Gift Icon
Get a 20% discount from our partners! Discount code will get added automatically when you submit the form.
yellow A1 Auto Transport carrier on highway
4.7 Star Rating4.7 (67,926 reviews)
96.3% positive
No Surprises, Just Savings: Verified Carriers, Instant Quotes, and Best Price Guarantee!
You save 20% compared to other companies
Get quotes from trusted carriers, thoroughly vetted and fully insured. Enjoy trackable deliveries, fair pricing, and hassle-free transport from start to finish. Transport any type of vehicle and drive away worry-free.
Customer Images
7790 people shipped using A-1 Auto Transport last week
Scratch-Free Guarantee
Vetted Carriers
Transparent Costs
Customer Ratings By Feature
Value for Money ★★★★★ 4.9
Vehicle Care ★★★★★ 4.9
Fast Delivery ★★★★★ 4.9
Friendly Staff ★★★★★ 4.9
Globe
190+
Countries
Served
Car
2M+
Delivered
Services
Car
97%
Customer
Recommended
Dave loved the fast deliveryDave C.
★★★★★
Dave loved the fast delivery
My relocation to Chicago was fast, smooth and without any delay thanks to A1 Auto.
Courtney enjoyed the honest guidanceCourtney J.
★★★★★
Courtney enjoyed the honest guidance
Just what you need when trusting someone with your wheels! Kudos to this company!
Jeff enjoyed the fair priceJeff D.
★★★★★
Jeff enjoyed the fair price
Moved my ride hassle-free with these folks.Fair pricing, no surprises. Definitely recommend them!
Maria enjoyed the special care and safetyMaria L.
★★★★★
Maria enjoyed the special care and safety
Huge thanks to the movers – they were meticulous with my car. Love these guys.
Recently featured on USA Today

“A1 Auto Transport became synonymous with top-notch service delivery, unfailing punctuality and constantly preoccupied with customer satisfaction.

See Article— USA Today

Can You Get A Car Shipped To You?

Published by Joe Webster.

Can You Get A Car Shipped To You?

For most people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear “Car Shipping” is, transporting a vehicle from them to another place. However, the curious minds of clients have managed to score this into the frequently asked question; “Can you get a car moved to you”. There are always two sides to a coin. You can ship your ride to a specific destination and, yes, you can also get your ride shipped to you. It works both ways. Car shipping companies like ours; A-1 Auto Transport, exist to offer what the market demands. After all, the customer is always right.

However, while it remains true that both sides of the coin exist, it entirely depends on several factors specific to different auto transport companies. While it is easy to ship cars from you to other destinations, it is not just as easy for the reverse.

Factors Influencing Shipping Service

Some factors dictate the possibility of that happening. Let’s have a comprehensive look at each.

Location & Address

Location in terms of destination is a critical factor in shipping a car. It dictates other parameters like the cost of fuel incurred, how much time the transport will take, the mode of shipping depending on the terrain of the area, and the mode of delivery. That is from the point of view of shipping your car from you to another location.

In regards to getting your ride shipped from you, the address of your location is primal. For most auto transport companies including A-1 Auto Transport Inc., you can only ship a car from a location within the 50 states in the U.S. to you. This applies to both local and international shipping. If you live overseas and you wish to ship a vehicle from an auto shop in the United States to you, it can be done.

The location also matters from the perspective of the size of the company…

A-1 Auto Transport Ships Worldwide.
Get a Free, No Obligation to Buy, Auto Shipping Quote.
Get my free quote now
or call us to do it for you:

The Size Of The Transit Company

The size of the auto transport company is often most directly proportional to the ‘muscle’ it has to provide its services. When the question, “Can you get a car shipped to you” arises, the size of the auto transport company matters in terms of location. A large company will most likely have branches across the 50 states of America. Most hauling companies will only ship a ride to you from a location they serve, and most likely have a branch in.

