Transport Services

Auto transport services are, by far, one of our most popular options. Some people might wonder why they should consider a service for car shipping to another state. After all, you could drive your car. And it’s true; you could drive the car instead.

There are a few reasons to use a car transport company instead:  

• It costs less: If you factor in gas, rest stops, and stays at motels along the way, hiring car transport companies makes financial sense. You pay a reduced rate because the carrier shares the load amongst several clients.  
• It saves time: It might take a few days to drive to your destination. Those few days would be better spent settling into your new home. 
• There’s less wear and tear on your vehicle: Driving a few thousand miles across the country could be fun as a road trip. But it does add extra mileage to your car.

The hardest part of this process is deciding whether to use open transport, covered transport or enclosed transport. What’s the difference? 

• Open Auto Transport: (aka – open-air transport, open vehicle transport) This is the most common option and is slightly competitive. The vehicles are loaded onto a carrier as is. They’ve got no protection against the elements, but the method of transport is generally safe. 95% of vehicles make it through unscathed. You can add a layer of protection by requesting covered transportation.
• Enclosed Transport: (aka – enclosed soft-side transport, enclosed hard-sider transport) This is slightly more expensive. The difference is that the car is better protected. At the very least, a tarp protects the car from debris and the elements. Enclosed trailers offer more protection for high-end vehicles.

If you’re not sure which trailer option to choose for your car shipping services, our friendly consultants will help you make the right decision. Speak to them about the Platinum Free Protection Plan as well. As part of our service, we foot the bill for this insurance. 

• It covers you if there’s damage to the car (and if the carrier has no insurance). We do check carefully upfront that the carrier will insure vehicles being transported on every car shipment, so you’re not likely to need to make a claim here. It’s nice to know that it’s an option, though. 
• eShip Transport Services will pay the costs for renting a vehicle up to $300 if the carrier doesn’t deliver on time. For this to come into play, the car must be 48 hours late and due to a controllable reason. If the weather is bad or the truck breaks down, that’s something that can’t be controlled. The Best Shipping Service!