Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Virginia
Virginia Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. provides high-quality freight transportation services to individuals moving their vehicles (including ATVs, boats, campers, cars, golf carts, motorcycles, RVs, SUVs, UTVs, etc.), businesses moving their general freight and/or heavy equipment, as well as volume relocation services for car dealerships and businesses.
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 constant communication when you need it, 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 Virginia, get in touch with a Ship A Car representative right away at (866) 821-4555 to receive more information and your free no obligation quote.
We provide direct service to and from any location in Virginia -
above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Virginia (VA)
Virginia, which was a part of the initial colonies, was one of the first parts of the United States to be permanently inhabited by the English. The English then went ahead to create Jamestown on the shores of the James River in 1607. Virginia is the home state of reputable personalities such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and some other founding fathers. The state played a crucial role in the American Revolution, which lasted between 1775 and 1783.
In addition, during the Civil War, which occurred between 1861 and 1865, the city of Richmond, Virginia, became the capital of the Confederacy, and more than half of the war’s battles were fought in the state. Today, many government organizations have their headquarters in Virginia. This is most true about Arlington, which is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Asides the eight presidents from there, other famous Virginians include singer Ella Fitzgerald, tennis star Arthur Ashe, actress Shirley MacLaine and authors Willa Cather and Tom Wolfe.
Patrick Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church in Richmond on March 23, 1775. The church was formerly called Henrico Parish.
On October 19, 1781, after three continuous weeks of bombardment, British General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington in the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia, basically bringing an end to the American Revolution.
Virginia’s borders have been stretched and constricted several times since its commencement as the first of the 13 original colonies. In 1792, nine counties known as the Kentucky District of Virginia joined the union as the state of Kentucky, and in 1863, western counties of Virginia were approved to enter the union as the state of West Virginia.
The Arlington National Cemetery, one of America’s most prominent military cemeteries, was originally built in the early 19th century as a mansion by George Washington’s adopted grandson, George Washington Parke Custis. Robert E. Lee, who married Custis’ daughter, Mary Anna, lived in Arlington House at various periods until 1861, when Virginia seceded from the Union and the couple vacated the estate. On June 15, 1864, the property was inaugurated as a military cemetery.
Virginia has the record of being the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state. Some of these presidents are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg is the country’s second-oldest institution of higher education. It became an institution of higher education after Harvard; King William III and Queen Mary II of England signed an approval for its creation on February 8, 1693. At the behest of Thomas Jefferson, the first law school in America was instituted there in 1779.
Car Shipping in Virginia
The need to ship your car to or from Virginia may vary from schooling, vacation or outright relocation. The reason for shipping does not really matter, what is more important is that you have a positive and pleasurable experience while shipping. With the required knowledge, you are more likely to have your desired positive experience.
Choosing the Best Car Shipping Company in Virginia
The following are considerations to make when choosing a car shipping company:
Experience
It is vital that the company you are choosing to ship your car has the required experience. This is because having relevant experience typically makes any process easier, and this includes car shipping.Significant experience also prevents the company from falling into pitfalls an inexperienced company will not recognize.
Licenses
There are specific licenses and registration that are needed to operate a car shipping company in Virginia. It is important that your preferred company has these required licenses. Lack of these licenses leaves you and your vehicle exposed to multiple risks.
Reputation
When selecting a company, you should conduct a research about the company, ascertaining they do not have a negative history. On the contrary, they should have a reputation of trust and credibility. You can read testimonials and reviews of people who have worked with the company in the past.
Preparing Your Car for Shipping
Clean
Before having your car sipped, it is advised that you clean both the interior and exteriors of your car. In addition, you can also take pictures of the car to serve as a reference and comparison of the state of your car before and after it was shipped.
Declutter
Unnecessary items in the car should be removed from the vehicle. Not only does this make the car tidier, it reduces the overall weight of the car as well. This is important because the weight of your vehicle influences the cost of shipping the vehicle.
Empty Gas Tank
This is another strategy to help reduce the weight of the car. You only need enough gas in your car to move it to and from the pick-up and delivery points.
