Car Shipping Blogs

Can you pack personal items in your car when shipping it? See the 100 lb rule, what’s never allowed, and how to pack so nothing shifts in transit.

Bought a car from an out-of-state dealer? Learn whether dealers ship cars to your home, what it costs, and how to arrange shipping yourself.

Does the military pay to ship your car? Learn when a PCS move covers your vehicle, when it doesn’t, and how to ship it within the US yourself.

Shipping a car from New Jersey to Florida costs about $800 to $1,350 on an open carrier and takes 2 to 5 days. See costs by city, snowbird booking tips

Shipping a car from California to Florida costs about $1,200 to $2,100 on an open carrier and takes 7 to 10 days. See costs by city, the best time to

Quick answer: In 2026, car shipping costs about $0.50–$0.70 per mile for cross-country routes of 2,500 miles or more, about $0.65–$0.90 per mile for a 1,000-mile trip, and $1.80 or

Quick answer: For trips under about 700 miles, driving your car is usually cheaper. For a cross-country move, the costs are closer than most people expect: driving from Los Angeles

Quick answer: Yes, you can ship a car during the holidays, but book early: from Thanksgiving week through New Year, fewer carriers are on the road while snowbird, college and

Short answer: You can ship a car after a divorce or an estate settlement once the person arranging the move has the legal right to do so. In a divorce,