Submit pickup city, delivery city, vehicle year/make/model, and your earliest available shipping date. The quote you receive is all-in — pickup, transport, delivery, and insurance. There’s no “fuel surcharge” added later and no upsell when the driver shows up.

Pricing is based on four things: distance, vehicle size and weight, transport type (open vs. enclosed), and seasonal carrier availability. A sedan from Atlanta to Miami in April prices differently than an SUV to Los Angeles in December — not because we’re adjusting margin, but because carrier demand on each lane shifts.

Once you’re ready to move forward, booking takes a few minutes. You’ll provide contact details, pickup and delivery addresses, and a secondary contact in case you’re unreachable on pickup day. You don’t pay anything at the booking stage.

The quoted price locks in when you book. If carrier-market rates shift after booking, that’s our problem — not yours. The only time a quote changes after booking is if the vehicle information provided turns out to be inaccurate (for example, a listed “sedan” that’s actually a lifted truck).

We reach out to the FMCSA-licensed, insured carriers whose route and schedule align with yours — we go to the operators already running your lane rather than posting your car to a public load board. Every carrier we work with is vetted: active operating authority, minimum $1M liability insurance, cargo insurance, and a clean FMCSA safety record.

Assignment speed varies by route. Popular corridors like Atlanta → Miami or Atlanta → Dallas often confirm within 24–48 hours. Less-trafficked routes or unusual vehicles can take 3–5 days. If we’re not finding a carrier at your quoted price, we’ll tell you honestly — and give you the option to wait or adjust.

Preparation is where first-time shippers either set themselves up for a clean handoff or create problems at delivery. None of it is complicated, but all of it matters.

The driver calls when they’re roughly an hour out. You’ll meet at the pickup address, or at a nearby location with truck access if your street is too narrow or low-clearance (common in parts of Midtown, Inman Park, and historic Decatur).

The driver conducts a walk-around inspection with you, noting every existing scratch, dent, chip, and blemish on the Bill of Lading (BOL). This document is the legal record of the vehicle’s condition at pickup — review it carefully before signing. If something is missed, ask the driver to add it. Once it’s signed, it’s the record of truth for any damage claim.

The car is then loaded onto the trailer (usually one of the top spots for open carriers, the safer position), secured with straps or chains, and the driver departs. You keep a copy of the BOL.

Your vehicle is now en route. Transit times from Atlanta by major destination:

Heading to Florida? Atlanta is one of the busiest southbound corridors in the country — see our full Atlanta–to–Florida shipping guide for routes, timing, and pricing to Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and the Keys.

You can contact the driver directly during transit for status updates. Federal Hours-of-Service rules limit drivers to 11 hours of driving per day, so overnight stops are normal and expected. Weather on the I-75 and I-20 corridors is the most common source of delay — a snowstorm in the Smokies or through the Plains can add a day to a cross-country shipment.

The driver calls ahead as they approach the delivery address. You or your authorized representative (anyone 18+ you’ve designated — a family member, friend, neighbor, or leasing office works) must be present to inspect the vehicle and sign the BOL.

This is the single most important step. Walk around the car with the driver. Compare its current condition to the pickup-day notes on the BOL. Check the same photos you took at pickup. If everything matches, sign off. If you spot new damage — even something small — note it on the BOL before signing and photograph it immediately.

The balance is paid directly to the driver at delivery, typically via cash, certified check, or Zelle. The driver unloads the car, you confirm it starts and drives, and the shipment is complete.