Gather all Required Documents
It is best you crosscheck that you have all the documents that will be required of you by the car shipping company. This should be done ahead of time to prevent delays when you are ready toship.
Factors Affecting Car Shipping Costs
Functionality
Fully operational cars that do not require external assistance to be moved cost less to be shipped in comparison to vehicles that need assistance.
Vehicle Specifications
You are likely to spend more shipping your car if it is large or heavy or both. Large cars take up more space in a carriage, hence, the increase in cost. Also heavy cars reduce the overall weight the carriage is permitted to carry, leading to an increase in its shipping costs.
Seasonality
Car shipping companies are usually in high demand during the summer, which is considered a peak season. As a result, car shipping costs are usually higher during this time.
Distance and Location
You are likely to spend less shipping your car if the distance to be covered while shipping your vehicle is a short one. However, longer distances typically cost more. Also, more accessible areas cost less than areas not frequently plied by the shipping company.
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Virginia has Amtrak passenger rail service along several corridors, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) maintains two commuter lines into Washington, D.C. from Fredericksburg and Manassas. VRE is one of the fastest-growing commuter rail services in the United State, managing nearly 20,000 passengers daily. Arlington was responsible for 40% of Virginia’s public transport trips as of 2013. Most of this comes from the Washington Metro transit system, which also services Alexandria and communities in Fairfax County along I-66. The system is currently extending west into additional areas of Loudoun County. Major freight railroads in Virginia include Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. Commuter buses include the Fairfax Connector, FRED buses in Fredericksburg, and OmniRide in Prince William County. The Virginia Department of Transportation runs numerous free ferries throughout Virginia; the most notable one is the Jamestown-Scotland ferry, which crosses the James River in Surry County.
According to the 1932 Byrd Road Act, the state government controls most of Virginia’s roads, instead of a local county authority as is typically found in other states. As of 2018, the Virginia Department of Transportation was recorded to own and operate 57,867 miles (93,128 km) of the total 70,105 miles (112,823 km) of roads in Virginia. This made it the third-largest state highway system in the United States. Although the Washington Metropolitan Area, which includes Northern Virginia, has the second-highest degree of traffic congestion in the country, Virginia as a whole has the 21st-lowest rate of congestion, with an average commute time of 26.9 minutes. Virginia reached peak car usage before the year 2000, making it one of the first such states.
The Port of Virginia hopes to provide faster transit times to cargo owners by routing more containers into a recently renovated intermodal yard.
The port will reshuffle which terminals each vessel calls on based on the coalitions between ocean carriers and either CSX Transportation or Norfolk Southern Railway. This should result in fewer time-consuming wagons between terminals.
It could also drive the Port of Virginia toward its goal of moving 40% of containers inland via rail. This number has varied between 34% and 37% in recent years.
The port consists of three container terminals — Virginia International Gateway (VIG), Norfolk Intermodal Terminals (NIT), and Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT). The NIT provides on-dock rail services only to Norfolk Southern, while PMT provides limited CSX on-dock rail and none to NS. VIG, however, recently expanded to build 10,000-foot trains that serve both CSX and NS. According to the Virginia Port Authority, thirteen weekly services discharge in NIT, 10 in VIG, and 4 in PMT.
Some vessel strings were moved out of Virginia International Gateway during construction, which began in 2017. This resulted in containers trucked between terminals to be loaded onto a train, a time-consuming dray. With the VIG project complete, the port will now reorder the strings to increase terminal flow.
Tom Capozzi, VPA’s chief sales officer stated that “One of the advantages of shifting these vessels to more modern terminals is to eliminate all the unnecessary drayage and do it more seamlessly on the dock.” He also stated that the most important consideration is honoring the alliances between ocean carriers and railroads. Carriers aligned with CSX, for example, should be going into VIG rather than NIT.
Virginia has five major airports: Washington Dulles International and Reagan Washington National in Northern Virginia. The both manage more than twenty million passengers yearly. Richmond International; and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Norfolk International serving the Hampton Roads area.
