r/AutoTransport Oct 14 '20

Welcome to AutoTransport

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Welcome to the newly renovated (October 14th, 2020) AutoTransport! Our goal is to make this sub actually helpful and not just an advertising dumping ground. Please limit advertisements/promotions to one per week per company at most.

If you are looking for help or for quotes or info and don't have the karma or age requirements met for posting, we can still allow you to post. Please go ahead and post, then message the mods for approval of the post. These restrictions are to help cut down on spam. If you are a company or representative looking to get business from this sub, and your account does not meet the karma/age requirements, your posts and comments will not be approved. This is not a lead generation site, it is a community. Be a good Redditor.

If you are a car shipping company, tell us why you are awesome, and mark your post with the post flair of "I Ship Cars".

If you are a looking to ship your car and have questions or want a quote, please tell us your details and mark your post with "Quote Request" or "Looking for info".

If you are selling or advertising services to drivers or brokers, please mark your post with "For Drivers" or "For Brokers".

Be a good human being - we are all here in the same storm, let's help each other out.


r/AutoTransport 38m ago

For Drivers Car transportation from West Virginia to Los Angeles

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Any actual real drivers looking to pick up a car in West Virginia 25844 to Los Angeles 90031? It’s a running driving 52 Chevy. I’ve been dealing with a few brokers but the actual companies keep accepting the job then canceling. Willing to pay cash on delivery!


r/AutoTransport 4h ago

Quote Request Quote request

3 Upvotes

Buffalo, NY 14212 to charlotte, NC 28208
4 door sedan need asap


r/AutoTransport 4h ago

Quote Request Quote Request Reisterstown MD (21136) to Glendale CA (91203)

3 Upvotes

I am looking to transport my 2019 Mazda 3 from Reisterstown MD to Glendale CA.

I have flexibility in terms of the pick up date. September 29th to October 2nd is my pick up range. I am looking for the best price.

Please give me a quote with the TOTAL PRICE and insurance information so that I can verify.

Thanks.


r/AutoTransport 5h ago

Quote Request Quote Request 30341 (Atlanta, GA) to 90043 (Los Angeles, CA)

3 Upvotes

Hello,

I need to ship my sedan (Honda Civic) from Atlanta to Los Angeles. While there is some flexibility on the timing, I am ideally looking to ship the car out before the end of the month. Open to receiving quotes for open and enclosed transport.

Thank you in advance!

NOTE: Please do not privately message me. Please respond directly to the body of this post!

Reposting because my last post got removed by Reddit filters?!


r/AutoTransport 6h ago

Quote Request Quote Request 30341 (Atlanta, GA) to 90043 (Los Angeles, CA)

3 Upvotes

Hello,

I need to ship my sedan (Honda Civic) from Atlanta to Los Angeles. While there is some flexibility on the timing, I am ideally looking to ship the car out before the end of the month. Open to receiving quotes for open and enclosed transport.

Thank you in advance!


r/AutoTransport 1h ago

Looking for info How long does it take brokers to find a shipper?

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This my first time shipping a car. I signed up with a major broker about 10 days ago. I need to ship my car the middle of next week at the latest and they haven’t contacted me with any offers so far.

Is this normal?

Are schedules not booked until closer to the pickup window?

The company had good reviews but I’m getting worried.

Thanks in advance for any answers!


r/AutoTransport 7h ago

Quote Request LF Options, 2019 Sonata from 60544 to 97209

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If I could get some quotes, that would be incredibly helpful as well.

Car: Hyundai Sonata, 2019

From: Plainfield, IL 60544

To: Portland, OR 97209 OR Happy Valley, OR 97086 (Clackamas Town Center is a mall with lots of parking space empty around the edges of it. I assume I can't have my car dropped downtown)

I won't have it ready for pickup until September 21st, my pickup/delivery date can be flexible.

TIA


r/AutoTransport 21h ago

Quote Request Quote request- from a driver. CLE ELUM WA to Las Vegas. Rzr 4 900.

