Car Shipping Questions, Answered

Price depends on distance, vehicle size, open or enclosed transport, timing and season. Typical open-carrier moves from Wisconsin run $350–$600 under 300 miles and $1,300–$1,900 to the West Coast. The instant quote is the exact all-in number for your route.

Pickup is usually 1 to 5 days after booking. Transit after pickup runs about 1 to 2 days per 500 miles: 1 to 2 days to Chicago or Minneapolis, 4 to 7 days to Florida or Texas, 6 to 9 days to the West Coast.

Yes. Every carrier we dispatch holds active cargo insurance, which we verify before the truck is assigned. Your vehicle is covered from loading to delivery. Personal items inside the car are not covered.

Open is the standard two-level carrier most vehicles ride on; it is the most affordable and widely available. Enclosed is a covered trailer that protects from weather and debris, costs 30 to 50 percent more, and is the choice for luxury, exotic, classic and new vehicles.

Getting a quote is free. Payment terms are confirmed at booking before anything is charged. Most customers pay a portion at booking and the balance to the carrier at delivery.

Yes. Tell us at booking so we assign a carrier with a winch. A vehicle that does not roll or steer needs a forklift load, which adds cost.

Carriers allow up to about 100 pounds in the trunk or below the window line, at your own risk and not covered by insurance. No valuables, electronics, documents or hazardous materials.

You or anyone over 18 you authorize must be present to release the vehicle, inspect it and sign the bill of lading at both ends.

A loaded hauler is 75 feet long. If your street is too tight, the driver meets you at the nearest safe open area, usually a shopping-center lot a few minutes away. We tell you at booking if we expect that.

Wash it, leave a quarter tank, remove personal items and transponders, fold in mirrors, photograph it, and have a key ready. Our preparation checklist has the full list.

Note the damage on the delivery bill of lading before signing, photograph it, and call us the same day. The carrier's cargo insurance covers transit damage and we help with the claim.

We are a licensed, bonded auto transport broker. We arrange your shipment with a vetted carrier from our network, verify its insurance and manage the move from quote to delivery. That is how almost all vehicle shipping in the U.S. works, and it is what lets us find a truck on any lane.

Yes, at no charge any time before the vehicle is dispatched to a carrier.

Motorcycles, yes, with specialized securing. For boats, RVs and oversized vehicles call the main line; we price those individually.