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How to ship car from Texas to California California and Texas are two of the most popular destinations for people relocating for work or simply to live. Traffic back and forth between the states is a constant occurrence. So it makes sense there are a lot of people who need to ship a car from Texas to California and vice versa. While you may be tempted to simply drive your car from Texas to California might seem like a good idea and relatively easy, those who have already driven the over 1,100 miles know better. This drive is no joke; it is long, it is tedious, and you have to go over two significant mountain ranges (The Sierra Madre and the Rocky Mountains), which means a ton of wear, tear, and unnecessary mileage on your car. Not only would you have to deal with the crowded traffic, weather and the difficult highway driving, the trip is exhausting under the best conditions. This doesn’t even take into account the cost of gas, meals, and hotels. If you look at it, the cost to ship a car is often comparable or less than the cost to make the trip yourself, and it’s a lot less stressful! Ship a car from Texas to California instead Your time can be better spent than making the arduous road trip between Texas and California. Why deal with the hassle crowded highways, road conditions, hotels, greasy diner food, etc, when you can lie comfortably in an airplane… Read more »

Cost to ship a car from Seattle to Alaska If you’re moving to Alaska and need to ship your car there, you’ll want to know; how much does it cost to ship a car to Alaska. For convenience sake, we’ll say you’re going to ship your car from Seattle, the closest port in the lower 48, to Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks, the three most populous cities in Alaska. The cost to ship a car from Seattle to Alaska depends on a couple variables. What is the cost to ship a car from Seattle to Alaska For a good ballpark of what your quote to ship a car from Seattle to Alaska may be, get a quote from where you are to Seattle, and then add $2,105 for cars; $2,358 for crossovers, minivans, small trucks, and small SUVS; and approximately $2,881 for large trucks and SUVS. Shipping costs from Anchorage to Seattle are approximately $1,450 for cars; $1,679 for crossovers, mivinans, small trucks and small SUVs; and $2,074 for large trucks and SUVs. Has the time come for you to ship a car from Seattle to Alaska? Of course, you could drive it yourself, but that is a long and exhausting journey. Your best and most economical bet would be to ship your car. J&S has been transporting cars for over 17 years now, and we’ve had to ship more than a few to Alaska. We have the experience and know-how to make this as stress-free as possible for our customers… Read more »

How much to ship a car to Hawaii How much to ship a car to Hawaii with J&S depends on a few factors. Right off the bat, our quote calculator will not give you a quote to Hawaii. However, if you send us a request for contact, we’ll get back to you within a business day with a personalized quote of the cost to ship a car to Hawaii. If you need to know immediately, we suggest you get a quote that goes to one of the major port cities along the west coast, and then add $1,200-$1,300 dollars. That’s a good ballpark of how much your auto transport quote to Hawaii will end up costing. Shipping vehicles to Hawaii is a big business. Hundreds of vehicles get shipped in and out of the islands year round. Moving to Hawaii can get really expensive, and since transporting vehicles involves ocean travel, costs pile up very quickly. How much to ship a car to Hawaii depends on a few factors. First and foremost is where the vehicle is being picked up from at the start of the transport. The further the transport, the more expensive it will be. The other major contributor to the cost to ship a car is the size of the vehicle. Cars cost the least; crossovers, small SUVs and pickups and minivans are more expensive, and large SUVs and pickups cost the most to ship. How long it takes to ship a car to Hawaii depends on… Read more »

Auto transport carriers and not brokers For most people, next to their house, their car is the most expensive and valuable thing they have. Think about it: What two things do you use almost every day? Your house and your car! Which is why choosing the right auto transport carrier is a big deal. Should you use auto transport carriers and not brokers? When you book an auto transport order you’re placing your valuable vehicle in the hands of perfect strangers, which can be a bit nerve racking by itself. That’s why it’s important to research auto transporters to find the best, most reliable fit for you! When looking for car transport and car shipping companies, there are two different kinds of car transporters you can choose to book with: a broker, and a carrier. The main difference is that a broker does not own their own trucks, while a carrier does. Differences between car carriers and brokers Which is better? Well, that depends on what you’re looking for. There are pros and cons to both types of companies:The main benefit of using an auto transport broker is choice. A broker is a company that resells your job. When you call a broker, they will charge you a fee for shipping your car. However, they will not actually perform the shipping themselves. They will call several carriers and sell your car shipping job to them. After the job is passed on to the carrier, the broker steps out of the… Read more »

Easy Steps to help make your auto transport a stress free success! Ship a car from NY to LA with J&S Do you need to ship a car from NY to LA? Or ship a car from LA from to? New York City and Los Angeles are the two biggest cities in the US, and are two of the busiest car transport markets in the country. As a result, finding an auto transport company to ship a car from NY to LA is relatively easy. Finding a reputable car shipper? That’s a bit more difficult. Steps for finding a car transporter to ship your car from NY to LA Finding a reputable car transport company to ship a car from NY to LA is actually not that difficult if you follow a few suggestions. In fact, if you follow these steps, they will help you find a good auto transporter wherever you need to ship a car. Get online and get quotes from a few different car transport companies. Research the companies. Read third party review sites. Check their rating with the BBB. Check with the FMCSA to see their safety ratings. Choose your company. Book your order as far in advance as possible. Don’t book your car transport order and expect the car to be picked up the next day. It’ll take a few days to arrange transport. When you start searching for an auto transport company to ship a car from NY to LA keep in mind that… Read more »

