Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Nebraska
For businesses, Ship a Car, Inc. provides cutting-edge shipping services such automobile relocation, transporting large pieces of equipment, and general freight services. We also manage large-scale relocation services for businesses and dealers.
SAC is a seasoned transport broker with access to the largest carrier network directly. All it takes is one telephone conversation. We transport your car or freight together with your peace of mind when you pick Ship A Car.
We take great satisfaction in offering our clients a high level of service, assured accessibility, and consumer advantages.
For direct automobile & freight shipping service to just about any residential or commercial location in Nebraska, get in touch with a Ship A Car transport consultant right away at (866) 821-4555.
We provide direct service to and from any location in Nebraska -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Nebraska (NE)
On 1st March 1867, two years after the civil war ended, Nebraska became a part of the Union, making it the 37th state in the country. The state possesses a lot of lands suitable for farming and ranching activities. Before it became a state, Nebraska had a small population that later grew during the California Gold Rush in 1848. This increase in population came with a large wave of settlers arriving as homesteaders in the 1860s. Omaha was the state’s initial territorial capital of Nebraska, but the seat later moved to Lancaster. After Abraham Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, Lancaster was renamed Lincoln in his honour.
Nebraska shares boundaries with South Dakota to the North, Colorado to the South, Wyoming to the West and Iowa and Missouri to the East. It has the appellation Nicknamed “Cornhusker State,” and its motto is “Equality Before the Law.”
In 1922, the biggest exhibited mammoth skeleton in the world was found on a farm in Lincoln County. The skeleton, known as "Archie", originated from the Late Pleistocene Era and is on display at the University of Nebraska State Museum.
The renowned Kool-Aid drink was invented in Hastings, Nebraska, in 1927. The drink is Nebraska’s official soft drink and was the product of Edwin Perkins’ innovation. In 1872, J Sterling Morton suggested a holiday was granted in Nebraska to promote tree planting. This resulted in what is known as “Arbor Day” today. The first Arbor Day was on 10th April 1872, and approximately one million trees were planted. Forty-five other states had adopted the holiday by 1920.
The world’s most extensive train yard is the Bailey Yard in North Platte. It is situated on 2,850 acres of land covering eight miles. The train yard manages as many as ten thousand rail cars every day. In its vast locomotive repair shop, it can repair as many as 20 cars per hour.
The Ogallala Aquifer, which lies beneath 174,000 square miles of eight states extending from South Dakota down to western Texas, provides almost all of the water for residential, industrial and agricultural use in the High Plains region. Two-thirds of Ogallala's total supply comes from Nebraska.
Car Shipping in Nebraska
Nebraska is a beautiful state and has many attractive qualities. You may be considering moving to Nebraska and wondering how to ship your car. Car shipping in Nebraska is quite straightforward and can be done without difficulties if the right guidance is provided.
Here is a guide on what you need to know about car shipping in Nebraska.
Choosing the Best Car Shipping Company
You should carefully consider the following when choosing a car shipping company:
Company’s Reputation
It would be best to conduct extensive research on the company you are considering. Look out for reviews of prior customers and observe what they have to say about them. Companies with many negative reviews should be completely avoided; however, the same is true for a company that has no negative reviews.Good and bad reviews are all part of business and all businesses get both.Instead, read over the reviews to really get a feel for what customers are saying.
Insurance Coverage
The safety of your car in the car shipping process rests solely on the company. This means that the company bears the cost of any damage to your car in this period. Hence, you must confirm the insurance coverage of the car shipping company. You should ensure that there is no form of ambiguity in this area.If you are not satisfied with the coverage that the carrier has, you can ask your freight broker if they provide additional insurance that you can purchase.
Transparency
Transparency is very crucial when dealing with auto transport companies. You must be observant and confirm that the company is as transparent and straightforward as possible. Be sure that all forms of communication are clear and lack vagueness.
Licences and Registration
Certain licenses and registrations are required to operate a car shipping company in Nebraska. Running an auto transport business without them is illegal. Hence, in your findings, confirm that your preferred company has the required licenses and registrations; all of which can easily be verified through the FMCSA.
