Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
For unmatched shipping services that can handle a wide range of requirements, including automobile relocation, general freight transportation, heavy haul equipment transport, and volume relocation services for dealers and companies, pick Ship A Car, Inc. As a reputable transport broker, we have access to a large network of carriers directly, assuring dependable and effective shipping options catered to your unique needs.
SAC simplifies the procedure with only one phone call, delivering not just your car or freight but also your calmness. All logistics are handled by our knowledgeable transport coordinators, who ensure a hassle-free shipping process from beginning to end. Our devoted staff is committed to providing you with direct and dependable vehicle transport services, whether you are relocating to or from a home or commercial site in the state of Rhode Island.
Call (866) 821-4555 to speak with a transport consultant at Ship A Car and take advantage of our convenient and expert shipping services. You can rely on us to transport your cars and cargo with the highest care while maintaining your peace of mind the whole way. For all of your shipping requirements in the fascinating state of Rhode Island, pick Ship A Car, Inc.
We provide direct service to and from any location in Rhode Island -
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Everything You Need to Know About the State of Rhode Island (RI)
Rhode Island, measuring only about 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, is the smallest of the U.S. states. Despite its small area, Rhode Island, known as the “Ocean State,” boasts over 400 miles of coastline. Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, who had been banished from the Massachusetts colony for his advocacy of religious tolerance and the separation of church and state.
During the colonial period, Newport was a major hub for shipping and trade, and in the 19th century, Rhode Island was at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and the establishment of power-driven textile mills. Rhode Island hosted the first National Lawn Tennis Championship in 1899 and is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame. Famous Rhode Islanders include novelists Cormac MacCarthy and Jhumpa Lahiri, actor James Woods, television personality Meredith Vieira and Civil War U.S. Army officer Ambrose Burnside.
Banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his radical views, Roger Williams purchased land from the Narragansett Indians and founded the first permanent white settlement in Providence in 1636. His firm belief in religious freedom, tolerance, and the separation between church and state governed the colony of Rhode Island and inspired the future founders of the United States.
Although slaves were an important part of the colony’s economy, Rhode Island passed the first gradual emancipation act after Quakers waged a campaign to abolish slavery. Children who were born to slaves after March 1, 1784, were to become free after a period of “apprenticeship,” but existing slaves were not granted freedom as part of the legislation.
On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first colony to renounce allegiance to King George III of England. In 1908, the General Assembly established May 4th as “Rhode Island Independence Day.”
Benedict Arnold, the first governor appointed under the Rhode Island Royal Charter in 1663, was the great-grandfather of the notorious traitor of the Revolutionary War—also named Benedict Arnold.
On September 12, 1953, John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married in St. Mary’s Church of Newport—Rhode Island’s oldest Roman Catholic parish, which had been established on April 8, 1828.
Rhode Island is the only state that still celebrates the end of World War II on Victory Day (which is also known as VJ Day). The official state holiday is observed each year on the second Monday of August.
Preferring the Articles of Confederation, Rhode Island refused to participate in creating the U.S. Constitution and was the last of the original 13 states to ratify it.
Factors that Influence Cost of Shipping to Rhode Island
The following are factors that influence the cost of shipping a car to Rhode Island:
Distance and Location
Due to fuel consumption and the increased possibility of problems being encountered along the way, shipping across longer distances costs more. It is relatively cheaper to ship your vehicle across shorter distances such as within the state of Rhode Island itself.
The location of pick-up and delivery are important factors that affect your shipping quotes. Shipping to remote areas is more expensive than in popular cities. This is because major cities get more business than remote areas where the truck driver has to deliver to secluded areas
Type of Vehicle
The size and condition of the vehicle affect how much effort the company will put into handling your delivery. It would cost less to transport smaller cars than larger ones and several smaller cars can be transported at the same time. The working condition of a vehicle determines how it would be loaded and offloaded from the auto carrier. Operable vehicles are easier to handle and cheaper to transport while inoperable vehicles require special equipment to move.
Auto Transport Carriers Used
The type of auto transport carrier used to ship your vehicle greatly influences the cost of shipping. Open auto carriers are economical and can transport several vehicles at the same time. The limitation of this method is that there would be no protective covering shielding your car from the elements and road debris. The enclosed carrier transport gives your car more protection because your car would be transported in a closed compartment. This method is advisable for high-end cars.
