Auto transport by rail saves up to 30 percent

Auto Transport by Rail Saves up to 30 Percent

July 19, 2010

A Union Pacific Company

Why Consider Rail Transport?

• Rail transport is economical

• Rail transport is dependable

• Rail transport is hassle-free


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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


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

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Auto transport by rail saves up to 30 percent