When you book car shipping, it might feel like the process is simple: the truck picks up your car and delivers it to your destination. But behind the scenes, there’s a lot more happening to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
At Corja Auto Hauling, every shipment is handled with precision, planning, and care. Here’s what really happens from the moment you click “book” until your car is safely delivered.
Step 1: Dispatch and Route Planning
Once your order is confirmed, our dispatch team gets to work. They review your pickup and drop-off locations, match your vehicle with an available driver, and plan the most efficient route.
Dispatchers consider multiple factors—traffic patterns, distance, DOT weight limits, and even weather forecasts—to make sure your shipment stays on schedule. This step is all about logistics and compliance, setting the tone for a smooth journey.
Step 2: Driver Assignment and Communication
Once a driver is assigned, you’ll receive a confirmation with details about your transporter. The driver will then reach out to coordinate a specific pickup time and confirm accessibility at the pickup and delivery points.
Not all locations are truck-friendly. Narrow streets, gated communities, or limited parking can sometimes make direct access difficult. In those cases, the driver will arrange to meet at a nearby open spot that’s safe and convenient.
Step 3: Vehicle Inspection and Documentation
Before your car is loaded, the driver performs a detailed inspection. Every vehicle is checked for its existing condition—scratches, dents, mileage, and any other details are noted on the Bill of Lading (BOL).
This inspection protects both the customer and the carrier. You’ll receive a copy of this documentation, ensuring full transparency before transport begins.
Step 4: Loading and Securing the Vehicle
Loading a vehicle onto a multi-car hauler takes experience and precision. Each car must be positioned carefully for weight distribution and safety.
The driver uses specialized ramps and heavy-duty tie-downs to secure the car in place. This process is done methodically, ensuring that every vehicle remains stable, even across thousands of miles.
Step 5: The Journey Begins
Once loaded, your car joins others on the route. Drivers handle more than just long hours—they navigate weigh stations, weather shifts, and route changes while maintaining DOT compliance and safety checks.
Throughout the trip, Corja dispatchers stay in communication with drivers and customers. If delays occur due to road closures, weather, or inspections, you’ll be kept updated.
Your vehicle is also covered by full insurance during the entire transport, giving you peace of mind that it’s protected from pickup to delivery.
Step 6: Arrival and Unloading
When your vehicle reaches its destination, the driver will contact you ahead of time to confirm delivery arrangements. Just like pickup, the area must be accessible for unloading.
Upon arrival, a second inspection is done to verify that your car arrived in the same condition it left in. You’ll review and sign the final Bill of Lading, confirming a successful delivery.
The Corja Difference
At Corja Auto Hauling, we’re more than just transporters—we’re logistics experts, drivers, and customer partners. With over a decade of experience, we’ve perfected the process to ensure that every car is shipped safely, efficiently, and with complete transparency.
Whether you’re shipping across a few states or coast to coast, your vehicle goes through a careful process handled by professionals who take pride in their work.
Car shipping isn’t just about moving vehicles—it’s about moving trust. And that’s what Corja Auto Hauling delivers, every mile of the way.
