Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Montana
Montana Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Vehicle transportation services are offered by Ship a Car, Inc. to both business and individual clients throughout the whole state of Montana. Customers shipping their vehicles, companies shipping general freight and/or transporting heavy machinery, as well as volume relocation services for auto dealers and corporations of all sizes, can all take advantage of the top-notch customer service provided by our team and the best shipping service provided by the carriers in our network.
SAC’s more than ten years in business and customer testimonials speak for themselves. As a broker for the movement of vehicles, we have full access to a number of carrier networks across the country. The process is started with a single call to one of our transport agents, and we take care of the rest from there. When you hire the SAC Team, we carry both your vehicle and/or freight and your safety in mind.
For immediate vehicle transport service to/from any home or commercial address in the state of Montana, call us right now at (866) 821-4555 to speak with a trained and knowledgeable transport coordinator.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Montana - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Montana (MT)
By area Montana is the fourth largest U.S. state. With an average of just six people per square mile, it is one of the country’s least densely populated states. The name Montana is derived from the Spanish montaña (“mountain” or “mountainous region”). Montana is abode to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, which memorializes the historic 1876 battle between the Sioux tribe and U.S. Army, often referred to as “Custer’s Last Stand.” Yellowstone National Park, located in southern Montana and northern Wyoming, was the first national park established in the United States. Montana got statehood on November 8, 1889.
Montana is bounded by Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to the north.
The state economy is primarily based on agriculture, including cattle ranching and cereal grain farming. Other major economic resources are oil, gas, coal, hard rock mining, and timber. In recent years, tourism is on the rise as the fastest-growing sector.
Montana has a couple of nicknames, although none are official, including “Big Sky Country” and “The Treasure State”, and slogans that include “Land of the Shining Mountains” and more recently “The Last Best Place.” The state capital is Helena and Oro y Plata (“Gold and Silver”) is the state motto.
In terms of surface area, Montana is the fourth largest U.S. It has an average of six people per square mile. It is also one of the country’s sparsely populated states. The state derived its name Montana from the Spanish word “montaña," interpreted as “mountain" or "mountainous region."
Montana houses the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. This monument is in honor of the historic 1876 battle that occurred between the Sioux tribe and the U.S. Army. The battle is also called “Custer’s Last Stand.”
The first national park in the United States is Yellowstone National Park. It is located in southern Montana and northern Wyoming.
Montana became a state on November 8, 1889. Its capital is Helena, and its motto is Oro y Plata translated as “Gold and Silver."
Montana has Idaho on its western border and Wyoming on its southern border. To the East and North, it has North and South Dakota and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, respectively.
The state economy primarily depends on agriculture, counting cattle ranching and cereal grain farming. The economy also derives revenue from oil, gas, coal, hard rock mining, and timber. In recent years, tourism has been on the rise and has become the state’s fastest-growing sector.
Montana has a few nicknames, even though none is official. They include
- Big Sky Country
- The Treasure State
They also use slogans like:
- Land of the Shining Mountains
- The Last Best Place
The world’s first International Peace Park was created in 1932 as an amalgamation of the Glacier National Park, Montana, and Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada. In 1995, UNESCO recorded both parks as a joint World Heritage Site due to their diverse and affluent flora and fauna and magnificent scenery.
Car Shipping in Montana
You may need to ship your car to or from Montana for many reasons. Vacation, relocation, school, and work are some of the possible reasons. Regardless of the reason, shipping your car does not have to be stressful and can be done without hassles. Follow the guide provided below and enjoy a smooth car shipping process.
Car Shipping Process
Find the Best Auto Shipping Company
There are several car shipping companies in Montana, hence, the need to select one carefully is important. Various factors contribute to choosing the perfect car shipping company, some of which are discussed later in detail. The auto transport company you work with greatly influences how smooth or stressful your car shipping process is.
