Victor in Houston, TX shipped a 2014 Cadillac XTS to Jacksonville, FL via S4MI LLC
Delivered 06/29/2026

FMCSA-licensed auto transport broker

Nationwide Car Shipping You Can Trust

Enter two ZIP codes to see your real price. Door-to-door delivery in 48 states with vetted, FMCSA-licensed carriers and $150,000+ cargo insurance. Get your final quote today.

5.0 ★ (42 Google reviews) 500+ vehicles shipped $150K cargo insurance 48 states

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Essential transport, milestone updates
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Priority matching, text support, updates on request
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How Vehicle Shipping Works

1. Get Your Final Quote
Enter your vehicle and pickup/delivery information to see your estimated shipping price, then submit your details for a final quote.

2. Approve Your Quote
Once you receive your final quote, review the details and choose to move forward.

3. Secure Your Transport
Pay the $150 deposit to secure your shipment. Your deposit is applied toward your total transportation cost.

4. We Handle the Rest
Once your transport is secured, we'll coordinate with your carrier and keep you updated throughout the shipping process.

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Car shipping cost

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?

Most customers pay between $450 and $1,800 to ship a car in the United States. The single biggest factor is distance: cost per mile drops as the trip gets longer.

Typical car shipping cost and transit time by distance
Distance Typical cost (open) Enclosed transport Transit time
Under 500 miles (regional)$450 – $750$650 – $1,1001 – 3 days
500 – 1,000 miles$650 – $950$950 – $1,4502 – 4 days
1,000 – 1,500 miles$850 – $1,200$1,200 – $1,8003 – 6 days
1,500 – 2,000 miles$1,000 – $1,400$1,450 – $2,1004 – 7 days
2,000+ miles (coast to coast)$1,300 – $1,800$1,850 – $2,7005 – 10 days
Under 500 miles (regional)
Open transport:$450 – $750
Enclosed transport:$650 – $1,100
Transit time:1 – 3 days
500 – 1,000 miles
Open transport:$650 – $950
Enclosed transport:$950 – $1,450
Transit time:2 – 4 days
1,000 – 1,500 miles
Open transport:$850 – $1,200
Enclosed transport:$1,200 – $1,800
Transit time:3 – 6 days
1,500 – 2,000 miles
Open transport:$1,000 – $1,400
Enclosed transport:$1,450 – $2,100
Transit time:4 – 7 days
2,000+ miles (coast to coast)
Open transport:$1,300 – $1,800
Enclosed transport:$1,850 – $2,700
Transit time:5 – 10 days

Ranges assume an operable sedan, door-to-door service, and open transport. SUVs and trucks add roughly 10–15%, inoperable vehicles add about 25%, and enclosed trailers add 40–60%. For your exact lane, get your final quote.

Distance and route density

Busy interstate lanes cost less per mile than rural pickups, because trucks running those corridors are already full and predictable.

Vehicle size and weight

A carrier sells space and weight. A lifted truck or three-row SUV takes both, so it prices above a compact sedan on the same route.

Open vs. enclosed transport

Enclosed trailers carry fewer cars and cost more to operate, which is why enclosed car shipping runs 40–60% above open transport.

Timing and season

Snowbird season and summer moves tighten truck supply. Booking 1–2 weeks out usually beats booking for tomorrow.

Operable or not

An inoperable vehicle needs a winch and extra labor, adding roughly 25% and limiting which carriers can take the load.

Service level

Standard covers the essentials. Express adds priority matching and updates on request. White Glove adds a dedicated coordinator and GPS tracking.

Transparency you can check

How We Vet Auto Transport Carriers

Before any carrier is assigned to your shipment, it passes our verification process and receives a Bigfella Trust Score. You see that score, plus the USDOT and MC numbers, before dispatch.

USDOT & MC authority

Every carrier must hold an active USDOT number and MC operating authority with the FMCSA. Revoked or suspended authority is an automatic disqualification.

Insurance verification

We confirm current cargo insurance meeting our $150,000 minimum directly — we do not take the carrier's word for it.

Safety & performance

We check FMCSA safety ratings and inspection history. For carriers we have used before, we track on-time rates, cancellations, and complaints.

Equipment fit

We confirm the carrier's equipment matches your shipment — open or enclosed, multi-car, winch-equipped — so there are no surprises at pickup.

Your Bigfella Trust Score

Every carrier receives a 0–100 score based on the checks above.

Bigfella Trust Score bands and what they mean
ScoreWhat it means
90–100Excellent — strong track record, fully verified
75–89Good — fully verified, solid history
60–74Acceptable — verified, more limited history
Below 60Not assigned — held for review or excluded

Non-negotiable: inactive authority or expired insurance is an automatic disqualification.

Sample Trust Score card

Khan Trans Inc94/100
USDOT #XXXXXXX — active authority
MC #XXXXXX
$150,000+ cargo insurance verified
98% on-time rate · 0 cancellations
FMCSA safety rating: satisfactory

Service levels

Auto Transport Service Levels

Bigfella Auto Express ships cars, SUVs, trucks, relocations, exotics, luxury vehicles, classics, and collector cars. Every level uses vetted, FMCSA-licensed carriers — the difference is priority and communication.

