How Car Shipping Works
5 simple steps from quote to delivery. Here's exactly what happens.
Get Quote
Book Order
Schedule Pickup
Vehicle Pickup
Safe Delivery
Your Transport Timeline
Request Your Quote
Provide your pickup and delivery locations, vehicle details, and preferred dates. Get instant pricing with no hidden fees or obligations.
Accept Quote & Book Order
Review and accept your quote. We'll send you the transport order and terms. Sign the agreement and pay your deposit to secure your booking.
Carrier Assignment & Scheduling
We assign your order to a licensed carrier from our network. The driver or dispatcher will contact you to schedule your pickup time.
Vehicle Pickup Day
Driver arrives at scheduled time and performs a detailed vehicle inspection with you. Both parties sign the Bill of Lading documenting the vehicle's condition.
• Remove personal items
• Leave ¼ tank of gas
• Disable car alarms
• Have keys ready
• Document existing damage
• Take photos
• Sign Bill of Lading
• Keep your copy
Delivery & Final Payment
Driver calls within 24 hours of delivery to schedule arrival time. Upon delivery, inspect your vehicle carefully against the original condition report before signing.
Expected Timeframes
Short Distance
0-500 miles
1-3 days
Medium Distance
500-1500 miles
3-7 days
Cross Country
1500+ miles
7-14 days
Important Reminders
At Pickup
- • Vehicle must be clean for proper inspection
- • Remove all personal belongings
- • Document existing damage with photos
- • Keep gas tank at ¼ full or less
- • Disable car alarms and anti-theft devices
At Delivery
- • Inspect vehicle thoroughly before signing
- • Compare to original condition report
- • Note any new damage on delivery form
- • Pay remaining balance to carrier
- • Accept payment: cash, money order, certified check