# Ship A Car, Inc. > Ship A Car, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured nationwide auto transport broker (U.S. DOT No. 2303542 | MC #784930) connecting customers to a vetted network of FMCSA-licensed carriers. The company provides door-to-door vehicle shipping for individuals, businesses, and specialized freight across all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Services include open and enclosed transport, classic and exotic car shipping, motorcycle and EV transport, military PCS moves, dealer relocation, and oversized/heavy haul logistics. No upfront deposit is required; payment is due only after a carrier is dispatched. ## Key information - Phone (cars, motorcycles, household vehicles): (866) 821-4555 - Phone (freight, trailers, heavy equipment): (866) 452-3657 - Hours: Mon-Thu 9 AM-7 PM EST, Fri 9 AM-6 PM EST, Sat 11 AM-3 PM EST - Licensing: U.S. DOT No. 2303542 | MC #784930 - Service area: All 50 U.S. states (including Alaska and Hawaii) - Business model: Licensed broker (not a carrier) - Customer ratings: 4.4 stars from 448 Google reviews; BBB A+ accredited; also reviewed on Trustpilot, Consumer Affairs, and Transport Reviews - Founded: 2012, headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida ## Core pages - [Home](https://www.shipacarinc.com/): Overview of nationwide auto transport services, instant quote calculator, and customer testimonials - [How It Works](https://www.shipacarinc.com/how-it-works/): Step-by-step explanation of the four-stage shipping process (quote, booking, carrier assignment, pickup/delivery) - [Our Advantage](https://www.shipacarinc.com/our-advantage/): Why customers choose Ship A Car, including no-deposit policy and dedicated coordinators - [Our Clients](https://www.shipacarinc.com/our-clients/): Information about clients and partners served - [Reviews](https://www.shipacarinc.com/our-clients/reviews/): Customer testimonials and ratings across review platforms - [About Us](https://www.shipacarinc.com/about-us/): Company background and history - [Auto Transport Calculator](https://www.shipacarinc.com/auto-transport-calculator/): Free online instant quote tool for cars and other vehicles - [Specialized Transport Calculator](https://www.shipacarinc.com/specialized-transport-calculator/): Instant quote tool for trailers, equipment, and freight - [Blog](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/): Articles on car shipping tips, industry news, and how-to guides ## Services - Individual - [Individual Services Overview](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/) - [Open Carrier](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/open-carrier/): Standard, cost-effective open-trailer transport - [Enclosed Carrier](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/enclosed-carrier/): Premium covered transport for high-value vehicles - [Classic Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/classic-car-shipping/) - [Collector Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/collector-car-shipping/) - [Exotic Automobile Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/exotic-automobile-shipping/) - [Cross Country Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/cross-country/) - [Seasonal Relocation - Snowbirds](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/seasonal-relocation-snowbirds/) - [Military Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/military-shipping/): PCS discounts for active-duty, Reservists, National Guard, dependents, and veterans - [Student Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/college-transport/) - [Motorcycle Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/motorcycle-shipping/) - [Alaska Auto Transport](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/alaska/) - [Hawaii Auto Transport](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/hawaii/) - [ATV, UTV and Side-by-Side Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/atv-utv-shipping/) - [Golf Cart Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/golf-cart-shipping/) - [Travel Healthcare](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/travel-healthcare/) - [Electric Vehicle Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/individual/electric-vehicle-shipping/) ## Services - Business - [Business Services Overview](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/business/) - [Dealer Relocation](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/business/dealer-relocation/): Dealer-to-dealer car shipping - [Auction, eBay & Salvage Car Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/business/auction-ebay-salvage-cars/) - [Fleet Management](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/business/fleet-management/) - [Corporate Relocation](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/business/corporate-relocation/) ## Services - Specialized - [Specialized Services Overview](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/) - [Oversized & Heavy Equipment](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/oversized-heavy-equipment/) - [Equipment Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/equipment-shipping/) - [Campers, Mobile Homes & RVs](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/campers-mobile-homes-rvs/) - [Boat & Yacht Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/boat-yacht-shipping/) - [Power Only Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/power-only/) - [Food Truck Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/food-truck-shipping/) - [Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/trailer-shipping/): Hub for towed-trailer transport of every type - [Dump Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/dump-trailer-shipping/): Bumper pull, gooseneck, and commercial end dump trailers; real route pricing published - [Enclosed Cargo Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/enclosed-cargo-trailer-shipping/): Shipping the trailer itself (V-nose, tandem, car haulers) - distinct from enclosed