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.
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
This is my 4th positive review, don't feel like writing it all again. Everything went swell. Just a great experience.
Derrick Merrill
5.0
Highly recommended... they picked up on time and delivered ahead of schedule.
Roger Tylkowski
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 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
4.0
Company was very professional and got our car to its destination in a very timely manner. Communication could be a little tighter but overall a good company to work with.
Kellee G.
5.0
Transport came when agreed upon. There was some trouble before in that where the car originally was, the streets were too narrow for a large car carrier. No big deal, worked out a day before hand and not at the last minute and we got the car to a place where it could be easily picked up. Actually worked out better for us and the carrier. Driver was a nice guy and very professional. Loaded up in less than 5 minutes. Thank you guys.
Tom F
5.0
Had a great experience with Ship a Car. Steven was very helpful and answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. Thank you so much for your great service, and having my car shipped looking just the way I left it.
Hillary Devlen
5.0
Very prompt service, good communication and reasonable cost. Steve was great to work with. Good communication and answered all my questions. Bike was picked up promptly on a Saturday and delivered 900 miles away the following day. I was amazed. Far faster than some other services i have used.
Shipped Motorcycle
5.0
First time dealing with ship a car I had a great guy name Bob! What about Bob? Well let me tell you he his personalble, on his stuff and communicates in a timely matter. I was able to get my 84 Z28 from California to Michigan in no time! I personally sell cars for a living here in Michigan and Bob and his team are top notch! All in all great experience fast and easy no hassle. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good car shipper.
perch0007
5.0
We've never had to transport a vehicle before. We had an excellent experience with Ship a Car. Willie D. handled our questions professionally. He explained the process, and calmed my nerves. We appreciate everything Willie did for us and will use them again if needed. We highly recommend them.
Connie A.
5.0
I've had terrible experiences with transport companies until I used Ship a Car Inc. They were honest and upfront with cost and delivery time. Their follow up is impressive they are with you through the entire process and will get you the best price. I have used them several times and will continue to do so. I strongly recommend this company, you will not be disappointed.
Fidel O. San Diego, CA
5.0
Ship a car did a wonderful job shipping my cousins car. Sam was so nice and helpful with dealing with my father. My father was trying to take care of this transaction and make all the arrangements. I was the middle person to just clarify some things. Sam took the time to explain to me of everything that was happening and told me what was required from me/my dad. It takes a lot of patience for someone to figure out the details of delivering a car. I will probably use this company if I ever need to ship a car. Thank you ship a car and also thank you Sam for the great service!!!!!
Ashley Geiger
5.0
Bob Moran at Ship A Car, Inc. provided impeccable services. His willingness to follow up and share his level of expertise was reassuring during a chaotic time of transition. Bob offered insightful information and worked to ensure our needs were met, even if not through Ship A Car, Inc. his reputation and committee to integrity, efficiency, and professionalism far exceeded my expectations and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with him to get my cars transported timely. Thank you.
Ship-A-Car Review
5.0
Bob was great at his job and really helped me out through the whole process. They say you have to have a certain weight limit in your car and everything but bob was able to find me a driver who helped me with that and let me put a little more weight in. He even found me a driver in just a day time since I needed my car out in Arizona in a rush. I highly recommend this company you and your car will be in good hands the whole time.
Alec Walters
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
thank you for the hipping the m/c ... my name is tom wentz .Allentown pa ...your rep who I spoke with did a very very good job and followed up on the shipment ..ex job iam going to have a few of my dear friends contact him if they need m/c shipped anywhere ...also the gentleman who got it here also did a very good job thank you for the ex work guys ....tom wentz ,,,, thanks again ,
Tom W. Allentown, PA
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 Communication - Excellent Service
5.0
Was paranoid of using any shipping company after hearing nightmare stories. And WOW, this was not the case here. Totally professional!!! Lots of info given in the beginning, the quote was actually high and a company that was used to transport had it here when they said they would Lots of constant communication and made this an easy thing to deal with. Would definitely use it again!!!!
Ron Borg
5.0
Bob with Ship A Car was extremely helpful and responsive during the process! He walked me through it step by step and made sure my vehicle was taken care of and delivered! I was shocked at how quickly they got the job done! I was referred to Bob at Ship A Car from a colleague who works in a car dealership and uses them regularly. I can see why! Thanks again Bob!
