Car shipping service
How Enclosed Car Transport Works
- Estimates clearly labeled
- Independent company rankings
- Free to compare
Enclosed Car Transport at a glance
- Cost per mile
- $0.91–$3.02 per mile
- Typical total
- $1,140 – $3,780
- Transit time
- 3–5 days
- Best for
- Luxury, classic and exotic cars
Free · No obligation · About a minute
Get a enclosed car transport quote
Ship your car with enclosed car transport in 7 steps
From comparing estimates to signing for your car at delivery.
Enter your route
Add pickup and delivery locations, your vehicle and your pickup window to see estimated enclosed prices.
Your part: Mention the car's value, ground clearance and any modifications.
Compare enclosed specialists
Compare companies that regularly move high-value cars, their cargo limits, reviews and complaint history.
Your part: Ask how many enclosed trucks they work with on your route.
Confirm the trailer and loading
Get the trailer type, loading method, pickup window, deposit and cancellation terms in writing.
Your part: Request a liftgate if your car sits low.
Carrier assigned
The broker or carrier confirms the truck and driver and shares the insurance certificate.
Your part: Check that the cargo limit covers your car's value.
Detailed inspection
The driver records the car's condition on the Bill of Lading, then loads and straps it inside the trailer.
Your part: Take a dated video walk-around and close-up photos.
In transit
Enclosed trucks make fewer stops, but drivers still follow federal limits of up to 11 hours of driving a day.
Your part: Stay reachable for updates and delivery timing.
Delivery and sign-off
Inspect the car in good light against your pickup photos before signing the Bill of Lading.
Your part: Note any new marks 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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