It has several other airports that offer restricted commercial passenger services, and sixty-six public airports that serve the state’s aviation needs. The Virginia Port Authority’s main seaports are those situated in Hampton Roads. They carried 69,416,600 short tons (62,973,700 t) of total cargo in 2018, the fifth highest of United States ports. The Eastern Shore of Virginia is the site of Wallops Flight Facility, a rocket-testing center owned by NASA, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, a commercial spaceport. Space tourism is also offered through Vienna-based Space Adventures.
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5.0
I worked with Jon Rodriguez. He was very professional and super nice. He helped me out with a lot of my concerns and questions, got me a good price and was checking in with me often. I had my car shipped all the way from the east coast to the west coast. My car was picked up as expected and delivered in a very timely manner as described. I would definitely use this service again.
H Hoesl
5.0
What an amazing experience we had with this company and especially with Willie D. who made all the arrangements for us. I was very concerned about sending the car this way and he was so kind and patient with me taking the time to reassure me and ease my fears and apprehension. If he had not done that I honestly think I would have not sent the car this way or I might have looked to other transport companies because of the anxiety I had. He truly was a blessing. Thank you Willie for your kindness and for enduring all my calls. You should give lessons on great customer service because you were the best!
Moira A.
5.0
My agent was Doug and he was professional, courteous, and as truthful as he could be. He kept me informed every step of the way and was very cooperative. As our circumstances change, I made him aware and he changed things up as we were going. I was shipping my deceased husband's car to our daughter. Things had to line up before I could ship that car and I explained that to Doug at the outset. He worked with me.
I live in a rural area with narrow streets. He said, “I'm gonna put the car up for some driver with the explanation of the circumstances. We will make that driver aware. And we'll go from there.” Somebody accepted the car within 24 hours and I was totally shocked. Doug explained everything to the driver and the driver said he could handle it. When I made contact with the driver and I re-explained to him, he said, “I committed to picking this car up so that you would not have to walk, you would not have to meet me anywhere. You wouldn't have to leave your home. This car is literally going door to door.”
The morning that he was coming to pick up the car, the driver called me and notified me that he was in the area. I knew exactly where he was. I again said to him, “Maybe you should just stop on the larger street or the wider street, and give me a call. And then reassess whether or not you can get down into my narrow road to pick up the car.” I heard that driver before I saw him. He got down out of his big truck and said he couldn't turn around. But I was told not to worry as this was the commitment he made. We looked over the car and he took pictures of my vehicle. He loaded the 2006 Sonata on the back of his truck and it was ready to go.
He gave me an approximate delivery date to my daughter. But his plan changed. The driver did not call to tell me but that was perfectly all right. My daughter was looking forward to the weekend and when she reached him, he told her he would have the car there on Monday morning, which he did. I just wished that I had known it wasn't going to get there then I wouldn't have been so anxious that Saturday. But he didn't know. Other than that, the driver delivered and the car was in excellent condition when my daughter got it. The gentleman backed his big, old, long truck out of this narrow street. I was impressed because nobody else did. I am grateful to Ship A Car.
R. of Nc, NC
5.0
My two cars have been arrived, Thank you Les for your excellet Customer services provided to me .. i am glad i found your company and did my moving with this professional transportation!! thank you again and will be in touch in future !!
Gustavo S. Miami, FL
5.0
Had Ship A Car find someone to move a lowboy trailer. Worked with Kristina Virtue to find a power only unit. She was very prompt returning calls and emails. I would recommend this company for anyone needing their service.
Steve M
5.0
Ship A Car handled my transportation needs professionally and efficiently. They found a driver quickly, and stayed in contact with me throughout the journey so I would know when to expect my car. I am extremely pleased with this experience, and highly recommend them to others.
Emily S.
5.0
thieves I am filing a theft charge and fraud charges against them they refuse to refund money and did not do the job. and then ran my card again to obtain more money thieves
Brenda Lytsell
5.0
I recently moved my Ford Fusion from Kansas to New York and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was. Car arrived on time in perfect condition as promised. Will definitely recommend Tom at Ship A Car, Inc to all my co-workers and friends.
