Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in West Virginia
West Virginia Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. provides high-quality freight transportation services to individuals moving their automobiles (including ATVs, cars, golf carts, motorcycles, SUVs, UTVs, etc.), businesses moving their general freight and/or heavy equipment. In addition, regardless of the collection and destination locations, we provide top-notch volume vehicle shipping services to companies and dealers who want bulk relocation services.
The largest network of freight carriers is directly accessible to SAC, a seasoned full-service freight transport broker. All it takes is a single phone call. When you choose Ship A Car, we provide a smooth shipping process, peace of mind while transporting, and safe and timely delivery of your vehicle and/or freight.
For direct vehicle and freight transport service to or from any residence or place of business in the state of West Virginia, get in touch with a Ship A Car transport coordinator right away at (866) 821-4555.
We provide direct service to and from any location in West Virginia -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of West Virginia (WV)
During the Civil War that lasted between 1861 and 1865, the Virginia state voted to disaffiliate from the United States. People from the mountainous western part of the state were against the decision and decided to create their own state to support the Union. That was what led to the formation of the state West Virginia. On June 20, 1863, congress instituted West Virginia as a state.
The West Virginia town of Harpers Ferry was the location of John Brown’s ill-fated 1859 raid on the federal arsenal there. Although Brown’s plan to arm a large-scale slave rebellion with weapons from the armory eventually failed, and Brown was hanged. The raid was not successful with inflaming white Southern fears of slave rebellions and increased the increasing tension between the North and South preceding the Civil War.
Today, West Virginia is a major coal-producing state, contributing 15% of the country’s coal. The New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville is the longest steel arch bridge in the world. Every October, the town hosts a Bridge Day celebration when the road is closed to traffic, and people are allowed to parachute and bungee jump off the bridge. The event entices almost 100,000 participants and spectators each year. Popular West Virginia natives include actor Don Knotts, gymnast Mary Lou Retton, and test pilot Chuck Yeager.
Between 250 and 150 B.C., the Adena people built the Grave Creek Mound in Marshall County. Now standing at 62 feet tall with a 240-foot diameter, it is the country’s largest conical burial mound. In 1838, two men dug their way into the mound, revealing a burial chamber with skeletons and jewelry.
The Greenbrier, a luxurious resort in the Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, was used on the outset of World War II to accommodate diplomats from Germany, Italy, and Japan until American diplomats detained overseas could be returned home safely in exchange. In 1942, the U.S. Army purchased the hotel and converted it into a hospital where, over the course of four years, more than 24,000 soldiers were treated.
In 1942, West Virginia passed a law that required students and teachers to salute the American flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. When Walter Barnette, a Jehovah’s Witness, refused to do so on the grounds that it negated his religious beliefs, he was expelled from school. On June 14, 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette that forcing individuals to salute the flag was a violation of their freedom of speech and religion.
Two apple varieties originated from West Virginia: the Grimes Golden apple, discovered on a farm near Wellsburg in the early 19th century; and the Golden Delicious apple, found on a farm in Clay County in the early 20th century. In 1995, the Golden Delicious apple was tagged the official state fruit of West Virginia.
New River Gorge Bridge, with a span of 1,700 feet, is the longest steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Every third Saturday in October the Fayetteville Bridge hosts a festival that includes hundreds of BASE jumpers plunging 876 feet into the river below.
Car Shipping in West Virginia
The Processes Involved
Do you want to ship your car into another location? Are you relocating? This section provides basic details you need to know about car shipping in West Virginia. Follow closely.
The process of choosing a reliable car shipping service in West Virginia involves carefulness. Oftentimes, experience comes in handy when making such a decision. However, what is the fate of a first-time user?Read up to get solutions on how to get the best car shipping service in West Virginia. Then, we would discuss the processes involved to choose one.
How to Choose a Reliable Auto Transport Broker
Testimonials and Success Stories
The statement, “experience is the best teacher” has never been truer than in car shipping services. You can get recommendations from past users. Since they had first-hand experience with the service provider, you can know the quality of service you can expect from them. Similarly, you should ask more than a person to see if they have similar testimonies.
Affordability
Do not buy into the lie that, “it has to be expensive to be of a great quality.” That is not true as an empty barrel can be noisy too. Rather, you can get a pocket-friendly service, yet of a good quality. In addition, you should consider your pocket before going ahead.
Validation from Authorities
Validation from authorities is non-negotiable. You do not want any authority to impound your car while shipping it into another location. Hence, you must ensure that the service provider is fully licensed. More so, this validation helps to know if you can trust them with your property.
Insurance
Insurance is important as it helps to mitigate risk. Make inquiries about your provider if they have one. This way, you can rest assure that there will be no cause for alarm or doubt over the availability of your vehicle.
Now, the process involves:
Choose a company
Now that you know the kind of company you should choose, you can proceed to pick one. If you need an accomplice, you can visit the company with a friend (preferably the one that recommended or approved the place). This makes you feel at ease and able to express any requirement you might want the car shipping service provider to do.
