Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Minnesota
Minnesota Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. provides traditional vehicle shipping services such automobile, motorcycle and golf cart etc. relocation for both the individual customer and businesses.For businesses and commercial customers, we provide cutting-edge services transporting large pieces of equipment, oversized and overweight heavy haul as well as transporting general freight. SAC also manages and provides transport for large-scale relocations for businesses and auto dealers.
The SAC team is comprised of seasoned transport agents with access to the largest carrier networks in the US. All it takes is one phone call. We deliver your car or freight together with your peace of mind when you choose Ship A Car.
We take great satisfaction in offering our clients a high level of service, guaranteed mobility, and the best bang for their buck.
For direct automobile shipping service to/from any residential or commercial location in Minnesota, get in touch with a Ship A Car transport coordinator at (866) 821-4555.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Minnesota - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Minnesota (MN)
Minnesota, was unified as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Nicknamed as the Land of 10,000 Lakes or the North Star State, it is located most northerly of the 48 conterminous U.S. states. Minnesota has its boundary with the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north, the Lake Superior and Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the south and South Dakota and North Dakota to the west. Minnesota is the abode of the Mall of America, which contains over 400 stores and gathers nearly 40 million people a year. Minnesota’s standard of living index is among the highest in the country, and it is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
The state is a section of the U.S. region dubbed as the Upper Midwest and part of North America’s Great Lakes Region. With a large area covering approximately 2.25% of the United States, Minnesota is the 12th-largest state. In addition, there is the largest concentration of transportation, business, industry, education, and government are also here.
The state capital is St. Paul. L’Étoile du Nord (“Star of the North”)- has been adopted as the state motto.
Minnesota became unified as the 32nd state in the United States on the 11th of May, 1858. It acquired appellations as the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the North Star State. The state is located north of the 48 conterminous U.S. states.
The Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario border Minnesota to the North. To the East, it is bound by Lake Superior and Wisconsin; to the South, it is bound by Iowa. South Dakota and North Dakota border it to the West. Minnesota houses the Mall of America, which consists of over 400 stores and pulls a crowd of approximately 40 million people yearly.
Minnesota's standard of living index is one of the highest in the country. It is also one of the country's most educated and wealthiest states.
Minnesota is a section of the United States region labeled as the Upper Midwest and part of North America's Great Lakes Region. Having a large surface area covering approximately 2.25% of the United States, Minnesota is the 12th-largest state in the nation. Additionally, it has the strongest influence in transportation, business, industry, education, and government.
On the 26th of December 1862, 38 of the 303 sentenced Dakota Indians were hanged in Mankato. Records show this event is the greatest mass killing in American history. Frustrated by the U.S. government’s inability to make treaty payments in time and provide their families with food as initially promised, a group of warriors killed numerous locals, igniting an armed conflict that lasted four months.
St. Paul is the state's capital, and L’Étoile du Nord meaning "Star of the North," is its adopted motto.
The first successful open heart surgery was conducted at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Floyd John Lewis and Dr. Clarence Walton Lillehei performed the surgery on a 5-year-old girl on the 2nd of September 1952. With her body temperature brought down to 81 degrees Fahrenheit, the girl survived for 10 minutes as the doctors repaired a congenital hole in her heart.
Minnesota is also the home of Bloomington's Mall of America, made public in 1992. It is the most frequented shopping mall in the United States, having roughly 40 million visitors each year. The enormous structure covers 4.2 million square feet, large enough to hide 32 Boeing 747s.
Auto Transport in Minnesota
You may need to have your car shipped into or out of Minnesota for many different reasons. For example, relocating in or out of the state, work, school, and vacations are a few of them. Here are the things you need to know about vehicle transport in the state of Minnesota.
Factors Influencing the Cost of Vehicle Shipping in Minnesota
The shipping cost is often influenced by several factors and is typically not fixed. Hence, the need to request a quote based on your specifications. The following are all factors to be considered.
1. Weather
Transporting is usually easier in certain weather than in others. Snowy and rainy weather are the most difficult to navigate and, consequently, are a tad bit more expensive to ship in and usually take longer for the entire transport process. Unless necessary, it is best to have your car shipped in more conducive weather.
2. Vehicle Size
As can be expected, vehicles that weigh more cost more to be shipped. The same applies to the size of the car. Bigger vehicles take up more space and thereby cost more to be shipped. If you have options of cars to ship, it is advisable to ship the smallest if you are trying to cut costs.
3. Location
Some areas in Minnesota are more accessible than others. You are likely to pay less if your pick-up or drop-off location is situated in an easily accessible and frequently travelled to area. It costs more transporting cars to inaccessible areas that are off the beaten path.
4. Distance
The distance between your pick-up and drop-off location significantly affects car shipping costs. You can expect to pay more for distances far apart than for closer ones.
