Lynbrook, Victoria3 car carriers near you

In 2020, according to the National Transport Federation, France had around 36,000 companies, the vast majority of which (over 90%) were on permanent contracts. It should be noted that the road transport industry is one of the most job-rich sectors due to the growth of transported volumes, and that is why it has been so successful for so many decades already.

The car carrier activity is a specific branch of goods road transport that not only requires technical, rigorous, and organized skills, but also specific qualifications.

To become a car carrier driver, it is necessary to have a qualifying course and a minimum experience in transport. First, we will study the missions of the car carrier driver and then break down the means to achieve them.

Before talking about qualifications as such, let's look at the intrinsic qualities that a road transport driver must possess in a car carrier: as a road professional, the driver must of course have a very good ability to concentrate, which is an essential prerequisite.

When driving for hours, road hazards are constant and can occur at any time. A resilience to pressure and a very good attention are at least two essential qualities that will allow the professional to spend hours on the road without danger.

Moreover, to make ends meet, it will also be necessary to have a very good physical condition to ensure deliveries on time, but also the loading, unloading, and securing, which is done by the driver himself. Especially when transporting high-value goods, the car carrier driver must be calm and meticulous in his loading and unloading.

On a similar note, good hearing and no cardiac antecedents are required to carry out this job.

In addition to these physical abilities, the road driver is also friendly, respectful, and courteous because in a way, and this must never be lost sight of, on the roads, he is the representative of the company that employs him.

Finally, to end with the prerequisites for a driver, we also emphasize that a car carrier driver must be autonomous and organized because he is the only master of his cargo, which he handles and secures in his own way.

Now let's move on to the necessary training and/or level of education to do this job: first, we must say that while the Class C license (the license for heavy goods vehicles) is essential to driving a truck, it is not sufficient to hope to travel the roads of France behind the wheel of a car carrier. You will need to obtain the Class EC license (the license for super-heavy vehicles) to be able to drive a vehicle with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg.

• The mandatory minimum initial training (FIMO) is a four-week training that is mandatory to drive a vehicle whose Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds 3.5 tons. To access it, you must hold a Class C or E license and be at least 21 years old. This training is provided by training centers approved by the Regional Prefect.

• The CAP Professional Aptitude Certificate for goods road transport.

• The Professional Baccalaureate for goods road transport.

• The (CTRMV) Professional Title of Road Transport Driver of Goods on All Vehicles, delivered by the Ministry responsible for employment.

• The (CTRMP) Professional Title of Goods Road Transport Driver on Carrier, delivered by the Ministry responsible for employment.

To be completely thorough in this section, we would like to emphasize that for the car carrier driver profession, a few years of experience driving heavy trucks can be beneficial to easily apprehend the large size of the car carrier.

Since car carrier is a very specific and technical profession, it is imperative to follow an adapted training. Although it is not systematic, most of the time, companies specializing in car transport have in-house trainers ensuring training for new drivers.

When joining a car transportation company, one signs up for a specific activity in which, very often, one ends up making a career out of it, as long as they enjoy and thrive in it. In order to clearly define and circumscribe the professional’s field of activity, we will now list, as comprehensively as possible, all the tasks they will have to undertake throughout their activity and in contact with the profession:

• Of course, to begin, the professional will have to scrupulously respect the Road Safety conditions, which involves complying with compulsory rest periods, as provided for by the Road Safety Code.
• Then, the professional will have to travel on the roads of France or abroad aboard their truck.
• Prior to embarking on their road or multimodal trip, they will have to check the condition of the vehicles to be transported.
• The driver transporting the cars will have to ensure the loading, securing and unloading of the vehicles.
• If necessary, depending on the context and environment, the professional may sometimes have to design a loading plan for the vehicles.
• To comply with the safety standards set by Road Safety, it is important to make sure of the height of the load (some civil engineering structures, such as bridges and such, might cause problems).
• Of course, the professional will have to monitor and be responsible for the vehicles being transported, during transport and delivery.
• During the delivery mission, they will have to fill out and have the delivery notes signed by customers.
• As the journey progresses, the professional will have to update onboard documents, delivery notes and all regulatory paperwork.
• Ultimately, the driver will have to carry out the delivery of the goods to the customers.
• More generally, it should never be forgotten that the professional also has the mission to regularly maintain their truck and equipment, of which they are partly responsible.
• It should always be kept in mind that the flatbed truck driver represents the company to customers; therefore, they must adapt their behavior accordingly.

