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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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Jacksonville, FL
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Lufkin, TX
"Everything with RoadRunner went smooth and seamless. They gave me a great rate and provided excellent service!"
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Hartford, CT
"My car arrived in mint condition. The service was great and the personnel very courteous. Great job guys!"
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Fresno, 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.
Yes, we can ship vehicles that are in non-running/inoperable condition. When inoperable cars are shipped, a special auto carrier is required that makes use of a winch which is connected to your car and slowly and safely pulls your vehicle onto the carrier. There is an additional fee for inpoerable vehicles because of the special equipment and extra work involved with securing the vehicle onto the transporter. You can select the inoperable option on the online booking form or inform your shipping agent if you make your reservation by phone so that the proper arrangements can be made to accomodate a non-running vehicle.
We will need the address for the locations that your vehicle will be picked up from and delivered to, along with the name and phone number of the contact person at each location. We will also need the date that your vehicle will be ready and the year, make, and model of the vehicle(s) that will be transported.
Yes, there must be someone present to release and accept the vehicle, provide keys to the driver and sign the initial and final inspection reports. This person can be anyone over the age of 18 that you trust with releasing or accepting your vehicle.
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.
You may transport personal belongings in your car, as long as their total weight does not exceed 100 pounds and they are stored in the trunk or back seat (below the window line). Please keep in mind that personal belongings are not covered by insurance if they are reported as damaged or missing.
RoadRunner Auto Transport specializes in shipping all types of vehicles such as sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans, oversized vehicles, antiques, classic cars, motorcycles, construction vehicles, inoperable cars and boats. If you are not sure whether or not we can ship your vehicle, you can give us a call to find out what we can do for you.
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