Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Vehicle transport services are offered by Ship a Car, Inc. to businesses and individuals across the state of Wisconsin. Our team offers top-notch customer service, and the carriers in our network offer the best auto shipping service to consumers moving their cars, businesses moving general freight and/or transferring heavy machinery, as well as volume relocation services for dealers and corporations.
SAC has more than ten years of industry experience, and our client testimonials speak for themselves. We are a freight shipping broker with direct access to many of the biggest carrier networks. The process begins with a single call to one of our transport agents, and we take care of the rest. When you select the SAC Team, we not only deliver your vehicle and/or freight but also your piece of mind.
For immediate freight, heavy haul or vehicle transport service to or from any residential home or business address in the state of Wisconsin, call us at (866) 821-4555 to speak with an experienced and qualified transport coordinator.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Wisconsin - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Wisconsin (WI)
Wisconsin became a U.S. territory just after the American Revolution and soon after began charming settlers looking for work in its mining, lumber, and dairy sectors. It was accepted into the union as the 30th state in the United States in 1848. Years before the Civil War, Wisconsin was a vital stop on the Underground Railroad, with many enslaved people passing through the state in their search for freedom in Canada.
This day, Wisconsin leads the United States in dairy production and is popular for of its superior cheddar cheese. The cheese is so rich, residents sometimes refer to themselves as “cheeseheads.” Reputable people from Wisconsin include architect Frank Lloyd Wright, magician Harry Houdini, and U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur.
Wisconsin got the nickname “Badger State,” due to its earliest inhabitants who were nomadic lead miners. They resorted to delving into the hills for shelter instead of focusing on building more lasting structures.
Alvan Bovay summoned a meeting at the schoolhouse in Ripon on March 20, 1854. The purpose of the meeting was to create a new political party that will stand against the expansion of slavery. The passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was the trigger for this goal. The Republican Party was established during this meeting.
The first dairy school in the United States was created at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1890. Although the first class of the school had only two students in attendance, by the time it was a year old, the attendance had increased to 75. This was after Professor Stephen had only two students attended the first class. Enrollment jumped to 75 within a year after Professor Stephen Babcock came up with a development that measured the amount of butter fat in milk. Eventually referred to as the “Babcock test”, the test provided an incentive to produce high-quality milk and made provision for farmers to be paid accordingly.
In 1911, Victor Berger became the first Socialist elected to Congress. After winning the election again in 1918, the House of Representatives refused to seat him due to an unresolved legal battle involving his outspoken condemnation of U.S. involvement in World War I. By 1921, the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled in his favor and the charges against him were dismissed.
Each year Milwaukee hosts an 11-day event dubbed the “World’s Largest Music Festival,” which features more than 700 bands on 11 stages, along the shore of Lake Michigan. Created by Mayor Henry Maier in 1968, Summerfest attracts around one million attendees.
In 2011, Wisconsin had more than 1.2 billion dairy cows produce over three billion gallons of milk.
Car Shipping in Wisconsin
Preparing Your Car for Shipping
It is crucial that your car is in the best condition suitable for shipping, before it is picked up for shipping. The following are the best ways to prepare your car for shipping.
Declutter
Before your car is shipped off to its new location, it is important that you remove every unnecessary item from it. This makes your car look neater on the interior and more importantly, it gets rid of excess weight in your car. The weight of your car determines the cost that will be required to ship it, hence, the need to get rid of as much unnecessary weight as possible.
Do not Fill Up the Gas Tank
You should note that it is not required for you to have your gas tank filled when shipping your car. Typically, you only need enough gas in your tank to take your car to the pick-up location and from the delivery point, and this usually amounts to the quarter capacity of your tank. Remember that any extra fuel also increases the overall weight of your car, likely increasing the cost of shipping your car.
Take Pictures
In some instances, there are damages made to a car during shipping. The cost of such damages should be borne by the car shipping company. However, the best way to prove those damages occurred during shipping is if you take pictures of your just before it was shipped. Without any proof the shipping company is responsible for the damages, you will have to bear the costs yourself.
Ensure it is in Perfect Working Condition
While shipping companies are required to bear the costs of external damages, they are not held responsible for the vehicle’s non-functionality. So it is best you ascertain the vehicle is in a perfect working condition beforehand.
Car Shipping Pricing in Wisconsin
The cost of shipping a car in Wisconsin is dependent on multiple factors. Some of these factors include:
Seasonality
There are certain times of the year with higher car shipping costs than others based on the routes.Make sure to ask your auto transport broker if it is peak season for that route.If it is peak season for your particular route, this means car shipping companies are in higher demand in this period, resulting in higher shipping costs.
