Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Idaho
Idaho Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Relocating vehicles of all shapes and sizes to Idaho is what Ship a Car, Inc. does best. With over a decade of experience under our belts, we deliver all around top notch shipping service to people relocating their vehicles, businesses moving their heavy oversized equipment and general freight, in addition to customized volume relocation services for dealers and corporations.
SAC is an expert transport brokerage with direct access to the largest network of carriers. One effortless call does it all. When you choose Ship A Car your get more than transport services to Idaho – You get Peace of Mind!
A knowledgeable Ship A Car transport coordinator is standing by to provide you with direct vehicle transport service to/from any residential or business location in the state of Idaho. Call (866) 821-4555 for a free no obligation transport estimate.
We provide direct service to and from any location in Idaho -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Idaho (ID)
With an abundance of scenic mountains, lakes, rivers, and outdoor attractions, the state draws more than 20 million tourists each year. Idaho produces more potatoes and trout than any other state in the nation and is known as the “Gem State” for the 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones it produces—some of which are exclusive to the state. Its state capital, Boise, is also its largest city with more than 200,000 residents. Idaho gained its statehood on July 3, 1890.
Bordered by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north and the U.S. states of Montana and Wyoming to the east, Utah, and Nevada to the south, and Oregon and Washington to the west, Idaho is twice as large as the six New England states combined.
The state flower is Syringa and the Mountain Bluebird is reckoned as the state bird. Esto Perpetua (“Let it be perpetual”)’- is the state motto.
Meriwether Lewis and members of the Corps of Discovery entered Idaho for the first time in 1805, making it the last of the U.S. states to be explored by European-Americans. Along with a reconnaissance team, William Clark attempted to find a passage across the Salmon River in August but was deterred by the churning rapids and steep rock walls. The river is often referred to as “The River of No Return.”
The state seal of Idaho is the only state seal in the United States designed by a woman. In 1891, Emma Edwards Green, who had previously attended art school in New York, entered and won a competition sponsored by the First Legislature for the State of Idaho with her depiction of a miner, a woman signifying justice and various state natural resources
Carved by the Snake River, Hell’s Canyon is North America’s deepest river gorge—even deeper than the Grand Canyon—with a width of ten miles and a depth of 7,913 feet below. He Devil Peak in the Seven Devils Mountains.
Author Ernest Hemingway, who won a Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man in the Sea in 1953 and who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature the following year, died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound in his home in Ketchum on July 2, 1961. A memorial, exhibit, and festival held near Sun Valley pay tribute to the renowned author’s accomplishments and time spent in Idaho.
Shipping Vehicles to Idaho
Idaho is a state known for its mountainous landscapes and a vast swath of protected wilderness and outdoor recreational areas. The state has a natural beauty and amazing wildlife and wide open space which makes it one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. Idaho is a place to go if you are searching for somewhere with beautiful scenery, a strong economy, low crime rates, friendly people and so many other features. Home ownership is much easier in Idaho than in other states.
People move to Idaho for several reasons and as exciting and refreshing as it sounds, transporting vehicles is not an easy task. SAC is here to make the process easy, convenient, and cost effective.
How Much Will it Cost to Ship Your Vehicle to Idaho?
The main factors that influence the cost of shipping your vehicle to Idaho are:
Distance
Type of vehicle
Type of auto carrier used
Condition of the vehicle
Distance
The cost of shipping a car or any other vehicle is not fixed. Distance is a major factor. It would cost more to transport a vehicle through a farther distance than it would if it was a shorter distance. For freight carriers, their time translates to money so longer distance equals more money. However, the cost per mile can be reduced for longer distances.
Type of Vehicle
It would be cheaper to transport a sedan than a truck. There are two major reasons for this. The weight of the vehicle affects the fuel consumption of the carrier. Heavier vehicles typically cost more to transport. Large cars take up more space in the carrier and reduce the number of vehicles that can be transported at once.
Type of Auto Carrier Used
If you are relocating a luxurious or classic car, the enclosed auto carrier is the recommended option for you. Even though it is more expensive than an open-air carrier, it provides additional security to your prized possession as the car is completely covered. Enclosed auto carriers have a drastically lower risk of exposure to the dangers of bad weather. Vehicles transported with enclosed carriers arrive earlier than those transported with open-air carriers as drivers do not have to make as many detours to unload other vehicles.
