Auto transport by rail saves up to 30 percent

Auto Transport by Rail Saves up to 30 Percent

July 19, 2010

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Why Consider Rail Transport?

• Rail transport is economical

• Rail transport is dependable

• Rail transport is hassle-free

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What Makes Rail Transport Economical?

• Online auctions– Car haulers that offer long-distance rail service as well

as short-distance truck transport can affordably deliver the cars and trucks they buy online, wherever they are located.

• Lowering Costs – Railroads move a ton of freight nearly 410 miles for

each gallon of diesel fuel – Shipping a car or truck by train for moves over 500

miles can often lower auto transport costs by up to 30 percent.

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What Makes Rail Transport Economical? Cont.

• A new generation of car haulers makes it easy to:– Place orders online– get instant price quotes– estimated transit time for door-to-door

pickup and delivery anywhere in the country.

• Truck transport – recommended within a 250-mile radius

of the pickup point.

• For an affordable long distance trip:– Rail or a combination of truck and rail

transport is recommended

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Rail Transport is Dependable

• Over the last five years, almost 75 million import and domestic cars and trucks were sold in the United States.

• Over 70 percent were moved across the country by rail transport. – Almost 53 million factory-new vehicles shipped and more than 99%

arrive damage-free. – It only makes sense for used car dealers to also consider rail

transport.

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Rail Transport is Dependable Cont.

• Used cars are protected the same way new cars are during transportation– Specially-designed railcars can carry up to 20

vehicles, although the average is around 12 units. – Vehicles purchased at auction are transported to

the nearest rail terminal by truck and then specially trained terminal loaders load the car into the rail car

– They’re secured inside the railcar with straps and tire chocks to help prevent damage during transit.

– Once the train arrives at a rail terminal near the final destination, vehicles are carefully unloaded, then placed on a transporter truck and delivered to their final destination.

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Rail Transport is Hassel-Free

• Modern car haulers make rail transport of cars and trucks purchased at auction hassle-free.– They coordinate the entire move from local

pick-up to final delivery.– A knowledgeable and experienced operations

team monitors every step of the process to ensure reliable, quality delivery.

– Online shipment status and ETA are also available 24/7 at the car hauler’s web site.

– Used car dealers can spend more time focusing on customer needs rather than waiting and worrying if the fresh inventory they need to fill their lots will arrive on time.

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Rail Transport is Hassel-Free Cont.

• If you are a used car dealer shopping auto auctions outside your usual trading area:– consider using a car hauler that offers affordable rail service as

well as truck options. – A car hauler with a solid reputation, can make rail transport:

- surprisingly economical

-dependable

-and hassle-free

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About

• We are a Union Pacific Company – Trusted name & leader in transportation– Delivering over 6 million cars annually

• We deliver autos nationwide– Speedy truck delivery– Economical and green rail options

• We make it easy to ship cars!– Easy-to-use, no hassle, online– One call, we do it all 1-866-207-3360

www.shipcarsnow.com