Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
With Ship A Car, Inc., you can expect great shipping services for a variety of requirements, such as automobile relocation, general freight transportation, heavy haul equipment transport, and volume relocation services for dealers and businesses. As a reputable transport broker, we have direct access to a vast network of carriers, guaranteeing dependable and effective shipping solutions catered to your particular needs.
Ship A Car can transport more than just your car or your freight with just one call; we can also provide you with complete peace that your transport is taken care of from beginning to end. Our crew is committed to offering prompt and dependable vehicle transportation, whether you are moving to or from a home or commercial site in the state of Pennsylvania.
Call (866) 821-4555 to speak with a transport advisor at SAC and learn about the expertise and simplicity of our shipping services. You can rely on us to transport your cars and cargo with the highest. Experience Ship A Car’s first-rate service as we handle all of your shipping requirements in the lovely state of Pennsylvania.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Pennsylvania - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Pennsylvania (PA)
One of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a place for his fellow Quakers. Pennsylvania’s funding, Philly, was the website of the first and also second Continental Congresses in 1774 and also 1775, the latter of which generated the Declaration, sparking the American Transformation. After the war, Pennsylvania ended up being the 2nd state, after Delaware, to validate the UNITED STATE Constitution.
In the American Civil War (1861-1865), Pennsylvania was the site of the Fight of Gettysburg, in which Union General George Meade defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee, bringing an end to the Confederacy’s Northern invasion, in addition to Lincoln’s renowned Gettysburg Address. Travelers are attracted to Pennsylvania by its monoliths of America’s revolutionary background, consisting of Independence Hall as well as the Freedom Bell. Famous Pennsylvanians consist of patriots and also innovators Benjamin Franklin, frontiersman Daniel Boone, painter Mary Cassatt, inventor Robert Fulton, and comedian Bill Cosby.
Called by Guv William Penn after he arrived in the New World in 1682, Philly incorporated the Greek words for love (phileo) and also sibling (adelphos), engendering its nickname of "the city of brotherly love."
Although born in Boston, Philly asserts Ben Franklin as one of its boys as the distinguished statesman, scientist, author as well as developer transferred to the city at the age of 17. In charge of several public renovations, Franklin established the Collection Firm of Philadelphia in 1731 as well as arranged the Union Fire Company in 1736.
On September 18, 1777, fearing that the approaching British army would take and also melt the Liberty Bell for ammo, 200 cavalrymen transferred the iconic sign of liberty by caravan from the Philly State Residence to the basement of the Zion Reformed Church in Allentown, where it stayed until the British ultimately left in June of 1778.
Now the biggest city in Pennsylvania, Philly functioned as the nation's funding from 1790 until an irreversible capital was established in Washington, D.C., in 1800. Both the Declaration of Independence and also the UNITED STATE Constitution were signed in Philadelphia.
In July of 1952, Jonas Salk established the very first polio vaccination from the eliminated infection at the College of Pittsburgh. First tested on himself and also his family, the vaccination was offered nationwide a couple of years later, which lowered the number of polio cases from almost 29,000 in 1955 to less than 6,000 in 1957.
In 1903, the Boston Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates competed against each other in the first official World Series of Big League Baseball at Presentation Park in Pittsburgh. In the best-of-nine series, Boston won five video games to 3.
The most awful nuclear crash in United States history happened on March 28, 1979, on Three Mile Island near Harrisburg. Caused by a collection of system malfunctions and also human errors, the plant's atomic power plant core was partially thawed, and also thousands of citizens were evacuated or run away from the area, afraid of radiation exposure.
William Penn originally requested his land grant be named "Sylvania," from the Latin for "timbers." Charles II instead called it "Pennsylvania," after Penn's daddy, creating Penn to fret that inhabitants would certainly believe he called it after himself.
Vehicle Shipping to Pennsylvania
Reasons Why you Should Hire an Auto Shipping Company
It saves your time.
It is convenient; driving across states can be stressful. When you hire the services of good shipping, you can just take a flight and have your car delivered to you.
Shipping your vehicle instead of driving it all the waysaves a lot of mileage
What Influences the Cost of Shipping?
Distance
Distance affects the fuel consumed by auto transport carriers. The farther the distance the higher the cost of shipping, for instance, it would cost more to ship across states than within the state of Pennsylvania. Most companies offer a discount on the cost per mile for long distances.
Size of Vehicle
The dimension of the vehicle you want to transport greatly influences the cost of shipping. Several smaller cars can be transported at the same depending on the auto carrier used which reduces the cost of transportation in the long run. Larger cars on the other hand occupy more space on the vehicle. You should inform the shipping company about the condition and type of vehicle you want to transport.
Timing
The time frame within which you want your vehicle delivered affects shipping quotes. Having a flexible delivery schedule gives the shipping company enough room to plan its routes efficiently. However, expedited shipping tends to cost more.
