Car shipping on open or enclosed carriers
To quote a car, carriers need the year, make and model, whether it runs and which trailer you want. Convertibles, modified vehicles and cars that don't run load differently, so the form asks about those too.
- Usually priced on
- Distance, vehicle size, trailer type
- Typical equipment
- Open car hauler or enclosed trailer
- Plan ahead
- Photos of every side at pickup
Where is it going?
What carriers need from you
These are the fields in the car or light truck form. Complete answers let carriers bid on the real job instead of padding for unknowns.
Every post also includes
- Pickup and delivery addresses with date and time windows
- Extra stops along the route, if any
- Up to 5 photos and 5 files, such as spec sheets or floor plans
- Anything else carriers should know, in your own words
The vehicle
- Year, make and model
- Convertible: soft tops are best shipped enclosed
- Modified: lifted, lowered or with parts that change its size
- Inoperable: if it doesn't run, the carrier needs a winch
Trailer type
- Open trailer
- Enclosed trailer
- Either, to get both kinds of bids
Before pickup
Today, about 3 minutes
You post the load
Route, dates and what is moving. Free, and you can edit it until you book.
Usually within hours
Verified carriers bid
Each bid shows the carrier's price, dates, FMCSA status and reviews. Ask questions in chat first.
When you choose
Accept and pay into escrow
You pay the bid plus the 10% service fee. Stripe holds it; the carrier is not paid yet.
On the day
Follow the trip
The driver starts the trip, confirms pickup with photos and shares a live location.
After delivery
Confirm, then the carrier is paid
Delivery comes with photos and a signature. Confirm it, or it auto-confirms after 72 hours with no dispute.
What you pay, line by line
No subscription, no posting fee, no deposit to see bids. The price is the bid you accept plus our fee, and the carrier keeps 100% of the bid.
- Carrier's bidSet by the carrier you choose
- $940.00
- AllShip service fee (10%)Shown before you pay
- $94.00
- You pay into escrowCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank
- $1,034.00
- Carrier receives after delivery
- $940.00
- You pay the carrier's bid plus a 10% fee when you book
- The money waits in escrow during the trip
- Delivery is confirmed with photos and a signature
- The carrier receives 100% of their bid
Car or light truck questions
Open or enclosed transport: which should I choose?
Open carriers are the most common way to ship cars and usually cost less, but the car is exposed to weather and road debris. Enclosed trailers protect it fully and suit classic, exotic or freshly restored cars, at a higher price. Choose either to get both kinds of bids.
Can you ship a car that doesn't run?
Yes. Mark it inoperable so only carriers with a winch bid, and say whether it rolls, steers and brakes.
Can I pack things in the trunk?
Ask the carrier first. Personal belongings are generally not covered by a carrier's cargo insurance, and extra weight counts against the truck's limits.
How long does car shipping take?
It depends on distance and how the carrier's route is planned. Each bid includes estimated pickup and delivery dates, so you can compare timing alongside price.
When is the carrier paid?
You pay the accepted bid plus the 10% AllShip service fee, and Stripe holds it in escrow. The carrier is paid after you confirm delivery, or automatically 72 hours after delivery if you have not opened a dispute.
Post it once and compare verified bids
Verified carriers bid on your job. You pay the accepted bid plus the 10% service fee, held in escrow until delivery.
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