The Most Popular Way to Ship a Car
Open Auto Transport
Affordable, reliable vehicle shipping on open-air trailers — the same method used to deliver new cars to dealerships. Free AccuRate quote, zero money down.
Shipment Details
What Is Open Auto Transport?
The standard way to ship a vehicle, nationwide.
Open auto transport means your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer — the same kind of trailer manufacturers use to deliver new cars to dealerships — alongside several other vehicles, then driven directly to your delivery location.
Because open carriers are the most widely available trailers on the road, they typically offer the fastest pickup windows and the lowest cost per mile compared to enclosed transport. It's the right choice for the vast majority of daily drivers, and how most vehicles are shipped across the country every day.
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Why Choose Open Transport
Built for cost, speed, and reliability.
Most Affordable Option
Open transport is the lowest-cost way to ship a vehicle, since carriers move multiple cars per trip.
Widest Carrier Availability
Open trailers make up the vast majority of our 10,000+ carrier network, which usually means faster pickup windows.
Industry-Standard Method
It's the same type of trailer manufacturers use to deliver new cars to dealerships nationwide.
Safe for Most Vehicles
A great fit for sedans, SUVs, trucks, and everyday daily drivers — the majority of what we ship.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
Car shipping costs come down to a handful of factors — the vehicle itself, how far it's going, and how it's shipped. Rates can shift with fuel prices and carrier availability too, which is why so many quotes end up changing after the fact.
That's the part we do differently. Once we quote you, that's your price — locked in, no matter what happens with the market between booking and pickup.
Get Your QuoteSize and Weight of the Vehicle
Larger or heavier vehicles take up more space on a trailer and can require special handling, which affects the price.
Vehicle Condition
A running, drivable vehicle is generally more affordable to ship. Inoperable vehicles need extra equipment and labor to load, which can raise the price.
Transport Type
Open transport is the standard, more affordable option most vehicles ship on. Enclosed transport costs more but adds extra protection from the elements.
Shipping Distance
Longer routes cost more overall, but typically cost less per mile. Where you're shipping from and to both factor into the final price.
How It Works
Four steps from quote to delivery.
01
Get a Quote
Request a quote from us, enter in pickup and delivery locations, desired pickup date, and type of vehicle. We don't sell your information and you'll receive a quote only from us.
02
Book With No Money Down
Confirm your booking. You don't pay anything until a vetted carrier from our network is assigned and your pickup is scheduled.
03
We Match a Vetted Carrier
We pull from our network of 10,000+ top-rated car shipping carriers to find one that fits your route and timeline.
04
Delivered.
Your vehicle is picked up, transported, and delivered. You'll be in touch with our team with updates along every step of the way.
Why NEXLogistix
One of the best car shipping companies, nationwide.
AccuRate Guarantee
The quote you receive from us is our final booking price. No hidden fees, no gimmicks, no games. We are so confident in our pricing, that if pricing changes we cover the difference. Learn more about our AccuRate policy.
Personalized Experience
Every shipment is different. We tailor pickup, timing, and communication to what actually works for you. You'll be involved every step of the way.
Dedicated Team
You're not routed through a call center. A real, dedicated team member is available to answer questions from booking through delivery.
One of the Best, Nationwide
As a family owned and operated business, we bring the same values of family to the table. Loyalty, honesty, integrity, dedication, transparency and support.
No Upfront Payment
That's right! You don't pay a cent until a carrier is assigned and your vehicle is scheduled for pickup. No deposits, no money down. Protecting you from bait-and-switch car shipping business practices.
Insurance Coverage
Your vehicle is as important to us as it is to you. Your vehicle is fully covered during transport. Every carrier in our network carries active insurance before we book them on a load.
10,000+ Top Rated Carriers
Our network of strictly vetted carriers gives us reach and flexibility other brokers can't match. Meaning faster matches and better routing for your auto transport needs.
Around-the-Clock Support
Questions don't keep business hours, and neither do we. Reach a real person about your shipment whenever you need to.
20+ YEARS
of combined auto transportation experience.
10,000+
top-rated, vetted carriers within our network.
$0
due upfront. You only pay when we assign a carrier.
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