Auto Transport Services in Petersburg

Petersburg, Virginia Professional Car Shipping

Situated on the Appomattox River in Virginia, Petersburg is home to almost 35,000 people and has been a major hub city for helping to improve the wealth in the state. Due to the location of major railways as well as the river and connections to six major highways, the state was able to bring new industry to the area throughout history. Many large companies are headquartered in Petersburg and have been able to boost the economy through employment opportunities and industry in the city. Amazon.com has a large fulfillment center in Petersburg and employs hundreds of local residents. Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the nation is located in Petersburg. Petersburg has a large golf course, several parks, and a sports complex, walking trails and other outdoor forays for physical activity.

For more information about Petersburg, you can visit the official city website.

Cost & Time To Ship Your Car Examples

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.

Relocating to Petersburg

Making plans to move, especially when moving long distance, can be a very daunting time. When you need to have a car relocated to Petersburg, Virginia, keep the following points in mind about your car and the area you are moving to:

• Before the driver picks the car up, you must make sure it is ready for transport, whether it is shipping locally or from one coast to the other. All cars and other motor vehicles undergo a physical inspection at the time of pick-up as well as when delivered. The car should have approximately a quarter tank of gas, should be washed and cleaned inside and there should be no personal items inside the car. The battery, tires, and brakes should be in good condition and the car should be in proper operating condition.
• Virginia requires that all motor vehicles pass a vehicle inspection. Motor vehicles must be in good driving condition with good brakes, tires, and lights. You will need to find an inspection station that is close to your location if possible it will need to ensure that the vehicle is inspected upon registration.
• During the morning and evening rush hours, traffic and Peterson can be quite hectic as there are several major interstates that run in and out of the city. When you first get to the city it’s a good idea to go ahead and drive around and get a good feel of the traffic flow. Drivers tend to drive very offensively at times, and understanding when traffic is at its heaviest and slowest is important.

Petersburg Professional Auto Transport Guide

United Road Services-Petersburg

United Road Services offers reliable shipping options to private vehicle owners, dealerships, manufacturers, auto auctions and others. They work for some of the top manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Audi, Lexus, and Volvo as well as companies like eBay, Ally, Hertz and Progressive. They can ship automobiles locally as well as nationwide and all shipping services can be easily tracked with an online connection. United Road Services if fully licensed, insured and bonded.

999 Wagner Road

Petersburg, VA 23805

(804) 861-0565

Celadon Trucking

Celadon Trucking, located in Richmond, can schedule cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s for relocation to all states in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. They have been in business for nearly 30 years, employ more than 4000 people nationwide and know the transportation industry inside and out. All services are fully insured and Celadon has reasonable rates for all transport.

5600 Midlothian Turnpike

Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 232-5600

Pitt Ohio

Pitt Ohio began back in 1979 as a less than a truckload company. Today, they transport all types of motor vehicles as well as general freight to locations across North America.

2000 Cross Blades Lane

North Chesterfield, VA 23237

(804) 743-2545

Petersburg includes ZIP codes

23801, 23803, 23804, 23805, 23806.

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing. 

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood. 

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.