Request a Quote
After concluding on the best company to ship a car, you should request a quote that reflects how much it will cost to have your vehicle shipped. The quote should be detailed and should cover all aspects of the cost. Be sure to find out how long the quote is valid, as quotes frequently change due to constant price changes.
Schedule Pick-Up
When the payment details have been sorted out, a pick-up date and location suitable for both parties will be scheduled. However, there are preparations you should make before pick up. They are also discussed in detail later.
Delivery
Sometimes, you may be unable to pick up your car from the delivery point. If this happens, you should communicate with the company beforehand that you will be unavailable. It is crucial, however, for security reasons, that your representative has the required documents to ensure the car is not delivered to the wrong person.
Confirm the State of the Vehicle
You or your representative should inspect the vehicle to confirm it was delivered in the same state the company picked it up. The car shipping company bears the cost of any damage to the car during shipping. However, you should note that the company only takes responsibility for physical damages, not mechanical ones.
Tips for Choosing the Best Car Shipping Company in Montana
Transparency
Your company of choice must have a reputation for honesty. Make inquiries to confirm this. Without transparency, a company may subject you to unnecessary payments and not provide all necessary services. Hence, you should ensure that when you are given a quote, it is as detailed and straightforward as possible. The quote should clearly state how much you are paying and what you are paying for.
Insurance
Insurance coverage is a factor that cannot be sidelined. Since the safety of your car rests with the company, you have to confirm that they provide insurance for your vehicle when it is in their care. If you engage a company with no insurance cover, any damage done to your car will not be catered for, as you will handle all repairs yourself.
References
It is best to choose a company other people can vouch for as it shows they have built a solid reputation for themselves. You should research the company you intend to engage with and find out what others say about them.
Licenses
Specific licenses are required for companies to engage in car shipping in Montana. Companies without these licenses are practicing illegally. As a result, any problem encountered cannot be legally dealt with. Therefore, you should confirm that your company of choice has all the required licenses.
Car Shipping Costs in Montana
Car shipping does not come at a fixed price. Some factors determine how much shipping a vehicle costs. They include:
Shipping Method
There are two methods of shipping a vehicle: the open method and the closed method. The Open method is the cheaper method, and it involves transporting cars via an open car carrier. However, this method exposes your vehicle to weather elements like rain, sun, and snow. Hence, the possibility of damage from road debris.
The enclosed carrier method transports vehicles in an enclosed carrier, protecting your car from harsh weather conditions. However, this method is more expensive.
Car Size
The size of your car influences the shipping cost. Typically, smaller cars cost less as they take up less space in the carriage. Conversely, larger cars take up more space and cost more.
Time of the Year
Not all seasons throughout the year cost the same for vehicle shipping. Each route throughout the US has specific peak and off peak seasons. Hence, cars shipped during high peak season will cost more.Conversely, when you ship a car during an off peak season for that route, the total price will be less.
The flexibility of Pick-up and Delivery
Shipping your car without flexible timing is likely to cost more. Unfortunately, car shipping companies are not entirely flexible, and if their timing does not suit you, you will be required to pay more to accommodate your need for urgency.
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Our transport representatives are available by calling (866) 821-4555 to answer all your questions.
Railway transportation has been a pivotal form of transport in Montana since the 1880s. Historically, it is recorded that the main lines of three east-west transcontinental routes:
The Milwaukee Road
The Great Northern
The Northern Pacific passed through the state.
Today, the BNSF Railway is the state’s largest railroad, with its primary transcontinental course uniting the former Great Northern main line across the state. Montana RailLink is a privately held Class II railroad that operates the former Northern Pacific rail line in western Montana.
In addition, Amtrak’s Empire Builder train runs through the North of the state and makes stops at Libby, Whitefish, West Glacier, Essex, East Glacier Park, Browning, Cut Bank, Shelby, Havre, Malta, Glasgow, and Wolf Point.
U.S. Route 10 is the major east-west highway route in Montana. It links the major cities on the south side of the state. Today, it is operated by I-90 and I-94, both of which follow the same route as the Northern Pacific.
