What Can You Expect In The Auto Transport Industry During The Winter Months?

The vehicle transport business, like any other industry, experiences its fair share of variations and changes throughout the year. Throughout this blog post from Vehicle Shipping Group, we'll talk about what consumers and auto shipping pros should expect throughout the winter season. 

Precautions Will Be Maintained Due To The Presence Of The COVID-19

Cases of COVID-19 coronavirus continue to reach record levels in many parts of the United States, and despite the recent emergency authorization of several vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, it may take a long time for these vaccines to reach vulnerable populations, such as first responders, truck drivers, and other transportation workers.

 The increase in cases of seasonal flu and colds, which are common during the winter season, will almost certainly lead to auto shipping companies maintaining their current safety measures, such as limiting contact between drivers and clients, wearing masks and gloves when making deliveries, and other similar measures.

 At this point, it is imperative that everyone, especially car transport specialists, is vigilant in order to protect vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those suffering from respiratory illnesses or immune-compromised conditions. In order to protect our partners and clients at this tough time, Auto Shipping Group is doing everything in its power to protect them. 

Car Shipping Costs Are Lower Than They Were Previously In Most Areas

 Spring and summer are generally considered to be the most popular months to transport automobiles, particularly among customers. This is due to the fact that more individuals relocate during this time period — in fact, between April and September, over 80% of all persons move.

 This is due to the fact that children are typically out of school during this time, and it is easier to move into a new home when the weather is not chilly, slippery, or ice. Another factor is that the real estate market tends to heat up around this time of year, which is another cause.

 Since wintertime relocations are less common, demand for moving services – including automobile transportation – tends to decline during this time of year. Therefore, those who need to export cars during the winter will most likely benefit from cheaper overall rates. For those of you who are moving during the winter and need to ship your automobile across the country, this is welcome news!

 One of the most significant seasonal variations in demand for car shipping is the influx of "snowbirds" who live in Canada or the northern United States and move their vehicles down to their winter homes in the southern United States. Snowbirds can be anyone of any age who has a second home, although they are typically elderly folks who desire to get away from the cold and potentially dangerous circumstances of winter.

 States in the South, such as Florida and Georgia, and the Southwestern United States, such as New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona, are popular wintering destinations for snowbirds. However, while overall demand for vehicle transport typically decreases in the winter, demand for these key locations tends to increase significantly – and we predict this to be the case in the winter of 2020-2021 as well. 

Certain Routes May Be More Prone To Delays Than Others During Winter

 Routes that are extremely popular, such as those used by snowbirds, are likely to be more crowded and delayed during the winter months. Temperatures in the northern United States will be lower than average due to the "La Nina" influence, which will be accompanied by abundant rain and snowfall, forecasters predict. Winter weather, combined with staffing shortages and other delays caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, may cause additional delays when shipping a vehicle this winter.

 To avoid potential delays caused by severe weather or other such concerns, the Auto Shipping Group staff recommends that you schedule the shipping of your vehicle as far in advance as possible. By doing so, you will have more time to deal with any potential delays that may arise.

 If you wish to obtain additional information regarding vehicle transport services, do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our dependable representatives here at Auto Shipping Group.

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