What is Open Car Shipping?

• Request a quote from a car shipping company. Be sure to research the company first, and read user reviews to make sure it’s a reputable and trustworthy company.
• Provide details like pickup/drop-off locations, vehicle type, condition (whether it’s operable/inoperable), and transport dates. This info allows the shipper to provide you with an accurate quote.
• Once you confirm the details, the transport company will schedule your shipment and assign you to a carrier.

• Before your vehicle is picked up, you’ll have to prepare it for shipment. You’ll need to do so by doing the following:
• Removing all your personal belongings. This is important, as your personal items are not insured during transport. Doing this avoids any loss or theft of your items.
• Ensuring the fuel tank is around ¼ full. This is necessary for weight restriction purposes.
• Checking for any leaks, loose parts, or anything that could fall off.
• Thoroughly wash your car. We advise this, so that you can properly take note of any scratches, scuffs, and overall condition of your vehicle. This will be important in the next step.
• Ensure that your vehicle is fully operational (unless you note it as inoperable). This means that the tires should be properly inflated, battery should be properly charged, etc.

• The driver arrives at the pickup location (or terminal) with their trailer.
• A pre-load inspection is performed:
  The driver checks for any visible scratches, dents, or damages.
  They record this information on a Bill of Lading (BOL), which you will both sign.
• The carrier loads your vehicle onto their trailer. Here is the step-by-step process:

1. The driver positions the hydraulic ramps at an angle to drive cars onto different levels of the trailer.
2. If the car is operable, they will drive it up the ramp carefully. If the car is inoperable, they will use a winch and chains to pull it onto the trailer.
3. Once the car is in place, the driver secures it using heavy-duty straps and wheel chocks to prevent movement during transit.
4. The carrier adjusts the ramps to accommodate other cars and balances the weight across the trailer.

After this process is completed, the carrier will begin the shipment process.

• The driver follows a planned route, while making stops to pick up and drop off other vehicles along the way.
• Our team will provide you with regular shipment updates along the way, in addition to accommodating any requests, questions, or concerns that you may have. Feel free to contact us at any point via email, phone, or direct message through our website.
• The transit time will vary depending on the route and distance of delivery, but we will provide you with your shipment’s estimated delivery time beforehand.

• The carrier will contact you several hours prior to arrival.
• You or the person of your choosing (a family member or friend) will meet the carrier at the drop off location.
• The driver will adjust the ramps, remove the wheel straps, and carefully drive your vehicle off the trailer. For inoperable vehicles, the carrier will use a winch to roll it down.
• You and the carrier will inspect the car and compare it to the BOL inspection report. If everything looks good, you will sign off and pay any remaining balance due.