Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Arkansas
Arkansas Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. delivers superior shipping service to people relocating their vehicles, businesses moving their general freight and/or transporting heavy haul equipment as well as volume relocation services for dealers and corporations.
SAC is an experienced transport broker with direct access to the largest network of carriers. One simple call does it all. When you choose Ship A Car, we deliver not only your vehicle and/or freight, but peace of mind as well.
Contact a Ship A Car transport coordinator now at (866) 821-4555 for direct vehicle transport service to/from any residential or business location in Arkansas.
We provide direct service to and from any location in Arkansas -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Arkansas (AR)
In 1819, as part of the Louisiana Purchase, Arkansas became a separate territory, and later on June 15, 1836, it achieved statehood as the 25th state. It was the ninth state to secede from the union and join the Confederate States of America. Today, Arkansas is the 29th largest by area and the 33rd most populous of the 50 United States.
Arkansas is located in the southern region of the United States. Its neighbors are Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, Texas to the southwest, and Oklahoma to the west. The state’s diverse geography ranges from the mountainous regions of the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains, which make up the U.S. Interior Highlands, to the densely forested land in the south known as the Arkansas Timberlands, to the eastern lowlands along the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. The capital city, Little Rock, is positioned in the central portion of the state. The largest city in the state’s eastern part is Jonesboro. The largest city in the state’s southeastern part is Pine Bluff.
Arkansas is currently nicknamed The Natural State or The Land of Opportunity. It is also well-known for its former nickname The Bear State. The state tree is the Pine, the state bird is the Mockingbird and the state flower is the Apple Blossom. The state motto is ‘The People Rule’ (Latin: Regnat populous).
Ouachita National Forest is the oldest national forest in the South, founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. The Ouachita Mountains are unusual in that their ridges run east to west as opposed to north to south.
Arkansas is home to many natural resources including petroleum, natural gas, bromine, and silica stone. The state was also responsible for providing about 90% of all domestic Bauxite, from which aluminum is made, during the 20th century.
Arkansas is the nation’s leading producer of rice and poultry and grows nearly every crop produced in the United States except citrus fruits.
The Ozark National Forest covers 1.2 million acres and includes more than 500 species of trees and woody plants.
Even though it was not officially designated a national park until 1921, the territory now known as Hot Springs National Park was originally set aside by Congress as a U.S. government reservation in 1832; 40 years before Yellowstone National Park was established as the “first” national park. With an average temperature of 143 degrees Fahrenheit, the hot springs have been used for centuries as therapeutic baths.
From 1874 to 1967, every Arkansas governor was a member of the Democratic Party.
Arkansas Vehicle Shipping
The thought of transporting your vehicle to another state can be unnerving especially when you have not done it before. You can hire a car shipping company to help you ship your car without any stress.
Tips For Selecting An Auto Shipping Company
Research the company thoroughly. Get reviews from previous customers to have an idea of the success rate of the company.
Pick a company with experience shipping vehicles to Arkansas. It helps the delivery process when the company and their carriers are familiar with the routes in the area.
Check the insurance policy. Sometimes accidents happen along the way, which could be major or minor. Make inquiries about the kind of damage the carriers’ insurance company covers. You can also ask for additional insurance available for purchase.
Make sure the company has all the necessary paperwork to operate in Arkansas. The company must have all licenses and permits required to ship vehicles in the state.
The company you decide to use should operate under safe conditions to safeguard your vehicle throughout the entire transport process.
Things To Put In Place Before Shipping Your Vehicle
To make this process easier, there are certain things you need to address before shipping your vehicle.
1. Prepare your Vehicle
It is very important to prepare your car for shipping. Make sure your tank is around a quarter full to reduce the weight. Clean your vehicle and remove any personal items. It is a good idea to take pictures of your car to have substantial evidence of the condition of your vehicle before shipping.
2. Make Sure all of Your Paperwork is Complete
You should have all the necessary paperwork in place before shipping your vehicle. Your vehicle documents such as your driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle registration papers should be readily available to prevent any delays associated with incomplete documents.