Tips for Reducing Car Shipping Costs in Nebraska
Be Flexible on Your Pickup and Delivery Schedule
You will have to pay extra if you need a pickup and delivery right away or within a very little window of time. You may negotiate better discounts when you have a flexible delivery schedule.
Choice to Transport on an Open Car Carrier
Open carriers and enclosed carriers are the two basic categories of carriers.The automobile is loaded onto the rear of an open-air trailer for travel using an open carrier and secured so that it won’t fall off. Whereas this alternative is less expensive, it has the drawback of exposing your car to all types of weather and the potential for road debris while it is being transported.
Transport During the Off Season for Your Route
Seasons exist in the automobile transportation business. Transport is more expensive during peak seasons and significantly less expensive during low seasons.As your broker to advise you on when your particular route is cheapest to run and have your vehicle transported then.
Discounts
Make sure that you are taking advantage of all of the discounts that are available to you.For example, Ship A Car offers many different discounts including but not limited to:senior discounts, student discounts, first responder discounts, and repeat customer discounts.
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Nebraska Transportation Information
Nebraska Rail Transport
Nebraska Roads
Nebraska Air Transport
Nebraska Rail Transport
The Union Pacific Railroad, which has its headquarters in Omaha, was instituted on 1st July 1862. This was subsequent to the Pacific Railway Act of 1862. Bailey Yard, located in North Platte, is the biggest railroad facility yard in the world. The route of the original transcontinental railroad courses through the state.
Other major railroads with operations in the state are:
Amtrak
BNSF Railway
Canadian National Railway, and
Iowa Interstate Railroad.
Nebraska Roads
The Interstate Highways through the State of Nebraska:
I-76: goes from Interstate 70 in Arvada, Colorado, to an intersection with Interstate 80 close to Big Springs, Nebraska.
I-80: runs east from the Wyoming state border across the state to Omaha.
I-129: links South Sioux City to Interstate 29 in Sioux City, Iowa.
I-180: connects Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska, with downtown Lincoln.
I-480: links Interstate 80 in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, with I-29 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
I-680: is the northern bypass of the Omaha – Council Bluffs metropolitan area.
The U.S. Routes in Nebraska include:
US 6, US 20, US 26, US 30, US 34, US 73, US 75, US 77, US 81, US 83,US 136, US 138, US 159, US 183, US 275, US 281, US 283, US 385.
Nebraska Air Transport
Nebraska has no international airports to its name, but the state has several important regional airports with great traffic. The airports in Nebraska are strategically connected to the rest of the US and serve as an important changeover destination for many passengers.
The main airports in Nebraska, however, are the
Lincoln Airport at Lincoln
Eppley Airfield at Omaha
North Platte Regional Airport at North Platte, and
Kearny Municipal Airport at Kearny.
These airports provide both passenger and freight services to the rest of the country.
As rated by our clients and
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5.0
Justen and Ship A Car did an outstanding job getting my car shipped from Bend, OR to Los Angeles. Johnny, who towed my car, was also a true professional. I would highly recommend this company again.
Daniel Gutierrez
5.0
STEVE, THE BEST REPRESENTATIVE!!!
In a spite of a very difficult route to pick up and deliver my 2016 Mercedes, Steve was diligent and transported my car with no problems from pick up to delivery in Law Cruces, NM
I WOULD TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
THANK YOU STEVE, for your patient and compromise!!
Michael W.
5.0
Dana B. did an excellent job arranging to have my motorcycle shipped with a fully insured driver. She was very professional and responsive. It arrived in excellent condition.
Chris C
5.0
I've been dealing with Danny at Ship A Car INC for years. They transported some vehicles for me just this last week. I buy a lot of vehicles. So I do business with him all the time. I'm totally satisfied. They're a licensed broker who uses several means of transportation, such as a truck and trailer. They've been working fine for me so far. And they're reliable. So I will keep using them. If someone were interested in moving a lot of vehicles, give Danny a call. And I'm good with scheduling. Danny makes it easy. And he's professional and friendly. Danny and I are like friends! I would recommend Ship A Car INC to family and friends. Actually, I already have. I've stirred up a lot of business for them.