Condition of Vehicle
An operable vehicle can easily be loaded onto the carrier while an inoperable vehicle requires special equipment. It would cost more to ship an inoperable vehicle. It is important to notify your shipping company before transport that a vehicle isn’t running.
Here are a Few Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Freight Shipping Company
Reading reviews is not a waste of your time
Before shipping your vehicle it is important to use a company you trust as you are risking thousands of dollars. You can ask friends and families for recommendations. Online reviews are really helpful to track the success rate of auto companies.
Do not base your decision on price alone
When it comes to shipping, the cheaper option isn’t always the better or safer option. It is a good idea to always research the overall character of the company to make an informed decision.
Be conscious of the insurance policy
A legitimate shipping company has provisions for insurance in the event of damage to your car. Accidents might occur during shipping which could damage your car, having insurance coverage helps you cater for such events.
Flexible delivering schedule
Most auto shipping companies have a specific window of time for pickup and delivery. Strict scheduling might increase the cost of shipping your vehicle. Emergency shipping tends to attract higher shipping quotes, and having a flexible delivery schedule can be a great way of reducing the cost of shipping
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Shipping
Here are a few steps to help you prepare for shipping;
Wash the exterior of your vehicle. Try as much as possible to make your car spotless because dirt can hide marks.
Inspect the exterior of your vehicle. Look for dents, scratches, or discolorations around your vehicle. Even existing damage should be noted.
Take pictures of the existing damage for records. In addition to noting the damage, it is also advisable to take photographs of the scratch, dents, paint chips, and any other damage. This serves as a form of proof any other damage is observed after shipping. Take the pictures from several angles and make sure the quality of the images is good.
Carry out essential vehicle maintenance. Make sure you check all fluid in the vehicle as well as the tire pressure. The battery should be fully charged. Do not fill up your tank but there should be enough fuel to drive it onto a truck if it is operable.
Remove all personal items. Clear your vehicle of any personal items such as your GPS or car charger. Doing this reduces the chances of theft, damage, or loss.
Inform the driver of any additional information. Make notes that inform the driver of any mechanical problem. Although the vehicle will be driven minimally, these notes will be helpful when driving the vehicle on and off a carrier.
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Idaho is served by three transcontinental railroads. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) connects the Idaho Panhandle with Seattle, Portland, and Spokane to the west, and Minneapolis and Chicago to the east. The BNSF travels through Kootenai, Bonner, and Boundary counties. The Union Pacific Railroad crosses North Idaho entering from Canada through Boundary and Bonner, and proceeding to Spokane. Canadian Pacific Railway uses Union Pacific Railroad tracks in North Idaho carrying products from Alberta to Spokane and Portland, Oregon. Amtrak’s Empire Builder crosses northern Idaho, with its only stop being in Sandpoint. Montana Rail Link also operates between Billings, Montana and Sandpoint, Idaho
The Union Pacific Railroad also crosses southern Idaho traveling between Portland, Oregon, Green River, Wyoming, and Ogden, Utah and serves Boise, Nampa, Twin Falls, and Pocatello.
Idaho is among the few states in the nation without a major freeway linking its two largest metropolitan areas, Boise in the south and Coeur d’Alene in the north. US-95 links the two ends of the state, but like many other highways in Idaho, it is badly in need of repair and upgrade. In 2007, the Idaho Transportation Department stated the state’s highway infrastructure faces a $200 million per year shortfall in maintenance and upgrades. I-84 is the main highway linking the southeast and southwest portions of the state, along with I-86 and I-15. Major federal aid highways in Idaho:
Major airports include the Boise International Airport which serves the southwest region of Idaho and the Spokane International Airport (in Spokane, Washington) which serves northern Idaho. Other airports with scheduled service are the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport serving the Palouse; the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, serving the Lewis-Clark Valley and north-central and west-central Idaho; The Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls; the Idaho Falls Regional Airport; and the Pocatello Regional Airport.
