Effortlessly shipping vehicles & heavy haul equipment 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.
Select a route below for more information about shipping along that route:
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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5.0
The team at SHIP A CAR, INC. is very friendly and professional. I will use this company! 5 stars!
Karl Clark
5.0
Kristina was outstanding - friendly, fair and responsive. The driver was great too- took great care of my new car and was very accommodating with my schedule.
Fantastic Service!
5.0
I did plenty of research on transportation I decide to Look up the better business burea I found ship a car Had Great rating, , I work with Meredith A she was very proffessional.and efficient . She found me a drive within 3 days to come to the imperial valley , a very small city. My car was pick up on Friday afternoon delivered by Wednesday afternoon.I am so happy I found ship a car transport I highly recommend using ship a car transport. Very honest and fair price
Yolanda A.
5.0
Quinten Putnam provided me with a superior level of client service shipping my car from California to New Jersey. I highly recommend.
Harrison T. Wayne, NJ
5.0
I was disappointed to see some very low ratings on Yelp about this company. I spoke with Steve and a guy named Mike transported my 2 cars from California to New Orleans. My driver's name was Mike and he called me every day to let me know where he was in his transport. The cars arrived in pristine condition and very timely. I guess everyone's experience is different...but I got all-star treatment.
Michelle H.
5.0
Shipped a high end motorcycle through Danny from California to Virginia. Drivers went through the worst possible weather, Tornadoes, Hail, Floods, You name it. Bike arrived without a scratch! Danny would respond to my correspondence within minutes. Would use again, and recommend. Thanks
Randy Ayersman
5.0
Thank you Danny for a fabulous job well done in helping to get my daughter's car cross country safely. Your professionalism was stellar and your care and kindness was greatly appreciated. I will be sure to always recommend your company when transport opportunities arise. THANK YOU!
Lyn S.
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
Thanks to the attentive service of Bob Moran, from quote to delivery, the transport of our truck was simple, efficient, and quick. Bob was dependable and a great communicator. The price was competitive and was a value for the service. I highly recommend Ship A Car Inc.
Excellent Service
4.0
I have had no problems with SHIP A CAR INC. They were responsive and answered all my questions. I appreciated how they returned my calls whenever I left them a message.
Rachelle K. Chippewa Falls, WI
5.0
Excellent experience and end incredibly professional service. They have been very fast, responsive, and helpful since the beginning informing about everything, and following up in all terms and areas. Good job!
Tyrone Jefferson
5.0
Contacted Ship-A-Car in early May 2018 and spoke with Steve G. He answered almost all of my questions immediately about shipping my new BMW to east coast. Those he couldn't answer he got back to me in less than a day with all the information I needed. A few weeks later my car was at the port on Maui and in less than one month it was safely sitting in my garage in North Carolina and in the exact same, excellent condition. I will ship other cars in the future and I will use Ship-A-Car and Steve.
Martin K.
5.0
Very helpful, kept me updated throughout. Shipping went off without a hitch, very timely and easy. Thanks to bob
5 Stars
5.0
After soliciting price quotes from various transport services, I opted to go with Ship-A-Car because of the pleasantness and warmth of my initial interaction with their service rep. At every stage of the process — from deposit, to driver selection, to pick-up/delivery — Ship-A-Car was as thorough, responsive and reliable as I could ever have hoped. (As it was my first time transporting a vehicle, all of that was important.) I would reuse and recommend them in a second.
Demetrius C. Brooklyn, NY
5.0
1 Star is unfortunately the lowest rating permitted... My car was supposed to be shipped via auto train. It arrived 5 days late. Was dropped off with a broken axle. They waited until I was out of town so a friend had to sign for it. Was basically barely able to be driven to the repair shop. Cost almost 1000 dollars to repair. Their insurance refused to respond to my inquiries to pay the bill so I am left to pay. Terrible organization.
Steve Cohn
5.0
Steve Goodman and his crew really deserve a lot of credit . After dealing with a number of brokers who , literally weren’t delivering, he set up a driver with great communications and got my classic car 1700 miles in record time... Great Job.
Rich Manns
5.0
Ship A Car did a really nice job. They were very professional and very friendly. The rep who helped me set everything up was very good. Also, the driver took very good care of the truck. It was just as clean when it got at the drop-off as when it left me in Arizona.