Ray M. Dallas, TX
5.0
From sales to customer service, Ship a Car was upfront and provided details every step of the way. Would certainly use again if the need arose.
Andy P.
5.0
The rep who answered the phone was a car person. He explained to me that his dad had lots of cars and he had a Dairy Queen and they parked their cars out front. I’ve always been around race cars and he has a racecar. So, out of all the people I talked to, whoever that rep was, he was the most knowledgeable. He is probably Ship A Car’s best salesman. The car was to be transported to my house and they said it would be here Friday. I was out of town and I was driving back from Fort Worth in the evening on Wednesday, and I get a call. The man said that he would like to drop off my car that night. I said that I was not even at my house and asked how he got down so fast. It was Wednesday. He said not to worry about it and asked if he could drop it off between 7:00 and 8:00.
I got up in the morning and my wife informed me that the sprinkler people were coming. So at 7:15, at least four pickup trucks and about eight guys showed up, and they all parked around our house. And at 7:45, a neighbor, two houses down, was replacing their fence. So, another four trucks showed up with eight guys. And accordingly, I’m going, “Where is this guy?” And sure enough, here he comes with the transport, zigzagging in between all these parked trucks. He asked where he would park. I told him to back it in our cul-de-sac and he did. Then, the local security guard asked if I was moving. I told him I was getting a car delivered. So, he stops.
There must be 20 people, all watching. Then the driver asked if I knew how to drive a stick shift. He couldn’t get the car out of the carrier because he couldn’t drive a stick. So I told him I would help him. He’s got two cars in the carrier, mine, which follow in the front, and another car that’s barely turned over. It’s shaking and rattling, and he backs that out. He puts it in neutral and it’s just sitting there idly. He comes back in and gives me the keys. I asked him if he realized how much space there was between the door and the carrier and I couldn't get in the car. He’s a skinny guy so he gets in the car. I told him to wind the window down, get out of the car and let me see if I can hold on the top of the carrier, and I’ll get in like a racecar driver. So, that’s what I did. And the moment I turned on that car, I was in heaven. The sound of that car gave me goosebumps, and I backed it up probably about a half a mile per hour, super slow.
I drive around all the cars and I said that I got to inspect this because it was way dustier than what the photo showed. I looked at it and it was perfect. Finally, my wife started talking to the two other people that wanted to talk to me but I said that I gotta get this in the garage and check it out. The driver was gonna leave and once he leaves, if there were any problems, it’s sorry, Charlie. Then, we paid the driver and he was all smiles because it was 1s, 5s, 10s, 20s and 50s. We hadn't had a chance to go to the bank to just give him a 100. And he got in his trailer. It was a very nice experience.
Robert of Houston, TX
5.0
Great service! They were the only shipper who quoted me and delivered on transport in less than 3 days. Would use their service again.
Kam McK
5.0
I live in Texas and purchased a classic car in Virginia. The seller suggested using Ship A Car and we were put in touch with Larry Farber at Ship A Car. Despite hiccups with the seller, Larry worked with us in the most courteous, conscientious and professional manner and accomplished the delivery of the vehicle to me. I would highly recommend Larry and would not hesitate to contact him and/or Ship A Car for future shipping needs.
James J. Orange, TX
5.0
I shipped my Car from Las Vegas to Detroit, Sam handled the project without any problems. Highly recommend Sam L. and his shipping company. Price was fair and service driver was great.
Chris M.
5.0
I was transporting a car I bought from an elderly lady as a surprise for my husband. Steve H at Ship a car made this whole experience really simple and easy, no stress. He is a great communicator and friendly to deal with. The transport guy Bruno was of a similiar mindset and we had the car delivered in perfect condition. I didn't make the call until Thursday afternoon and received the car on Saturday morning. Fantastic service, I couldn't be happier!
Fiona
5.0
Dana was great to deal with. I had a deadline to meet and she was very easy to communicate with via phone and email. She chased down the trucking company personally when they missed their pickup time and resolved the issue. I will use again.
