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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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"Save time looking and just call Roadrunner Auto Transport - they truly helped make my move easier!"
Trish A.
Miami, FL
"Very easy to book and great with answering my questions. The shipping agent I spoke with was very friendly and helpful."
Susan K.
Dallas, TX
"Everything with RoadRunner went smooth and seamless. They gave me a great rate and provided excellent service!"
Owen A.
Hartford, CT
"I couldn't have been happier with the service provided by RoadRunner to transport my car from CA to NY"
Deborah B.
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.
All shipments include basic liability coverage during transit. Comprehensive insurance options are available for an elevated level of shipment coverage during transit. You will be able to select a level of coverage during the booking process. If you have further questions regarding insurance options give us a call.
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.
The transit time for your shipment is based mostly on the mileage between the pickup and delivery location. Generally, every five hundred miles will add one day to the transit time - so for a 1,000 mile transport, the transit time would be 2-3 days. Check out our estimated transit times for a detailed view of approximate delivery times.
Yes, through our advanced network of specialized carrier nationwide, we can ship vehicles of any size. However, you will need to call for a specialized rate quote based on the dimensions of the oversized vehicle you would like to ship. Our online quote calculator will not be able to generate a quote for you because pricing via the calculator is based only on standard and unmodified vehicle sizes and specfications.
We accept all major credit cards, electronic transfer, postal money order, and bank/certified check for the deposit or full pre-payment of your shipment. If a balance is due upon delivery, it can be paid directly to the driver and can be paid in either cash, bank/certified check, or postal money order.
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.
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