Auto haulers are typically on the road a lot in order to make use of their most expensive asset—the truck and car carrier. The more auto haulers can work a truck, the more cheaply they can afford to transport vehicles. However, with trucks on the road so much of the time, there are many things that can potentially cause delays, such as paperwork problems at pick-up, a late customer, a flat tire, or long weigh station lines.
For this reason, most auto transport companies give you a 3-day window for pick-up in order to make allowances for any potential delays. (Be wary if an auto transport company provides you with an exact pick-up time.) Additionally, if there are any delays, the auto transport company should inform you ahead of time.
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