Michael of Green Valley, AZ
5.0
Bob and Raffael Thank you both so very much for your Superb service and professionalism. From booking to scheduling to pickup and delivery we give you an A+. We really appreciated the communication and updates on when you would arrive and deliver, and accommodated a nearby location as our street is very narrow. Thank you Bob for following up with me when you noticed the agency my daughter selected would disappoint her. You went above and beyond to help us and met our timeframe. Thank you again Sarah C.
Sarah
5.0
I took delivery on Saturday and everything went smoothly. Thank you very much for your follow up. I’ll be sure to recommend your company to anyone I know looking to ship a car, or snowcat!
Eric S. Greenville, ME
5.0
Ship A Car and their representative Howard Heller was outstanding. Excellent customer service and our vehicle arrived as scheduled and in great condition. The transport driver Raymond McDowell was excellent as well. Very informative and kept us up to date on the arrival which came early. Highly Recommend, this transport company and their representatives.
Craig Knoell
5.0
Ship a Car Inc. , located in Coral Springs, FL XXXXX, moved our car from the East Coast to the West Coast at a great price, on an expedited schedule and delivered all services exactly as promised. We found the car moving industry is unfortunately full of companies who promise everything, and deliver nothing. (Not So at Ship a Car Inc. ) Danny (XXX-XXX-XXXX), at Ship a Car was easy to work with and always followed up with us to successfully complete our move.
MA C.
5.0
I would like to give kudos to Lisa who was of great help when I shipped my car. I would recommend to others to directly deal with Lisa as she was efficient and considerate every time we talked on the phone.
Andre Conran
5.0
Dana at Ship A Car was awesome to work with. She was very polite, thorough and exhibited great attention to detail. I'd highly recommend her and Ship A Car to anyone in need of vehicle transporting. And the price was right in line with the market.
David M. Lakewood Ranch, FL
5.0
I had a seamless first-time vehicle transport experience with Ship A Car, inc. I know that is largely because of Bob Moran, the coordinator who helped me. Personable, patient, professional, always willing to answer further questions, he gave me excellent customer service and I greatly appreciate it! I was so nervous and dreading getting started but Bob put me at ease and I quickly gained great confidence in the company because of his easy and knowledgeable communication. In addition, the driver dispatched to move my car from Los Angeles To St Petersburg, Florida was punctual, called when he was supposed to, prior to pickup/delivery, and made great time completing the transport. He picked up Monday around 2 pm and delivered at 9 am on that Friday. I have nothing but praise for Ship A Car, Inc. and enthusiastically recommend them!
Rae Karen N., FL
5.0
On time delivery.My car was in great condition. Pricing was very reasonable . I was able to speak with the dispatch and driver during transporte via phone and email. Making the car arrangements went smoothly
Rosalyn Anderson
5.0
I had excellent service from them, I'm about to use them again & would recommend them 100%.
CB
5.0
I used Ship a Car to ship my car from San Diego to the port in Long Beach before having it shipped to Hawaii. My car was picked up on time and everything went smoothly, and the rep that I dealt with, Howard H., was very responsive and helpful through the whole process.
Sean H.
5.0
I called Ship a car to get a quote on a car transport, I got forwarded quickly to Bob who was able to answer all my questions and was extremely helpful with the entire process. He promised me a ship date and arrival date and he was spot on no issues. Car got delivered perfectly and professionally. He called me during transport to update me and a couple times after to follow up with everything. Will definitely use them again in the future and will let anyone else know about this service if they need it.
Rami H. Hicksville, NY
5.0
Great job by ship a car and their rep. Bob Moran. First time user and I would definitely use them again.
Charlie Wade
5.0
Made a car shipment happen in 24 hours that was taking forever with other company. I was willing to pay a few bucks extra. Other company kept delaying and making excuses, this guy made it happen literally overnight and was excellent returning calls and follow up. Cool guy and fun to talk to as well.
JS
5.0
Ship A Car was the most organized professional business I've dealt with in a long time. I brought a large van bus from an auction and was deeply searching for a reliable and reasonably priced company. In my search, I called 5 companies and Ship A Car provided the best price. The lady in the office, Yvonne was wonderful, I'm not sure of her hours because I was able to reach her day or night so needless to say they exceeded my expectations.
Tanya R.
