Trust and Transit

4. Vehicle Shipping Safety

Mud guards (mud flaps) help prevent road debris from hitting the automobiles riding on the vehicle shipping carrier as well as other cars driving on the road. These mud guards usually reside behind the tires of the vehicle shipping truck and are made of thick high grade rubber. How it works is that when a truck is driving small pieces of road debris such as pebbles get stuck in the groves of the trucks tires and at some point come loose and fly out at a fast speed. Having the mud guards ensure the these pieces of road debris and pebble hit the guards and not your vehicle. In the picture you will see there is a metal mud guard covering over the top and front of the vehicle shipping trucks front tires. The reason for this is because the area in front (where trailer connects to truck) of the auto transport carrier does not have any covering over its tires, which give direct exposure to passenger vehicles on board. Having this metal mud guard ensures all road debris stay where they belong, on the road and off your vehicle.


If you are worried about road debris hitting your vehicle you always have the option to have your vehicle ride on the top part of the vehicle shipping carrier, but note this may come at a slightly higher rate. There is also the option of getting enclosed car shipping service, where your vehicle will ride in an auto transport carrier that is enclosed on all side. This type of vehicle shipping carrier will prevent road and weather elements from harming your vehicle.

Note: Road debris usually has as much chances of hitting your automobile on the vehicle shipping carrier as if you were driving your vehicle yourself down the highway. Road debris can cause damage such as small dents, dings, chip paint and even crack windows.

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