For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
When you’re deciding between car shipping options, price is one of the most important factors to consider. The cost of transporting your vehicle can be significant, which is why many consumers look for the cheapest way to ship a car.
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Car transporters come in all shapes and sizes. From big auto haulers carrying six 4x4s to individuals with trailers carefully shipping a vintage Jag, the role includes a spectrum of skills and specialties. Some car transporters work within a single state, others will take a car from New York to Chicago twice a week. Nothing
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
To become a car transporter, you need a valid driver’s license (or a CDL for multi-car haulers over 26,001 lbs), commercial auto insurance, cargo insurance, and a USDOT number with MC operating authority from the FMCSA. The total startup cost ranges from under $1,000 for driveaway transport (where you drive the vehicle yourself) to $50,000+
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
If you need a car shipped, you’re not alone. Per year, 17 million cars are transported across the US. Second-hand or owned cars account for millions more. With so much demand, there is plenty of untrustworthy advice and services floating around, vying for a market share. It’s important to get the right advice before entrusting
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
If planning to ship a car across state lines, securing the necessary documentation is usually a good first step. Your transporter needs to be able to prove that they’re legally moving the vehicle. But what documents will you need to provide, exactly? And how long does it take to procure this paperwork? Most car haulers
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
Continuing our informal odd-questions-answered series, here’s a query we get every now and then. Customers want to know, can you pack a car that is being shipped? As in, load it with personal items that also need to be moved? So you kill two birds with one stone…? If you’ve ever considered this option, rest
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
If you’re looking to transport a car, odds are you have two questions on your mind right now. First and foremost — how much does it cost? Second and only slightly less important — how long does it take to ship a car? The truth is, the answers to these questions are interdependent. The more
Car Shipping » For Customers · Updated May 18, 2026
Car shipping is a big American business. The demand is huge (17 million new cars in 2019 – just new cars!) and there are dozens of companies and services vying to be the best car shipping company. So much choice can be daunting. Some are cheap, some are highly reviewed, some specialize in certain vehicles,
For Customers » Freight Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
The transportation industry sometimes seems to have a knack for needlessly complicating things. We come up with terms that confuse the customers, then cling onto them thinking it makes us sound official and serious. One such term is residential freight delivery. You may have seen it abbreviated as RFD on shipping sites, and wondered what
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
You bet! If you want to make money transporting cars, you probably have an idea of how you’d like to work. You have skills, equipment and a schedule, and you don’t mind driving long distances. You’re a stickler for being on time and you know how to treat a vehicle with care. Ringing any bells?