Have necessary agreements with them
Agreements can be verbal and written. You can examine the contract to know the terms and conditions. If there are things you are not cool with, feel free to express your displeasure and how you would want a different service. Ensure you are on the same page before you proceed to make payment.
Schedule all appointments (Pick-up and delivery)
Appointments are the D-days. Have a fixed date (or range) for pickup and delivery. It is inevitable as that is the reason for using their services in the first place.
Examine your vehicle afterward
You should examine your vehicle to be sure it is in the optimum state after delivery. If there are parts you think got damaged while transporting, kindly contact the service provider. This is a reason you must ensure they have insurance. Their insurance policy can cater for possible damages.
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Rail lines used to be more prevalent in West Virginia, but over time, many of the lines have been discontinued because of increasing automobile traffic. Many old tracks have been transformed to rail trails for recreational purposes. Although the coal-producing areas still have railroads functioning at near capacity. Amtrak’s Cardinal roughly parallels I-64’s path through the state. MARC trains serve commuters in the eastern panhandle. In 2006, Norfolk Southern along with the West Virginia and U.S. Government approved a plan to revise many of the rail tunnels in West Virginia, especially in the southern half of the state, to allow for double-stacked cars. It is also expected to help bring economic development to the southern half of the state. An Intermodal Freight Facility is located at Prichard, just south of Huntington.
West Virginia University in Morgantown takes pride in its PRT (personal rapid transit) system. The PRT is the state’s only single-rail public transit system, and was developed by Boeing, the WVU School of Engineering and the Department of Transportation. The system was a model for low-capacity light transport designed for smaller cities. Recreational transportation opportunities abound in West Virginia, including hiking trails, rail trails, ATV off-road trails, white water rafting rivers, and two tourist railroads, the Cass Scenic Railroad and the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad.
West Virginia has 37 functioning public airports. The airports in the state are well connected to many major U.S. cities, and are customer focused in the services and facilities they provide.
There are no international airports in West Virginia, and their main regional airports are the Raleigh County Memorial Airport at Beckley, the Yeager Airport at Charleston, the Harrison-Marion Regional Airport at Clarksburg, the Tri-State Airport at Huntington, the Greenbrier Valley Airport at Lewisburg and the Morgantown Municipal Airport the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport in Parkersburg
The Yeager Airport is the largest airport in West Virginia, and is located close to Charlestown, the state’s capital. It services 76,000 passengers yearly, and also services major airlines as Delta, American, United, Spirit, and a number of international carriers.
The area of West Virginia amounts to 24,231 square meters (62,758 square kilometers), including 24,119 square meters (62,468 square kilometer) of land and 112 square meters (290 square kilometers) of inland water.
Mississippi is the longest river in West Virginia (about 277 miles long). However, West Virginia is responsible for the river and its management. Considering how much water the river embodies, the River may be the largest tributary of the Ohio River – it supplies a lot of water than its counterpart.
Get ready to use the Highways in West Virginia, as it is the major route of transportation. The state’s public road accounts for over 37,300 miles (60,000 km). On the other hand, there are other means like the use of rivers, railroads, and airports for commercial transportation modes for West Virginia. Huntington, Charleston, Beckley, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Lewisburg, and Clarksburg have airports people employ for commercial air travel. They are affordable choices as the Federal Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service Program has subsidized their amount. Only Huntington and Charleston are not subsidized. The cities of Huntington, Charleston, Wheeling, Beckley, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Fairmont, and Parkersburg have public transit systems for people who want to use the bus system.
A more fascinating characteristic in West Virginia is its seven Interstate Highways. I-64 is near Huntington as it begins at White Sulphur Springs close to the mountainous east, and closes at Kentucky towards the west. I-77 is near Bluefield as it begins at Virginia in the south. It crosses to Ohio from Parkersburg. The West Virginia Turnpike is a toll road in between I-64 and I-77. The same road extends as I-77 from Beckley to Princeton. The road was earlier constructed in 1952 as a two-lane road. Nevertheless, a rebuild in 1974 upgraded it to the Interstate standards. The previous construction has been completely modified into modern structure of Morgantown. The new rebuild runs to Maryland.
In Morgantown, the I-68 terminus meets the I-79. It continues to Pennsylvania and goes across the southern terminus in Charleston. I-70 has a short extension into West Virginia. Here, it crosses the northern panhandle via Wheeling. At the other end, I-470 runs through Wheeling – hence, Wheeling is one of the smallest cities that has an interstate bypass). I-81 similarly runs in West Virginia via the Eastern Panhandle and through Martinsburg.
There are supplementary roads for the interstates by the Appalachian Corridor system. This completes the four Corridors – Corridor D, G, L, and Q. Corridor D runs from the Ohio River as it carries US 50 and I-77. I-77 extends from Parkersburg to I-79 at Clarksburg. At Williamson, Corridor G carries US 119 as it runs across Charleston to the Kentucky border. Corridor L has US 19 which runs across the Turnpike at Beckley into I-79, the terminus near Sutton. It extends to create a shortcut of about 64 km for travelers going into Florida as it helps them to bypass Charleston’s. Corridor Q carries the US 460 as its trail goes into Mercer County, and into the Giles County’s state, Virginia while closing at Tazewell County.