3. Be Available for Pickup and Delivery
Someone has to sign the necessary shipping paperwork from the shipping company. If you are transporting an operable vehicle, someone has to hand over a copy of the keys to the auto carrier driver. Make sure you are available on the scheduled date of pickup and delivery (or make sure you have assigned a responsible party to the task if you are unavailable). The carrier will inform you of a window of time for the delivery. You must arrange with the driver to ensure you or someone else is available to take possession of the vehicle at the time of delivery.
Factors that affect the cost of shipping
1. Distance
The wider the gap between the pickup and delivery locations, the more it’ll cost to ship your vehicle. This is due to the increase in fuel consumption and mileage. Distance also affects the time taken for delivery, the further the distance the more time it’ll take for your car to be delivered.
2. Vehicle Type
The size of the vehicle is also a major factor that affects the cost of shipping. Larger vehicles like trucks or machinery weigh more and take up more space. The increase in weight leads to increased fuel consumption. Smaller cars are cheaper to transport and several cars may be transported at once. The state of the car also affects the cost of shipping. Inoperable cars require special equipment to get them onto the carrier; that is why it is cheaper to transport operable vehicles.
3. Delivery Schedule
If you want a pickup and delivery ASAP or you have a very specific window of time, you will have to pay more. Having a flexible delivery schedule helps you get better deals.
4. Type of Carrier Used
There are mainly two types of carriers: open carriers and enclosed carriers.
In open carrier transport, the vehicle is placed on the back of an open-air trailer and secured so it doesn’t come off. This is the cheaper option but the downside is that your vehicle will be exposed to all weather conditions during transport and the possibility of road debris.
The enclosed carrier transport option protects your vehicle from the elements and road hazards. It is a better option if you own more expensive luxurious or classic cars. However, it is more expensive than the open-air equivalent.
5. Type of Delivery
There are two major options for the delivery location. They are terminal-to-terminal and door-to-door. If you are on a time crunch, the door-to-door is the better option but it is more expensive. The carrier will pick up your car from your home, office, or wherever you want and deliver it to your address in Arkansas.
The terminal-to-terminal option is cheaper but you’ll have to drop off your car and pick it up at the shipping terminal.
When it comes to shipping any kind of vehicle SAC has got you covered all the way. We have been providing excellent services for years. You can always visit our website or give us a call at (866) 821-4555 to get a free quote.
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Arkansas is served by 2,750 miles (4,430 km) of railroad track divided among twenty-six railroad companies including three Class I railroads. Freight railroads are concentrated in southeast Arkansas to serve the industries in the region. The Texas Eagle, an Amtrak passenger train, serves five stations in the state Walnut Ridge, Little Rock, Malvern, Arkadelphia, and Texarkana.
Transportation in Arkansas is overseen by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT), headquartered in Little Rock. Several main corridors pass through Little Rock, including Interstate 30 (I-30) and I-40 (the nation’s 3rd-busiest trucking corridor). In northeast Arkansas, I-55 travels north from Memphis to Missouri, with a new spur to Jonesboro (I-555). The northwest part of Arkansas is served by the segment of I-49 from Fort Smith to the beginning of the Bella Vista Bypass. This segment of I-49 currently follows mostly the same route as the former section of I-540 that extended north of I-40. The state also has the 13th largest state highway system in the nation.
Arkansas also benefits from the use of its rivers for commerce. The Mississippi River and Arkansas River are both major rivers. The United States Army Corps of Engineers maintains the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, allowing barge traffic up the Arkansas River to the Port of Catoosa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As rated by our clients and
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5.0
Meredith was very professional with getting me a quote and following up with me when signing the contract. She also followed up with a call making sure the vehicle was delivered in a timely manner.
Larry Giannini
5.0
Definitely a great experience. Carrie was just so helpful and was able to do the impossible by finding me a carrier within an hour after I sent the request only two days before I wanted my car to be picked up.
Jeremiah G.
5.0
I needed to move my 67 Mustang to Northeast Georgia from Sarasota before Hurricane Irma. Meredith, at Ship a Car, was great at finding me an enclosed trailer to bring the car up here. It arrived in perfect condition.