auto transport - [Utility Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/utility-trailer-shipping/): Single axle, tandem, and landscape trailers, tow-away or as a partial deck load - [Food Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/food-trailer-shipping/): Concession, BBQ, and vending trailers; builder-to-buyer deliveries; propane and equipment prep covered - [Office Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/office-trailer-shipping/): Site trailers to 60 ft modulars with oversize permits and escorts handled - [Tiny Home Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/tiny-home-shipping/): Tiny houses on wheels, bumper pull and gooseneck, height and width verified before dispatch - [Tractor Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/tractor-shipping/) - [Auto & Asset Recovery Transport](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/asset-recovery-transport/) - [Intermodal Container Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/intermodal-container-shipping/) - [Convention and Trade Show Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/convention-and-trade-show-shipments/) - [Horse Trailer Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/horse-trailer-shipping/) - [Snow Removal Equipment Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/snow-removal-equipment-shipping/) - [School Bus Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/school-bus-shipping-service/) - [Cargo Van Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/cargo-van-shipping-service/) - [Pipes, Pilings, and Logs Shipping](https://www.shipacarinc.com/services/specialized/pipes-pilings-or-logs-shipping/) ## Data & research (first-party booking data studies) - [The Snowbird Migration Index](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/snowbird-migration-index/): Which north-to-south snowbird car shipping lanes run busiest and when the season peaks, from Ship A Car's own multi-year booking data - [The Car Shipping Price Calendar](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/car-shipping-price-calendar/): How car shipping prices move month by month through the year, from Ship A Car's own booking data - [The Auto Transport Lane Report](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/auto-transport-lane-report/): The busiest state-to-state car shipping lanes and how they rank, from Ship A Car's own booking data - [The Open vs. Enclosed Report](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/open-vs-enclosed-report/): The real enclosed premium lane by lane (about a third over open), how many cars ride enclosed, and which ones, from Ship A Car's own booking data - [Is It Cheaper to Ship a Car or Drive It? The 2026 Break-Even Report](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/is-it-cheaper-to-ship-a-car-or-drive/): Shipping beats driving on cash past about 2,000 miles and past about 550 once workdays count; car shipping cost per mile by distance ($2.10 short hauls to $0.60 coast to coast), from Ship A Car's 2026 dispatched bookings against AAA, STR, GSA, BTS and BLS costs - [Snowbirds: Ship the Car to Florida or Drive It? The 2026 Northeast Math](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/snowbirds-ship-car-to-florida-or-drive/): For a Northeast snowbird couple driving saves about $1,200 a season versus shipping and flying; the spring trip north costs about a third more to ship; when shipping still wins, from Ship A Car's own booking data - [How Far in Advance Should You Book Car Shipping? What Our Bookings Show](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/how-far-in-advance-to-book-car-shipping/): Booking early buys a truck on time, not a lower price; about two weeks ahead is the sweet spot (84% of cars had a carrier by the ready date, 95% within two days) versus half for same-day bookings, from Ship A Car's own dispatched bookings - [What Does It Cost to Ship a Classic Car? What Our Bookings Show](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/cost-to-ship-a-classic-car/): A classic built in 1985 or earlier typically costs $800 to $1,350 to ship 500 to 1,500 miles on an open carrier and $1,050 to $1,500 enclosed; it costs about 10 percent more per mile than a modern car on an open trailer and about the same enclosed, and about two in five classics ride enclosed, from Ship A Car's own bookings ## Popular guides - [How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-car/): Cost factors and realistic price ranges - [Car Shipping Costs vs. Vehicle Value](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/understanding-car-shipping-costs-vs-vehicle-value/): When shipping makes financial sense - [How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Lawn Mower?](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/heavy-haul/lawn-mower-shipping-cost/): Riding mowers and zero-turns, packed vs. rollable - [American Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/heavy-haul/agricultural-equipment-manufacturers/): Who builds what, and where - [American Motorcycle Brands](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/american-motorcycle-brands/): Who actually builds in the USA - [Buying a Used Food Truck Out of State](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/buying-a-used-food-truck-out-of-state/): Inspect it, pay safely, get it home - [Shipping a Motorcycle to Florida](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/tips-tricks/how-to-ship-a-motorcycle-to-florida/): Cost, options, and timing including Bike Week - [Moving to Hawaii: Ship or Sell Your Car?](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/alaska-hawaii/moving-to-hawaii-ship-or-sell-your-car/): The honest arithmetic ## State coverage pages - [Alabama](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/alabama-car-shipping/) - [Alaska](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/alaska-car-shipping/) - [Arizona](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/arizona-car-shipping/) - [Arkansas](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/arkansas-car-shipping/) - [California](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/california-car-shipping/) - [Colorado](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/colorado-car-shipping/) - [Connecticut](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/connecticut-car-shipping/) - [Delaware](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/delaware-car-shipping/) - [Florida](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/florida-car-shipping/) - [Georgia](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/georgia-car-shipping/) - [Hawaii](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/hawaii-car-shipping/) - [Idaho](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/idaho-car-shipping/) - [Illinois](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/illinois-car-shipping/) - [Indiana](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/indiana-car-shipping/) - [Iowa](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/iowa-car-shipping/) - [Kansas](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/kansas-car-shipping/) - [Kentucky](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/kentucky-car-shipping/) - [Louisiana](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/louisiana-car-shipping/) - [Maine](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/maine-car-shipping/) - [Maryland](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/maryland-car-shipping/) - [Massachusetts](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/massachusetts-car-shipping/) - [Michigan](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/michigan-car-shipping/) - [Minnesota](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/minnesota-car-shipping/) - [Mississippi](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/mississippi-car-shipping/) - [Missouri](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/missouri-car-shipping/) - [Montana](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/montana-car-shipping/) - [Nebraska](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/nebraska-car-shipping/) - [Nevada](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/nevada-car-shipping/) - [New Hampshire](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/new-hampshire-car-shipping/) - [New Jersey](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/new-jersey-car-shipping/) - [New Mexico](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/new-mexico-car-shipping/) - [New York](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/new-york-car-shipping/) - [North Carolina](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/north-carolina-car-shipping/) - [North Dakota](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/north-dakota-car-shipping/) - [Ohio](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/ohio-car-shipping/) - [Oklahoma](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/oklahoma-car-shipping/) - [Oregon](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/oregon-car-shipping/) - [Pennsylvania](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/pennsylvania-car-shipping/) - [Rhode Island](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/rhode-island-car-shipping/) - [South Carolina](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/south-carolina-car-shipping/) - [South Dakota](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/south-dakota-car-shipping/) - [Tennessee](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/tennessee-car-shipping/) - [Texas](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/texas-car-shipping/) - [Utah](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/utah-car-shipping/) - [Vermont](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/vermont-car-shipping/) - [Virginia](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/virginia-car-shipping/) - [Washington](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/washington-car-shipping/) - [West Virginia](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/west-virginia-car-shipping/) - [Wisconsin](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/wisconsin-car-shipping/) - [Wyoming](https://www.shipacarinc.com/usa/wyoming-car-shipping/) ## Support & customer resources - [Support](https://www.shipacarinc.com/support/): Main support hub - [Contact Us](https://www.shipacarinc.com/support/contact-us/): Phone, email, and inquiry form - [Shipping Checklist](https://www.shipacarinc.com/support/shipping-checklist/): Vehicle preparation guide - [Othex Protection](https://www.shipacarinc.com/support/othex-protection/): Optional Zero Deductible Gap Coverage details - [Privacy Policy](https://www.shipacarinc.com/privacy-policy/) - [Careers](https://www.shipacarinc.com/careers/): Open positions at Ship A Car, Inc. - [Carrier Login](https://www.shipacarinc.com/carriers/login): Portal for partner carriers ## Blog categories - [All Posts](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/) - [Alaska & Hawaii](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/alaska-hawaii/) - [Classic Cars](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/classic-cars/) - [Heavy Haul](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/heavy-haul/) - [Industry News](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/industry-news/) - [Luxury Cars](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/luxury-cars/) - [Military](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/military/) - [Specialty Transport](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/specialty-transport/) - [Tips & Tricks](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/tips-tricks/) - [Useful](https://www.shipacarinc.com/blog/useful/) ## Optional - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/shipacar) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/shipacarinc/) - [X (Twitter)](https://twitter.com/shipacarinc) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ship-a-car-inc-)