How nationwide car shipping works
Car shipping moves your vehicle on a commercial auto transporter instead of adding miles, fuel costs, and road time to the odometer. Auto Haulers Inc. coordinates the route, transport type, pickup window, and delivery details based on your vehicle and schedule.
For most everyday cars, open transport is the standard and most economical choice. Enclosed transport adds protection and is generally selected for vehicles whose value, finish, or condition calls for it.
You provide the pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle year, make, model, operating condition, and preferred timing. Those details help determine available equipment and route pricing.
What affects car shipping cost?
There is no single flat rate for every vehicle move. The quote reflects the actual shipment:
- Mileage and the popularity of the route
- Vehicle size, weight, modifications, and operating condition
- Open or enclosed carrier selection
- Season, fuel conditions, and carrier availability
- How flexible the pickup window is
- Access for a full-size transport truck at both locations
Prepare your car for pickup
Wash the exterior enough to document its condition, take dated photos from several angles, remove loose personal items and toll tags, leave roughly a quarter tank of fuel, and confirm that the tires and battery are in usable condition. Give the driver any special starting or handling instructions.
At pickup, you or an authorized adult reviews the vehicle with the driver and signs the condition report. Repeat that inspection at delivery before signing the final paperwork.
Common reasons to ship a car
Customers arrange transport for household moves, online purchases, college moves, seasonal relocation, dealership purchases, family transfers, and job changes. The right schedule depends on the specific route, so early notice provides more flexibility.