The Port of Lewiston is the farthest inland Pacific port on the west coast. A series of dams and locks on the Snake River and Columbia River facilitate barge travel from Lewiston to Portland, where goods are loaded on ocean-going vessels.
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5.0
I recently purchased a 1942 Ford Deluxe Convertible, I needed someone to transport from Idaho to Upstate NY. My son came up with Ship A Car Auto Transportation from the Hemmings Motor News Magazine. Joseph Gorfien an employee took care of my car and arranged for trucking plus answered all my questions and calmed any apprehensions I had. The car arrived a day early in excellent condition. I would highly reccomend Ship A Car and Joseph Gorfien to anyone needing this type of service.
James K. Springfield Center, NY
5.0
That picture is just the way your experience is with Ship A Car. Awesome and sweet, great custormer service, Quinten ;) and fast delivery. Thank You!
Hope Davis
5.0
I have never shipped a car before, so did the normal thing and jumped on the internet and started doing research. Ship a Car was highly rated, so I contacted them. I spoke to Marrine. She was friendly, informative and explained the entire process. She explained the difference between open and enclosed transport. She worked up two quotes for me based on both and e-mailed me each quote so I could read and make an informed decision. I was shipping the car (Mercedes C300) from Utah to Virginia. After speaking with my brother whom I was getting the vehicle from he said ENCLOSED !!!. He shipped the vehicle out to UT and his moving company did all the arrangements. They DID NOT use Ship a Car. It was shipped on an open car trailer and when the Mercedes and their Mini Van showed up, they had 850$ in damage and 240 miles on the Mini-Van. Again they DID NOT use Ship a Car. So I went with the enclosed transport option. It was actually only about 300$ more dollars than I figured out it would cost me to fly out, take time off work and then drive back. Also, I would be putting 2K miles on the vehicle. No brainer....Ship it. The car was picked up and delivered on time. Pay close attention to the process that is explained to you. Ship a Car is a booking service and only works with highly rated drivers/companies. They basically write the contract and put it out there for drivers who they approve. Once your contract is picked up by a driver, you are good to go. I had no issues with booking, the car was picked up on the day they said and was dropped of early. The driver was great and the car, although yes it needed a washing (it just came from UT, it was not gross, but yes had some grim on it. This was expected, enclosed trailers are not air tight) was in great shape, no damage, and no extra miles on it. I highly recommend this booking company and request Marrine, she was great.
Sean K.
5.0
loved the company and will recommend to friends. came picked up car no problems driver of car carrier very nice and new what to do was a great experience loved them joe kept in contact with us thro whole process . great guys thank you so much peg leclair
Margaret Leclair
5.0
Bryan was very good at communicating with me. The driver was also very good at communicating with me. Thank you.
Gail H. La, CA
5.0
I will never use this company again nor would I recommend that any consumer use it. Not only did my car not arrive a week after the allotted 6-10 day quote, the communication was horrible and evasive. They did not take responsibility for our car's whereabouts and had no answers as to when the car would arrive. They refused to reimburse me for the rental car I was forced to get because of this delay. At one point when I was trying to get to the bottom of what was happening the associate hung up on me. He had given me the run around for 3 days and never returned my calls. I am a very patient person and I knew there would be a delay given the holiday weekend. I padded that into my time but the lack of communication and lack of respect of my situation was totally unprofessional and frustrating. As I am writing this we still don't have our car.
Eddie Porter
5.0
I had a motorcycle shipped on October 3rd, 2017. I would rate this shipment at 4.75 stars. The motorcycle was in excellent condition upon arrival. The communication with the driver was a bit lacking. I had to contact him to get info on when he would pick up and when he would arrive here. I had no idea when we were going to receive our shipment without contacting him.
Rebecca B.
5.0
I worked with Jon Rodriguez. He was very professional and super nice. He helped me out with a lot of my concerns and questions and got me a good price and was checking in with me often. I had my car shipped all the way from the east coast to the west coast. Car was picked up as expected and delivered in a very timely manner as described. I would definitely use this service again.
Heatha H.
5.0
Bob Moran was absolutely fantastic and the transport went smoothly. I highly recommend. Picked up SUV early and dropped off early....the driver was nice and professional. I recommend them!
