Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in South Carolina
South Carolina Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Receive unmatched shipping services from Ship A Car, Inc., a company that offers volume relocation services for dealers and corporations as well as services for people moving their cars, companies transferring general freight or heavy haul equipment, and enterprises. As a seasoned freight transport company, we have direct access to a vast network of carriers, guaranteeing dependable and effective shipping solutions catered to your particular needs.
Ship A Car takes care of everything with just one call, delivering not just your car or freight as well as peace of mind. Our knowledgeable transport coordinators oversee the whole logistical procedure to ensure a smooth delivery process. Our committed team is prepared to help you whether you require transportation to or from a home or commercial site in the state of South Carolina.
For more information about our first-rate service, call a SAC shipping consultant at (866) 821-4555 immediately. You can rely on us to manage your vehicle transport requirements with the utmost care, resulting in a dependable and stress-free shipping experience. For all of your shipping needs in the dynamic state of South Carolina, pick Ship A Car.
We provide direct service to and from any location in South Carolina -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of South Carolina (SC)
Settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. constitution in 1788. Its early economy was largely agricultural, benefitting from the area’s fertile soil, and plantation farmers relied on the slave trade for cheap labor to maximize their profits. By 1730, people of African descent made up two-thirds of the colony population. South Carolina became the first state to secede from the union in 1861 and was the site of the first shots of the Civil War–the shelling of the federally held Fort Sumter by Confederate troops on April 12, 1861.
Today, the South Carolina coastline near Myrtle Beach has developed into one of the premier resort destinations on the East Coast and has over 100 golf courses. Famous South Carolinians include musicians James Brown, Chubby Checker, and Dizzy Gillespie, novelist Pat Conroy, boxer Joe Frazier, tennis champion Althea Gibson, politician Jesse Jackson and long-serving U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond.
Charleston welcomed a shipment of golf balls and clubs from Scotland as early as 1743. On September 29, 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was formed and, within the same year, America’s first golf course was established on Harleston Green. In 2011, there were more than 350 golf courses within the state of South Carolina.
After capturing Columbia on February 17, 1865, Union soldiers under General William Tecumseh Sherman burned and destroyed more than two-thirds of the city. Due to scarce funding following the war, the new State House was not rebuilt until 1903.
On November 2, 1954, former governor Strom Thurmond became the first person to be elected to the U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate, winning 63 percent of the vote. Thurmond served the state of South Carolina as a senator for 47 years, five months, and eight days.
In 2000, the Confederate flag was removed from the dome on top of the State House and placed on the grounds near the Confederate Soldier Monument in response to an NAACP boycott of the state and protests over its legacy. More than 10 years later, the flag’s location continues to be the subject of ongoing controversy.
The only commercial tea plantation in the contiguous 48 states is on Wadmalaw Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. The palmetto tree has been an important icon of South Carolina since the American Revolutionary War. When the British attacked a fort on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, the cannonballs bounced off the spongy palmetto logs used to build the exterior wall.
What Influences the Cost of Shipping to South Carolina?
Distance Covered
The distance between the location of pick-up and delivery affects the cost of shipping. It is quite obvious that it would cost more to transport a car across longer distances than shorter ones. This increase in cost is due to factors such as fuel consumed, additional labor, time taken, and so on.
Size and State of Vehicle
Larger vehicles cost more to transport than smaller cars. Larger vehicles are heavier and take up more space on the truck which affects fuel consumed and the number of cars that can be transported at the same time. Whether a car is running or not also affects shipping costs. Operable vehicles are cheaper and relatively easier to transport. Immobile vehicles require special types of equipment to move and are consequently more expensive to transport.
Type of shipping
There are two main types of shipping and they include open auto carrier transport and enclosed auto carrier transport. It is economical to ship your car with open carrier transport and it is readily available in most shipping companies. The major limitation of this type of shipping is that there is no protective covering shielding your vehicle from the elements. In enclosed carrier transport, your vehicle is shielded from road debris and the elements. It is however more expensive than the open-air alternative.
How to Ship your Vehicle Cost Effectively?
Price should not be the determining factor when you are trying to select a company to ship your car. You should always consider the overall efficiency of a company. The following are a couple of tips to help you ship your vehicle cost-effectively:
Avoid emergency shipping; you would have to pay more if you want your shipping expedited. If you are looking to reduce costs then you should give the company enough time to deliver your vehicle.
You can drop off your car at an agreed location and pick it up when it gets delivered. This is usually the case when you order for terminal-to-terminal shipping.
Auto shipping companies tend to be more expensive during certain periods of the year such as during the summers when they are busiest. Try to schedule your shipping to periods when auto transport companies have less business.
If possible, try to avoid shipping during the holidays because shipping quotes tend to be higher during these periods.
Tips for Selecting an Effective Auto Shipping Company
Research thoroughly about companies that offer the services you require. Companies offer different services, make sure the auto transport company you decide to use is fully equipped to handle your demands.
Get recommendations from family and friends. You can also get reviews of different companies online. A background check on a company’s activities helps you understand how they operate.
Make sure you are well-educated about the insurance policy of the company you want to hire. Sometimes accidents happen during transit that could lead to some form of damage to your vehicle, information about the company’s insurance coverage will provide you with an understanding of what kind of damage will be covered by the company.
Hire a company that is fully licensed to operate in the country to avoid falling into the hand of scammers.