Scott L
5.0
I recently hired Ship-a-Car to transport a car cross country. I had used another company several times in the past, but a friend recommended Ship a Car and they were substantially less expensive so I gave them a try. Everything was done as promised without any complications. The car was delivered in good condition. I now see that the reviews are quite mixed. Had I read them first I might not have used the company, but my experience was positive. I worked with Joseph.
Jean T.
5.0
Justen was well spoken (i think i spelled his name right)...i searched everywhere for somneone that could answer my questions and ran into alot of customer service reps at other companies that I just did not trust, Justen on the otherhand answered all of my questions and did a nice job for me.
CESEAR F. Swedesboro, NJ
5.0
Amazing service from beginning, throughout and until the delivery of my vehicles made. Showed up on time and delivered on time. Constant communication! Bob offers good ole fashion customer service and he worked hard to make my request happen. Rose (dispatcher) was very informative and helpful. And even the driver, Ted (Not sure name) was great. Thank You!!!
Linda La
5.0
I called Bob at Ship A Car to ship 2 cars from Las Vegas to SC. Besides being personable and professional he got me the best price and the time frame i needed. He was in constant contact and the pick up and delivery went perfectly. In fact the cars showed up 2 days early in perfect condition. Five stars are not enough Thank You Bob and Ship A Car
Car Transport
5.0
Joseph G. was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive each step of the shipment of my four seater golf car from picking it up on Marco Island to delivery in Roswell Ga. - picked up on the 4th and delivered on the 5th just as quoted which was a reasonable price. Thank you Joseph!
Larry Roswell GA
5.0
Never thought about using such a service, however I must tell you that it was as simply as 1,2,3. Great communication, reasonable price and friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you need a transport service I highly recommend "Ship A Car Inc." !!! Thank you !!!
Stephen D. Marion, IN
5.0
Excellent service. Vehicle was delivered quickly and safely. Jocelyn was very attentive and represented the company well. Will definitely use them on next transport need!
Bill Nolastname
5.0
i am very pleased with Jocelyn with Ship a Car, she helped me with booking a driver to ship a car to my son from Georgia to Utah. I was sceptical at first from talking to other compananies and they were giving me different answers about a quote. Jocelyn was straight up with me, she gave me her word that she would not stop until she got me a driver and stay in contact with me the entire process which she did. even after my son received the car she checked with me to make sure everything was good. Thank you for your help.
Kim Williams
5.0
TOTAL SATISFACTION!!! Begin of March, i shipped my Honda from CA to CO. I worked with Malisa from Ship-a-car company; Malisa was very helpful and honest. Honest because she kept her commission due only. she got a better deal from car transport, she gave me a lower price at $650. And Malisa contacted me regularly until my Honda was picked up. Totally, it took 6 days since the date i talked to Malisa to the date the Honda delivered at Arvada, CO.
Tan V.
5.0
I highly recommend ship a car if you're looking to have your car shipped long distance. I called around and Justin Varughese gave me the best estimate while being really professional. The transporter Chris did a door to door pick up and drop off, he was really nice and professional. He checked in with me the entire time and had my car delivered in 2 days. Really great company!!
Brittany C. Florissant, MO
5.0
That picture is just the way your experience is with Ship A Car. Awesome and sweet, great custormer service, Quinten ;) and fast delivery. Thank You!
Hope Davis
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
After spending three weeks and past the deadline waiting for a carrier to pick up my car I switched companies and Dana B. helped me get my car picked up and shipped in two days. Great company and great customer service. Dana was a pleasure to work with.
Gabriel E
5.0
Just wanted to say thanks for your help getting the car picked up so quick. Showed up last night unscathed so I’m a happy camper. After waiting on banks and the dealership for two weeks it was nice to get this step done so quickly.
Kevin M. Crystal Lake, IL
5.0
A+ Great to work with. Ask for Gabriella. Driver Toni was awesome. Highly recommend.
Anne Turner
5.0
Shipacar
Bob Moran at shipacar did a great job handling the entire process of shipping my car. This is the only company I would ever use.