Car Shipping Method
The open method and the enclosed method are the primary methods of car shipping in Wisconsin. Most people opt for the open carrier method as it is more cost-effective. This can be attributed to the fact that it involves shipping vehicles in an open carriage, leaving the transported vehicles exposed to harsh weather conditions. The enclosed method, on the other hand, is more protective, as the cars are kept in enclosed carriages that protect them from dust, snow, and rain. As a result, this method is considerably more expensive.
Distance
The distance covered in the course of shipping is a very important determinant of the shipping cost. As can be expected, the longer the distance that is covered, the higher the cost, and the shorter the distance, the lower the cost.
Also, the accessibility of the location is equally vital. There are some areas that are more accessible and are frequently plied by the car shipping company. Such areas typically cost less than more remote areas. It is, therefore, essential, that you confirm that your car shipping of choice has your location listed as one of their frequent locations.
Also, when choosing a car shipping company, you should consider the following:
The reputation of the company upon research
Past testimonials
Transparency
Required documentation
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Amtrak provides daily passenger rail service between Chicago and Milwaukee through the Hiawatha Service. Also provided is cross-country service via the Empire Builder with stops in several cities across Wisconsin. Another passenger rail provider Metra’s Union Pacific North (UP-N) line has its northern terminus in Kenosha, the only Metra line and station in the state of Wisconsin. The Hop, a contemporary streetcar system in Milwaukee, began service in 2018. The 2.1 miles (3.4 km) initial line runs from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Burns Commons. The system is anticipated to be expanded in the future.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for planning, building and maintaining the state’s highways. It is also in charge of planning transportation in the state relating to rail, including passenger rail, public transit, freight water transport, and air transport, including partial funding of the Milwaukee-to-Chicago Hiawatha Service provided by Amtrak.
The Wisconsin DOT is made up of three executive offices and five divisions structured according to the transportation function. WisDOT’s main office is situated at Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison, and it maintains regional offices throughout the state.
Eight Interstate Highways are located in the state.
The Fox–Wisconsin Waterway is a waterway created by the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. First used by European settlers in 1673 during the voyage of Marquette & Joliet. It was one of the primary routes used by travelers between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River until the completion of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1848 and the arrival of railroads. The western terminus of the Fox–Wisconsin Waterway was at the Mississippi at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. It progressed up the Wisconsin River about 116 miles (187 km) until reaching Portage, Wisconsin. Their travelers would convey to the Upper Fox River, or eventually, use the Portage Canal. It continued about 160 miles (257 km) down the Fox River, following it through Lake Winnebago and continuing on the Lower Fox over 170 feet (50 m) of falls to the eastern terminus of Green Bay.
By mid-19th century, the waterway had improved with several locks, dams, and canals, including the 2-mile (3 km) Portage Canal between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. All the locks were not completed until 1876, well after the Illinois and Michigan Canal and at the point where the move from canals to railroads was in full swing. Later development on the waterway introduced barriers to navigation, such as the dam at Prairie du Sac. The use of the waterway was never significant and it gradually died out. The Portage Canal was closed in 1951 and most of the Upper Fox River locks and dams fell into disuse. The lock system on the Lower Fox River, from Lake Winnebago to Green Bay, was shut down in 1983 to prevent the upstream spread of invasive species such as the lamprey.
The Fox-Wisconsin, however, is no longer used as a transportation route between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes. Various reaches of the waterway enjoy significant recreational use. Plans are well advanced for reopening the Lower Fox locks and dams.
I-39 182.14 293.13 I-39/I-90 near Beloit US 51/WIS 29 in Rothschild
I-41 175.43 282.33 I-94/I-41/US 41 near Russell, IL I-43 and US 41/US 141 in Howard
I-43 191.55 308.27 I-39/I-90 and WIS 81 in Beloit US 41/US 141 in Howard
I-90 187.13 301.16 I-90 in La Crosse I-39/I-90 in Beloit
I-94 348.23 560.42 I-94 in Hudson I-94/I-41/US 41 near Russell, IL
Auxiliary Interstate Highways
I-535 1.21 1.95 US 53 and WIS 35 in Superior I-535/US 53 at Duluth, MN
I-794 3.50 5.63 I-43/I-94/US 41 in Milwaukee WIS 794 in Milwaukee
I-894 9.92 15.96 I-94 and US 45 in West Allis I-43/I-94 in Milwaukee.