Type of Shipping
The two major types of shipping are door-to-door shipping and terminal-to-terminal shipping. The terminal-to-terminal option is more economical; you would drop your car at the shipping terminal and pick it up when it is delivered in Rhode Island. If you want your car delivered right to your doorstep or an agreed location then you should go from the door-to-door option.
Delivery Schedule
When it comes to the delivery schedule, it always costs more to expedite shipping. Having a relaxed delivery schedule helps you get a better deal.
Tips to Help you Hire a Good Auto shipping company
Compare quotes from different companies. Most auto transport companies have quote calculators on their websites. It is always a good idea to get quotes from different companies to have an idea of what your budget should be.
Hire a company with good experience. The company you want to hire should be familiar with major routes in Rhode Island, this help in the navigation process. Make sure the company has all the licenses to operate in the area.
You can get reviews about a company online. Pay attention to their customer service. Look out for how the company treats complaints from customers, the company should not have outstanding negative reviews.
You should always get information about the insurance policy of the company you want to hire.
Rhode Island is one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States, with numerous coastlines, great culture, a low crime rate, good educational facilities, and many more. The thought of relocating to the state is attractive but transporting your vehicle is no small feat. We at SAC are here to make the process stress-free and fun even. Submit an online quote or contact us at (866) 821-4555 for more information.
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The MBTA Commuter Rail’s Providence/Stoughton Line links Providence and T. F. Green Airport with Boston. The line was later extended southward to Wickford Junction, with service beginning April 23, 2012. The state hopes to extend the MBTA line to Kingston and Westerly. Explore the possibility of extending Connecticut’s Shore Line East to T.F. Green Airport. Amtrak’s Acela Express stops at Providence Station (the only Acela stop in Rhode Island), linking Providence to other cities in the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak’s Northeast Regional service makes stops at Providence Station, Kingston, and Westerly.
Interstate 95 (I-95) runs southwest to northeast across the state, linking Rhode Island with other states along the East Coast. I-295 functions as a partial beltway encircling Providence to the west. I-195 provides a limited-access highway connection from Providence (and Connecticut and New York via I-95) to Cape Cod. Initially built as the easternmost link in the (now canceled) extension of I-84 from Hartford, Connecticut, a portion of U.S. Route 6 (US 6) through northern Rhode Island is limited-access and links I-295 with downtown Providence.
Several Rhode Island highways extend the state’s limited-access highway network. Route 4 is a major north-south freeway linking Providence and Warwick (via I-95) with suburban and beach communities along Narragansett Bay. Route 10 is an urban connector linking downtown Providence with Cranston and Johnston. Route 37 is an important east-west freeway through Cranston and Warwick and links I-95 with I-295. Route 99 links Woonsocket with Providence (via Route 146). Route 146 travels through the Blackstone Valley, linking Providence and I-95 with Worcester, Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Route 403 links Route 4 with Quonset Point.
Rhode Island’s primary airport for passenger and cargo transport is T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, though most Rhode Islanders who wish to travel internationally on direct flights and those who seek a greater availability of flights and destinations often fly through Logan International Airport in Boston.
From 2000 through 2008, RIPTA offered seasonal ferry service linking Providence and Newport (already connected by highway) funded by grant money from the United States Department of Transportation. Though the service was popular with residents and tourists, RIPTA was unable to continue after the federal funding ended. Service was discontinued in 2010. The service was resumed in 2016 and has been successful. The privately run Block Island Ferry links Block Island with Newport and Narragansett with traditional and fast-ferry service, while the Prudence Island Ferry connects Bristol with Prudence Island. Private ferry services also link several Rhode Island communities with ports in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. The Vineyard Fast Ferry offers seasonal service to Martha’s Vineyard from Quonset Point with bus and train connections to Providence, Boston, and New York. Viking Fleet offers seasonal service from Block Island to New London, Connecticut, and Montauk, New York.
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5.0
Contacted Ship-A-Car in early May 2018 and spoke with Steve Goodman. He answered almost all of my questions immediately about shipping my new BMW to east coast. Those he couldn't answer he got back to me in less than a day with all the information I needed. A few weeks later my car was at the port on Maui and in less than one month it was safely sitting in my garage in North Carolina and in the exact same, excellent condition. I will ship other cars in the future and I will use Ship-A-Car and Steve.
