What Is The Difference Between A Carrier And A Broker?

Auto transportation carriers and brokers are a part of the same industry. Nevertheless, the two have fundamental differences between them when it comes to moving motor vehicles. The main one is that auto transport carriers own their trucks and operate them independently with their administration, whereas vehicle transport brokers don’t. It gives advantages and disadvantages...

Is Tempus Logix A Carrier Or A Broker?

Tempus Logix is an auto transportation brokerage company licensed and bonded by FMCSA: USDOT #: 3117533 / MC #: 86120. It complies with all the Federal regulations and offers high- quality service to the general public. Its operations specialize in the logistics of shipping cars, boats, motorcycles shipping, heavy equipment transport and transportation of other...

Can I Ship Personal Items In My Car?

Shipping personal items in a car during auto transport is not illegal. For these reasons, yes, you can. If the overall weight makes 100 lbs, we can have them in it free of charge during your car transportation, as long as they’re neatly packed and stowed in the trunk or below the window level. If...

What Paperwork Do I Need To Provide, If The Vehicle Is At An Auction, Or Storage Department?

When customers book an order with us to transport their vehicles from/to auction lots, our drivers need authorization. The customers authorize the carriers through a form called Gate Pass. In the Gate Pass, the cars’ VINs are always present because the drivers need to identify the cargo they pick up. In some cases, auction lots...

What Is ETA For Pick-up?

Tempus Logix always provides its customers ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival). It is a timeframe in which vehicles will reach their destinations. In most cases, the carriers drop off the freight either earlier than/or on the last day mentioned in the ETA, but there are times when ETA changes. The changes are always due to...

What Is The Next Step After Booking Confirmation?

After the booking is complete and all the information needed is forwarded to our dispatch teams, all you have to do is sit back and relax, as our team is working around the clock to assist you with your car shipment, and as soon as a carrier who can accommodate your shipment is assigned we...

How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Vehicle?

Distance is a huge factor in calculating the cost of a shipment of a vehicle. Prices differ considering distances, locations and seasons, but with Tempus Logix you can rest assure as we make sure to provide the best prices to satisfy our clients. Makes and models of vehicles play a big role on prices, as...

What Is The Date For Pick-up?

Tempus Logix’s team works around the clock to ensure a satisfying transaction with its customers. Our clients decide the time in which to have their motor vehicles moved, and from that point on, the target dates become our priority to satisfy the pick-up day. However, we set timeframes to give carriers a chance to meet...