As rated by our clients and
What do our clients say?
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Company
5.0
At the dealership I work at, all the transportation is handled by ship a car. Our rep Lawrence Knapp always makes the experience positive and stress free.
Rachel Ramirez Cortes
5.0
I was provided great service. They picked up my car on time and delivered on time. Gabriel was wonderful and very helpful I definitely recommend this service
Great Service
5.0
Shipped two vehicles from Nevada to Kansas
Kristina V and Ship A Car booking people made our transport experience... A positive experience. Can not say enough about the calm, confident manner they had with handling details and getting our vehicles moved to their new home.. It is so stressful finding people that you can trust to do what they say they can do... This was just a wonderful blessing to us... Everything went smooth and delivery was GREAT! These two vehicles had to come 1577 miles. Cost was fair for shipping both vehicles... Just can not express, the sincere, happiness we felt to see these vehicles reach their final home... These people KNOW what they are doing to help others... I appreciate them helping us out... It was a remarkable, good experience finding this service.
Linda G Martinson
5.0
I was having a car shipped from Houston to Tennessee and I had many concerns about this adventure. However, after speaking with Lawrence and then him walking me through every step. I had the best experience possible. He did everything that he said that he would and went over and beyond my expectations. The driver Leon was just as good and provided peace of mind all the way. I schedule my car to be picked up on a Monday.. when I actually made the final call to Lawrence.. he stated "how about if I try to get a driver to pick up on Saturday"? I said yes of course, short story Lawrence called back with a pick-up date on Saturday and delivery on Monday. Then Leon called and asked if a Sunday delivery would be okay?? Wow, I could not have asked for anything better than this experience. Yes, I would use this company again without a doubt.
Joyce B. Clarksville, TN
5.0
The experience from start to finish was exceptional. I had never shipped a vechile and my calls to set up was easy and pleasant. Extremely pleased with the service and especially the driver. Top notch services.? My son was happy and the trike was delivered safely and a day early. Would definitely recommend.
Sherry G
5.0
I have used Ship-a-Car for several years now, and they have arranged for professional transport services who delivered our vehicle, always as promised. Their service and follow-up have always been great (thanks Bob).
Jim Harding
5.0
I shipped a brand new $15,000 Yamaha Viking UTV from Montana to Oregon. Even though the driver did not have the title, it would have been easy to sell this this for $5000 to a ranch along the way and I would never see it. I did a lot of research on Ship A Car, Inc. before deciding to use them, and my UTV arrived safely and my wife is HAPPY! Not only did they give me the best price, but they shipped it in an enclosed trailer. I would definitely use them again.
Great Company
5.0
Riding my motorcycle cross-country from Florida, up to Jasper Canada, and down to California put a hurting on my hands. I was looking to cut out the San Francisco section of our trip and have the bike shipped to Carson City NV. I needed the bike there in two weeks; by the end of September. Two major shippers said they could not get the bike there until October. Then I had the good fortune of connecting with Ship a Car Inc. Steve Goodman handled my request and said they could do it.
I was a bit nervous as Steve took a couple of days to arrange transport and call me. But he came through and got the bike transported quicker than I would have expected. Since we were already in San Francisco, I called the shop in Eureka CA where I had left the bike for pick-up. As Steve had said, the bike was transported in an enclosed truck. The shop told me the driver was very professional and took a long time to make sure my bike was loaded and secured properly. I then called the shop in Carson City where the bike was to be delivered. They told me the bike was already there, that the driver had taken great care of my bike, and that he seemed very professional.
This was a very difficult time-frame to deal with. This was not a pre-scheduled transportation issue. It was a last-minute decision on my part. The location of the pick-up shop in Eureka CA was only an every two-week area for the two other shippers I had tried. Steve Goodman and Ship a Car Inc came through. They saved our vacation and I am grateful, extremely grateful for the professionalism displayed. I would use their service again. in a heartbeat.
David G.
5.0
If you want a rep that is very personable & will help you with all your needs, ask for Nicole Wilson. Talk about service with a smile & great attitude. Never dealt with someone over the phone that was so helpful.
Kim M. Weston, FL
5.0
Bob Moran was a dependable pro and, after the primary driver suffered a truck malfunction, he found a replacement driver who seamlessly picked up the ball and executed a perfect transfer. This was new territory for me but SHIP A CAR lived up to their rating. Well done.
