Auto Transport Services Nationwide
Whether you're moving across the country, buying a car online, or sending a classic to a show, there's a shipping setup that fits. The auto transport companies that quote you through SouthWest Auto Transport haul cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles in all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Below you'll find the main shipping options, what each one is best for, and which vehicles need a little extra planning. Complete the form on this pageComplete the form on this page or call 1‑800‑590‑6492 to get up to ten free quotes and compare real offers side by side.
Auto Transport Shipping Options
Not every shipment needs the same setup. These are the main options transport companies offer, so you can match one to your timeline, your vehicle, and your budget.
Door to Door Auto Transport
The driver picks up and delivers your vehicle as close to your addresses as is legal and safe. If your street is too tight for a large truck, you'll meet at a nearby parking lot instead. Most people choose this option.
How door to door auto transport works →Terminal to Terminal Auto Transport
You drop off and pick up your vehicle at a storage lot instead of your driveway. It can lower the cost and loosen up scheduling on some routes, though terminals aren't available everywhere and some charge daily storage fees.
How terminal to terminal works →Open Auto Transport
The most common and least expensive option. Your vehicle rides on an open two-level carrier that hauls 7 to 10 cars at once, the same kind that delivers new cars to dealerships.
Open vs enclosed transport compared →Enclosed Auto Transport
A covered trailer keeps your vehicle out of the weather, road grime, and flying debris. It usually costs about 25% to 50% more than open transport and is the standard choice for classic, luxury, and exotic cars.
Guide to shipping luxury and classic cars →Expedited Auto Shipping
Pickup within a day or two instead of the usual 1-to-5-day window, for an added fee. It speeds up pickup, not the drive itself.
What expedited shipping costs →Complete the formComplete the form on this page or call 1‑800‑590‑6492.
Vehicle Types That Can Be Shipped
Standard sedans are the simplest shipment, but they're far from the only vehicles that move by truck. A few types call for extra planning, and there are full guides on the ones that come up most.
Cars, SUVs & Wagons
Sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, and crossovers are the most common shipments and usually go on open transport without any special handling. SUVs typically cost a bit more than a sedan.
Trucks & Lifted Vehicles
Pickups ship every day. Lifted trucks, duallys, and oversized SUVs need the right spot on the trailer for their height and weight, so mention any modifications up front.
Shipping lifted trucks and oversized SUVs →Motorcycles
Many carriers haul motorcycles strapped down on a car carrier or in an enclosed trailer, and some specialize in bikes. Tell each company about saddlebags, fairings, or other add-ons.
Electric Vehicles
EVs weigh more than similar gas cars and need a few extra steps, such as a partial charge before pickup and the right transport mode for loading.
EV shipping guide →Non-Running Vehicles
A car that won't start can still be shipped. The carrier winches it on and off the trailer, which usually adds about $100 to $300.
Shipping a non-running vehicle →Luxury & Classic Cars
High-value vehicles usually travel in an enclosed trailer, and owners often confirm the carrier's insurance limit covers the car's full value.
Guide to shipping luxury and classic cars →Nationwide Coverage
The companies that quote you serve all 50 states, from busy interstate routes between big cities to small towns well off the highway. Remote addresses can take a little longer to schedule and may cost more. Cars headed to Hawaii travel by ship from a West Coast port. Alaska shipments go either by ship from the Seattle and Tacoma area or by truck up the Alaska Highway through Canada. Military families on PCS orders can ask each company about a military discount, and our guide to shipping a car for a PCS move covers the details.
Why Compare Quotes
Up to Ten Free Quotes
One form puts your shipment in front of up to ten auto transport companies, so you see a real range of prices before you book instead of relying on one number.
See what affects your rate →Free, With No Obligation
Getting quotes costs nothing, and you choose whether to book with any of the companies that contact you.
Check Before You Book
Ask each company for its USDOT number and look it up on the government's SAFER database. Also ask for the carrier's certificate of insurance before pickup.
How to check a company →Spot a Lowball Quote
When one price is far below the rest, it may never attract a carrier. With several quotes in hand, that kind of number stands out right away.
Why multiple quotes matter →Military & Multi-Vehicle Savings
Many transport companies offer discounts for service members, veterans, and anyone shipping more than one vehicle. Ask each one what it offers.
Read about discounts →Service FAQs
For most people, door-to-door delivery on an open carrier is the right fit. It's the most common setup and the least expensive. Choose enclosed transport for a classic, exotic, or high-value car, terminal service if your street can't take a large truck or you want to shave the price, and expedited pickup only when the date truly can't move.
Yes. Many auto transport companies haul motorcycles, either strapped down on a car carrier or in an enclosed trailer, and some specialize in them. Mention the make and model and whether the bike has saddlebags or other add-ons when you ask for quotes.
Yes. The carrier uses a winch to pull it on and off the trailer, which usually adds about $100 to $300. In most cases the vehicle still needs to roll, steer, and brake. Tell every company it doesn't run when you ask for quotes.
Usually, or as close as is legal and safe. Full-size car carriers are long and heavy, so on narrow streets, in gated communities, or where trucks are banned, the driver may ask to meet you at a nearby open lot instead.
Yes. When two or more vehicles go on the same truck from the same pickup spot to the same delivery spot, many companies lower the price per vehicle. Tell each company how many you're shipping when you ask for quotes.
Helpful Links
- Auto Transport Rates
- Auto Transport FAQs
- Auto Transport Resources
- Open vs Enclosed Auto Transport
- Door to Door vs Meet Up Delivery
- Military Auto Relocation for a PCS Move
Call now at 1‑800‑590‑6492 or complete the form on this pagecomplete the form on this page to get up to ten free quotes and find the right shipping method for your vehicle.