handle your auto transportation needs. If you don’t want to drive your truck or SUV thousands of miles to your new home, enlisting the help of a vehicle shipping company can greatly reduce your burden. However, for a successful shipping experience, it is essential that your truck is prepared for its journey. Here’s how you should get it ready.

Top 3 Vehicle Shipping Practices For Trucks & SUVs

1. Wash It

Washing your truck may not seem important for vehicle shipping, but it should be a top priority. Washing the vehicle exterior makes it easier to document its current condition—including any scratches or dents that may be present. This way, it will be easier to know if the truck sustains any damage during transportation. 

2. Remove Accessories

Pickup truck drivers love their accessories, but these items should be removed during vehicle shipping. Grille guards, towing hitches, and other exterior features should be removed, as their unusual size increases their risk of getting damaged during transportation. Removing interior items, such as electronics, will keep them from getting bounced around during the drive.

3. Final Steps

Finally, get your truck ready for transport by disabling the alarm and locking it after it has been loaded onto the delivery vehicle. You don’t want the alarm to go off and annoy the delivery driver for several hundred miles. Don’t fill up on gas before loading your truck, either, as this adds unnecessary weight to the shipment. 

Looking for a reliable vehicle shipping team? Operating out of Anchorage, AK, since 1951, Wrightway Auto Carriers delivers vehicles throughout the entire state and to the lower 48, with an experienced and courteous staff ensuring you get a safe, timely delivery. To learn more about what these auto carriers can do for you, visit them online, and call (907) 277-4549 to book transportation.