Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Tennessee
Tennessee Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
For businesses, Ship a Car, Inc. provides cutting-edge shipping services such automobile relocation, transporting large pieces of equipment, and general freight services. They also manage large-scale relocation services for businesses and auto dealers.
SAC is a seasoned transport broker with access to the largest carrier network directly. All it takes is one phone call. When you select Ship A Car, we not only transport your car or freight but also your peace of mind.
We take great satisfaction in offering our clients a high level of service, guaranteed mobility, and consumer benefits.
For direct automobile shipping service to/from any residence or place of business in Tennessee, call a Ship A Car transport consultant right away at (866) 821-4555.
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Everything You Need to Know About the State of Tennessee (TN)
In 1796, Tennessee was recognized as a state of the Union. It shares a boundary with North Carolina to the east and Arkansas and Missouri to the west. Two major cities in the state are Memphis and Nashville and it is popularly known as the center of country music and the blues.
The cities have hosted the best artists such as Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Music is not the only thing Memphis is well known for, as its barbecue is so fantastic they hold a “Memphis in May” barbecue yearly.
Future president Andrew Jackson founded the city of Memphis on May 22, 1819, along with John Overton and James Winchester. They named it after the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis—meaning “place of good abode”—which was located at the head of the Nile River Delta.
William Strickland, the engineer and architect of the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, died in 1854 during the building’s construction. At his request, he was laid to rest within the structure’s walls.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most visited national park, charming more than 9.4 million people in 2010. Well-known as the “Salamander Capital of the World,” the park hosts the most diverse inhabitants of salamanders in the world: 30 different species.
Memphis, Tennessee, is home to Graceland, Elvis Presley & rescue’s former estate. It is one of the most visited personal residences in America–second only to the White House.
Car Shipping in Tennessee
Tennessee is a state that offers multiple points of attraction for visitors and prospective residents. If you have a reason to move to Tennessee on either a short term or long-term basis, then you do not need to worry about shipping your car. This is because the car shipping process can be as easy and stress free for you, if you have the right help.
Here is a guide to point you in the right direction.
Documents Needed for Car Shipping in Tennessee
Car Documents
The car shipping company you engage will request you provide a copy of your car’s document. This document will include information about the car’s name and model, the brand and other relevant information about the car.
Document Showing Proof of Ownership
As a security measure, it is standard practice for you to present a document that proves you own the vehicle that is to be shipped.
Means of identification
As can be expected, you will also be required to provide a means of identification. This could be your driver’s license, international passport or a state issued ID.
Factors Influencing Cost of Car Shipping
Certain factors serve as determinants that influence how much you spend when shipping your car to or from Tennessee. Some of them are:
Method of Shipping
There are two primary car shipping methods in Tennessee, the open method and the enclosed method. The open method is the cheaper one, and it involves transporting vehicles in an open carriage. Although the open method leaves the vehicle exposed to elements such as rain, dust, and snow, it oftentimes remain the preferred method due to its price.
The enclosed method makes use of an enclosed carriage, protecting the cars from all forms of external elements. This method is typically more expensive than the open method.
Peak Seasons
Over time, it has been observed that summer is the most preferred time of the year for most travelers. This is mostly due to long breaks in schools that allow families to have time to travel together. As a result, there is an increased demand for car shipping companies in this period, causing a hike in car shipping costs.
Overall Distance
The distance the shipping company covers when shipping your car also determines its costs. The longer the distance covered, the higher the costs.
Size and weight of the car
The cost of shipping will vary depending on the type of car. For instance, a truck would cost more to transport than a smaller car, depending on its size. The amount of fuel used by the auto carrier depends on the size and weight of the vehicle. Additionally, larger automobiles require more space, so you should let the shipping business know what size vehicle you intend to ship.
Accessibility of location
There are times when a location is more difficult to enter and exit, and other times it takes longer for truck drivers to pick up and deliver vehicles to / from remote areas; for these reasons, shipping to some locations is more expensive. Deliveries to prominent locations are less expensive and take less time because the route is well-known to the drivers.
Pick-up and delivery flexibility
You can negotiate better prices by being flexible with your delivery schedule and location. You will pay more if you need emergency shipment or have a tight schedule. Shipping is always more expensive when it is expedited. To further cut costs, you can go the extra mile and meet the truck driver at a prearranged place.
Helpful Tips on Reducing Car Shipping Costs
Empty the gas tank
Remove all unnecessary items to reduce weight
Ship a smaller sized car
Choose a suitable weather to ship
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For passenger rail service, Memphis and Newbern, are served by the Amtrak City of New Orleans line on its passage between Chicago, Illinois, and New Orleans, Louisiana. The Music City Star serves Nashville.
Cargo services in Tennessee are primarily served by CSX Transportation, which has a hump yard in Nashville called Radnor Yard. Norfolk Southern Railway operates lines in East Tennessee, through cities including Knoxville and Chattanooga, and operates a classification yard near Knoxville, the John Sevier Yard. BNSF operates a major intermodal facility in Memphis.
