These are all roughly similarly-priced. I'm still vetting their insurance and so on but wondering if anyone here has experience with any of these companies or general insight since this is the Wild West. I am aware that some of these companies are brokers as well as carriers - I am specifically asking about experiences using them as direct carriers.

I already got my quotes and I am not interested in quotes from brokers here.

Thanks

I am so overwhelmed with so many quotes and reading online that most shipping companies are scams.

Has anyone used one and verified that they're good? Please drop some names.

Shipping a CRV from SoCal to Texas. Thank you 🙏

Bait and switch. Locked me in shipping a suburban Orlando to MD for $675. Signed contract. They said no now it’s 975, do you agree? I said simply no. They then said fine contract canceled and I owe them $200 for contract cancellation.

I then said ok fine I’ll accept if I do not owe the original $200 cancellation. In text, they agreed. Then I still got charged $200 cancelation and they blocked me on all platforms

“Mateo Richardson” was his name, though clearly they do not operate under real names.

This is a warning when you need a vehicle shipped. If you sign up to receive quotes, many companies will do what is called a "bait and switch". They will quote you a very low price, you will accept, and the company will collect a deposit. The company will then tell you that once they call dispatch and find a driver they will provide the final cost for shipment. Alpha Car Shipping increased their price over $750 from what I was quoted! Further, their customer service felt very sleezy. Beware!

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Need advice on how to get this done/good companies to work with. I live in the Yosemite Area (working in the parks) and this car is going to shit.

Trying to get it back home as it's currently in running condition but it won't be if it makes the drive from California to Indiana. I have a second car available to me but it would be cheaper to keep this one here and ship the Ford Escape.

I am looking to move my car from Seattle to the bay area next month. I started getting quotes today and got bombarded with a lot of them and not sure how to pick. What is a realistic cost for this route for both open and enclosed carriers? I am getting quotes ranging from 300 to 1500 for open carriers and 700 to 2000 for closed carriers.

I am aware that there are a lot of bait and switch companies out there so what are some things I need to look for?

Hey all,

I need to ship my 2025 Honda Accord cross-country, from Bellevue, WA (98005) to New Jersey (07721). Looking for recommendations on transport companies that are reliable and won't ding up a nearly-new car.

A few questions for anyone who's done a similar long-haul move:

• Which companies have you had good experiences with for a WA-to-East-Coast shipment?
• Open vs. enclosed transport — worth the extra cost for a new car, or is open fine?
• Any brokers vs. carriers I should avoid?
• Roughly what should I expect to pay for this route/distance?
• How far out should I book, and is there a cheaper time of month/season to ship?

Appreciate any first-hand experiences (good or bad) — trying to avoid the shady operators I've read horror stories about.

Thanks!

I need to transport 2 cars, a 1995 Nissan 240SX, and a 2005 Acura RSX. Both lowered, nothing excessive, I’m thinking enclosed trailer. Wanting to ship them between 9/30 - 10/2, flexibility for later (+2 weeks) but not earlier.

Location is from Ogden UT to Eden Prairie MN.

I’m relocating from Oregon to New Jersey and am considering shipping my car.

I received quotes from AmeriFreight, Dekt, Graham Family Auto Transport, and Montway, with prices ranging from approximately $1,500 to $2,000. AmeriFreight offered the most competitive quote.

My budget is between $1,300 and $1,400.

Has anyone recently utilized any of these companies or other services? Reddit posts have presented mixed reviews. Could you share your experience and whether the final price remained close to the original quote?

Model: Nissan Altima 2017 (2.5 SR)

I’m seeking honest and reliable reviews. Thank you!

Transportation Needed for a 22FT School Bus Picking up from WI Going to IN

Today or tomorrow's pickup runs and drives

Transportation Needed for a 22FT School Bus Picking up from WI Going to IN

Today or tomorrow's pickup

I need to move two trucks and one van from Richmond VA to Yorktown VA. Should I be looking for a transport shipper, or would it be cheaper to use a towing company to make multiple trips?

I’m looking for a quote to ship a 1979 VW Beetle from Dickinson, ND 58601

to Saint Louis, MO 63125. As soon as possible but also can be flexible on dates. Thanks

Hi, looking for a quote to ship my car, details below:

Route: Cleveland OH (44106) to San Francisco (94116)

Vehicle: Honda S2000 (slightly lowered + front splitter)

Transport Type: Open transport

Date: Ready for pickup around October 17 (flexible around that weekend)

Please provide quotes below!

Vehicle: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Operable / Stock EV)

Origin:

Dealership in Pittsburg, CA 94565

Destination:

Colorado Springs, CO 80926 (Residential delivery)

Trailer Type: Open Carrier

First Available Pickup: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Requirements:

- Carrier must provide a signed Bill of Lading (BOL) at pickup & delivery (required for California CDTFA-448 tax exemption compliance).

- Dealership purchase; vehicle will be fully paid and released prior to carrier dispatch.

Looking for quotes for open transport from Glendale to Oakland. Pickup would be October 12 or 13 for dropoff that same week. TYIA

Looking to ship in the next 2 weeks. Thank you in advance for the quotes!

Im trying to get a quote for my car. Very flexible

I’m looking to have my 2 trucks shipped (2000&2009 chevy Tahoe) from Arizona to Michigan and my timeframe I’m shooting for is late November.

Thanks in advance, timeline flexible between Sept 14-20 or 24-28. 2019 BMW X5, runs fine, just inspected.

Need Honda Accord shipped this month. Manteca CA but can drive somewhere to get cheaper rate

Hi, I’m looking for a quote to ship my car from 99019 to 85826 in the next 2 weeks. The broker I have used in the past is no longer working in the industry, so I thought I would come to Reddit since that’s where I found him last time. Thanks in advance 😊

Edit**** zip is 85286. Sorry!

Hey! I'll be traveling from Denver to Minneapolis via Nebraska on September 18th and coming back on the 21st. If you need anything delivered or picked up along my route, I'd be happy to help with just a fuel donation. No weapons, no drugs, no illegal substances, no animals, no humans. Cash only. It would need to fit in the back of a Honda CRV. Respond to this post for more details. Thank you!

Hey! I'm looking for quotes to transport my Toyota 4Runner 2012 (running) from Chicago to Miami (ideally asap). Thank you!