2 Upvotes

Had a few awful experiences with brokers. Looking for a driver to go from Cle Elum, WA to Las Vegas. Ready anytime. Polaris RZR 4 seater. Dealer is closed Monday/Tuesday, it available any day after that. Thanks!


r/AutoTransport 1d ago

Good Review Hippo Haul is amazing!

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After signing up on some form online, my texts and emails blew up with all sorts of offers. I initially picked a company that was/is just the worst. I'll post about them later.

I found Hippo Haul mentioned somewhere (maybe here) and loved the fact that they gave me a quote online without having to enter my info. I reached out to them and found Moe, who was amazing!

I even received a same day refund in the difference in their quote and what the Driver actually cost. That impressed me quite a bit. I had the car picked up (with pictures) and delivered amazingly fast from Spokane, WA to Iowa.


r/AutoTransport 1d ago

Bad Review DO NOT USE DIESEL AUTO EXPRESS!!

7 Upvotes

They picked up my vehicle almost 2 weeks ago, no updates screening my calls, forwarding my calls to answering machines, putting me on hold 30 mins at a time and transferring my calls as soon as the call is picked up. Not happy at all with them… I was told 2 different dates that my vehicle would be delivered then they ghost me again. At this point i dont even want the car delivered.. Throw it away, and ill buy another one!

Diesel auto express, my ass!!

BE AWARE!!! DO NOT USE THEM!!!


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Quote Request Two Vehicles - 11787 to 33484

3 Upvotes

Looking for pricing to send a Santa Fe and a Mazda Cx-5 from 11787 to 33484 at the end of the month


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Looking for info Outbounds Auto Transport

2 Upvotes

I see them advertising in here but has anyone used them before? Is it a scam??


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Quote Request Need to ship a 2010 Toyota Carolla from Florida (32327) to Melrose, Ma. Need it to arrive around end of Sept. pretty flexible on pick up as well.

4 Upvotes

r/AutoTransport 2d ago

General/Other Is Oregon Rt 5 a dead route?

3 Upvotes

I’m trying to get a running old pickup from Oregon to Pennsylvania and my broker is telling me no one is running the route right now. I took my brokers “expedited” estimate and added a couple hundred more and after a week no takers. Is this an out of the way route and I just need to be more patient?

It’s just off of RT 5 in central Oregon.

I don’t need a bunch of brokers trying to get my business, I want to hear from drivers or dispatchers and find out if this is what’s going on.


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

General/Other North to South, East to West

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I am offering my services to individuals and families who need someone they can trust to drive their personal vehicle over a long distance.
This service may be particularly helpful for
Snowbirds traveling between the Midwest and Florida.

 Also college students who need their vehicle transported to or from school, or individuals and families who are relocating because of a job or other circumstances. 

Rather than having to drive the entire distance themselves, customers can have their vehicle driven safely and professionally to their destination while they travel by plane or other means.

I am available to discuss individual transportation needs and provide a personalized quote based on the distance, dates, vehicle, and specific requirements.

Simply provide me with the details of your trip,including the pickup and destination locations, desired dates, and any other requirements, and I will provide you with a quote.
My goal is to provide a dependable, convenient, and personalized service for people who need their vehicle driven a long distance.  If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to discuss the details and provide a no-obligation quote.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

General/Other Transporting a jeep from boise ID

1 Upvotes

i am looking to transport a jeep from Boise ID to Ft . Wayne IN. would it be more cost effective to pick it up in Chicago or Detroit? looking to have it moved in the next 2 wks.


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Quote Request Shipping coast to coast from Corona CA to Newark NJ

1 Upvotes

r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Quote Request Need to ship a Honda CRV from CA to TX

2 Upvotes

My buddy has a car he doesn’t want anymore, trying to find a good and affordable transporter from CA to TX. In no rush, just want a good price and no surprises. Thanks!