Interstate 40 crosses the state in an east-west orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-840 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa; and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kingsport. I-24 is an east-west interstate that runs from Chattanooga to Clarksville. In a north-south orientation are highways I-55, I-65, I-75, and I-81. Interstate 65 crosses the state through Nashville, while Interstate 75 serves Chattanooga and Knoxville and Interstate 55 serves Memphis. Interstate 81 enters the state at Bristol and terminates at its junction with I-40 near Dandridge. I-155 is a branch highway from I-55. The only spur highway of I-75 in Tennessee is I-275, which is in Knoxville. When completed, I-69 will travel through the western part of the state, from South Fulton to Memphis. A branch interstate, I-269 also exists from Millington to Collierville.
Interstate 40 crosses the state in an east-west orientation. Its branch interstate highways include I-240 in Memphis; I-440 in Nashville; I-840 in Nashville; I-140 from Knoxville to Alcoa; and I-640 in Knoxville. I-26, although technically an east-west interstate, runs from the North Carolina border below Johnson City to its terminus at Kingsport. I-24 is an east-west interstate that runs from Chattanooga to Clarksville. In a north-south orientation are highways I-55, I-65, I-75, and I-81. Interstate 65 crosses the state through Nashville, while Interstate 75 serves Chattanooga and Knoxville and Interstate 55 serves Memphis. Interstate 81 enters the state at Bristol and terminates at its junction with I-40 near Dandridge. I-155 is a branch highway from I-55. The only spur highway of I-75 in Tennessee is I-275, which is in Knoxville. When completed, I-69 will travel through the western part of the state, from South Fulton to Memphis. A branch interstate, I-269 also exists from Millington to Collierville.
The ports and harbors located in Tennessee are lists on the below –
Port of Memphis
Port of Nashville
Port of Knoxville
Port of Nashville
Port of New Johnsonville
Port of Memphis – The International Port of Memphis is the second-largest inland port on the shallow draft portion of the Mississippi River, and the 5th largest inland Port in the United States. The International Port of Memphis covers the Tennessee and Arkansas sides of the Mississippi River from river mile 725 to mile 740. Within this 15-mile reach, there are 68 water-fronted facilities, 37 of which are terminal facilities moving products such as petroleum, tar, asphalt, cement, steel, coal, salt, fertilizers, rock & gravel, and coarse grains. The International Port of Memphis is 400 river miles from St. Louis and 600 River miles from New Orleans and is ice-free year-round.
The jurisdictional and statistical boundaries of the International Port of Memphis include the McKeller Lake/Presidents Island complex, the West Memphis Harbor, the Rivergate Harbor, the Wolf River Harbor downtown, and Fullen Dock and Harbor north of downtown. At present, 95% of the industries that are in the International Port of Memphis are located on Presidents Island.
Major airports within the state include Memphis International Airport (MEM), Nashville International Airport (BNA), McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) outside of Knoxville in Blount County, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), and McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL), in Jackson. Because Memphis International Airport is the major hub for FedEx Corporation, it is the world’s largest air cargo operation.
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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.
Tom F
5.0
Katrina was outstanding to deal with- so friendly, accommodating and fair! The driver was also exceptional - he worked within my timeframe and kept in touch to let me know his timing. Can’t say enough good things about the whole process! And I shipped a brand new car that they took perfect care of!
Ann McKinney
5.0
You guys should double Janet's wages. She was amazing, and the results are perfection. Waited weeks for dealership to ship my car, and she got in on it's way the same day I called. It was much less than other quotes I received too. Thank you!
Derrick M. Foxcroft Foxcroft, ME
5.0
I've made many moves over the years and this, without a doubt, was the most pleasant thanks to Joseph. He is a great communicator and was always there when I had a question. He was honest and couldn't have been a better partner is this event.
Bill Rittman
5.0
In a word, fantastic service. If you can work with Nelson, do that!
Nicole T.
5.0
Used this company recently to ship my truck across country. Was paranoid of so many things happening. THis company made the job effortless, and painless. Was given an exact quote, was promised no surprises and vehicle was delivered in excellent condition and on time. COmmunication was excellent and will use again in the future for sure.
Vehicle Shipping Company
5.0
Ship a car did a wonderful job shipping my cousins car. Sam was so nice and helpful with dealing with my father. My father was trying to take care of this transaction and make all the arrangements. I was the middle person to just clarify some things. Sam took the time to explain to me of everything that was happening and told me what was required from me/my dad. It takes a lot of patience for someone to figure out the details of delivering a car. I will probably use this company if I ever need to ship a car. Thank you ship a car and also thank you Sam for the great service!!!!!
Ashley Chan
5.0
Ship A Car did a really nice job. They were very professional and very friendly. The rep who helped me set everything up was very good. Also, the driver took very good care of the truck. It was just as clean when it got at the drop-off as when it left me in Arizona.
Michael of Green Valley, AZ
5.0
I was very pleased with this company. Customer service was great. Melinda made the contract clear and was able to get a driver within a week. The dispatch person, Amanda, was always available to inform me of where my car was on route. My car arrived in good condition in a timely manner, and the price was more reasonable than some other quotes I had gotten.
Kathleen W.
5.0
Thank You Danny, for your honesty. when I called for an estimate this man told me that he could have my car picked up in Ma. on Monday, and have it delivered to me in Pa. the next day, which is exactly what he did. The price was a little more than I wanted to pay, but it was well worth it. Thanks Again.
