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Matt Ellis, Motorcycle Shippers Brand Ambassador. Armed with a laptop and camera, he can be often be found at the race track with friends and family. Motorcycle Shippers
It’s time to expand. As remote work takes hold, our customers are spreading out across the country. Nearly 5 million Americans have moved from major US city centers since 2020 because of remote-work opportunities, according to Adam Ozimek, the chief economist for the Economic Innovation Group. In fact, as of 2022, 26% of U.S. employees now work remotely. At Motorcycle Shippers, we are always looking for ways to offer faster service, and as our riders move across the United States in search of a healthier work-life balance and a lower cost of living we have expanded our network to do just that. So where is our new terminal located? 
Pop quiz! What state gave us Chris Rock, Aziz Ansari, and Sweet Tea? Riders in the Palmetto State know the answer is South Carolina, home of the Gamecocks. If you are wondering why we chose South Carolina here it is.
New South Carolina Terminal
3 Keys to Motorcycle Shippers Expansion
Objective # 1
Enter a growing market – Riders are leaving major city centers, but where are they going? Well, this might surprise you but South Carolina’s population grew 1.7% from 2021 to 2022, behind only Florida and Idaho. According to the Motley Fool, median home prices in the US were $354,649 in 2022, in contrast, in South Carolina the median home price was 17% less at $293,445. Its low real estate prices and property taxes make it a destination to not just visit but to live and possibly to ride off into the sunset in. If those aren’t indicators of a growing market, I don’t know what are.
Objective # 2
Be where riders are – Moving to South Carolina, means living in a sub-tropical climate with mild temperatures and the potential for year-round riding. Not to mention, motorcycle registration is only $10. It is the home of the Spring Beach Rally 2023, also called “Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023″ which is a week-long Motorcycle Rally that attracts over 500,000 visitors to the area each May. This year it will be held on May 12th-21st. Motorcyclists are also drawn to South Carolina because it has some really amazing rides like Highway 28, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Hwy, Caesars Head State Park, Savannah River Run, and Low Country Beach Loop. With all this riding going on, South Carolina is an easy choice for our expansion.
Objective # 3
Deliver excellent service – Having terminals close to our customers can provide more flexibility when picking up or dropping off a shipment and doing so also helps expedite shipments. It means our motorcycle skids and our drivers are nearby and ready to serve. Terminals are open Mon-Fri for our Classic Shipping Service. In an industry where punctuality matters, our new South Carolina terminal will help us answer the call of our southern customers.
Why does it matter?
What it all boils down to is that if you are planning to use our Classic Service in or around South Carolina you are in luck. With our Classic Service, motorcycles are strapped onto a special skid and secured with soft straps. Units other than motorcycles are secured directly to the truck using straps. The skid provides a Perimeter of Protection around the bike to help protect it during transport. What’s great is that this is now all available to South Carolina motorcycle riders with the click of a mouse.
Classic Service is our top-shelf offering. This service is for you if your motorcycle is super valuable…sentimentally or otherwise. There is no safer way to commercially ship your motorcycle.
Features Include:
- Door-to-Door Delivery
- Perimeter of Protection
- Fastest Service
- Terminal Drop-Off/Pick-Up Locations
Terminal locations nationwide
If you are one of the many motorcycle riders who need to ship a bike outside of South Carolina we can help you too. With terminal locations throughout the United States, Motorcycle Shippers can ship your bike anywhere in the country. We’re proud to be your first choice for motorcycle shipping, go ahead and get your quote today.
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