| First, you need to know what options your have | | | | overseas shipping as it provides a solid protection for |
| when shipping a motorcycle within USA. | | | | your bike during the oversea transport. |
| Door-to-door motorcycle shipping means your used | | | | Now you need to select a motorcycle transport |
| or new motorcycle will be picked up directly from the | | | | company. If you're an AMA member (American |
| "door" of your house, bike dealership, salvage | | | | Motorcycle Association) they can connect you with |
| insurance auction, etc. and delivered to the "door" at | | | | their preferred motorcycle shipping companies in USA. |
| the point of destination. You don't have to go | | | | A quick search on the internet will bring a number of |
| anywhere to retrieve it from the motorcycle | | | | providers. Most of them will be shipping brokers and |
| transport company. It's different from | | | | not the actual motorcycle transporters. Just make |
| terminal-to-terminal transportation service where you | | | | sure they are properly licensed and search Better |
| have to drop off and then pick up your motor cycle | | | | Business Bureau's listings for their ratings. You can |
| from the vehicle transport company's terminals which | | | | also post your shipment on one of the online shipping |
| are usually located near big metro areas. | | | | boards to get multiple offers ( Be prepared to |
| Next, you get to decide if you want open truck | | | | provide the origin & destination, approximate |
| motorcycle shipment, enclosed transport service, or | | | | departure date, type of motorcycle, and desired |
| crated motorcycle shipping.o Open truck motorcycle | | | | motorcycle shipping option. |
| transport simply means that your bike will be moved | | | | From the day you sign the contract for the |
| by a regular auto carrier. It will be exposed to the | | | | motorcycle shipment it will usually take 1.5-2.5 weeks |
| weather during the trip. You may expect that | | | | until the actual pick up. Most of the companies cannot |
| motorcycle shipping is cheaper compared to car | | | | guarantee the exact pick up date as it depends on |
| shipping because of the smaller size but this is not | | | | their routes and availability of other cargo. Make sure |
| the case. Vehicle carriers charge per spot on their | | | | you get the signed report from the driver when he |
| truck and motorcycle shipping rates are just a bit | | | | picks up your motor cycle. Also it's not a good idea |
| lower than car shipping rates.o Enclosed motorcycle | | | | to include any motorcycle accessories, parts or |
| transport service means that your bike will be sitting | | | | products as the vehicle transport companies are not |
| INSIDE the vehicle carrier's truck. It's preferred for | | | | responsible for objects that are not part of the |
| new and custom bikes.o Crated motorcycle freight | | | | vehicle. Upon arrival please, inspect your motorcycle |
| service involves getting your cycle crated for | | | | and if damage occurred, note all damages on your |
| transportation and you can buy a pre-made collapsible | | | | inspection report, obtain the driver's signature, and |
| crate, have your transport company arrange for it or | | | | contact your motorcycle shipping company. |
| hire a crating warehouse. They are usually used in | | | | |