Nationwide Car Shipping That Gets It Done Right
We move over 4,000 vehicles a year from our Phoenix headquarters, and we've been at it since 2018. Every car gets full USDOT-backed coverage up to $250,000, real pickup windows you can count on, and a transport coordinator who picks up the phone when you call. Straight pricing, honest timelines, no games.
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How Does Car Shipping Actually Work?
You call or fill out a quote form, and we come back with a real number based on your pickup zip, drop-off zip, and what you're shipping. No bait-and-switch lowball quotes that magically go up later. We give you the actual price our carriers charge for your specific route.
Once you lock in a date, we assign a carrier within 1-5 business days. Your driver calls you the day before pickup, does a full walk-around inspection with photos, and loads your vehicle. You get a signed condition report and a copy of the carrier's insurance certificate before your car leaves the driveway.
From there, your car rides to its destination while we track it and keep you posted. Most customers get 2-3 text updates during transit. When the driver arrives, you do another inspection, sign off on the delivery condition report, and you're done.
Open vs Enclosed Auto Transport - Which Do You Need?
Open carrier transport handles about 9 out of 10 cars we ship. Your vehicle rides on a standard multi-level hauler, fully exposed to weather but completely secured with wheel straps and tire nets. Costs run $550-$1,350 depending on distance and season. It's the right call for daily drivers, used cars, and newer vehicles worth under $75,000.
Enclosed trailers make sense for anything with serious value, sentimental or otherwise. We're talking collector cars, exotics, high-end luxury, or that '69 Camaro your dad restored. The trailer has solid walls, a roof, and climate protection. Figure on paying 40-50% more than open, but your vehicle arrives with zero road exposure.
Not sure which one fits? Call us at (602) 860-6894 and describe what you're shipping. We'll tell you straight whether enclosed is worth the extra money or if open carrier will do the job just fine. We won't upsell you on enclosed for a 2020 Civic.
What Does Car Shipping Cost in 2024?
Every quote we send out is calculated from three things: the distance between pickup and delivery, the size and weight of your vehicle, and current carrier demand on that corridor. A sedan from Phoenix to Dallas runs about $695-$850. That same car from Miami to Portland? You're looking at $1,150-$1,475.
Seasonal swings matter more than most people expect. January through March, snowbird routes from the Northeast to Florida and Arizona get slammed, and prices jump 15-25%. Summer months are the busiest overall because of military PCS moves, college relocations, and family moves. Book 2-3 weeks ahead during peak months and you'll lock in better rates.
We shipped a 2022 BMW X5 from Scottsdale to Chicago last month for $1,087 on open carrier. A customer's 1971 Plymouth Barracuda went from Kansas City to Long Beach in an enclosed trailer for $1,830. Every route prices differently, and we don't round up to pad margins.
Why Choose National Auto Transport?
We're not the cheapest broker out there, and we're not trying to be. Our carriers are vetted, insured, and experienced. We run background checks, verify FMCSA authority, and track safety scores before adding anyone to our network. That costs more, but it means fewer problems on the road.
Every shipment gets a dedicated coordinator based in our Phoenix office. Not a chatbot, not a call center overseas, not an automated email sequence. A real person with a direct line who handles your move from booking through delivery. You'll get their cell number when you book.
Here's what really sets us apart: when something goes wrong, and it occasionally does with any transport company, we fix it fast. Carrier broke down in Nebraska last Tuesday? We had a replacement truck there in 14 hours and the customer's Audi was delivered one day late, not a week. That kind of recovery only happens when you have deep carrier relationships.
Special Vehicle Transport Services
We handle motorcycle shipping with crated or pallet-mounted options starting around $450 for cross-country. Inoperable vehicles that don't run or roll get loaded with a winch, though there's a $150-300 surcharge depending on condition. And yes, we ship oversized trucks, duallies, and lifted vehicles on flatbed carriers.
Military families on PCS orders get priority booking and a 10% discount on all shipments. We work with every branch and understand the tight timelines that come with receiving orders. College students moving between semesters can book our seasonal programs with flexible pickup windows.
Last quarter, we shipped a $340,000 McLaren 720S from Scottsdale to Manhattan in a single-car enclosed trailer. The week before that, a fleet of 12 dealer auction cars went from Atlanta to our Phoenix yard in three days flat. Whether it's one motorcycle or a dealer lot full of inventory, the process is the same: careful, tracked, and insured.
Ready to Ship Your Vehicle?
Step one: tell us where it's going and what you're shipping. You can call (602) 860-6894, fill out the quote form on this page, or shoot an email to info@nationalautoship.com. Takes about two minutes. We'll have a quote back to you within an hour during business hours.
Step two: pick your dates. We offer flexible pickup windows of 1-3 days for standard service and guaranteed pickup dates for expedited moves. Once you confirm, there's zero deposit required. You don't pay anything until the carrier actually picks up your vehicle.
Step three: we handle the rest. Your coordinator schedules the carrier, confirms the pickup call, tracks transit, and contacts you when the driver is 2-4 hours from delivery. Every vehicle ships with up to $250,000 in carrier insurance. Request your free quote right now and see why 47,000 customers trust us with their vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about National Auto Transport services.