From our point of view, there are three main advantages to working directly with a company dedicated to vehicle transport, and we will now look at them in detail.

1 - A gain in flexibility and time that is undeniable. Entrusting the transport of goods (in our case, vehicles, but this applies to almost any merchandise) to a specialized company undoubtedly leads to a significant improvement at many levels and in different areas in the overall management of the business. The specialized company has total control over its energy, employees, work methods, and its trade. In case of any issues, its reactivity will be better than yours, and above all, the solutions considered will undoubtedly be much more suitable and relevant. It is highly recommended to favor highly reactive service providers in order to respond to each of the client's demands and protect themselves from possible bad surprises. This flexibility of the service provider makes the company more flexible; which is useful for improving customer relations, getting good press, and thus gaining market share in the long run.

2 - Everyone has their job and expertise... it's cheaper. One of the main advantages of using a goods transport company (and also vehicles or cars...) is simply the outsourcing of human and material resources. Indeed, whether it is raw materials, various products, or finished products (such as the vehicles that we are interested in here), the road remains the most popular mode of transportation and by far the most used. This implies colossal human and material needs specific to the road network and highways, not to mention a perfect mastery of the standards in the sector. The dedicated companies know exactly what they need to do, and perfectly know what laws, rules, and regulations apply depending on the context. If you call upon a company specialized in vehicle transport, then your company will no longer have to manage its own fleet of vehicles or internal drivers; perhaps you do not exactly realize what this represents, but we can assure you that it significantly reduces risks and constraints, even drastically! In another aspect, but which complements the practical side already raised previously, everything related to maintenance, maintenance and possible repairs of vehicles is simply no longer your responsibility or that of your company; all of these responsibilities are transferred to the service provider, who then fully ensures this management on a daily basis. The specialized transport company must ensure the impeccable condition of the trucks provided, particularly in terms of cleanliness, but not only. Furthermore, and finally, the transport company is responsible for monitoring and controlling the vehicles, especially in the event of breakdowns or accidents; in such a case, it must also ensure the continuation of service through relay trucks. In the long run, the recipient company of the service will simply no longer have to worry about the depreciation or renewal of its rolling equipment, since it will no longer belong to them. Additionally, this same company simultaneously frees itself from everything related to administrative management, meaning technical controls, insurance management, registration cards, etc. By choosing to entrust vehicle or merchandise transport to a third-party company, the company also relieves itself of the management of the involved personnel in its entirety: this covers recruitment, training, management, salary establishment, management of leave and sick leave, etc. The transport company is also responsible for the quality and performance of the drivers and must ensure that their behavior does not tarnish the client company's brand image. To summarize, calling upon a specialized transport company will allow you to reduce your company's costs and fixed expenses, which can then be redirected and reinvested towards another area of development. In general, it is considered that by refocusing on their core business, managers will be more focused on global strategies and management without having to worry about transport capabilities of the structure.

3 - An expert is an expert, but not in everything... A transport company, regardless of its sector of activity, is above all a company that benefits from specific expertise in the transport of goods by road. For the specific case of vehicle and car transport, this is even more true. It is a partner who masters the logistics of road transport, and even multimodal transport, and who has vehicles of all sizes and uses: home deliveries, industrial transport, transport of hazardous materials, etc. This fleet of vehicles complies with the standards and is regularly updated to meet environmental needs, and also to make sustainable trips. The drivers made available by the road transport company are responsible for transporting their clients' goods in a safe driving manner while respecting speed limits. With trained chauffeurs possessing all the special authorizations necessary for driving, transfers are well-backed and executed within the specified deadlines. In summary, by calling on this external provider, you ensure for your goods trips without obstacles, with adapted vehicles and equipment (on a flatbed, or sometimes in a container, on multimodal transports, for example).