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The state has the fourth largest state-maintained system in the country, consisting of 11 Interstates, numbered highways, state highways, and secondary roads, totaling approximately 41,500 miles.
On secondary roads, South Carolina uses a numbering system to keep track of all non-interstate and primary highways that the South Carolina Department of Transportation maintains. Secondary roads are numbered by the number of the county followed by a unique number for the particular road.
There are seven significant airports in South Carolina, all of which act as regional airport hubs. The busiest by passenger volume is Charleston International Airport. Just across the border in North Carolina is Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, the 30th busiest airport in the world, in terms of passengers.
At the start of the twenty-first century, the South Carolina State Ports Authority operated, without state appropriations, three ports in the state: Charleston, Georgetown, and Port Royal. The modern port of Charleston, a container port, is South Carolina’s busiest, handling trade with 140 nations.
As rated by our clients and
What do our clients say?
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5.0
Maria Did Very WELL ! An Excellent Job! The Driver didn’t Call Prior to pick up but he did call prior to arrival. Maria Stayed In contact with me the entire way. The driver got lost but we worked it out together. I even pointed him back out to the road.
Bach Burris B. Taunton, MA
5.0
Howard H. with Ship A Car did a great job. There was difficulty finding a transport in our timeframe even though we had given over a months notice. Howard stepped up and provided an enclosed transport for the price of an open one. Great Service, highly recommended.
Tom W.
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
I shipped my car. They were very helpful throughout the process and were open to help whenever needed. The agent they used was equally trustworthy and helpful, with everyone going out of their way to help. Highly recommend them!
Stewart Morgan
5.0
After speaking with 3 different car shipping companies, I found Bob Moran at Ship-A-Car. What a relief to speak with someone that answered all my questions and walked me through the entire process. More importantly, Bob delivered on all the promises he made me. This was my first time shipping a car and I was nervous and confused Bob put me at ease right away and quoted me a reasonable price. Moreover, this all transpired over the 4th of July holiday, my car was delivered on the 4th of July safe and sound. We are still amazed at how fast the car was delivered (4days), how professional and honest Ship-A-Car and Bob Moran have been to us.
Kathleen King
5.0
I would recommend Larry, it was an easy process when I shipped two of my cars this past year!
Cat54 L.
5.0
Worked with Quinten Putnam. Had never shipped a car before so was unaware of the process, but he was nothing short of amazing. I knew exactly what to expect, and even got a cheaper price than we both were expecting. Pick up of the car was incredibly easy and on time. When I ship a car again, it will definitely be with this company. Would give the highest recommendation to anyone wanting to ship their car.
G D. Atlanta, GA
5.0
Excellent service. They answer the phone and reply to messages promptly. They are 100% trustworthy and arrive on time every time. Client updates along the way and on the competition. Thank you for the amazing service. 5 stars!
Wilson Pena
5.0
I received excellent service from the. They proved to be very professional throughout. My consignment successfully arrived. I would definitely use this company again. I thoroughly recommend them. Quality service, 5 stars!!
Gwen Horton
5.0
Len went above and beyond for my car shipping experience. Great follow up and 100% transparency. 10/10 highly recommend dealing with him. He will find you the best pricing and extravagant service.
Alex Irvin
5.0
They picked up my car in Texas and brought it to Charlotte. The guy driving was an excellent guy -- I had no problems with them. I'd use them again and would recommend them to others.
Tim F. Charlotte, NC
5.0
Ship a Car was used to facilitate a boat shipment from NJ to Florida...Quote was $1200 and I accepted to get transport within a 2 day window pickup..My ShipaCar rep Paul Sinclair contacted me and stated he had found a driver, but driver was requesting a additional $50 for pick-up..I agreed to get boat picked up and remain on schedule. Boat was to be picked up on a Monday or Tuesday and was instead scheduled for a Wednesday pick-up around 1pm by driver. Marina owner waited and no one showed or called. Thursday afternoon came and driver was still a no show and I was contacted by Marina owner.. I contacted my Ship a Car rep and was told he would check with driver and contact me. No call ever was made back to me by Ship a Car and I ended up contacting driver myself. He stated he was running late and would be able to pick boat up first thing Friday morning...I informed driver I had paid the extra $50 that rep requested from me for driver to facilitate transport as requested.. Driver stated he did not request any $50 increase for shipment as it was posted as $1000 and he had accepted offer as posted. I contacted Ship a Car as marina owner contacted me stating no one was there Friday morning and had to leave. I received no call back from Ship a Car rep Paul Sinclair as lady answering phone told me he would call as soon as he was off phone with another customer..Driver contacted me around 10:30am saying he was there and waiting to get boat...Marina owner arrived and boat was loaded onto multi car vehicle with boat trailer wheels off transport vehicle ramps and being supported by boards under axles and transported... I never received a returned call from Ship a Car rep as I had questions not only of why I was not informed of any shipment delay but also of driver stating he never asked for the additional $50 amount Paul Sinclair had stated was requested by driver. Needless to say, Never again will I use this company as they pick carrier and leave you to deal with any transport issues and possibly lie to get more money from you by blaming transport drivers for up charges. Since I had to constantly intervene and contact driver myself for answers, I was better off using a self service company so I could have picked my own carrier and skipped the middle man ShipaCar. Once ShipaCar received their $250 deposit I basically was on my own anyways.