Auto Transport Carrier Used
The two types of auto carriers are open auto carriers and enclosed auto carriers. The open auto carrier is the standard and it is readily available in most auto transport companies. It can transport several vehicles at once and it is economical. The downside to this option is that it exposes your vehicle to possible unfavorable weather conditions. The enclosed auto carrier shields your vehicle from road debris and elements. It is highly recommended for high-end vehicles. This option is more expensive compared to open auto carriers.
How to Prepare your Vehicle for Shipping
The following are certain things you should do to prepare your vehicle for shipping:
Take out all your stuff from the vehicle
Check your vehicle and record any prior damages.
Make sure you have all your paperwork complete.
Wash your vehicle, this makes scratches and dents easier to notice.
Your fuel tank should be about a quarter full to reduce the weight.
Recommendations on how to Select an Efficient Company to Transport your Vehicle
Always verify the legitimacy of the company you intend to hire. The auto transport company should be licensed by relevant authorities to operate in the United States.
Get reviews from family and friends that have used the company. Online reviews are also a good way of validating the reputation of a company.
Get adequate information about the company’s insurance policy. This information is very useful in the event of damage to your vehicle.
Hire a company that prioritizes safety. This is important for the protection of life and property
It is always an added advantage when you hire a company that has good experience in the car shipping business.
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Our transport representatives are available by calling (866) 821-4555 to answer all your questions.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transit agency in the USA and operates the traveler, hefty and also public transportation transit, and also transportation bus solutions in Philadelphia city. The Port Authority of Allegheny County is the 25th-largest transportation agency and also gives transit buses and public transportation services around Pittsburgh.
Intercity guest rail transit is supplied by Amtrak, with most of the website traffic taking place on the Keystone Solution in the high-speed Keystone Passage between Harrisburg and Philly’s 30th Street Terminal before heading north to New York City, along with the Northeast Regional giving frequent high-speed solutions up and down the Northeast Passage. The Pennsylvanian follows the same path from New York City to Harrisburg yet expands out to Pittsburgh. The Capitol Limited additionally passes through Pittsburgh, as well as Connellsville, on its way from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Traveling between Chicago and New York City; the Lake Shore Limited goes through Erie when in each instruction. There are 67 short-line products railroads running in Pennsylvania, the greatest number in any kind of U.S. state. In 2018, OurBus started using service from West Chester, PA– Malvern, PA– King of Prussia, — Ft Washington, PA– New York City, NY.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, abbreviated as PennDOT, has 39,861 miles (64,150 km) of the 121,770 miles (195,970 kilometers) of highway in the state, making it the fifth-largest state highway system in the USA. The Pennsylvania Turnpike system is 535 miles (861 kilometers) long, with the mainline part extending from Ohio to Philly and New Jacket. It is overseen by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. An additional major east-west path is Interstate 80, which runs largely in the northern rate of the state from Ohio to New Jacket at the Delaware Water Void. Interstate 90 travels the relatively short range between Ohio as well as New York via Erie County, in the extreme northwestern part of the state.
Primary north-south highways are Interstate 79 from its terminus in Erie with Pittsburgh to West Virginia, Interstate 81 from New York City via Scranton, Lackawanna Area, and Harrisburg to Maryland as well as Interstate 476, which starts 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of the Delaware boundary, in Chester, Delaware County and take a trip 132 miles (212 km) to Clarks Summit, Lackawanna Area, where it signs up with I-81. Almost 20 miles (32 km) of I-476 is the Northeast Expansion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, while the highway south of the mainline of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is formally called the “Veterans Memorial Highway”, but is frequently described by residents as the “Blue Course”.
Pennsylvania adds its far-reaching facilities in its durable port system, composed of the Ports of Philly, Pittsburgh, and also Erie, each contributing one-of-a-kind advantages both to in-state and global firms. The state rates 10th in the nation for the number of products moved with its ports with over 70 million lots of products. These 3 ports supply a financial advantage of almost $50 billion to Pennsylvania.
Port of Philadelphia: Strategic Location
Known throughout the world as a leading handler of both refrigerated and frozen cargoes
In 2015 passed the 1 million ton mark in the handling and distribution of forest products
Achieved six consecutive years of sustained cargo growth
Among the top 16 container ports in the USA, handling 427,630 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2015
Port of Pittsburgh: Gateway to the Gulf
Moves more than 35 million tons of cargo annually along its three major waterways
It is the second-busiest inland port in the U.S.
17th busiest port of any kind in the nation
Port of Erie: Global Access
Within a 300-mile (482 km) radius of one-third of the population of the U.S.
