What is door-to-door auto transport?
Door-to-door auto transport is exactly what it sounds like. One of our car carriers will pick up your car directly from your door and drop it off directly to your end destination. There is no need for additional pick up or drop off terminals and the associated hassle. It is the most convenient way to ship a car. All you have to do is let the transportation company know the exact address for the pick-up and delivery of your vehicle. They’ll make sure your vehicle is picked up and delivered as close as possible to your preferred address. Door-to-door transport services are great for people who have a busy schedule or live in a remote area. Or, for snowbirds who want their car transported to their winter home without having to worry about driving it there themselves. Unlock cost savings, time, and convenience by choosing door-to-door transportation for your next car shipment.
Do you always ship cars door-to-door?
Having a car delivered to your door is very convenient, which is why we always ship door-to-door. The only exception is if you’re shipping a car to and from Hawaii, or internationally. With door-to-door transportation services you don’t have to worry about driving to a terminal. Just make sure you, or your representative, are available at the pick-up and delivery locations you’ve chosen.
What is terminal-to-terminal auto transport?
This is when your vehicle is picked up and delivered to a carrier's lot or to a storage facility. This is not a preferred service as terminals can be far from your actual delivery location. Learn more about terminal-to-terminal car transport vs. door-to-door car shipping.
We go above and beyond with our door-to-door transport
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How our door-to-door transport services works
Ship your vehicle in 3 easy steps
Ship your vehicle in 3 easy steps
Get a quote and book your order
We pick up your vehicle
You receive your vehicle
Better than all the other door-to-door car transport services
What makes our door-to-door transport services reliable and trustworthy
What makes our door-to-door transport services reliable and trustworthy
When you book your door-to-door car transportation service, there’s nothing to pay upfront. Use our instant online quote calculator to find out how much it costs to have a car delivered door-to-door. We take payment when your shipment has been allocated to a carrier and your car is dispatched for shipping.
We’ve been chosen as uShip’s most trusted cross country car shipping service. Spend a few moments reading our customer reviews and you’ll soon understand why we’ve earned such a reputation.
Your vehicle is fully covered during your door-to-door car delivery service, so you get total peace of mind. Don’t worry about paying extra, because the cost of insurance is included in our rates.
Each one of our customers is unique and this is why we offer a fully customizable door-to-door car transport service. Our diligent shipping advisors will work with you to ensure it meets your needs. They will be available to guide you through the entire door-to-door car shipping process, so you never need to feel you’re on your own. We understand the importance of providing a personalized service and aim to exceed your expectations every time.
Whenever you need us, we can be contacted by phone or Live Chat. Our door-to-door car transportation services are reliable because we’ve always got our finger on the pulse. We monitor your shipment and make sure we’re available 24/7.
There are no penalties if you cancel your order before we assign a carrier to pick up your vehicle. You can also cancel after we assign a carrier, but in this case, we will keep the non-refundable small partial payment. You can use the deposit in the next 6 months if you plan to ship a car again.
The benefits of choosing door-to-door transport services
Learn what are the advantages of door-to-door car shipping
Learn what are the advantages of door-to-door car shipping
Easy and convenient
Is there anything more convenient than having your car delivered to your door? With door-to-door transport services your car is moved from A to B effortlessly. Our experienced carriers handle every step of the shipping process. Choose between open car transport or enclosed auto transport and then you are ready to go.
Saves time
Let us shoulder the responsibility of moving your car and you don’t have to worry about organizing a long road trip. Your car will arrive at its final destination quicker and safer than if you were driving it on the highway.
Flexible
You get to choose the pick-up and delivery locations. As long as it’s safe and legal to do so, we’ll get as close as we possibly can. It doesn’t have to be your home either. Why not choose your office, shopping mall, or storage facility if it’s more convenient?
Best price
We provide a door-to-door auto transportation service and our aim is to do it at the best possible price. If you’re wondering how much it costs, use our instant online quote calculator. There are no hidden charges or fees, guaranteed. Our rates are all-inclusive.
Meet the carrier
When your car is picked up, you can meet the driver who will be transporting your car. Our customers find this very reassuring. You get to oversee the loading and unloading of your vehicle and inspect it with the carrier immediately.
Multi-vehicle door-to-door auto shipping
If you’ve got more than one vehicle in your household, don’t think it’s a problem if you want to arrange a door-to-door car shipping service. We can make the necessary arrangements whether you’ve got one, two, three, or more cars that need delivering to your door.
How long does door-to-door auto transport take?
There are many factors that can affect vehicle transport transit times. Distance is the most obvious one as it’s bound to take longer to ship a car from Boston to San Diego than it would if you wanted to ship a car from Boston to New York . If the pick-up and car delivery locations for your door-to-door transportation service are somewhat remote, your driver will have to travel further to reach them. Remember that your vehicle is typically being shipped with other vehicles, which means the driver may have to make a number of stops before you have your car delivered.
The weather can affect the speed at which we transport your car. Snow, ice, hail, thunderstorms, a tornado, or a hurricane along the route can affect the flow of traffic. Road construction, detours and traffic can hamper the carrier on its journey. One last factor that is going to influence the time it takes for door-to-door shipping is driver’s hours. A truck driver can only be on the road legally, for a set number of hours every week. The Department of Transportation mandates this number, currently 70-hour/week. This limit ensures that truck drivers are well-rested and able to drive safely.
| Distance | Avg. transit time (calendar days) |
|---|---|
| 0 - 200 miles | 1 - 2 days |
| 200 - 600 miles | 2 - 4 days |
| 600 - 1000 miles | 3 - 5 days |
| 1000 - 1500 miles | 4 - 6 days |
| 1500 - 2000 miles | 5 - 7 days |
| 2000 - 2400 miles | 6 - 8 days |
| 2400+ miles | 7 - 9 days |
The Avg. Transit Times shown up above can be affected by weather conditions, road conditions, traffic, etc.
When we recommend door-to-door transport
What types of auto transport do we offer?
Open car transport
Enclosed auto transport
When door-to-door car shipping is impossible
Door-to-door transport is the auto transport service we specialize in. However, there are times when it’s not possible. The transport carrier will have to make alternative arrangements for the pick-up and delivery of your car if:
- There are narrow streets: The pick-up and delivery location should be wide enough for large commercial vehicles.
- It’s a residential, commercial, or government zone with restrictions: There should be no laws or area rules that restrict the access of auto carrier transporters.
- There are low-hanging trees or power lines: Auto transport carriers have to avoid areas where there are low-hanging trees or power lines at all costs.
The carrier we assign to your door-to-door auto transport service will keep in regular contact with you. This is key to ensuring a smooth door-to-door car service. If any of the situations above apply to you, think of other places where you can meet your carrier. A shopping plaza, city park, or department store lot will work just fine.
Door-to-door transport hints & tips
Door-to-door transport advices from experienced car shippers
Door-to-door transport advices from experienced car shippers
