Open car transport
The way most cars in America get moved. Your vehicle rides on an open multi-car trailer with an insured carrier, at the lowest price per mile.
- Most affordable option
- Most trucks, so the fastest pickup
- Carrier cargo insurance included
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How open transport works
Open carriers are the long two-level trailers you see on the highway carrying new cars to dealerships. Because one truck moves several vehicles at once, the cost is shared and the price stays low.
Your vehicle is secured to the trailer at each wheel and travels exposed to the same weather and road dust it would see if you drove it. For daily drivers, that trade-off is almost always worth the savings.
There are far more open trucks on the road than enclosed ones, which usually means a shorter wait for pickup and more flexibility on dates.
A good fit when
- You are shipping an everyday car, SUV or pickup
- Price matters more than keeping the car spotless on arrival
- You want the widest choice of pickup dates
- The vehicle is a standard size and height
From booking to delivery
Book your spot
Get your price online and choose your first available pickup date.
Driver calls ahead
Your carrier contacts you to set a pickup window and confirm the address.
Inspect and load
You and the driver note the vehicle's condition on the bill of lading before it goes on the trailer.
Delivery
The driver calls before arrival. Walk around the vehicle together, then sign off.
Open Transport questions
Is open transport safe for my car?
Yes. It is how manufacturers and dealerships move the vast majority of new vehicles. The car is exposed to weather, so expect it to arrive needing a wash, but damage is uncommon and the carrier's cargo insurance applies if something does happen.
How much cheaper is open than enclosed?
Open is consistently the lower-priced option, often by a wide margin, because the truck carries more vehicles. The quote tool shows both prices for your route so you can compare.
Can I choose the top rack?
You can request it and we will pass it to the carrier. Placement depends on the size of the vehicles and the order of the stops, so it cannot always be promised.
Other ways to ship
Enclosed Transport
Full protection from weather and road debris inside a covered trailer. The right call for luxury, classic and collector vehicles.
Learn more →Door-to-Door
We pick up and deliver as close to your address as the truck can safely and legally get. No terminals to drive to.
Learn more →State-to-State
Moving, buying out of state or sending a car to school. Licensed interstate shipping between any two states.
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