William Dellert
5.0
I used Ship a Car to ship a motorcycle from Iowa to New Jersey. Pepper from Ship a Car helped me with the price which was reasonable, but most importantly, she was in contact with me each step of the process. It was a great experience and I definitely will use them in future and will recommend them to friends.
Hamid S. Eldridge, IA
5.0
We strongly recommend contacting a shipping company directly. For the $225 fee we had little or no communication from pick-up (we were able to find the name/number of the driver we were told was going to pick up our bike -- but he was unaware he was supposed to pick it up and wouldn't have on the scheduled day had we not contacted him) until delivery unless we initiated and tracked down individuals, most of who were drivers and unable to assist us as to located the bike and determining a deliver date. The estimated delivery date was off by a full week and attempts to find a more accurate delivery date was unsuccessful (though we did manage to contact a driver that left the bike in Oklahoma City -- though courtesous and wanting to be helpful, couldn't help us). We received less than 24 hours notice of delivery. Finally, even the payment instructions were in error so that when the bike was finally delivered, the form of payment (a cashier's check as we were instructed to prepare) was not correct. We ended up paying by credit card, not a problem, but seems like a simple detail that a brokerage company should be aware of. Instead, we wasted time one evening to go to our bank to secure an unnecessary cashier's check. My advice? Bypass this broker company and contact shipper directly. We gained no advantage or service worth the $225 on top of the $525 to ship the bike. We could have saved $225 OR spent the combined $750 on renting a truck, fuel and one night hotel to transport it ourselves with more predictability.
Todd Slechta
5.0
I was very pleased with this company. Customer service was great. Melinda made the contract clear and was able to get a driver within a week. The dispatch person, Amanda, was always available to inform me of where my car was on route. My car arrived in good condition in a timely manner, and the price was more reasonable than some other quotes I had gotten.
Kathleen W.
5.0
Bob was AMAZING! I was in such a bind and had just found out some bad news about my dad’s health. Bob was very understanding and turned my situation into a positive one. He was very quick at responding back to me and very knowledgeable. It put my mind at ease and all I had to do was sit back and wait for my car to come. It took little time to travel from WA to VA and the driver was very nice as well. Bob called to check up on how the delivery went and that in itself was really nice! Showed me he truly cares about his customers! I will definitely be using this service again and have already recommended Bob to a few friends. I can’t thank Bob enough for being a Knowledgeable and caring person!
Kalanit Yatrofsky
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this company! A+ service. A+ pricing. A+ speed. After realizing that my deployment to Texas who is going to last longer than four weeks, I was tired of using Lyft and I knew I couldn’t be without my motorcycle. I requested a quote from their webpage along with five or six other companies. Paul Murphy responded quickly to that email with the second to lowest cost to get my bike 1,230 miles from Ocala, Florida to Pharr, Texas and then followed up the next day with a voicemail. After comparing prices and reading the reviews, I knew this was the company for me. They did not disappoint! I spoke with Paul at the end of the business day on Thursday and within 15 minutes he was calling me to inform me that he had already placed my order with driver Eric Andrews of Andrews Transportation LLC to be delivered 3 days later on Monday. I spoke with Eric on Saturday to confirm where my bike would need to be left. He too was very professional and easy to work with. To my surprise, Eric delivered my bike a day early on Sunday morning. Thats right, my bike was delivered from call to drop in 2.5 days!!! Both Paul & Eric’s professionalism may me feel comfortable that my prize possession was in good hands. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to move theirs. Thanks guys.
100% Recommend!
5.0
Joseph Gorfien was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive each step of the shipment of my four-seater golf car from picking it up on Marco Island to delivery in Roswell Ga. - picked up on the 4th and delivered on the 5th just as quoted which was a reasonable price. Thank you, Joseph!
Larry S.
5.0
We needed a last minute car pickup out of state, and Bob wasted no time to call out and find us a driver, and have our car delivered safely and promptly.He was courteous, reassuring, and efficient. We Will definitely use this company in the future, and certainly refer others to them.