U.S. Routes 2 and 12 and Montana Highway 200 also navigate the entire state from East to West.
Montana’s only north-south Interstate Highway is Interstate 15. Other key interstate highways are:
I-15 in Monida, Sweetgrass
I-115 in Butte, Downtown Butte
I-315 in Great Falls, Downtown Great Falls
I-90 in Mullan, Ranchester, and I-94– Billings, Beach.
The major airport in Montana is the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. It is also the airport with the most activity in the state. The other main airports include Missoula International Airport, Glacier Park International Airport, Bert Mooney Airport, Great Falls International Airport, and Helena Regional Airport.
The Essential Air Service Program has eight airports for commercial purposes. Commercial flights are common in Montana, and the state has more than seventy public and private airports.
Montana’s port is advantageously located in the southwest area of the state. At the intersection of I-90 and I-15, BNSF and UP railroads serve Montana. BNSF is the most extensive shipping railroad network in North America.
The port operation comprises trans-loading, distribution, and warehouse and storage facility.
As rated by our clients and
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5.0
My experience with Ship A Car Inc and especially Pepper was tremendous. Pepper explained everything in detail, followed up as she stated she would, checked in and kept me updated on where the driver was throughout the transport process. Pepper thank you for a quality experience.
Jeff P. Colorado Springs, CO
5.0
First time ever shipping a car overseas. I was scared at first at choosing a company because I didn't want to get scammed but I'm really glad I found this one. They are very informative and answer all your questions. My car arrived in a month. I recommend this company to anyone who is Shipping a car. Thanks for the amazing service!
Mohammed Akhtar
5.0
Bob Moran at shipacar did a fantastic job handling all aspects of shipping my car from Florida to New York. After using other companies I would never use anyone else. They are the best.
Bob F
5.0
I'm giving SAC a 1 Star due to the transporter they assigned me (guilty by association).
SAC (itself) were professional and courteous. Unfortunately, if they assign "Dones Auto Transport Inc:" to you, MAKE SURE you refuse them! The driver was nice enough but didn't speak english - per the dispatcher. And the dispatcher was anything but professional. I'm all for supporting small businesses but this husband/wife team were the absolute worse in professionalism and communication! This is why they probably don't have a profile under Google or Yelp!
I was promised 5 star service but received the most bootlegged service ever experienced!
Wednesday, March 23:
Received a call from the dispatcher "the driver (Javier) is confirmed to pick up my car on Friday (March 25) & would call me 3 hours out."
Friday, March 25
Driver was a no call/no show. Attempted to make contact via text and cell to no avail. Dispatcher finally calls back late afternoon - Driver stuck at DMV all morning renewing his registration & would pick up the car Saturday morning by approximately 8am.
Saturday, March 24:
9 am, No word from driver/dispatcher. Several calls/texts made & at 12.30 pm, dispatcher text's back stating her son had the phone & she didn't realize I called. Almost an hour later I'm told the driver caught a flat but was approximately 45 miles away. 3pm, driver arrives & picks up the car.
Tuesday, March 29
5 pm, dispatcher texts me - driver needs to drop off "tonight" as another driver injured his finger. I asked for a time, she provided a two hour window which I refused due to the inconsistent communication & lack of confidence. She then became obnoxious and even sent me a photo of the injury (see attached - NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH) & demanded I make arrangements for a late drop off. After A LOT of back and forth, she agreed to a Wednesday morning drop off.
Wednesday, March 30
The driver makes contact stating he was onsite & unloaded the car only to find out he was at the wrong location. It took him another hour to get to the right destination. Two hours later, I finally got my car.
I know as a broker, there is little SAC can do but this needed to be said!
STAY AWAY FROM DONES AUTO TRANSPORT, INC!
Steven V.
