Car shipping questions, answered

Price depends on distance, the size of your vehicle, open or enclosed transport, the time of year, and whether the vehicle runs. Your quote includes pickup, transport, insurance and delivery — the price we quote is the price you pay.

Shorter trips under 500 miles usually take 1–3 days once your car is picked up. Coast-to-coast moves usually take 7–10 days. Pickup is typically within a few days of your first available date. Read the full timeline guide.

Open carriers are the multi-car trailers you see on the highway — safe, common and the most affordable. Enclosed trailers fully cover your vehicle, which is worth it for classics, exotics, and anything with low ground clearance or a fresh paint job. Compare them side by side.

Someone 18 or older needs to be there to hand over or receive the keys. They’ll walk around the vehicle with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading, which records its condition.

Leave about a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, turn off the alarm, and take dated photos of every side. See the full checklist.

Yes. Your vehicle is covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance from pickup to delivery. We’re happy to send you a copy of the insurance certificate before your shipment.

Yes. Let us know when you request your quote so we can send a truck with a winch. Non-running vehicles usually cost a little more to ship.

We’ll walk you through payment options when you book. We will never ask you to pay by wire transfer or gift card — if anyone claiming to be Union Haul does, call us at (442) 259-3353 first.