What to Do Before Shipping
There are preparations you should make before your car is shipped. These preparations should be put in place even if you are pressed for time, as they ensure your vehicle is in the best condition to be shipped.
1. Take Pictures
It is best to take pictures of your car before it is shipped. This is to enable you to confirm that no physical harm was done to it in transit. Auto transport companies take responsibility for any damage to your car in their care. Hence, pictures serve as proof of your car’s state before shipping.
It is essential to add the importance of engaging an auto shipping company with insurance coverage. Any damage to your car by a company without insurance will lead to a messy occurrence.
2. Do Not Fill Your Gas Tank
As mentioned earlier, the weight of your car determines its shipping costs. A filled gas tank results in a heavier car and, consequently, a higher shipping cost. While it is not advisable to empty your tank, it is best to have enough gas in it for drop-off and pick-up. Three-quarters capacity is sufficient for this.
3. Empty Contents
There are two reasons you should empty your car of its unnecessary contents. One is to reduce the car’s overall weight, and the other is for safety purposes. Auto transport companies are not responsible for any loss of personal items. Therefore, you should remove all personal items and valuables from the car before shipment.
4. Ready Documents
You should confirm that all necessary documents for your car are made available. The documents should be accompanied by the other requirements of the transport company.
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The Amtrak daily Empire Builder Train (Chicago–Seattle/Portland) courses through Minnesota, \\ and touches the Saint Paul Union Depot and five other stations.
Intercity bus providers include Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, and Megabus. Local public transit is provided by bus networks in the larger cities and by two rail services. The Northstar Line commuter rail service runs from Big Lake to the Target Field station in downtown Minneapolis. From there, light rail runs to Saint Paul Union Depot on the Green Line, the MSP airport, and the Mall of America via the Blue Line.
The Amtrak daily Empire Builder Train (Chicago–Seattle/Portland) courses through Minnesota, \\ and touches the Saint Paul Union Depot and five other stations.
Intercity bus providers include Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, and Megabus. Local public transit is provided by bus networks in the larger cities and by two rail services. The Northstar Line commuter rail service runs from Big Lake to the Target Field station in downtown Minneapolis. From there, light rail runs to Saint Paul Union Depot on the Green Line, the MSP airport, and the Mall of America via the Blue Line.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the state’s primary airport. It functions as a major passenger and freight center for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Almost all other local carriers are also functional in the airport.
Commercial jet service is provided on a large scale at Duluth and Rochester. There are scheduled commuter services to four smaller cities through Delta Connection carriers, Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines, and Compass Airlines.
Minnesota rests in the center of North America and is positioned, so its drainage flows o different locations. It flows northward to Hudson Bay which makes up about 34% of the state’s drainage. Also, it goes eastward into the Atlantic Ocean and southward to the Gulf of Mexico. 57% of the state’s area flows to the Mississippi River, and the remaining 9% to the Laurentian basin.
The major marine transportation system in the state is fashioned, centering the Mississippi River and ports of Lake Superior.
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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
Superb customer experience. Belinda / Janet made it simple, clear terms with great communications. These folks really stood out from the haphazard world of transport, as a real professional organization with high customer service standards. Will not consider anyone else but them.
Max D. Tate Jr.
5.0
I was provided great service. They picked up my car on time and delivered on time. Gabriel was wonderful and very helpful I definitely recommend this service
Great Service
5.0
Danny did an amazing job assisting my transport of two cars across the country. He met specific terms in our contract and provided first class service throughout the entire process. We ran into an issue where the truck picking up the cars had engine trouble. Danny called and had already fixed the problem contracting a second truck with the agreed upon pick-up date. The two cars were picked up and delivered on time.
Angelo L.
5.0
I did a relocation and needed transport from Indianapolis to Idaho. Setting up transport with Ship A Car took a few phone calls and it went smoothly. The driver was fantastic and the transport took seven days. Things went very well.
Vinnie of Declo, ID
5.0
Ship A Car was awesome all around. Great from beginning to end. Will recommend their car shipping services to everyone I know.
Alan H. Coral Springs, FL
5.0
First time I used Ship a Car, they are very professional. Danny was my transport coordinator, and he was very friendly and courteous . He answered all my questions very professional. We were notified when the driver would pick up the vehicle in California and also when they arrived with it in Florida. We are very satisfied with their service. Thank you very much and we will be using this company in the future. This company is very highly recommended ,I personally want to thank Danny for this great experience.
Damian Kendziorski
5.0
Transport came when agreed upon. There was some trouble before in that where the car originally was, the streets were too narrow for a large car carrier. No big deal, worked out a day before hand and not at the last minute and we got the car to a place where it could be easily picked up. Actually worked out better for us and the carrier. Driver was a nice guy and very professional. Loaded up in less than 5 minutes. Thank you guys.