Drive It Like You Stole It and Feel the MOPAR Magic with Our Soundtrack Comin’ in Clutch – A modern playlist evoking gangsters, stock car racers, and classic car lovers. Swaggering, rebellious independence works for both rock ‘n roll and fast cars. We wrote about music and muscle cars and their shared rough and tumble, rebellious spirit. We’ve come to the conclusion this is a lot like the attitudes people have about racing any kind of car, not just the ones loaded with muscle. Turns out, this swaggering, rebellious attitude started decades before Muscle Cars came on the market. It started way back with the bootleg moonshine drivers. The Roaring 20s were known for a lot of things. Outrageous parties, good music, fast cars, outlaws smuggling hooch, the lot of it. Needless to say, the romance and swagger went hand in hand. We like to think our playlist does a pretty good job of the same. Catch me if you can… Every driving aficionado has at least some degree of a need for speed within them. Feeling the power of an engine rumbling through ones feet on the floor is an irreplaceable magic. We’ve sought to preserve this driving magic with a playlist for all to enjoy. Inspired by our friends at Graveyard Carz and their undying passion for all things MOPAR, it’s a soundtrack meant for being on the road, and behind the wheel. Classic rock meets new voices, and old legends give way to up-and-comers. Full of rebellion,… Read more »

Bet you didn’t know there were so many artists out there taking the old classic rock sound you love and putting a new spin on it. Lucky we’re here! If you’ve got a Muscle Car, Street Rod, or maybe an El Camino, you’re in for a treat. (Treat still enjoyable even if you’re driving something not so exotic – we promise). America is home to a driving culture unlike any other. Wide open spaces, and more miles of road than you could shake a stick at. Unlike most other countries, our borders are distinctly different, and far, far apart. With this comes an impressive variety in cars, races, shows, and driving environments. Muscle Cars are a special breed; and both the Hot Rods that came before them, and the Street Rods that followed, have a long and rich history. A lot changes over the years. Paint jobs, what kind of engine you’re allowed to put in a car, speed limits, the amount of grease in your hair, and how beat up your leather is. Music changes, too. The old lays the foundation, and the younger generations appreciate what came before, learn from it, and create a new kind of art entirely their own. That’s what the beauty of this playlist is to us. Much like how an old Ford Model-T can be swanky and faster than lightning with the right modifications, new life can be breathed into old music: Car lovers form a friendly community bonded by their love of… Read more »

Try out this epic playlist and see how it compares to the glory days of old. We created it with our friends at Graveyard Carz, the only MOPAR show on television. Like us, they enjoy driving with the top down and the music loud! via GIPHY Muscle Cars are America’s gift to the automotive world. Europe makes elegant, famously fast vehicles, and America found its own way to make a mark in typical fashion. Loud, fast, mildly aggressive, and oozing sex appeal – the late 1960s gave the first taste of muscle. These magnetic vehicles gave their driver a sense of swaggering independence like no other. The 1960s were a time of emotional, social, and political turmoil. It was only natural this was reflected in pop culture. The 1950s encouraged the rise of Rock & Roll, and the lifestyle that accompanied this. Rock & Roll was an undeniably American art-form. A fusion of roots-country, old jazz, rhythm & blues, and a little taste of the new generation – Rock & Roll was loud. It was messy. It was fierce, rough and tumble, and it was not backing down. Sound familiar? A fast car goes a long way… but half of the experience is the soundtrack backing up that cruise. We’ve curated 20 songs that provide a contemporary take on the classic MOPAR driving sound. Not all of the lyrics are car-related, but we promise they sound so good you won’t mind the change of pace. Muscle Car Romance… Small body,… Read more »

Have you ever gotten a traffic ticket? If so, then you’ve likely contributed to a multi-billion dollar industry according to the National Motorists Association. While no one knows exactly how many traffic tickets are actually issued, a study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that an average of 112,000 people per day receive a speeding ticket. However, many of the driving-related laws that still stand today are based on ancient rulings that date back further than the invention of modern cars. Some of these laws are so outrageous that you can’t help but to laugh. Others surely have an interesting story behind them. While not all are actively upheld, they’re still on the books. The graphic below outlines the most outrageous driving laws that exist in the United States of America. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to JanSTrasnport.com with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /> <p><a href=’https://www.jandstransport.com/weirdest-driving-laws/’><img src=’https://www.jandstransport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/js_weirdest-driving-laws.png’ alt=’Weirdest US Driving Laws’ width=’700px’ border=’0′ /></a></p><br /><br /> <p> While the wildest laws may prohibit us from hiding bears or gorillas in our cars, when it comes time to transport your vehicle itself, you can trust J&S Transportation to make sure it gets there in a law-abiding manner. Get an instant quote from us to find out how much it costs to ship a car or contact us with any questions.