5.0
Riding my motorcycle cross-country from Florida, up to Jasper Canada, and down to California put a hurting on my hands. I was looking to cut out the San Francisco section of our trip and have the bike shipped to Carson City NV. I needed the bike there in two weeks; by the end of September. Two major shippers said they could not get the bike there until October. Then I had the good fortune of connecting with Ship a Car Inc. Steve Goodman handled my request and said they could do it. I was a bit nervous as Steve took a couple days to arrange transport and call me. But he came through and got the bike transported quicker than I would have expected. Since we were already in San Francisco, I called the shop in Eureka CA where I had left the bike for pick-up. As Steve had said, the bike was transported in an enclosed truck. The shop told me the driver was very professional and took a long time to make sure my bike was loaded and secured properly. I then called the shop in Carson City where the bike was to be delivered. They told me the bike was already there, that the driver had taken great care with my bike, and that he seemed very professional. This was a very difficult time-frame to deal with. This was not a pre-scheduled transportation issue. It was a last-minute decision on my part. The location of the pick-up shop in Eureka CA was only an every two-week area for the two other shippers I had tried. Steve Goodman and Ship a Car Inc came through. They saved our vacation and I am grateful, extremely grateful for the professionalism displayed. I would use their service again… in a heartbeat.
David G. Fort White, FL
5.0
Willie Dublin assisted me on a short notice request to have my two vehicles, a Honda Odyssey and a Hyundai Elantra shipped from Santee, CA to Round Rock, Tx. I initially had set-up a request with another company a month prior , told them my situation and the day I needed it due to my wife's and my job that would require transportation. They told me they can deliver on the requested date. The day prior of the initial pick-up, I received an email that changed the pick-up to 3 days later and a possible whole week before the car would make it. They told me that I never specified the need and that they told me that they said the pick-up could be 3 days prior. They had a whole month to find a transport company to fit that transport request. I cancelled with them, called Willie D. at ship a car inc and he had me set-up with a pick-up day the same day. He was fast, efficient and had great communication the whole way. I would recommend Ship a car inc and Willie D. if you can request him for anyone moving out of state. I also would like to thank Carlos at Carlos Transport who Willie D. found as he was very professional, on time and delivered on the day needed. Very grateful to both of them. Relieved a lot of stress on our out of state move.
Jed Napoles
5.0
Both the seller and I has scheduling problems of our own. Lisa was very helpful and accommodating in arranging the shipping. This was the second time I used Ship A Car. Both shipments were on time, with no problems. I'd use them again.
Larry
5.0
Ship A Car was recommended by my local car dealer to transport my car from TX to FL. Will Dublin was the coordinator. He handled the case very professionally and the car arrived as scheduled. The carrier was excellent and very easy to communicate.
Phyllis W.
5.0
Riding my motorcycle cross-country from Florida, up to Jasper Canada, and down to California put a hurting on my hands. I was looking to cut out the San Francisco section of our trip and have the bike shipped to Carson City NV. I needed the bike there in two weeks; by the end of September. Two major shippers said they could not get the bike there until October. Then I had the good fortune of connecting with Ship a Car Inc. Steve Goodman handled my request and said they could do it.
I was a bit nervous as Steve took a couple days to arrange transport and call me. But he came through and got the bike transported quicker than I would have expected. Since we were already in San Francisco, I called the shop in Eureka CA where I had left the bike for pick-up. As Steve had said, the bike was transported in an enclosed truck. The shop told me the driver was very professional and took a long time to make sure my bike was loaded and secured properly. I then called the shop in Carson City where the bike was to be delivered. They told me the bike was already there, that the driver had taken great care with my bike, and that he seemed very professional.
This was a very difficult time-frame to deal with. This was not a pre-scheduled transportation issue. It was a last-minute decision on my part. The location of the pick-up shop in Eureka CA was only an every two-week area for the two other shippers I had tried. Steve Goodman and Ship a Car Inc came through. They saved our vacation and I am grateful, extremely grateful for the professionalism displayed. I would use their service again… in a heartbeat.