Martin K. Paia, HI
5.0
Dana was a great representative. She knew texting was best for me and accommodated my request for preferred contact. She understood my timeline and was very patient with me. The carrier showed up at my door in Florida to pick up the motorcycles on time and put them in my garage in RI, parked and cared for perfectly even before I arrived home. I watched Mike secure our bikes on the truck. He was very tolerant and patient with us. I would highly recommend them and will use them again for our motorcycle transport.
Jodys Cowdin
5.0
I used them to transport a repo'd car from Michigan to North Carolina. This means I had to be a middle man between the shipping company and the repo yard, it was no walk in the park, but thanks to Theo at ship-a-car he was very patient and worked very hard to get me a driver to pick the car up (very difficult time slot for pick-up from repo yard) I couldn't have done it without his help and his determination to provide me with the best customer service possible. Thanks, Ship-A-Car!!!
Matt M.
5.0
From start to finish an all around excellent experience. Easy to schedule with, prompt and professional. The driver showed up to the minute of our scheduled pickup and delivered our car as planned. Both Ship a Car Direct and the driver were great communicators and provided exactly what they promised with no surprises. I would definitely use them again.
Carl Anderson
5.0
Bob at Ship A Car did a great job at arranging the shipping of my vehicle. He is very professional, honest, and kept me and my brother update on all details and process of car shipment. If I ever needed to ship a car again I would definitely want to work with Bob Moran at Ship a Car. I will definitely recommend Bob Moran from Ship a Car to all my friends and relatives.
Rob A. Mission, , TX
5.0
Please read before calling Ship A Car, Inc. I purchased a vehicle and needed it shipped from New Jersey to Missouri. I called Ship A Car and Steve Goodman set everything up was very friendly and helpful in the beginning. I called on May 19th to set up the shipping. I was told it would cost $750. The carrier would be paid $500 and Ship A Car would be paid $250. I was promised my vehicle would be picked up Thursday May 21st and be delivered to MY DOOR on Sunday May 24th. I was also told my vehicle would be in an ENCLOSED trailer. The original pick up day came and went and they told me “No carrier was going to the midwest.” Then the next day the excuse was “No carrier is going to Missouri.” Then the next day it was “We’ve called all 12 carriers we deal with and no luck.” Finally, he called me all excited and said he had found a carrier that could pick up my vehicle. He said they could pick it up May 30th and deliver it to my door June 1st but the only way they would do it is if I now paid $1,100 instead of the agreed upon $750. He said the carrier would need $900 cash and Ship A Car would be paid $200. He said “There are no other options.” I decided to go ahead and do the deal only because I had waited 10 days past the original pick up day. I should have told them to SCREW OFF but I needed the vehicle. Now to the carrier. They of course told me they wouldn’t drive their semi down my road to MY DOOR like I was promised so I had to meet them up the street. It took them an hour to get my vehicle off their trailer and the whole time they screamed and cussed at each other. People across the road at a Dollar General were standing watching because they could hear the F-bombs from there. Also my vehicle was not in an ENCLOSED trailer like Steve told me it would be. This whole experience has been a nightmare and I suggest you stay far away from Ship A Car. —————————————————————————————— ** MY RESPONSE TO SHIP A CAR’S RESPONSE ** At no time did your company tell me my “quote” would go up 32% I was told my price would be $750 and my vehicle would be picked up Thursday May 21st and delivered to my DOOR on Sunday May 24th. Your company never mentioned COVID. I was told no carriers were going to Missouri. Since writing my review we have found dog hair in my vehicle that matches the dog the carriers had with them and empty water bottles that weren’t in the vehicle before the pick up and the mileage doesn’t match up.
Trash Man
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
Peter Minko provided excellent service, I had talked to peter months before regarding another move that I no longer needed, I had misplaced Ship a Car's info and I was trying to get my sister car shipped from California to North Carolina, everybody's quotes where all over the place and all the other companies stated that nobody was moving that direction or to that state. I had finally accepted a offer from another company that ended up giving me the run around and after awhile would not return my messages. Then out of the blue Peter Minko called with Ship a Car and I accepted his offer, Basically everything came to a HAPPY ENDING and I would use Ship a Car again and nobody else for future car shipping needs. Craig in California
Craig
5.0
Ship A Car has been great. We've used them multiple times. We've shipped my cars back east multiple times for various trade shows, and then we've had them returned. They've been able to meet and exceed every shipment that we've had. So, I'm very pleased with them. Their communication was very precise and reactive. So, they had a quick response time.
