Are you planning to ship a rare, high-value vintage automobile or a treasured antique tractor?
You want to be completely confident that your collectible will be treated with the utmost care, attention and respect at all stages of the journey – from loading, to tie down, to unloading. That’s why it’s important to partner with a professional trucking company that has a proven track record of moving vintage and collectible vehicles.
To help, Rice Bros. Trucking is pleased to share 5 key considerations when transporting a collectible vehicle or antique tractor.
1. Choose the right type of trailer
Protect your investment. When transporting carefully restored antique or collectible vehicles, fully-enclosed trailers will provide the best protection from damage due to wind, rock chips and scratches. Depending on the duration of the trip and the climate, selecting a trailer with temperature-controlled settings will protect the vehicle if exposure to heat or cold are a concern.
2. Pick a company that knows how to handle high-value vehicles
Antique and collectible vehicles are worth premium dollars and are prized possessions. It’s essential that they be properly secured to prevent any movement during transportation. Experienced transport companies know where – and where not – to attach tie-downs. They will take added measures to protect the paint and sensitive components.
3. Take measures to ensure worry-free cross-border transit
If you’re planning to ship high-value vehicles or antique tractors across the border, you don’t want to worry about delays and careless inspections. That is why Rice Bros. Trucking is a member of the Trusted Traders Program, operated through the Canada Border Services Agency. The Trusted Trader Program was created to provide faster, easier, and more secure for commercial shipments across Canada’s borders.
4. Choose a reputable trucking firm
Perhaps your antique or collectible belonged to a family member. Maybe it’s a passion project that you have poured a lot of time, money, and sweat into. Or, it could be an investment. Whatever the case may be, you want to choose a trucking company that will get your load to where it needs to go: quickly, efficiently, safely, and with your peace of mind.
Companies that take the time and effort to seek out industry certifications are held to a higher professional standard.
For example, Rice Bros. Trucking has gone the extra mile to provide customers with additional assurance through our memberships with ISNetworld and Complyworks. It provides validation that you are working with a trusted vendor that adheres to the highest standards of professional service across our entire operation.
Also, be sure that your trucking company has a stringent Safety Program in place and is a bonded carrier.
5. Keep on top of your delivery
Collectors and restorers of vintage vehicles have a lot invested in their safe shipment – from an emotional and a financial perspective. Letting it out of your hands can be difficult.
To give you added peace of mind, partner with a trucking company that is able to provide you with regular updates on your shipment status and location.
At Rice Bros., our dispatchers are always available to update customers on the current location of the truck and trailer, as well as anticipated delivery times.
Ready to Shine
Trucking companies that regularly work with customers to ship antique or vintage vehicles understand how much is riding on the safe shipment of these precious cargos. Do your research, and choose a trucking partner who mirrors your own care and attention to detail – and puts good old fashioned customer service front and center.
SHIP YOUR COLLECTABLE VEHICLE OR TRACTOR WITH THE EXPERTS
Rice Bros. Trucking would love to learn more about the story behind your vehicle – and would be honored to safely take it on the next leg of its proud journey.
Phone: 1-403-793-3145 Email: freight@ricebrostrucking.com