Mecum Auction Names Reliable Carriers, Inc. Preferred Vehicle Transporter
MARENGO, IL - Mecum, the high-performance collector car auction specialists, has chosen industry-leading Reliable Carriers, Inc. as their preferred transport carrier.
MARENGO, IL - Mecum, the high-performance collector car auction specialists, has chosen industry-leading Reliable Carriers, Inc. as their preferred transport carrier.
Reliable Carriers, the nation's largest and most respected specialized carrier in the automotive transportation industry, will be onsite at all Mecum auctions to assist customers in safely and efficiently shipping their new purchases. Customers simply visit Reliable's service desk to arrange turnkey vehicle transportation to anywhere in the United States and Canada. In addition, sellers can use Reliable to transport their consigned vehicles to Mecum auctions.
"With such a large fleet of trucks and superior drivers who are real car guys, our customers can trust Reliable Carriers to load and ship their precious cargo quickly and professionally," said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auction. "Plus, having Reliable Carriers onsite means Mecum can be a one-stop source, allowing car buyers to process their consignments the same day and start enjoying their cars even sooner."
Reliable has 350 specialized carriers and more than 300 expert drivers. The carriers have advanced lift gates, independent articulating racks, E-track flooring and customized tie-down systems to guarantee vehicles are in the safest environment possible. All cars are equipped with floor mats and seat covers at all times.
"America loves its automobiles, and all of us at Reliable Carriers understand this passion completely. We are committed to ensuring vehicles not only get where they need to be, but get there with the utmost care and respect," said Tom Abrams, president, Reliable Carriers, Inc.
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