Door-to-door Auto Transport Services

Yes, it’s acceptable to ship up to 100 lbs of personal items with the car, as long as they’re secured in the trunk or cargo area. Just make sure that the personal stuff doesn’t block the windshield, windows or rear window. (No plants, liquids, or prohibited items ) 

When your vehicle is delivered, we’d prefer it if you can be there personally. You can, however, delegate this to a friend, relative, family member or neighbor, as long as that person is at least 18 and we’re informed in advance. At the time of pickup, though, it’s best that you be there in person to handle things. 

Shipping up to 100 lbs of personal items with the vehicle is permissible, as long as the personal stuff is in the trunk or cargo area and secured. Just be sure that the car’s windows, windshield and rear window are not blocked and the items won’t shift around in transit. 

Yes, customers can ship up to 100 lbs of personal items in the vehicle, provided they’re in the trunk or cargo area and secured so they won’t shift around while en route. Just be sure that the windows, windshield and rear window are all clear.

When you’re looking for an auto logistics company, SGT Auto Transport has a lot to offer. We’ve got the right team of people, the right equipment, the right systems, the right innovations and, above all, the right service-oriented mindset to not just get the job done, but to smash expectations. It’s been a formula for success, and it’s paid off by making us one of the most highly ranked auto logistics companies in the United States.

Yes, it’s acceptable to ship up to 100 lbs of personal items with your car, provided they’re secured in the trunk or cargo area and don’t block the windows, windshield or rear glass. 

We do prefer that you be present for pickup and delivery - however, if you can’t, you  can delegate this to a friend, relative, neighbor or spouse (provided SGT Auto Transport is notified of your plans in advance). 

Yes - you’ll be asked to perform a pre-trip inspection and post-trip inspection (as will the driver) and there are other details that will need to be taken care of pre-trip and post-trip. 

With door-to-door transport, your vehicle is picked up curbside at your starting point, at your desired time and date, and it is delivered curbside at the destination. No need to go to a terminal or truck depot, either to load your vehicle for transport or to pick it up at the destination. 

Roughly speaking, the period from late May through August is the busy season for vehicle shipping, with students returning from or heading back to college, families relocating and seasonal “snowbird” migration. During these seasonal spikes in shipping volume, the supply/demand curve will mean higher shipping costs, so it’s a good idea to schedule vehicle shipment during the off season. 

Delivery timeframes can vary and are always estimates and not guarantees - there are too many things that can delay a delivery when the truck starts on its route. As a general rule, though, we expect a delivery that involves 200 highway miles to take a single day, while a delivery that has to cover 2000 miles is allotted an 8 to 9 day turnaround. Delivery time estimates can be deduced from those two benchmarks. 

Open car transport does leave vehicles exposed to weather and possible road grit and debris, with several cars loaded onto an open trailer. You can reserve the upper deck of the trailer for your vehicle, though, which mitigates the risk of damage or paint chipping (rare as that might be). 

For different vehicles, different budgets and different expectations, we offer enclosed car transport, open car transport, white-glove transport, door-to-door transport and expedited delivery, all of which provide varying levels of protection and security en route and all of which come in at different price points on the scale. 

Before you take delivery, you and the driver will each perform an inspection of the car’s condition for the Bill of Lading document. Get a close look at the finish for dents, chips, scrapes or other defects. Check the condition of the tires, the window glass, windshield, headlights and taillights. Start the car to be sure it’s running properly and get a good look at its interior as well. It’s advisable to take a few pictures during the pre-trip and post-trip inspection to get an accurate record of condition. Look very closely and carefully, because if you detect any damage after you’ve taken delivery and signed the BOL, it could be hard to file a claim. 

If it has wheels and rolls, SGT Auto Transport can ship it. That includes motorcycles, sedans, SUVs, vans, trucks and minivans, but also oversize vehicles, Sprinter vans and food trucks, rare and delicate antiques, high-dollar luxury cars, exotic sports cars and supercars and even non-running or incomplete vehicles that need to go to a mechanic in a different part of the country for specialized work. 

That’s up to you! While we do ask for two weeks lead time to set up your car shipping order, the time and date for your vehicle to be picked up is up to your discretion. You let us know when and we’ll dispatch a transport truck to your location to load and secure your vehicle for the road. 

We work around your schedule when it comes to pickup times - although we do request two weeks notice to set up your order, we’ll dispatch a transport driver to your address to be loaded up and secured for transit at your specified date and time. You can expect a heads-up call from the driver about two hours before arrival to notify you that he’s on the way. 

Due to the number of ways that a delivery can be delayed once the truck is en route, delivery times and ETAs will always be best estimates and not guarantees. Your representative at SGT Auto Transport will give you the ETA for your vehicle and if things look like the delivery schedule will be disrupted, you’ll be notified and updated on the new ETA. 

In most cases, we’re able to perform door-to-door delivery; your car is picked up curbside at the departure point and is delivered curbside at the destination. The exception would be crowded urban or suburban streets with lots of congestion, sharp corners and low-hanging branches. It’s difficult or even against city ordinance to maneuver an 80’ transport truck in those situations; if so, it may be necessary to meet the driver at a more accessible spot such as a large, open parking lot. 

SGT Auto Transport is one of the top rated auto logistics companies in the US, thanks to our performance, our transparency and our trustworthiness. It’s reflected in the hundreds of positive reviews online, as satisfied customers tell about their experiences with us in their own words. 

Auto transport might seem expensive, but it’s a caveat emptor situation. It’s a good idea to be skeptical of companies that offer rates that sound suspiciously low, because that could mean that they’re cutting some corners on service and performance, or that there will be fees, taxes and surcharges tacked on after delivery. Paying a little more for auto transport can definitely be worth it. 

When it comes to auto transport, paying a little more can definitely be worth it. You should be suspicious of any company that offers shipping services that sound suspiciously cheap and too good to believe, because that often means subpar service and performance, or a bait & switch with surprise fees and surcharges tacked onto the back end. Higher shipping rates and a reputable company mean superior service that’s personalized for you, your vehicle and your shipping needs.