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5.0
Very pleased with quick and thorough response from broker. My car was picked up at scheduled time in Fl and delivered to NY two days later. I will definitely use this car carrier service again.
Dorothy M
5.0
The rep I worked with, Lawrence Knapp was very knowledgeable, helpful and customer service oriented. He answered all my questions, and went the extra mile to save me some money. I feel our car is in good hands. I liked the tips on how to get your car ready for shipment. Lawrence communicated well through phone, text and email. He walked me through the process of signing documents so that went smoothly. He was easygoing and friendly too! I recommend Ship A Car, Inc. I got two other comparable estimates and because of Lawrence, I went with Ship A Car. A friend referred us, as she had a good experience too.
Sandy O.
5.0
My recent relocation from Seattle to Pittsburgh was less stressful because of the service that Ship A Car provided—Yvonne coordinated with both my husband and I to have my car shipped. Both drivers were very nice and professional. It was a no-hassle process with the driver picking up my car on time and at my apartment, and then delivering it on time and at my apartment. Definitely recommend this service.
Toni I
5.0
I had two vehicles shipped to California . One from Massachusetts and the other from Tennessee . The Shipping Coordinator named Kahii R was in charge of our account. He was thorough,professional and kept me appraised of the status of the vehicles. Each vehicle reach California safely and without blemish. I would strongly recommend Ship-A-Car if you are shipping a vehicle.
Dale W. Simi Valley, CA
5.0
Contacted SHIP A CAR and spoke with Steve. He took my order and ensured me that the motorcycle would be picked up by Friday, September 25th. After not receiving a phone call, contacted Steve who said he would let me know and did not. Finally got in touch with the shipping company who then told me it was actually scheduled for Saturday the 26th. The owner contacted me Saturday once the motorcycle was loaded. I was originally quoted four days of travel time to receive the motorcycle. No updates were given during this time. On the 5th day, after 4 hours of trying to reach Steve, the shipping company, or the driver, i was finally informed that the truck was broke down. I was assured it would be repaired by Friday October 2nd (already 3 days behind expected delivery). Monday October 5th, I was told the truck was repaired and the driver was in route. 2 more days of no communication from SHIP A CAR or the shipping company. I was finally able to talk to the shipping company and driver. The motorcycle finally arrived on October 8th. Communication from SHIP A CAR was absolutely horrible. Multiple times i was told “I will check and call you back”, never to receive a call. I understand trucks break down, I feel other arrangements on SHIP A CAR’S part should have been made to receive my motorcycle in a timely manner.
destiny sadler
5.0
Company has follow thru. Even when things go wonkie they are there to fix the situation quickly and resolve any issues. Janet was great!!!
Karen A.
5.0
I needed to transport my car from Kentucky to Nevada. I requested a quote and received one via email. I then received a phone call from Bob M. Bob worked with me explaining the process for shipping a car and once I had sent in my paperwork he went to work finding a driver to transport my car. When the first driver's dispatcher called to let me know my driver's truck broke down, I immediately called Bob and explained the situation. He got to work finding a new driver for my car. Having Bob on my side, to arrange this transport was a huge relief to me and I was glad to know that things would be taken care of. My car arrived on time (actually it was there before I was expecting it) and l was very pleased with this company. I would highly recommend them and Bob M. to anyone looking to ship a vehicle safely and with no worries. Thank you.
Janice Farmer
5.0
I called Ship A Car and spoke with Les Grundleger. He was very helpful, very professional and very engaging. Les kept me informed at every step in the process and was always available when I called with questions. I had a very pleasant experience with Ship a Car itself. However, the company that my vehicle was dispatched to did not fare as well. The time schedule slipped on both the pickup and the delivery. In both cases they were hours behind the window promised and wound up picking up and delivering a day later than scheduled. I had to drive 5 miles to pick up my car because the driver said he couldn't get any closer because his rig was big. That didn't set well with me because the truck that delivered my household goods was a 73 foot tractor/trailor that dwarfed the transport and he backed it right down my driveway. Les actually followed up after the car was delivered and I told him of the issues I had with the trucking company. He promised to take it to management to recommend that they not be considered for hire if they were going to do that kind of thing. I would go with ship a car for their service, but stay away from Abraham Express if they get the dispatch.
Keith K. Moorpark, CA
5.0
Marrine Neff is thorough and efficient. Easiest car shipment I've ever done.
David Jacoby
5.0
Thank you, thank, thank you!! Darius was so great to work with. We had scheduled our car to be shipped and then called and asked if it could go sooner and he made it happen! He even called me back immediately when I had one of those panic moments! He was the best! Giraldo, our driver was also awesome. Called, was there to pick up the car, told us when it would arrive and it did! Thanks to all, I would definitely recommend you.
