What documents do I need when shipping a car?
When shipping a car from Washington D.C. to Texas, you or someone on your behalf, must release the vehicle to the carrier at pick-up.
The person at pick-up will also need to sign a Bill of Lading (BOL). The BOL is a receipt and an inspection report. When the carrier inspects the car you need to check that all existing damages are marked. Never sign a blank or incomplete document.
From D.C. to Texas
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is located on the Potomac River and is named after George Washington. The district has great historical and administrative importance as the country’s capital.
The Federal District of Washington, DC has a population of nearly 690.000 people. Most of them are employed by the federal government.
DC is a planned city, which means that it was created in its current, previously uninhabited place with a concrete purpose. In this case, Washington, DC was built here as the capital of the United States.
Washington, DC is located in the heart of the Washington metropolitan area-with a population of over 6 million, it is the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Economy in D.C.
Washington DC is a fast-growing economy with a GDP of 141 billion U.S. dollars. Between 2009 and 2016, Washington, DC’s GDP per capita was the highest in the United States.
Most of the employed population work in the federal administration. Not surprisingly, the largest employers around there is the Federal Government, Fairfax County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George County Public Schools, and MedStar Health.
Education and leisure do exist
Washington D.C. has some top universities such as the American University (AU), The Catholic University of America (CUA) and Johns Hopkins University. The area is known for its medical research institutions, such as the Washington Hospital Center and Children’s National Medical Center, and the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. D.C. is full of historical landmarks, attracting tourists from all over the world every day.
The Smithsonian Institution provides a good way to access a large amount of historical heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation. In addition, you can also visit other amazing museums, such as the National Zoo and the Anacostia Community Museum.
Disadvantages
- D.C. has a huge cost of living
- The weather is humid in summer and harsh in winter
- There is huge income inequality
- Traffic can be a nightmare
Moving to Texas!
With a large corporate atmosphere and sitcoms from the 1980s, Texas is one of the industrial and technological centers of the US.
Dallas has a population of 1.3 million. It is the most populous city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of 7.5 million. This is the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States.
Having such a large metropolitan area is enough to explain Dallas and its economy. The largest employers are Wal-Mart, American Airlines, Dallas ISD, and Texas Health Resources.
Dallas has nine Fortune 500 companies-Energy Transfer Equity, Tenet Healthcare, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, Jacobs Engineering, HollyFrontier, Dean Foods and Builders FirstSource. There are 22 such companies in the metropolitan area, ranking fourth in total.
Education
Dallas is home to many well-known universities that provide trained professionals for the booming Texas industry. If you plan to move to the area, check out the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, the University of Dallas in Irvine, the Dallas Christian College in Farmers Branch, and DeVry University Dallas in Irvine.
Free time
Dallas is a sports city. The Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars all play in their respective major leagues, have a fanatical following, and are very popular! Other cool places worth visiting include the Bishop Arts District, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas Botanic Gardens and Botanical Gardens, Dallas World Aquarium and Six Flags over Texas!
Washington DC vs. Dallas head to head
In general, Dallas is larger, with a cheaper home price, better commute time, food and housing. DC has a considerably larger median income, but the expenses and the better labor market in Texas are turning the tide into Dallas’ favor.