Auto Transport Services in Portland

Safe And Reliable Portland Car Shipping Services By A-1 Auto Transport

Located in Clackamas County, Portland is the most populated city in Oregon. It is situated where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet and is home to more than two million people in the metro area alone. The city is known as the “City of Roses” and is where a number of independent and eclectic entities reside, contributing to the motto of “Keep Portland Weird.” It is also one of the more environmentally friendly cities in the northwest.

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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.

Car Shipping Companies Near Me

Looking for auto transport companies near you in Portland? The city of Portland’s motto is “Keep Portland Weird” and that is a great indication of the culture there. People in Portland emphasize self-expression, which gives this city a personality unlike any other. From the famed Japanese Garden to Voodoo Doughnuts, there’s every kind of delight in Portland. While the city itself has a solid public transport system, it doesn’t allow residents to visit the nearby mountains, Pacific coast, or wineries. Having car greatly enhances life in Portland, and A-1 Auto Transport can make that happen. Check our directory to find a company that can efficiently ship your car to you in Portland.

Using Portland Vehicle Transport Companies

Should you decide to move a car to Portland, consider a few things first:

• Choose efficiency over affordability: If there is a company you really want to use, but aren’t sure of how affordable they are, consider the level of efficiency the company has. If the company can move your car quickly and effectively, it may well be worth the price.
• Sign a contract for services: If you agree to work with a company, don’t consider the deal a done one until you have it in writing, with both of your signatures on the dotted line.
• Inspect your car carefully ahead of transport: Make sure you don’t note any dents or scratches on the vehicle and check when you get it back for the same thing.

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Long Distance Auto Transport to/from Portland

Many potential customers shy away from long distance auto transport services due to the cost. However, the idea that DIY is cheaper is simply not true. Thanks to our large carriers and our terminal system, our company can deliver your car at a similar price if not lower.

A single open carrier can transport up to 12 vehicles at a time. It’s the most convenient way to transport cars, as it saves owners’ time and the price is shared with up to a dozen others.

If you’d like to keep costs to a minimum, using our terminals will help as well. You’ll get a better deal this way, since the carrier won’t have to go out of its way to pick up your car.

The longer the distance, the more you will have to pay, but that is also true for DIY. Fuel, meal, and hotel bills stack up fast. Combined with several days wasted on the road, it’s much more efficient and cheaper in the long run to hire an auto transport service.

Shipping Luxury and Classic Cars in Portland

Luxury and classic cars can be shipped like any others, on an open or on an enclosed carrier. The advantage of using an open carrier is the lower costs, while the disadvantage lies in the longer time needed for delivery and the fact that the cars are exposed to the elements.

If you can afford it, an enclosed carrier is generally considered safer since it protects the cargo from all sides. Not only that, but the content of an enclosed trailer remains hidden until the destination, while open carriers display the cars on top for all to see. This can become a problem if thieves spot it. Since price isn’t normally an issue for luxury and classic car owners, an enclosed truck is the preferred transportation method for this class of clients.

Special Discounts in Portland

Special discounts are given in special circumstances. If the owner of the vehicle is a student, he/she can transport the car at a discount. Military personnel and seniors can also do the same. Also, our seasonal offerings are available to everyone. To learn more about them, call our staff.

International Shipping to/from Portland

With A1 auto transport’s assistance, you can transport your car to any city or port, either in the US or abroad. In both cases, we will attempt to remove as much of the work and stress from your shoulders as possible. Besides the documents you will have to provide us with and your presence at the pickup and drop off points, nothing else will be required.

If you have any preferences regarding the transport, we’ll probably be able to accommodate you. For example, our fleet contains both open and enclosed auto carriers. We can guide you to a terminal or come to pick up your car from a location of your choosing. We can also accommodate both the RoRo method and container shipping if your car must travel across the ocean.

Cheap Transportation Options in Portland

The purpose of auto shipping isn't just taking a car from one place to another. How we do it is equally, if not more, important.

With an enclosed carrier or a plane, we can keep even dust from making contact with your vehicles, making sure they arrive without a single scratch every time. However, such services are also more expensive, hence why they're usually employed by companies and individuals who can afford and absolutely need them.