Standard Auto Transport

Best value

Reliable vehicle transport with essential shipment communication at the best overall value.

Standard is built for customers who are comfortable with milestone-only communication during transit.

  • Door-to-door transport
  • FMCSA-licensed carrier
  • $150,000+ cargo insurance
  • Pickup & delivery ETAs
  • Email & text notifications
Communication
No ongoing status updates. You receive carrier info, pickup ETA, delivery ETA, and major milestones.
Best for: budget-conscious customers who want reliable transport without paying for extra communication.
Price Standard transport

Express Auto Transport

Recommended

Priority coordination with enhanced communication throughout your shipment.

Express includes everything in Standard plus on-demand status updates and priority carrier matching.

  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Priority carrier search
  • Dedicated shipment coordination
  • Text support
  • On-demand status updates
  • Customer-requested location checks
Communication
Contact us anytime for a status update. Our team reaches the carrier and gives you the most current information available.
Best for: customers who want to be able to check on their vehicle mid-transit.
Price Express transport

White Glove Vehicle Transport

Premium

Our highest communication and monitoring level, for maximum visibility.

Designed for luxury, exotic, classic, collector, and high-value vehicles.

  • Everything in Express, plus:
  • Highest priority matching
  • Dedicated White Glove coordinator
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Enhanced inspection coordination
Tracking
GPS tracking is provided when the assigned carrier is equipped with the required technology.
Best for: luxury, exotic, classic, and high-value vehicles where visibility matters most.
Price White Glove transport

Communication comparison

Communication features included with each service level
Feature Standard Express White Glove
Carrier and driver info✓✓✓
Pickup & delivery ETA✓✓✓
On-demand status updates—✓✓
Text support—✓✓
Live GPS tracking——✓
StandardBest value
Carrier and driver info✓
Pickup & delivery ETA✓
On-demand status updates—
Text support—
Live GPS tracking—
ExpressRecommended
Carrier and driver info✓
Pickup & delivery ETA✓
On-demand status updates✓
Text support✓
Live GPS tracking—
White GlovePremium
Carrier and driver info✓
Pickup & delivery ETA✓
On-demand status updates✓
Text support✓
Live GPS tracking✓

Why the Lowest Car Shipping Quote Isn't the Best Value

A low quote looks attractive, but the right price is the one that actually gets your vehicle picked up on time by a reliable carrier. Auto transport pricing follows real market conditions.

Bigfella Auto Express

✓ Carrier selection: Vetted and scored
✓ Pricing: You approve final
✓ Communication: Dedicated coordinator
✓ Verification: FMCSA + insurance
You are booking a carrier you can verify

Budget car shippers

✗ Carrier selection: Often lowest payout
✗ Pricing: Quotes creep up
✗ Communication: Limited updates
✗ Verification: Standards vary
You get what you pay for — often less

The Bigfella difference

You are not just booking transport — you are booking a carrier you can verify.

The process

How Vehicle Shipping Works

From quote to delivery — we handle the details so you don't have to.

Get Your Final Quote

Enter your vehicle and pickup/delivery information to see your estimated shipping price, then submit for your final quote.

  • Enter pickup and delivery ZIPs
  • Select vehicle type, transport type, and service level
  • Submit your details for a final quote

Approve Your Quote

Once you receive your final quote, review the details and choose to move forward.

  • Review your final price
  • Choose your payment preference
  • Approve the quote to proceed

Secure Your Transport

Pay the $150 deposit to secure your shipment. Your deposit is applied toward your total transportation cost.

  • $150 deposit holds your spot
  • Applied to your total cost
  • We assign a vetted carrier

We Handle the Rest

Once your transport is secured, we'll coordinate with your carrier and keep you updated throughout the shipping process.

  • Pickup inspection
  • Updates in transit based on service level
  • Delivery and final inspection

From quote to delivery, Bigfella Auto Express handles the details so you don't have to.

5.0 ★
Rating (42 reviews)
500+
Vehicles shipped
$150K
Cargo insurance
48
States served

Popular lanes

Popular Car Shipping Routes & Prices

These are the lanes we run most often, so carrier matching is faster and pricing is based on real bookings. Tap any route to load it into the quote form and see your live price.

Prices shown are Express service on an open carrier for an operable sedan, and they move with market conditions. Shipping a different lane? Get your final quote for any two ZIP codes.

Car shipping service area

We arrange door-to-door auto transport in 48 states from our Houston base, with the heaviest coverage along the I-10, I-45, I-69, I-35, and I-95 corridors. Alaska and Hawaii shipments are quoted case by case.

