Shipping a car for the first time? Here's the entire process, start to finish — what happens, when it happens, and what you need to do at each step.
Tell us where your vehicle is going, what you're shipping, and when you'd like it picked up. You can use the quote form online or call (866) 459-6389 and get a price over the phone in a few minutes.
Your quote is all-in: fuel, taxes, carrier insurance, and door-to-door service are included. There's no deposit to get a quote and no obligation to book.
Once you book, your dispatch coordinator matches your shipment with a licensed carrier from our network. Before any carrier touches your vehicle, we verify their FMCSA authority, safety rating, and active cargo insurance certificate.
You'll get the carrier's name, the driver's phone number, and a pickup window — typically 1 to 5 business days from your first available date. The driver calls ahead to confirm exact timing.
At pickup, the driver walks around your vehicle with you and records its condition on the Bill of Lading (BOL) — noting any existing scratches, dings, or damage. This document is your proof of condition, so review it before signing.
We recommend taking dated photos of all four sides of your vehicle at pickup. It takes two minutes and makes any claim, however unlikely, simple to resolve.
Carriers cover roughly 400–500 miles per day. Regional moves usually deliver in 1–3 days, mid-range routes in 3–6 days, and coast-to-coast in 7–10 days.
While your car is on the truck, you can reach your driver directly for location updates, and your dispatch coordinator stays on call for anything else.
The driver calls ahead to schedule delivery as close to your address as the truck can safely and legally get. You (or someone you designate, 18+) walk around the vehicle, compare it against the pickup Bill of Lading, and sign off.
The remaining balance is paid directly to the driver at delivery — cash, cashier's check, or Zelle are standard. Then the keys are yours.
Get your free, no-obligation quote in about 60 seconds — or call and talk to a dispatch coordinator right now.