Reliable Nationwide Open Auto Transport Services
The industry-standard way to ship everyday vehicles — cost-effective, widely available, and backed by transparent pricing.
Why Choose Open Trailer Car Shipping?
Open auto transport is the industry standard for shipping everyday vehicles — and for good reason. When you ask about open car shipping cost, you're tapping into the largest, most active carrier network in the country. Multi-car trailers travel every major interstate corridor daily, which means our open car carrier services can typically get your vehicle picked up faster, and at a lower price, than any enclosed alternative.
For drivers comparing affordable auto transport companies, open transport delivers the best balance of price and reliability. Because open carriers haul six to ten vehicles per trip, the cost of the run is spread across every customer on board — savings that get passed directly to you. Whether you need state to state car shipping open carrier service for a short regional move, or cross country auto transport open trailer service coast to coast, wide carrier availability means shorter wait times and more flexible pickup windows.
A quick call gets you a real, current-market price built on live shipping-lane data — not guesswork, and no bait-and-switch pricing once a driver is en route to pick up your vehicle.
Open transport is the right fit for daily drivers, SUVs, trucks, and most standard vehicles making a residential move, a dealership transfer, or a seasonal relocation. Your vehicle rides secured on a steel-frame trailer alongside other vehicles, exposed to weather and road debris — a tradeoff most owners are glad to make in exchange for meaningfully lower shipping costs and faster carrier assignment.
What's Included With Every Shipment
Insurance Included
Carrier cargo insurance is verified and included with every quote.
Door-to-Door Tracking
Know where your vehicle is, from pickup to final delivery.
Flexible Scheduling
Pick a pickup window that fits your timeline.
Nationwide Network
Active lanes in all 50 states mean faster carrier assignment.
Shipping With Open Transport, Step by Step
Talk to a Specialist
Call now or leave your number for a real, current-market price.
We Assign a Carrier
A vetted, FMCSA-licensed multi-car carrier is booked on your route.
Track to Delivery
Get updates in transit, then a final inspection at drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open auto transport pricing depends on distance, vehicle size, route demand, and time of year. Because it uses shared multi-car carriers, it's typically 30-40% less expensive than enclosed transport. Call now or request a callback for an exact, real-time price on your route.
Most cross-country routes take 5-10 days door to door, while regional or state-to-state moves can complete in 1-4 days.
Yes. Every carrier we assign carries active cargo insurance verified through the FMCSA before your vehicle is ever loaded.
Open transport ships your vehicle exposed to weather and road debris at a lower cost. Enclosed transport fully shields your vehicle, ideal for luxury, exotic, or classic cars. Learn more about enclosed transport →
Yes. Many open carriers are equipped with winches and rollback ramps for vehicles that can't move under their own power.
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