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(888) 777-2123Open car transport is the most popular and economical of our vehicle shipping services. With open carrier car shipping, your vehicle will be shipped door-to-door on an open trailer car carrier - most commonly seen on highways and delivering to dealerships across the country.
Open carrier car transport is the standard for car shipping and is the least expensive option for nationwide automobile transportation.
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Open car transport is the most popular and economical of our vehicle shipping services. With open carrier car shipping, your vehicle will be shipped door-to-door on an open trailer car carrier - most commonly seen on highways and delivering to dealerships across the country.
Open carrier car transport is the standard for car shipping and is the least expensive option for nationwide automobile transportation.
A few reasons why open car transport is our most popular service:
Over 10,500 certified open carrier car shipping experts in our advanced network of nationwide transporters.
Direct service to and from anywhere in the country - our transporters will pick up and deliver at your home or business.
Open carrier transporters are the most common carrier on the road and provide the most flexible options for pickup and delivery.
Below, you can find the benefits and advantages of shipping with Roadrunner Auto Transport.
We have thousands of 5-star reviews for exceptional vehicle shipping services.
We provide direct service to and from any residential or business location in the US.
We offer the most comprehensive coverage options for complete peace of mind.
You don't pay a penny until the day your shipment is scheduled for pickup.
We're available past normal business hours in every timezone in the country.
You can track the status of your shipment online anytime at your convenience.
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Lufkin, TX
"Out of all the car shipping companies we spoke with, RoadRunner was the most professional and knowledgable."
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Boston, MA
"I couldn't have been happier with the service provided by RoadRunner to transport my car from CA to NY"
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Long Beach, CA
Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the vehicle shipping process.
Open transport is the most common car shipping method. There are two types of open-air transporters. Most shipments are made with 8-10 car carriers. Smaller carriers which hold 2-3 cars are used for shorter more local moves. There is broader network of carrier availability for open-air carriers since they are used more often. We suggest choosing enclosed shipping methods when shipping classic, luxury or exotic vehicles. Enclosed transporters guarantee maximum protection from exposure to any open-air elements on the road. We suggest booking your enclosed transport in advance since there is limited carrier availability.
Yes, we can ship vehicles that are in non-running/inoperable condition. When inoperable cars are shipped, a special auto carrier is required that makes use of a winch which is connected to your car and slowly and safely pulls your vehicle onto the carrier. There is an additional fee for inpoerable vehicles because of the special equipment and extra work involved with securing the vehicle onto the transporter. You can select the inoperable option on the online booking form or inform your shipping agent if you make your reservation by phone so that the proper arrangements can be made to accomodate a non-running vehicle.
To get a quote for shipping your vehicle, you can either use our instant online car shipping quote calculator above or you can call (888) 422-7584 to receive a quote from one of our car transport pricing specialists. In order for us to calculate your quote we will need to know the location you are shipping from and to, the type of vehicle you would like to ship, and the date your vehicle will be ready.
The Bill of Lading is a very important document used by car shipping companies that documents any pre-existing damage on the vehicle during the time of pickup. It also serves as a record of your contact info and the official agreement for transport. If you want to file any insurance claim regarding your shipment you will need the Bill of Lading.
We offer open car shipping and enclosed car shipping services. Open car shipping is used much more frequently and is the type of auto transport that you see on the highway where carriers are hauling vehicles on two decks that are exposed. Enclosed car shipping is when your vehicle is shipped in a trailer which has walls and a roof, they look like a larger version of a regular eighteen-wheeler. This method is recommended for luxury, exotic or classic cars.
Yes, many of our business clients require service from salvage auctions and other types of auto auctions. Each auction will have different requirements to release a vehicle and we'll get all the necessary details from you at the time of booking. Please make sure the vehicle is fully paid and ready for release from the auction. Also be aware that if a vehicle is booked as operable but it turns out the vehicle is inoperable there will be additional cost and the original transporter may not be able to accommodate an inoperable vehicle.
Yes, the city and zip code will suffice until your exact pickup or delivery location is known.
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