Overview

What Is Open Car Transport?

Open car transport moves your vehicle on a multi-car carrier — the same open trailers you see hauling new cars to dealerships. It is the method used for roughly 90% of all vehicles shipped in the United States, which is exactly why it is the most affordable option available. Your car is securely strapped down and protected by professional load balancing, then delivered directly to your door. Because carriers can move up to ten vehicles at once, the cost per vehicle stays low without sacrificing safety or reliability.

Benefits

Why Choose Our Open Car Transport

The most affordable shipping method available
Widest carrier availability — faster pickup times
Fully insured with active carrier cargo insurance
Ideal for standard sedans, SUVs, and trucks
Door-to-door pickup and delivery
No upfront payment — you pay after dispatch

Who It's For

Is This Right for You?

Open transport is the right choice for the vast majority of customers shipping a daily-driver sedan, SUV, pickup, or family vehicle where value and speed matter more than enclosed protection.

Typical pricing

$0.40–$0.90 per mile depending on distance, route, and vehicle size.

Simple Process

How It Works

1

Get Your Free Quote

Tell us your route, vehicle, and dates. Takes under 60 seconds.

2

We Dispatch a Carrier

We match you with a vetted, insured carrier and share driver details.

3

Door-to-Door Delivery

Your vehicle is delivered safely. You only pay after dispatch.

Free Quote

Get Your Open Car Transport Quote

Under 60 seconds · No upfront payment · We call within 5 minutes.

Where are we shipping?

Pickup City or ZIP * Please enter a pickup location.

Delivery City or ZIP * Please enter a delivery location.

When do you need pickup? * Please pick a pickup date.

Tell us about your vehicle

Make * Required.

Model * Required.

Year * Required.

Vehicle Condition *

✅ Runs & drives ⚠️ Does not run

Choose your transport type

Open Transport Enclosed Transport

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FAQ

Open Car Transport — Common Questions

Is open transport safe for my car?+

Yes. Open carriers are the industry standard and safely move millions of vehicles every year. Your car is professionally secured and covered by the carrier's cargo insurance.

How much cheaper is open vs enclosed?+

Open transport is typically 30–60% less expensive than enclosed transport because carriers move more vehicles per trip.

Will my car be exposed to weather?+

Your vehicle rides on an open trailer, so it may be exposed to normal road conditions — the same conditions it faces during everyday driving.

How long does open transport take?+

Most routes are completed in 1–9 days depending on distance. We give you a pickup window and delivery estimate up front.

Do you ship trucks and SUVs on open carriers?+

Absolutely. Open carriers handle everything from compact cars to full-size trucks and SUVs.

Ready to Book Open Car Transport?

No upfront payment. Fully insured carriers. We'll call you within 5 minutes.

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