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
I recently shipped a car from Las Vegas, Nevada to Lilburn, Georgia. While there were some communication problems on the pickup date, the process was otherwise smooth, and the car was delivered quickly and in good condition. I was well served by Chris Wukich throughout the transaction, and he was very helpful when I needed him most on the pickup date. Please thank him for his excellent service.
Scott W. St. George, UT
5.0
The company is a rip off. Quotes you a lower price with intent to use excuses to squeeze you for more money. Only thing that was concrete is a lie from them. Offered lie after lie and makes promises that later they use their contract to justify that anything they say is propaganda to get your money. Offered no refund and cost me almost $1000 when the original price was $600 because they couldn't deliver on getting the car in the window we discussed before paying. After several days of runaround for me I had to spend more money to actual get my car transported. They talk the talk just like a used car salesman.
Marques Davis
5.0
Very easy transaction. Job was completed in a very professional manner. Car arrived on time and in 100% perfect condition.
Steven
5.0
I was referred to Bob Moran through Triple 7 Movers and I was very impressed and pleased with the experience of shipping my vehicle. I contacted Bob approximately a month ago and he explained in detail how the process of shipping a vehicle would be. Bob was very professional and by all means honest with me about the shipping rates of a vehicle. Bob promised me when my vehicle would be picked up and delivered and as promised it happened. Bob and I frequently talked before it was time for my vehicle to be picked and he was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. I most definitely recommend Ship-A-Car, Inc. Again thanks Bob for all you did to get my vehicle to it’s destination secured and on time.
Shirley S.
5.0
I was very pleased with the services of Len, Ship a car. He was very helpful and kept me posted on the transportation of the car. We were also very pleased with the driver. Excellent customer service someone you can trust that is Len. So when you want Good service pick, Len, with
Ruth W.
5.0
I had planned to have my Harley picked up about a week in advance. I put down a $200 deposit a guy told me you are good for Saturday. Well Saturday came no one shows up. I call the guy I spoke to about the whole deal... no answer. Call the guy Bob who is the driver no answer.... call the main office lady picks up gives me another number to call..... no answer call her back... no answer. Moving to Texas in 3 days... not happy...... finally got a call back from Bob.... Bob is driving around Wisconsin.... I’m in Ny.... thanks Bob
Andrew Cacchioli
5.0
Danny was very helpful and patient with my move. The drivers were great as well, communicated with me from pickup to drop off. I would recommend them to anyone.
Denise Mckissic
5.0
Never doing anything like this Joseph G. was honest, and made it happen quickly and for the quoted price. Met driver at other location due to access to home and daughters college but was convenient for us both.
