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How Door-to-Door Car Shipping Works
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Door-to-Door Car Shipping at a glance
- Cost per mile
- $0.70–$1.89 per mile
- Typical total
- $875 – $2,365
- Transit time
- 3–5 days
- Best for
- Most home moves
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Ship your car with door-to-door car shipping in 7 steps
From comparing estimates to signing for your car at delivery.
Enter both addresses
Add the pickup and delivery addresses or ZIP codes, your vehicle and your pickup window.
Your part: Mention gates, narrow streets, HOA rules or low trees.
Compare companies
Compare estimates, reviews, licensing and how each company handles hard-to-reach addresses.
Your part: Check USDOT or MC numbers and recent reviews.
Book and confirm terms
Get the price, pickup window, deposit, cancellation terms and a backup meeting point in writing.
Your part: Name a trusted person if you can't be there.
Driver calls ahead
Most drivers call when they are close, often the day before, to confirm a time and the exact spot.
Your part: Keep your phone on and answer unknown numbers.
Pickup at your address
The driver inspects the car with you, records its condition on the Bill of Lading and loads it.
Your part: Take dated photos and check the Bill of Lading before signing.
In transit
The truck follows its route with other stops. Drivers can drive up to 11 hours a day under federal rules.
Your part: Share delivery access details with whoever will receive the car.
Delivery at your address
Inspect the car against the pickup report, note any new damage, then pay as agreed.
Your part: Write any damage on the Bill of Lading before you sign.
Rules that protect you
Federal requirements every licensed company must follow.
Brokers must be bonded
Auto transport brokers need FMCSA broker authority and $75,000 in financial security, usually a BMC-84 surety bond or a BMC-85 trust fund.
Source: 49 CFR 387.307Carriers must carry liability insurance
Most for-hire interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 in liability coverage with the FMCSA. Cargo coverage for the cars on the truck is set by the carrier, so ask for the certificate.
Source: 49 CFR 387.9Drivers have daily driving limits
Truck drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, which is why long routes are measured in days, not hours.
Source: FMCSA hours of service
Get ready for pickup
Cleaning, fuel level, personal items and the paperwork to have ready — the same for every service.
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