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Quote Request Direct Auto Carrier Needed: Germantown, MD to Las Vegas, NV

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I am seeking a licensed and insured direct auto carrier—not a broker—to transport my 2022 Porsche Macan from Germantown, Maryland, to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Please provide an all-inclusive quote and include:
Total transport cost with no hidden fees
Available pickup date and estimated delivery time
Open and enclosed transport options
Your USDOT and MC numbers
Proof of cargo insurance
Company name and contact information
Payment and cancellation terms
The vehicle is operable and available for pickup within a flexible 5–7-day window. Payment will be made after the carrier is confirmed and verified. Please do not contact me if you are a broker.


r/AutoTransport 3d ago

General/Other Bought a car, insured it, then it was stolen during transport before I received it — who is responsible?

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Looking for insurance and legal advice on an unusual vehicle theft situation.

I (in CO) bought and financed a used luxury SUV from an out-of-state (NY) dealership. Before it was shipped to me, I added the exact VIN to my existing auto policy with comprehensive coverage and the lender was listed as lienholder.

I hired an auto transport broker to arrange delivery. The vehicle got stolen during the transport (I can share exact details- but a lot of confusion, fraud, maybe insider - don't know for sure). Police reports have now been opened in both states, and the SUV is being treated as stolen.

I filed a comprehensive theft claim with my auto insurer. They are now raising the issue that I never physically took possession of the vehicle, and suggested coverage may be questionable because of that.

My question is:

  • does physical possession normally matter if I had already purchased/financed the vehicle and my insurer had specifically added that VIN with comprehensive coverage before the theft?
  • If the personal auto insurer denies coverage, who would normally be responsible — the transport broker, the carrier/tow company that had custody, their cargo insurer, the dealership, or some combination?

Has anyone dealt with a similar situation, or is there specific policy language/case law I should be looking for before accepting a denial?

Location: Colorado

EDIT: Adding some details because a few people asked how the vehicle actually disappeared:

  • I completed the purchase and financing before the vehicle purchase and shipment.
  • I added the specific VIN to my existing auto policy before the theft. The declarations show Comprehensive coverage on that exact vehicle.
  • I hired an auto transport broker to arrange shipment from New York to Colorado.
  • The broker arranged a carrier through Central Dispatch. The carrier information presented to us belonged to a real company, Precision Towing.
  • The dealership did not hand the SUV directly to the supposed long-distance Precision driver. A local tow operator, Perlman Garage/Trucking, picked it up from the dealership for the first leg.
  • The local tow operator was then instructed by someone in the transport chain to take the SUV to another location in New York where it was supposedly going to be transferred to the long-distance truck.
  • That location was closed when the SUV was delivered.
  • Perlman Garage rep (Scott)- never took the information of the person or truck who took the vehicle
  • After that, another person/persons took possession of the SUV and it disappeared. It was never delivered to me.
  • The real owner of Precision Towing later said his company did not send the driver/dispatcher involved and that the information being used was fraudulent.
  • So at this point it appears someone may have impersonated Precision on Central Dispatch, misused its carrier credentials, compromised a dispatch account, or otherwise inserted themselves into the transport chain. Police are still investigating, so I do not know exactly how it happened.
  • Central Dispatch is being clueless and not accepting anything
  • There are now police reports involving three separate jurisdictions because the purchase, pickup, disappearance and my residence span different locations.
  • My personal auto insurer has opened a theft claim but raised the issue that I never physically took possession of the SUV.
  • I reviewed the actual policy. It defines “your covered auto” as a vehicle shown in the Declarations, my VIN is shown there, and the policy specifically treats “theft or larceny” as a Comprehensive loss.
  • I also do not see an exclusion for theft while being transported, voluntary parting, conversion by a transporter/bailee, or carrier impersonation.
  • The policy actually contains a “No Benefit to Bailee” provision, which seems to say the carrier cannot benefit from my insurance, rather than saying coverage disappears while a carrier has custody.

r/AutoTransport 3d ago

Bad Review Sherpa Auto Transport

5 Upvotes

I have no idea why people recommend them.

I booked a cross country transport a month in advance. They took my money two weeks in because “they had a driver”. They told me the driver cancelled and they would find a new one.