5.0
Wanted to thank you so much for all your help in getting my CRV from Pa to Portland Oregon.. You always answered my calls and concerns. Fast Fright Trucking was awesome as well. Everything went very smoothly and Dan their driver was great. You guys are the BEST!!!!
DONNA P. Bethlehem, PA
5.0
Merideth was very helpful with my vehicle transportation needs. My vehicle arrived at its destination with no issues or damages noted. I was pleased with the service I received.
Michael F.
5.0
We had a great experience! Willie was the best! Always kept in contact with me which helped cuz I was nervous about shipping our 2 cars. The price they gave me never changed and was very reasonable! The guy that came to pick up our cars was on time and professional. Cars were delivere unharmed and in a timely manner. I would recommend them to my family & friends!
Remar Angeles
5.0
Gabriel was amazing. A total angel to deal with. But the driver you hired Ray sucked. My truck was 3 days late was never offered a discount. I will refer the company but will tell people if a guy names Ray is doing the driving he had one excuse after another for my truck being 3 days late. But Gabriel and this company did great. GET INFO ONYOUR DRIVER..
Jackie Costa
5.0
Everything worked out perfectly with Ship A Car. We were helped by Christie, and she was perfect. My daughter was calling her every couple of days to see what the status was. Initially, we got started on a rocky road, but that was our fault because we had a vendor that we thought was going to help, and he was scamming. So, we were very glad when we got in touch with Christie. She talked us through what would happen and when it would happen. In the very end, she fulfilled those dates that she said. The gentleman who was driving was cordial and helpful. He had to park someplace else because our street is small. The car got here safely. I was really satisfied.
Rita of Nampa, ID
5.0
Excellent service. Shout out to Bob M. for being especially attentive and helpful throughout the transport of my vehicle. Everything worked out perfectly and my car arrived in excellent condition and promptly as scheduled. Definitely recommend this company for your vehicle transport.
Bruno P.
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
4.0
This was my first time using Ship A Car INC., I had my vehicle shipped from Florida to California. I was satisfied and pleased that my car arrived to its destination in on piece on time. However, I had to do a lot of following up with them regarding the status of my car; I recommend that they develop an efficient system for customers to track their vehicles while its in route. Their cost were affordable.
Amaya D. San Jose, CA
5.0
My experience with Ship A Car has been nothing short of exceptional. Very good communication which gave me peace of mind when it came to shipping my custom Van Build. Highly recommend. Also shoutout to Bob Moran whom I was dealing with, big thank you for all of your help. I'll definitely be using this company again and have Bob's number saved for the next time I need a vehicle shipped!
Paul B.
5.0
I would use Ship a car again this was my first time using this type of service and they said they would have my vehicle delivered Sunday maybe Monday afternoon. It was delivered a few days earlier on Friday afternoon so I have a lot of RESPECT. A job well done.
Cynthia Hudson
5.0
Great experience with Ship-A-Car!
Bob Moran and the Ship-A-Car team made the whole process of shipping our new vehicle smooth. Buying out of state can be stressful enough, you add shipping to the equation and it can make the strongest person fall to pieces. That's why you need a person like Bob Moran. He takes the hassle off your back! He handles everything from getting you the best price to coordinating all of the details with the transport companies. My experience was top-notch to say the least. I received the car the same week I purchased it. It arrived on-time and without any damage. It can be really frustrating dealing with trucking companies. Transport companies have very little patience and communication skills to deal with vehicle owners direct. That why you need a broker like Bob Moran with the skills and experience to get the job done right! If you're smart, you'd stick with these people like Bob Moran and Ship A Car, Inc.
Bobby Mitchell
5.0
I bought a motorcycle out of state and needed it transported. The dealer recommended Ship a Car and so I called them. The price was much less than I expected so I hired them. I have never made a transaction like this so I was anxious. Bob walked me through the whole process making it a seamless evolution. The bike showed up and was perfect. Not a scratch. I will definitely use Ship a Car again if the situation arises.
Shawn S
5.0
Excellent service. Shout out to Bob Moran for being especially attentive and helpful throughout the transport of my vehicle. Everything worked out perfectly and my car arrived in excellent condition and promptly as scheduled. Definitely recommend this company for your vehicle transport.
Bruno P. Doral, FL
5.0
I made a last minute call to Ship a Car and got great service with a good transporter very quickly. They made it very easy and I'm very happy with the service.
