American Transport

Worcester, MA Auto Transport Company, New England Car Shipping, Ship Cars To Baltimore, Maryland, East Coast Vehicle Transportation

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions shall be incorporated by reference into and made a part of any order submitted to American Transport (Company) by the owners(s) or agents(s) (Shipper) set forth in the Order Form. All orders are subject to acceptance by Company. Company reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order, without cause, at any time. American Transport is a registered, licensed and bonded broker/carrier. The Terms & Conditions, which are subject to change at any time, with notice, and the Terms and Conditions shall be collectively known as the “Transportation Agreement” or “Agreement”.

  1. Transportation
    1. Shipper acknowledges and agrees that American Transport is hereby authorized to arrange shipment from the point of origin to the point of destination as specified in the Carrier Order Form.
    2. American Transport is a registered and licensed Auto transporter Broker and Auto Carrier (MC652903).
    3. American Transport will not be responsible for damages cause by low-hanging trees, tight areas specific arrangements will be made for you to meet at a nearby safe and legal location with ample loading space (Walmart, shopping center, parking lot, grocery store, etc.). Please use terminals in Florida to avoid this
    4. Shipper is responsible for preparing the vehicle(s) for transport. All loose parts, fragile or protruding accessories, low hanging spoilers, fog lights, etc., must be removed and/ or properly secured. Any parts that have fallen off during transit time are the shipper’s responsibility. This includes damages done by set part to any and all vehicles involved. Carrier will not be responsible for any tears/damage to convertible tops. All damages will be noted on the BOL (Bill of lading) and all terms/condition are stated on the BOL. Carrier is not responsible for tire wear/tear which includes flats, marks, or cuts on tires and tires cause by road wear. All dents/chips less than a quarter size and all scratches less than 3 inches will be deem as road wear. The transporter will not be responsible for damage caused by leaking fluids (battery acid, brake system, cooling system and anti-freeze solutions). All vehicles lower than 5 inches from the ground, the carrier will not be responsible for any scrapes/scratches to front spoiler or splash guard. All damages must be accurately noted on the Bill of lading and signed by both parties (driver and customer). Signing of the Bill of lading without any notation of damages during transport is a confirmation that the customer or his representative has received the vehicle in good and acceptable condition and that American Transport and its affiliates are relieved of any further responsibility regarding the vehicles condition. All auction cars and dealership cars are “as is” condition. All damages vehicles must be paid in full (transport fee) after vehicle is fixed before or after regardless of the time frame it takes. NO rental car fees will be paid by carrier or broker
    5. The transport fee must be paid at time of delivery regardless of damage/dirty/late etc. If customer doesn’t take vehicle it will go to a terminal and charged 50.00 dollars a day. If a carrier has been dispatched for pick-up and the shipper has cancelled or has been picked up by another carrier a $125.00 fee is due. The trucks do not move during snowstorms and very cold weather sometimes.
    6. By signing the bill of lading, the shipper assigns all responsibility to the assigned carrier who is required by law to carry a minimum of $100,000 /$500,000.00 Cargo and $750,000 or $1,000,000 .00 in liability insurance and cargo deductible range from $250-$2,500.
    7. All claims must be noted and signed for at the time of delivery and submitted in writing to the assigned carrier within the terms of that carrier’s bill of lading. American Transport reserves the right to use their choice of Auto Body shops on all claims.
    8. American Transport will share the carrier’s insurance policy information upon request but is not the entity responsible for any damages which are not on American Transport carriers. The assigned carrier solely responsible for the condition of your vehicle while it is in his possession.
    9. American Transport or its agents are not responsible for personal goods placed in the vehicle, or any damage they may cause. The assigned carrier has the right to charge an additional shipping fee for personal items placed inside the vehicle. Please put less than 100 pounds in the vehicle and nothing above the front or back window seats. Shipping dates and times are not dictated by us. We ask that any specific arrangements are made between you and the driver. By signing the order form by fax or e-mail, repeat customers who I already have their information, tilling out quote form with addresses or giving American Transport your credit card number or address over the phone or e-mail results in a contract with us and that you have received the terms and conditions of the order.
    10. Shipper acknowledges and agrees that American Transport does not guarantee pick up or delivery on specified dates of shipments, although American Transport will make a good faith attempt to move the vehicle as promptly as possible and in accordance with shipper’s instructions. All pick-up and delivery dates are estimated. American Transport will not pay rental car fees.(delays, damage or accidents). Insurance coverage is not in effect while vehicle is at any terminal location or while it is being driven to or from points of loading and unloading. The same applies to any drop location. Your insurance is in full effect when the vehicle is not on the carrier. Carrier disclaims any responsibility for personal belongings that are not part of the vehicle. Shipper also agrees that his insurance company has the primary responsibility under his comprehensive coverage for items in vehicle. All claims for damages on a vehicle must be filed with the carriers cargo policy by the customer/shippers insurance company. American Transport will provide all the information regarding carrier and assist as need.
    11. American Transport or its agents will not be responsible for “Acts of Gods” (fire, flood tornadoes, earthquakes, weather damage, etc.) Each claim is different and should be taken up with the carrier’s insurance. Vehicle(s) is (are) considered in operational condition and must be able to be driven onto and off of carriers truck under vehicle’s own power, at all times during shipment unless clearly noted on client’s order as non-running or inoperable (INOP) vehicles must roll, steer and brake. If the vehicle does not meet all three of these requirements additional fees may apply. Vehicles that become non-operational during shipment, for any reason will be subject to an additional industry standard, non-operational fee of One Hundred and Fifty dollars ($150.00). If vehicle is an INOP and carrier cannot physically reach the pick up or delivery location, a local tow truck may be used to assist in the service at the expense of Client. Also, any client shipping an INOP vehicles(s) may be required to help load and unload at Carrier’s discretion. The customer agrees that this is the only contract between the parties governing this transport and no other agreement or contract is in effect.
  2. Payment Terms
    1. All payment terms will be decided by American Transport No personal checks or money order will be accepted
    2. The deposit placed through American Transport is refundable to shipper in the event the shipper cancels the order and at the time of cancellation no carrier had been assigned to the order. If carrier has been assigned there is a $125.00 dollar fee.
    3. All payments are due on pick up or drop off. Only a credit card can be used to pay the deposit. A receipt will be given for all cash transactions.
  • Fees
    1. American Transport is not responsible for any car rental fees. American Transport can cancel order at any time as Jong as the car has not been picked up.
    2. American Transport has a NO FEE CANCELLATION POLICY once shipment is cancelled in writing within 5 days of the first available pick up date specified in the order form if no carrier has been assigned order.