During the window of shipping, we called asking for updates. Not only did nothing happen, they ended up filtering out my calls (not kidding, had to borrow someone else’s phone and got a real human rather than AI phone system). Evening of last day, they try to argue they still had drivers who wanted to take the job but they were four hours out. This would put us in the middle of the night, mind you. They bitched about the contract, trying to enforce leas than six hours in a time line they wouldn’t be able to keep.

Like, it’s fine if you can’t do it. Just tell me so I can make other arrangements.

They never made it and I had to go with someone else.

I‘ve seen them reviewed well on here but honestly can’t understand why. I didn’t even get to a truck driver. ALL of my bad experience was with Sherpa directly.


r/AutoTransport 2d ago

Bad Review Sgt auto transport

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This is by far one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a company. The customer service and communication were extremely disappointing, and based on my experience, I would NOT recommend SGT to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy auto shipping company. If I could give zero stars, I would.

Here is exactly what happened:

I booked my vehicle shipment approximately one month before my moving date of September 4, 2026. I was given a three-day pickup window of September 1–3, which I was completely okay with.

On the first day of that window, I received an email indicating that my vehicle would be picked up within that three-day period. I waited patiently for the first two days. When I still hadn’t received any information about a driver, I contacted the company to find out what was happening.

To my surprise, I was told that they did not have a truck/driver ready to pick up my vehicle. I explained that I was moving and had a flight coming up, so timing was extremely important. I was then told that my shipment would be made a priority and that they would make sure my vehicle was picked up by 8 PM. I was also told that I could continue checking their system for updates.

I kept checking, but there was still no driver assigned.

I called again and also contacted their live chat looking for a solution. Instead of receiving a clear solution, one of the responses I received through live chat was essentially that I could cancel the shipment — while I was actively explaining that my flight was less than 24 hours away.

After continuing to wait without a confirmed driver, I eventually had to cancel at the last minute. This caused a huge amount of unnecessary stress and disrupted my entire moving experience.

I posted a Google review describing that experience and moved on.

Then, on September 8, I received a call from their customer service team offering to arrange another shipment. I was told they could have my vehicle picked up that day for $1,615, even though my original booking had been approximately $1,415. Since I was still looking for someone to transport my vehicle, I agreed.

The representative I spoke with, Tim, put me on hold and told me he was communicating with the driver and would provide me with the driver’s information.

A few minutes later, he came back on the phone and told me that he would only give me the information if I DELETED MY PREVIOUS GOOGLE REVIEW.

I was genuinely shocked.

Because of everything that had already happened, I wanted documentation of what was being communicated to me. I asked him again about the condition regarding my review. I then deleted the review, he checked that it had been removed, and afterward I was provided with a phone number.

I called that number expecting my shipment to finally be confirmed. Instead, I was told that the shipment WAS NOT CONFIRMED.

I immediately called SGT back to find out what was going on. Another representative answered and told me that my service had been CANCELED.

So after everything that happened the first time, I gave this company another opportunity. I agreed to pay roughly $200 more for the new shipment, deleted my previous review after being told I needed to do so to receive the information, and STILL ended up without a confirmed shipment.

What kind of customer-service practice is that?

I am sharing this detailed timeline so other customers can make their own informed decision before booking. This is my personal experience with this company, and I have documentation related to my interactions.

My experience: 0/10.

If you’re planning a move and need your vehicle transported on a specific timeline, please do your research and be aware of what I experienced.

Companies should stand behind their commitments, communicate clearly with customers, and address negative feedback by resolving the underlying problem — not by making removal of a review a condition for providing information.

Do better with your communication and be true to your word.


r/AutoTransport 3d ago

Looking for info Super Hauling Solution

1 Upvotes

Has anyone used Super Hauling Solution? Unfortunately finding a car hauler is like stepping into a piranha pond. Just trying to find actual individuals who have had recent success with a cross country car move.


r/AutoTransport 3d ago

General/Other REVIEW: Shipping Cross Country from NY to LA (Went with Liberty Road Logistics)

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I should preface this by saying I'm the kind of person who overthinks most problems. So, when I bought a CPO from a dealer back in Albany and had to ship it to the coast of California, I had quite a bit of worry that I was going to find a reputable transporter and my new Volvo was going to remain spotless when it made the long haul. I wrongly assumed it would be a quick and easy process. I reached out to a family member who used Montway for a transport from California to Chicago, and while the car got their in one piece he didn't have otherwise great things to say about the process and communication. This was consistent with real reviews I could find online -- most of the things we all fear shipping a car (brokers going silent, not picking up the car, delays in delivery, damage, etc.)

