Is real-time GPS tracking an option with car shipping companies? It is, but there are certain limitations to this tracking service you should know.

With GPS, CSX says it will offer a whole new level of tracking detail, providing up-to-the-minute location information. GPS tags on railcars and containers transmit electronic signals to communication satellites, which relay location coordinates back to CSX’s ShipCSX shipment-tracking database.

Now that you’ve found a bargain or won an auction on eBay, you probably wonder how long you have to wait before getting your hands on your item. eBay will usually send this info by email, but you can always check your purchase history for any updates on ...