Auto transport companies have increased in importance recently as the internet has connected car buyers across the country. With car haulers based around the country, auto transport companies provide a safe, inexpensive and efficient way to move a car from one state to another without taking a road trip or bearing the liability from trusting a stranger with taking your car on the road. The auto transport companies providing quotes at the top of this page are insured, reputable and use licensed, reliable drivers to move your expensive cargo from point a to point b with as little risk as possible.

Technological advances in transporting cars have made the process of hiring and using auto transport companies even simpler. The quote box at the top of this page allows you to get an instant estimate of your shipping costs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The price for shipping your car will vary based on the type of car, the running condition of the car and the starting and ending points for the car’s journey. Many carriers also provide the ability to track your car’s movement across the country from your computer, similar to tracking a package using a domestic freight carrier.

Auto transport companies have a variety of methods to use for transporting a car between locations. Some transport companies use car hauler trucks for the initial pickup and delivery to the final location, but use rail transport to move the cars between transport hubs. Others use truck haulers for the entire journey and pick up cars along their highway route. Many auto transport companies also provide the option of shipping cars internationally, whether to other countries in North America by road or rail, or across an ocean using shipping containers and freighters.

Before shipping a car using auto transport companies, it is important for you to first prepare your car for transport. The car needs to have a fuel tank that is at least half empty and the car itself needs to have the alarm system disabled. You also need to remove your personal items from the car, as auto transport companies are not willing to accept responsibility for personal items in your car. At the time of pick-up, you will verify the condition of your vehicle and sign off on an inspection report. The transport company will provide a firm deadline for delivery of the car, as well as documents outlining policies and guarantees if the deadline is not met. A similar inspection will be completed at the time of delivery, at which point the balance of the transport charge will be due.

Auto transport companies are the best way to get a car across the country — or even between countries — when you change homes or purchase a car from a distant seller. Auto transport companies can often provide this service for a lower fee than you would spend on hotels, food and fuel during a long road trip to your new destination. Use our free quote service in the box above and receive an instant price estimate for your future transport needs.