Normal customers are more concerned with the shipment’s price instead. Safety precautions are a given, and the car travels to its destination in a similar fashion to you driving it, but without the added miles. In exchange for leaving it exposed to the harsh winter and the blazing sun of summer, the price is significantly lowered. Anyone can afford such a service, even students and seniors.

Auto Transport Safety Measures in Portland

Our international and local services can be adapted to suit even the most strict safety requirements. We can provide enclosed transportation, container shipping, and air freight.

Your car will be shipped with modern carriers driven by highly experienced drivers. We plan ahead to avoid dangerous areas and poor roads, and even if something does happen, your transport will be covered by insurance.

If you want a safe project without overpaying, then an open carrier and our terminal to terminal option will suffice. If you want to focus on safety and speed, then an enclosed truck will be better.

Portland Auto Transport Companies Directory

Auto Transport

This transport company is also located in the heart of Portland and services the direct area, as well as other points around the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in the more traditional vehicles and works with a number of partner companies that can assist in bundling services to get everything moved at once.

10080 N Lombard St

Portland, OR ‎

503-427-8155 ‎

United Road Services: Portland

This is a national company, which means it can be a bit more competitive on the pricing structure than some of the smaller, locale companies. It also has international reach, shipping to just about anywhere in the world for a fraction of the cost as well. The company is a reputable one, with depots in just about every major city in the U.S. and beyond.

14440 N Bybee Lake Rd.

Portland, OR ‎

503-289-6250 ‎

Bear Transport

Bear Transport is situated in Aurora, but many of its clients are in and around the Portland area. The company is fairly small; however, it packs quite a punch when it comes to auto transport in and out of Portland. It is efficient, utilizing its decently-sized fleet to get vehicles moved quickly and for a price, many clients find they can afford.

21171 Main St NE

Aurora, OR ‎

971-255-8074 ‎

Selland Auto Transport

Selland is an established auto transport outfit that provides any number of transport services via enclosed or open-end shipping. The company serves the direct Portland area and then fans out from there in terms of services. It relies on its reputation for quality transport to bring it new customers that return for additional services as a result.

11020 N Lombard St

Portland, OR ‎

503-247-9476

Available Auto Shipping Services

Available Auto Shipping is located outside of Portland, nearby in Clackamas. The company is smaller, which means the reach is not as great. However, what it lacks in reach, the company makes up for in service, with friendly agents always willing to lend a hand.

14421 SE 98th Ct

Clackamas, OR ‎

360-216-2003

AAA Always Available Auto Transportation

This company is in the heart of Portland and has been operating in the area for many years. Customers that have worked with AAA come back because the agents are always helpful and knowledgeable about industry practices. The company prides itself on that fact and on being fully insured and licensed to transport vehicles around the country.

898 SE Taylor St

Portland, OR ‎

360-216-2000

Robin Hood Auto Transport

This is the little company that could; a small transport outfit with just four trucks in its arsenal. However, this is a tough company with policies in place that both cater to clients but protects staffers, particularly those that are driving vehicles cross-country. They have more than 20 years of experience in the industry and pride itself on its reach, with an office in California and one in Oregon.

Portland, OR 97204

503-975-5705

T & C Auto Transport

This transport company is over the state line in Vancouver and operates like one of the bigger city companies. It is modern, agents are knowledgeable and the company is innovative in terms of their methods of transporting vehicles.

13314 Southeast 19th Street

Vancouver, WA 98683

360-718-8624

Domestic Auto Transport

Situated in Camas, in Washington state, Domestic Auto can move boats, motorcycles, and vehicles, depending on the final destination. The company is fairly affordable in terms of price and has a wide enough range of transport options to suit just about any budget.

700 Northeast 4th Avenue #100

Camas, WA 98607

360-834-6013

Other Portland Resources

Portland Wikipedia Page - everything you need to know about the city of Portland.

Portland State University - Portland State's 49-acre downtown campus is located in the heart of one of America's most vibrant centers of culture, business, and technology.

Portland On Craigslist - local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events.

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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.