Makes it easy to reach major markets such as Detroit, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., and parts of Canada
Serviced by Norfolk Southern, the Allegheny Eastern Railroad, and CSX
Pennsylvania has 7 major airports: Philadelphia International, Pittsburgh International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Erie International, College Park Airport, and also Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International. There are 134 public-use airports are located in the state. The port of Pittsburgh is the second-largest inland port in the USA and the 18th-largest port on the whole; the Port of Philly is the 24th-largest port in the United States. Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes lies in Erie.
The Allegheny River Lock and also Dam 2 is the most-used lock run by the US Army Corps of Engineers of its 255 nationwide. The dam impounds the Allegheny River near Midtown Pittsburgh.
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5.0
I called up Ship A Car and they were very courteous on the phone. They were understanding that at my age, I'm not quick on the computer and on a whole bunch of things. But I knew what I wanted. They said they would find somebody. They said, "Give us a day." They came back and gave me a basic price. Then they came back and said, "We found somebody who will do it for $50 less. It's enclosed. Everything is perfect. We've had a lot of good feedback with them." So I gave them my credit card and they took their money. I also paid for the extra insurance because it was a specialty car.
Ship A Car reduced the amount that they would get in their pocket by $50 when carrier number one could not pick up the car timely and they had to go to carrier number two, which was the fellow I ended up with. It was perfect. The guys were personable and it was a nice experience. The only thing was that I didn't know when the driver was going to show up. They said, "We'll pick it up Friday or Tuesday or Wednesday or whatever." They couldn't give me a time. So the gentleman called me and said that they were stuck at the car dealership so instead of getting here at 10 in the morning, they were going to arrive at 2:00 or 3:00. He kept me posted along the way telling me when he was going to arrive. So it was a pleasant experience.
When the driver pulled up, he had a Porsche in there, which he pulled out and then put my car in the middle because of the way it was going to be dropped off at the other location. They strapped it all down. He took pictures before it left. Then it was in Nebraska from Long Island in a couple of days. They said it could take anywhere from four to six days, but it only took two and a half days. I was very pleased. My son looked at the car when it arrived and it arrived just the way it left.
Florence of Ronkonkoma, NY
5.0
I used Ship a Car to ship my daughter’s car to Illinois from her school in Arizona. Larry Farber and his company were very helpful and efficient. I plan to use Larry and Ship a Car to return her car to Arizona this fall for the school year.
Bill A. Tucson, AZ
5.0
The dispatcher called my place of business today demanding me to pay his driver. There's one small problem, no one at my business ever hired this company. Next time call the right number for the person / business. Very unprofessional.
J O'Donnell
5.0
Bob M. is the way to go. I recently worked with him on getting my car shipped from Michigan to Arizona. Everything went flawlessly and he went out of his way to make sure of it. I would definitely recommend him and will be using him for all of my future shipping needs.
Mark A
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
Ship A Car is such a great company! Ask for Larry Farber. He will help you with anything you need. I will definitely use this company for all my car shipping needs.
Daniel M.
5.0
I very early write reviews but this company deserving of my time to sit down and write one. I contacted Bob Moran after being left high and dry by another company. We were leaving in 3 days to relocate my son. He was going to be heading to New York shortly after relocating him so we were in a time crunch to have the car arrive before he was to leave. Bob worked tirelessly to find us a driver. It came down to an hour before my husband was going to make the 16 hour drive while we left for the airport and we received a call. IT WAS BOB and he had a driver. I have never had someone work so hard to make it work. He owed us nothing as I came to him late in the game but he didn't let me down. I feel like company works differently then most out there. This is a hard industry to trust. I give them 5 STARS!
Michelle K. Winter Park, FL
5.0
My car was shipped so incredibly fast from California to Nashville. It actually arrived even one day before I was scheduled to arrive in Nashville but the driver was able to accommodate me and stay an extra night until I arrived. Great service and my car arrived in perfect condition. Very much worth the price!
Lynn N.
5.0
We recently had to get our car back to NH from PA when our son was in an accident had had to be transferred by ambulance. It was an extremely stressful time for us and Ship a Car was very helpful in making the arrangements. In fact, one of our son's friends helped make it happen, and with his help and the help of Bob Moran -- everything went off without a hitch. I recommend them highly.
Imogen Smith
5.0
Excellent customer service from Dana Briones from inquiry until the successful drop off of my new car from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles, CA. She was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, reassuring and made herself available when I called to check on the location of my car after 4 days. I was also provided with the driver's full name and cell phone number. I most appreciate that Dana was honest about the estimated transport pick up and delivery time frame. The driver Alex was the absolute best. He called me and the car dealership the morning he picked up my new car. We spoke about 4 days later and he told me his expected delivery day. On that day, he texted me to let me know the time based on his GPS. He arrived earlier than expected. This was my first time purchasing a car from the internet, from another state and using an auto transportation company. I did have anxiety in the beginning. However, EVERYTHING went smooth and I have nothing but great things to say about Dana and Ship a Car Inc.