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

FAQ

Car Shipping Questions, Answered

Most car shipping quotes fall between $450 and $1,800. Regional routes under 500 miles typically run $450 to $750, while coast-to-coast transport runs $1,300 to $1,800. Enclosed transport adds roughly 40 to 60 percent. See the full cost table.
Yes. Every carrier we assign carries cargo insurance with a minimum of $150,000 in coverage, and we verify that coverage directly before the carrier is assigned to your shipment.
Regional routes under 500 miles usually deliver in 1 to 3 days. Cross-country shipments take 5 to 10 days depending on the lane, the season, and carrier availability.
Distance, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed transport, whether the vehicle runs, how far in advance you book, and current carrier demand on your lane.
Yes. Enclosed transport is recommended for classic, exotic, luxury, and high-value vehicles, and it typically costs 40 to 60 percent more than open transport.
Yes. We pick up and deliver as close to your door as the truck can legally and safely get. Narrow streets and low-clearance areas sometimes require meeting the driver at a nearby lot.
Get your final quote, approve it, pay the $150 deposit to secure transport, and we handle the rest.
Yes, using a winch-equipped carrier. Inoperable vehicles typically add about 25 percent to the quote.
We confirm active USDOT and MC operating authority, verify $150,000 or more in cargo insurance directly, review FMCSA safety ratings, and track on-time and cancellation history. See our vetting process.
A 0 to 100 score based on verified operating authority, insurance, FMCSA safety history, and real performance data. You see the assigned carrier's score before dispatch. See the scoring bands.
Yes. Before dispatch we send you the carrier's name, USDOT number, MC number, and confirmed insurance coverage.
That carrier is automatically excluded from our network. Active operating authority and current insurance are hard requirements with no exceptions.
Yes. Active duty service members, veterans, National Guard, and reservists receive $75 off nationwide vehicle shipping. See the military offer.
We partner with vetted pet transporters, PetCommute and Bad to the Bone Pet Care, and can match your pet's route alongside your vehicle shipment. Request a pet transport estimate.

Pet transportation

Shipping Your Car? Your Pet Needs a Plan Too

Don't juggle two companies for your car and your pet. We match your pet's route and needs with a vetted transporter from our partner network.

Get a pet transport estimate

Tell us about your pet and we'll connect you with a trusted partner for your route.

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Our vetted pet transport partners

We work with trusted, highly rated providers to handle your pet's journey.

PetCommute pet transportation
5.0 (825 Google reviews)

Professional pet transportation & relocation

In-cabin airline pet travel, VIP ground transportation, and nationwide pet relocation support.

In-cabin airline pet travel
VIP ground transport

4190 S Highland Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Bad to the Bone Pet Care
4.8 (257 reviews)

Professional pet care & transportation

Pet sitting, dog walking, and professional animal handling. Licensed, bonded, and insured.

Pet sitting & dog walking
Licensed, bonded & insured

Open 24 hours · (904) 853-2183

Serving those who serve

Military & Veteran Car Shipping Discounts

Bigfella Auto Express supports the military community with PCS-friendly scheduling and exclusive savings.

Military.comOfficial partner
Bigfella offer

$75 off auto transport

Active duty, veterans, National Guard, and reservists receive a discount on nationwide vehicle shipping, including PCS moves.

$75 OFFYour next shipment
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We Are The MightyOfficial partner
Partner offer

Year-round military deals

Access hundreds of discounts for military members, veterans, and families — from apparel and travel to dining and entertainment.

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Our story

About Bigfella Auto Express

Bigfella Auto Express was built on a simple belief: shipping a vehicle should be simple, transparent, and stress-free.

Founded in Houston, Texas — one of the largest transportation hubs in the country — our location gives us direct access to major shipping corridors including I-10, I-45, and I-69. That helps us connect customers with reliable carriers nationwide at competitive prices.

Our company was created by an entrepreneur recognized for building innovative businesses and featured by outlets including TMZ, Black Enterprise, LA Weekly, The Source, Voyage Houston, Vending Market Watch, and District Administration. That same mindset drives our approach to modern auto transport: technology, transparency, and customer-focused service in an industry that has traditionally been complicated.

Today we help individuals, families, military members, dealerships, collectors, and businesses move vehicles across the United States. Whether you are relocating, buying a vehicle online, transporting a luxury car, or moving dealership inventory, the mission is the same: connect every customer with dependable transportation and support from pickup through delivery.

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Location

Contact Bigfella Auto Express

Based in Houston, Texas, shipping nationwide. Call or text for a quote on any route, including oversized, inoperable, and enclosed shipments.

Business hours

  • Monday – Friday9 AM – 5 PM
  • Saturday – SundayClosed

After-hours support available

(346) 536-8700
support@bigfellaautoexpress.com

Partnerships

Ship With Us or Haul For Us

Whether you ship vehicles regularly or you are a carrier looking for consistent loads, we have built a network that works for both sides.

I need to ship vehicles

Dealerships, fleet managers, auctions, and relocation services — get volume pricing built around your lanes.

I want to haul loads

FMCSA-licensed carriers — tell us your lanes and equipment and we'll match you with consistent freight.

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Tell us about your shipping needs and we'll respond within one business day with a custom pricing proposal.

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