Car and Auto Shipping
Central Van Lines coordinates safe auto shipping alongside your household move, across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio and beyond. When you are relocating across the country or overseas, driving every vehicle is rarely practical, and a second car, a classic, or a rarely driven vehicle is often better shipped than driven. We handle the planning, scheduling, and secure transport as part of your full residential move, with one team and one point of contact instead of a separate carrier. Call (800) 515-6210 for a free estimate.
What Auto Shipping Includes
Our auto shipping service includes a clear quote, coordinated scheduling around your move, a documented vehicle inspection at pickup, secure loading, transport across the country or overseas, and delivery timed to your relocation. Because we coordinate the vehicle with your household move, including any long-distance relocation, your car does not arrive at an empty house days before you do, or leave you stranded because it shipped late. One partner manages both, start to finish.
Vehicles We Ship
We ship everyday cars, trucks, and SUVs, along with multiple household vehicles coordinated together. Classic and collector cars, motorcycles, and other high-value or unusual vehicles that need extra-careful handling go through our specialty moving team. Whether it is your daily driver or a prized classic, we plan the transport around the vehicle and your timeline, and document its condition at pickup and delivery.
How Car and Auto Shipping Works
You share the vehicle, locations, and timing for a quote.
We schedule pickup and delivery around your move.
We inspect and document the vehicle's condition.
We load and secure the vehicle for transport.
We transport it across the country or overseas.
We deliver it timed to your relocation.
You inspect and sign off at delivery.
Related Services
Senior Moving Services
Our senior moving services provide patient, respectful help with downsizing and senior transitions.
Employee Relocation
Our employee relocation service coordinates corporate and government moves, including vehicle transport, end to end.
Storage
Our storage service holds your belongings in secure, climate-controlled warehouse space between moves.
FAQ
Car and Auto Shipping FAQs
Can you ship my car with my household move?
Yes. We coordinate auto shipping alongside your household move, so one team manages both and the timing lines up.
Do you ship vehicles overseas?
Yes. We arrange cross-country and overseas vehicle transport as part of your relocation.
Can you ship classic or high-value cars?
Yes. Classics, collectors, and high-value vehicles receive extra-careful handling, with valuation options available.
Can you ship more than one vehicle?
Yes. We can coordinate shipping for multiple household vehicles together.
What's the difference between open and enclosed transport?
Open transport is the standard, cost-effective option; enclosed transport adds protection from weather and road debris and is popular for classics and high-value cars. We will recommend the right fit.
How should I prepare my vehicle?
Clean it so existing marks are easy to document, remove personal items, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and let us know of any mechanical issues before pickup.
How long does auto shipping take?
It depends on the distance and route. We give you a delivery window when we quote your shipment and coordinate it with your move-in date.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. Vehicles are covered in transit, with additional valuation options for high-value cars. Ask us for details when you book.
Can you ship a non-running vehicle?
Often yes, with advance notice so we can arrange the right equipment. Let us know the vehicle's condition when you request a quote.
Get a Free Storage Quote
Call Central Van Lines at (800) 515-6210 or fill out the form on this page.