Some of their branches in different states act as terminals for delivery. A car transportation firm will want to cut down on the cost of providing their service, without compromising quality. Most small companies neither have branches in most states in the U.S. nor do they ship cars from locations they don’t serve from. A small shipping company on the east coast might be able to ship your ride from the East Coast to the west coast, but may find it difficult to ship a car to you on the East Coast from the West Coast.

Partnerships And Affiliations

Partnerships And Affiliations

Auto transport firms can ship a car to you from far-off states and towns because they have affiliations with ride manufacturing companies, storage facilities companies, and partnerships with other shipping companies. It is for this reason that you can get a car shipped to you by a specific auto shipping company straight from the manufacturer. Lack of such partnerships and affiliations limit the extent to how possible it is to get a car moved to you.

Licensing

Auto transport companies need licensing to operate in various states all over America. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for granting this license to the car shipping company. For this reason, the question; “Can you get a ride moved to you” depends on whether the automotive shipping company is licensed by FMCSA to operate in the state where the vehicle you want to be shipped is. If a ride hauler is pulled over and found not to be licensed to conduct commercial hauling services in a certain state, it would mean confiscation of the hauling vehicle and the car being shipped. Clearance can take several business days, not to mention the hefty fines that will leave a huge dip in your credit card.

Parting Shot

You can get a car hauled to you only if the above is in order. That is:

  1. The ride being shipped is within the United States.
  2. The car shipping company serves the location from which the vehicle is being picked up.
  3. The vehicle shipping company has relevant partnerships & affiliations.
  4. The car shipping company is licensed to operate across states.
Can You Get A Car Shipped To You

Still have questions? Talk to us.

Share this content on social media for a chance to get up to 20% off your next shipment.
Copy link

Joe Webster always knew the auto transport industry would be a great career option. And with decades of experience, Joe is now an established consultant for A1 Auto Transport.

Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

Email Me


Testimonial
Mylene Rutllant
It’s my number one pick in auto shipping to this day.
★★★★★
...my choice in terms of auto transport has to be A1 Auto Transport. It’s in the name, but also in the quality with which they do their jobs. I’ve never had a problem with this company.
Testimonial
Luis Rodriguez
You have my full support and recommendation!
★★★★★
A1 Auto Transport... From the get go, they were very different from my past options. Their website was very professional and up to date, full of useful information. I requested a quote using their online form, and I got an email response within an hour. Surprisingly fast!
Testimonial
Cristine Benoit
I can safely say this is a legit company that will get the job done.
★★★★★
There are a lot of options for auto transport these days, which surprisingly makes it harder to find a good company. I received more than 10 offers to ship my car, but I couldn’t decide on any of them... Fortunately, I made the right choice with A1 Auto Transport.
Testimonial
David Osallo
We give A1 Auto Transport a big 10 out of 10!
★★★★★
We give A1 Auto Transport a big 10 out of 10! We chose them to move our car from California to Vermont, since we needed professionals.

Visit our social, and see what our clients are saying about us:

Ship Your Vehicle With A-1 Auto Today
Customer Images
7790 people shipped using A-1 Auto Transport last week
Scratch-Free Guarantee
Vetted Carriers
Transparent Costs

Our Partners:

Better Business Bureau Accredited
FMCSA Member
INC. 500 Member
VeriSign Secured
AMSA Member

A-1 Auto Transport is a disclosed agent for the following shipping companies:

CSI Logistics
435 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
FMC 22206
Intl Cargo
45 Campus Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
NO. 17858N
Trans Global Auto Logistics, Inc.
3401 E Randol Mill Rd,
Arlington, TX 76011
NO. 018191NF
CFR Rinkens
15501 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723
NO. 013055NF
ABC Worldwide LLC
2840 NW 2nd Ave #105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
NO. 025472F
ShipYourCarNow LLC
1160 South Rogers Circle Suite 1
Boca Raton, FL 33487
NO. 025646
Merco Air & Ocean Cargo, Inc.
6 Fir Way
Cooper City, FL 33026
NO. 021869F
Copyright © 1988-2024, A-1 Auto Transport - All Rights Reserved.