Bob Faver
5.0
I must apologize for not writing sooner, but our move has extremely long and our household just arrived (computers as well). I can't say enough good things about the excellent service we received! Your communications with us, answering all my questions and keeping me calm all the way through the process were priceless. Our driver "Ihar" was fabulous! He made contact with us and came through as promised on arrival time. He took his time (being a true professional) to make sure that both cars were hooked up nice and tight to ensure no damage would come to them. He took photos of the cars and was very professional and kept in touch with us on his arrival. He was so quick getting our cars to their destination, that he beat us there. He did not complain about having to wait 3 hours, while our plane landed and we made our way over to meet him. The cars were in the same condition as when they left. We were very, very happy with his service! We will definitely refer "Shipacarinc" to anyone who asked us about shipping a car!
Shirley M
5.0
I had to ship my car from Knoxville, TN to Brunswick ME. I deal with this company and what I can tell you is that they are very professional. I got my car more quickly than I expected. I strongly recommend you to rely on them when you have to ship your car . You will be satisfied.
Gerard K. Knoxville, TN
5.0
Pepper long was wonderful. I got a great price, great customer service and my car was delivered 6 hours later. Great service for military, even got a discount.
Fedorah Chiu
5.0
It was timely service to ship my car. Though my car was picked up 1 day late than the date of the deal, I am happy that they could deliver on time.
Prakash Shrestha
5.0
Ship A Car is such a great company! Ask for Larry Farber. He will help you with anything you need. I will definitely use this company for all my car shipping needs.
Daniel M.
5.0
Pricey, but came thru when others wouldn't. Timely pick up and delivery.
Djr
5.0
We have used Ship A Car for over 20 vehicle transports over the past year, without a any problems. Bob, our rep, has been helpful in getting us great pricing on shipping services, that we are able to pass onto our customers. Highly professional outfit and highly recommended if you need a vehicle transported anywhere in the country.
Kelly Morishita
5.0
My daughter has her car already !!! Anton was great! GIG LOGISTICS could not have been better! You sir ROCK ...it was a pleasure meeting you Bob!
Ron G.
5.0
this service was the best. especially Meredith. Everything was done and completed as promised. Professional, Courteous and trustworthy. Received a follow up call from Meredith to make sure car arrived on time and if everything went well I give this company 5 stars. I give Meredith 10 stars for handling this shipment.
Mrs. T.
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
Bob was fantastic. I was struggling with another company when I was referred to Bob. Working with him was a pleasure. When you called he answered his phone, he kept me informed every step of the way, and everything happened exactly as he said it would. He stayed in touch throughout the pickup and delivery to make sure there were no problems or issues. I would definitely use Bob again. He exceeded my expectations and that type of service is difficult to find today.
Dave Odorizzi
5.0
Cameron Baker was extremely helpful in explaining the process of shipping my vehicle. I was quoted a fair price and had no surprises or extra hidden fees. Will use them again in the event I need to transport more vehicles. Excellent professional service and fair competitive pricing.
Belinda B. Ft Myers, FL
5.0
(Translated by Google) Great company and service. They picked up my car in California and delivered it to me in Miami in less than 1 week without a scratch and at a very reasonable price. (Original) Gran empresa y servicio. Recogieron mi coche en California y me lo entregaron en Miami en menos de 1 semana sin un rasguño y a un precio muy razonable.
Daniel Mayor
5.0
I worked with Lawrence on moving my new BMW from Charlotte to Portland and was pleased with both the price and high quality of service. These guys were great and very responsive the whole way. Thanks!!
Charles D.
5.0
Had a wonderful, smooth, successful transaction with these guys. They did everything as promised, including delivering the car across the country a day early! Couldn't have been easier.
Kate D.
5.0
I did a relocation and needed transport from Indianapolis to Idaho. Setting up transport with Ship A Car took a few phone calls and it went smoothly. The driver was fantastic and the transport took seven days. Things went very well.
Vinnie of Declo, ID
5.0
Bob Moran was amazing and got everything set up without any issues and the car arrived in a few days just like they said it would in perfect condition
Car Sent Cross Country
5.0
I had no problems. Will Dublin was a real pleasure to deal with. I hadn't done this before so I was a little nervous but it all worked fine. My car was waiting for me when I got to my destination. I was in contact with the driver en route. Definitely Will will take care of you.
Charles P Gilmore
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
Amazing !!! Thats all I can say!!! supper professional !!! Everything went smooth, and we got the car 2 days earlier moved from CT to LA. Thanks Danny for making it SWEET.