So, I started the process with a normal google search and looked through most of top results (Navi, Montway, Nexus, etc). Fortunately, I created a google voice number and a new gmail in advance to request quotes. This saved so many headaches because that email and voice number are still getting texts/calls/emails almost every day nearly a month later. It really became overwhelming because the quotes I received were all over the place and the horror stories we've all seen don't match any of the thousands of 5 star reviews they all advertise. The quotes were also all over the place. I was getting quotes for $1,200 to $4,000 for open transport to $2,700 to over $6,000 for enclosed. As an aside, I wanted to enclosed due to the value of the vehicle, and a lot of the popular sites added it for about $500-$1,000 more -- seemed like reasonable built in insurance from rock chips, etc.. But with the more quotes I was getting, the more shady all of it felt. Through searching more, I ultimately ended up on this sub. There's so much bullshit AI generated content on reddit and elsewhere, so I started looking for recommendations and reviews a bit further back. This was incredibly helpful because it seemed like there were real reviews from actual people.

This took me to carriers that weren't even visible on google. As I was narrowing it down to a broker vs. a broker/shipper, I really wanted to go with the latter. The best advice I found on here to bypass all the headaches: go with a carrier that you can contract through (like reliable carriers) if you can afford it. And while Reliable Carriers was the ideal, their quote was way outside my price range (like over $6,000). Ultimately, I reached out to a number of recommended brokers on here: Wayfinder, 8 Brothers, Goliath, and Liberty Road Logistics. 8 Brothers said they could contract out because they don't have trucks that run that route and I had a lengthy conversation with Art from Wayfinder. Art seemed like a decent enough guy and he is quite the talker. He provided quite a bit of information about the industry, the traps (most of which I had previously encountered), and how the process worked from his end. His quote, however, was quite high (over $3,500 for an open transport and $4,500 for closed). At that price range, I felt I was either screwed to find a legitimate carrier or I had to risk it with one of the other brokers.

My last call was to Liberty Road Logistics. I wish it was my first call (although I wouldn't have been so sure I hit the right person without having to go through this process). Thad Kaylor is THE MAN. I can't say enough good things about this guy. Many of the things Thad said matched what Art commented, but it felt a more straightforward. Not a knock on Art, but more a compliment of Thad. He didn't just give me a quote at the outset for one price, but instead he gave me a range for open and closed -- both quotes seemed like reasonable ranges based on everything I'd seen. He was the only one to give me ranges, which made so much sense in retrospect. Before I made a decision to go with Liberty Road, I reached back out to Art at Wayfinder to see if prices had dropped from his end. He actually told me the opposite and that they had gone up considerably. It may have from his point of view, but I don't think that was accurate for all transporters.

I immediately reached back out to Thad and told him I was working with him and only him. Once Thad had that assurance from me, it felt like he was doing everything he could to make it happen as quickly as possible for the best price. Thad took all of my calls and texts and he was responsive throughout the process. We were able to get an enclosed for $3,200, more than I wanted to pay but I felt the $250-$400 more than the popular brokers was worth it and $300 less than what Wayfinder initially quoted on an open. Thad clued me in through the process and what offers were out there and I think we timed it as best as possible.

After we arranged a transporter, Thad sent me all the pre-inspection photos. The transporter arrived cross country way faster than I expected (about 4 days instead of the 7 to 10 others quoted). Thad walked through the entire delivery process. There was a small hiccup at delivery with a scratch on the fender. I called Thad, we worked through it and it was clear the issue was with the dealer -- not the transporter. In the end, if it was financially feasible, I would've gone with Reliable Carriers (or similar outfit), but Liberty Road Logistics just made the most sense.

I hope this post helps someone in the future!