Enclosed Auto Transport ● Classics ● Exotic Cars

When is enclosed auto shipping recommended? 

• Covered car transport is recommended when you’re transporting a brand new vehicle. While our carriers for enclosed or open transport work hard to avoid all hazards, sometimes gravel, sand, hail or other debris is beyond our control. If you’re really concerned about that first scratch, consider using an enclosed car carrier.

• Enclosed car transport is a must when you’re shipping a luxury or high-end vehicle. Even if your vehicle is not brand new, but it has a high value, consider the benefits that enclosed or “white-glove-level” shipping offers. There will be fewer vehicles on the truck, as most car carriers have either 1-2 car trailer or a 6-car enclosed auto transport trailers. Either case, fewer vehicles means more personalized attention for each unit. Using an enclosed auto carrier is like flying 1st class or business class, vs. coach.

• Use enclosed auto transporters when you’re shipping a unique or exotic vehicle. A Rolls or Bentley certainly requires enclosed service, as would your 1927 Ford Model A. But your 1965 Mustang classic car or 1969 Camaro with low ground clearance may benefit from it as well, as would an Aston Martin. We are a top exotic car transporter with a record of service excellence you can count on.

• Sending a car during a bad weather or sleet calls for enclosed auto shipping. If you're transporting a car during hurricane season, tornado season, or when hail or heavy snow is likely in the area, the 40-60% additional cost may be well worth the security and peace of mind. 

“I sent my car down for restoration a couple of years ago and now the car was finally ready. I was excited and anxious to get it back to Boston, but was concerned, because it was January and the weather was looking pretty bad when it was scheduled to arrive. I had invested so much time and money in getting this prized possession restored that I was not gonna chance having it transported on an open trailer. When the driver arrived in town, it was snowing really hard and he suggested that we wait until the following day when it clears up to unload. What a relief: I know that caused a delay for his next stop, but he knew how much this car meant to me and I was impressed he was willing to do this. Very pleased.” Ronny Roth, 1967 Jaguar XKE, Dallas to Boston

• When you need the car to arrive as clean as when you sent it, enclosed transport is the way to go. A fair number of customers ship a vehicle as a gift, or with hope of making an impact on someone at the other end: Whether you’re buying a car for Mom’s birthday in Florida or you’re a dealer delivering to a client in Georgia, you want to make a great first impression. Shipping in an enclosed carrier ensures they’ll get it with the same shine as when it was loaded.

• Motorcycle shipping may benefit from using an enclosed car carrier: Wind resistance can do a number on some lighter vehicles in certain cases. If you were to choose an open carrier, we’d aim to have your golf cart or motorcycle loaded in a position behind the crew cab or in other ways that minimize exposure to the elements. But depending on the value of the vehicle and how many loose parts there may be, as well as the season of the year, it may be worth considering enclosed transport.

What determines the cost of using an enclosed car carrier?

The majority of transport carriers on the road today are open trailers that fit 3-10 vehicles -- whereas enclosed trailers typically carry just 2-6. Since fewer enclosed trailers are available, combined with the fact that drivers need to charge more to compensate for driving the same number of miles with fewer cars, this means that enclosed or private car transport is typically 50% more than on an open carrier.