Trust and Transit

3. Safe Auto Transport Methods

Auto transport carrier trailer tracks and drive up ramp help get your vehicle onto the truck and keep them in place during the auto transport process. The metal trailer tracks are wide enough to fit most vehicle tires including sport cars, trucks and SUVs. There are some cases where vehicles such as large SUV or pickup trucks have dualies (double tires) which may be to wide to fit onto the auto transport carrier. If this is the case most car transport companies will make alternate arrangements for shipping this type of automobile but must be given notice ahead of time.

The solid metal auto transport carrier trailer tracks have small holes in them with spiny edges. The small holes allow for moisture and weather elements to pass through it and the spiny edges give a grip onto the bottom of your vehicle’s tires. This grip along with strapping your vehicle to the auto transport carrier will keep your automobile in place during the delivery service.


When you look at an auto transport carrier truck in motion you will notice the metal trailer tracks don’t seem to be connected to one another. Although when loading and unloading the car transport carrier the truck driver uses hydraulics to connect the trailer tracks together making it possible to drive a vehicle on or off the transporters truck. Driving up the auto transport trailer tracks may look like a difficult task, but don’t worry you will not have to do it. Only the auto transport driver is allowed to drive your vehicle up the carriers trailer.

Remember to make note of your vehicle tire size to the car transport company to make sure it will be able to fit onto the delivery truck.

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