What is a snowbird in car hauling?
Snowbirds are people that live in the United Sates and have two residences, one in the North and one int he South. They travel when the weather gets cold, and will move from the Northern part of the United States, to the Southern more warmer areas, just like birds migrate.
A popular destination for snowbirds is Florida. Snowbirds are typically retirees that leave the North when the weather gets colder, but prefer to stay there during the summer due to family and friends.
As a car hauler and a car hauler dispatcher, snowbirds will make make up a majority of the work starting in the early Fall and Autumn. The snowbirds are preparing for the winter ahead and are making plans to move their belongs down south.
A lot of the snowbirds have multiple vehicles, so automobile transportation and the car hauling business goes hand in hand with their migration down south. Here are some important things to keep in mind if you are a car hauler dispatcher or if you are looking to get your vehicle transported.
Car Transportation to Florida and car hauling dispatch
Florida is by far the most popular destination for snowbirds that live in the North Eastern part of the United States. The climate is perfect in the winter time, with plenty of sun, warm temperatures and beautiful beaches.
At Ninja Dispatch we’ve helped thousands of clients transport their cars to Florida. Our preferred routes are car transportation from New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and the North Eastern part of North America.
Many car haulers also choose to live in Florida for this exact reason. They build up their client base by doing marketing and sales within their own home state and when the Fall time comes around, they are ready to transport cars for a great price.
How much does it cost for a snowbird to transport a car to Florida?
The question that everybody wants the answer to, is how much does it cost to transport a car to Florida? The answer to this depends upon a few factors.
- How fast do you want your car transported?
- Are your pickup and delivery dates flexible?
- The more exact you need the pickup and delivery, the more expensive your car transportation is likely to be.
- What type of vehicle is being transported?
- sedan
- truck
- van
- the bigger the vehicle that is being car hauled, the more expensive it will be.
- What is the distance the vehicle will be transported?
To work with a good car hauler, the price should start somewhere around $1.00 per mile for one vehicle.. This is a standard price to move a vehicle and any car hauler dispatcher that knows their worth will not fall below this.
The price should also reflect the type of vehicle that is being transported. $1.00 per mile is a standard price for a sedan. A truck, van or large SUV should cost more money to transport due to the added weight and space occupied on the car hauler’s trailer.
If you need your vehicle shipped on a specific date and within a specific time-frame this will also raise the cost of your transport.
How to pick a good car hauler for your snowbird transport?
Picking a good car transporter doesn’t have to be hard. The most important things to look out for are:
- good rating on Central Dispatch
- year, make and model of equipment
- years of experience
By using these 3 indicators you’ll be able to pick a suitable car hauler for your car transportation. If you need help finding a good car hauler, feel free to contact us at office@ninjadispatch.com. We’ll be more than glad to help you with your car hauling dispatch needs.