This can vary greatly depending on the company you are dealing with. It is not uncommon for professionals to temporarily park cars in dedicated car parks while they retrieve all the other vehicles that need to be delivered on the same route. It is through this optimization of transport costs and trips that the transporter manages to always have a maximum number of vehicles loaded on trucks. It is by playing on these few levers and doing it as best as possible that the car transport company manages to offer more competitive prices than its competitors.

Having said that, based on observed delays in France and according to studies that have been conducted on the subject, delivery takes an average of 5 to 15 working days (which can represent 3 weeks in actual time...). So, it is best to plan ahead and organize yourself for the duration of the transit of your vehicle.

As with the collection of the car, on the day of delivery, the transport professional will inspect the vehicle to ensure that its condition is the same as when it left, and then all that remains is to hand over the keys to you... Once you have signed the delivery confirmation, you can immediately retrieve the car and use it.

No matter where you live in Lynbrook, whether it be in the city or deep in the countryside of Languedoc, Franche Comté, or Rhône, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a company that specializes in transportation and therefore uses the road network to make it happen. Start by asking around among your acquaintances and friends, especially colleagues at work, as word of mouth is often a good way to find the right address, and it doesn't cost anything but the time to talk.

If you don't have any luck, we invite you to look online; the web is full of dedicated company websites or highly effective professional directories. From any search engine, take a look at StarOfService.com, for example. This is a site that lists all professionals in all possible and imaginable sectors, even making it possible to perform a targeted search based on where you are searching from and where you live. With just a few clicks, keywords like "car transport" or "car transport company," etc., will display the contact information of all companies that offer this type of service. From there, you can contact the one of your choice to get all the necessary information.

In order to find the best price for transporting a car by truck, there are several factors that come into play:

• the total cost of the service, including potential extras.
• the delivery time for the vehicle.
• specific conditions to consider: payment options, etc. Furthermore, it should be noted that depending on the accessibility of the pickup and/or delivery location, and the size of the vehicle (4x4, sedan, SUV or city car...), an additional cost may be applied. Make sure to provide all relevant information beforehand. The prices we will provide here are not contractual, but are based on an average obtained from several car transport companies, based on major urban centers, to give you an idea. Bordeaux - Strasbourg: €550 - €700 Lyon - Paris: €280 - €430 Nantes - Toulouse: €370 - €475 Nantes - Nice: €550 - €750 Paris - Bordeaux: €400 - €550 Paris - Marseille: €400 - €550 Lille - Marseille: €450 - €600 Lille - Brest: €500 - €650

Word of mouth can be very relevant to find this type of company, as we have already mentioned, and this is even more true for finding a company or a professional whose reputation speaks for itself. If this yields no result, there is always the internet, which, as we said earlier, is a true goldmine for this type of search. We advise you to take a look and browse some professional referencing sites such as StarOfService. You will find complete lists of automobile transport professionals serving your region, as well as numerous reviews and comments from customers who have used their services. We advise you to take the time to read these reviews and comments carefully, as they often give a very accurate picture of the quality of the service provided. Once you have found the right company, make sure to check its availability and services, and make sure that their prices correspond to what you have planned or are willing to pay. Contact them to provide all the necessary information regarding dates, schedules, general organization and everything else. One last piece of advice: be wary of professionals who have offers that seem too good to be true, with prices that defy all competition, for example. While this type of offer can sometimes represent a great opportunity, let's not kid ourselves, it's better to be cautious and think twice before committing.

• How long have you been practicing this activity and when did you start?
• What initial training or diploma(s) do you have to practice this activity?
• What are your rates? Can you provide me with a detailed breakdown?
• What are your availability and can you assure me that the dates and rates will be respected?