Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common car shipping services queries.



A Collection of Commonly Asked Questions



Relocating your vehicle from one country to another is not an easy affair. One tends to have lots of questions in one’s mind regarding the safe delivery of one’s vehicle. This is especially the case with the ones who are shipping their vehicles for the very first time.
Get in touch with our shipping advisors for your queries!
Here’s a collection of some frequently asked questions during our course of 10 years to assist you in the shipping process. Browse our FAQs to get answers to your questions and get started.
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What ports do you service when shipping a car to Alaska?
How do I get a quote for shipping my vehicle?
To get a quote for shipping your vehicle, you can either use our instant online car shipping quote calculator above or you can call (877) 724-7750 to receive a quote from one of our car transport pricing specialists. In order for us to calculate your quote we will need to know the location you are shipping from and to, the type of vehicle you would like to ship, and the date your vehicle will be ready.
Can I ship a modified or oversized vehicle?
How much does it cost to ship a car?
How do I get my car ready for shipment?
Does someone have to be present for pick up and delivery?
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
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Does someone have to be present for pick up and delivery?
Where will my car be picked up and delivered?
What is the bill of lading and what exactly does it have to do with my shipment?
When will my vehicle be delivered?
How far in advance should I schedule my transport?
What details do you need to place an order?
Can I place an order if I don’t know the exact address?
Can I track the progress of my shipment online?
Can I put personal items in my vehicle?
How much gas should I have in my car during transport?
How do I get my car ready for shipment?
Can I ship my vehicle if it isn't running?
Can I ship a modified or oversized vehicle?
Can I ship a vehicle with low ground clearance?
Do I need license plates on a vehicle to ship it?
What is door-to-door car transport?
What methods of car shipping services do you offer?
What type of truck will transport my car?
What is top load service?
What types of vehicles do you ship?
What is the difference between open and enclosed transport?
Can I ship a car from an auto auction?
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
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MC Number
Open Carrier Transport
Operating Authority
Pickup Window
Proof of Delivery (POD)
Shared Vehicle Shipping / Shared Car Carrier
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