Know the starting point

Car shipping rates.

Choose a transport type, add your vehicle and see a preliminary total before sharing your contact details.

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No payment. No booking. Your next step stays yours.

01 / Open transport

Everyday cars.
Clear distance bands.

For running vehicles on an open carrier. One rate applies to all estimated miles in the trip, per vehicle.

Open transport rates
Estimated trip distancePer mile / vehicle
Up to 1,000 miles$2.00
Over 1,000 miles$1.80
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02 / Enclosed transport

Extra shelter.
Priced for your vehicle.

For running vehicles in an enclosed trailer. The estimated value of each vehicle sets its per-mile rate.

Enclosed transport rates by vehicle value
Estimated vehicle valuePer mile / vehicle
Under $200,000$2.50
$200,000 to under $300,000$3.00
$300,000 to under $500,000$4.00
$500,000 to under $1,000,000$5.00
$1,000,000 and above$10.00
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Non-running / INOP

A different
loading plan.

The non-running rate replaces the open or enclosed running-vehicle rate: $10/mile for trips up to 300 miles, or $3/mile over 300 miles, per vehicle.

Tell us if the car rolls, steers and brakes. Locked wheels, damage, leaks or special recovery needs require equipment review before acceptance.

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Modified / Custom

Your build.
Its own quote.

Lowered, lifted, widebody or otherwise modified? Share the details and we’ll email your tailored quote within 30 minutes of receiving the request.

We ask for your name, email, phone, route and modification details. The immediate confirmation records your request; the tailored quote follows separately.

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The calculation

Distance × rate.
Nothing hidden in the formula.

Preliminary total = estimated miles × the applicable rate × number of comparable vehicles. For example, a 750-mile open move is 750 × $2.00 = $1,500 for one running vehicle. A 750-mile enclosed move for a $150,000 car is 750 × $2.50 = $1,875.

These examples explain the tariff, not a particular available shipment. Distance-band rates apply to the entire trip; crossing a band changes the rate for every mile.

Before you book

  • Mileage is an approximate ZIP-to-ZIP planning distance, not a measured driving route.
  • Exact addresses, equipment, timing, access and carrier availability are reviewed before the final written price.
  • Instant estimates cover eligible mainland U.S. routes and up to three comparable vehicles. For two or three cars, confirm shared route, condition and equipment needs; running enclosed cars must share a value band. Mixed groups, unconfirmed details and larger projects receive individual review.
  • Entering a vehicle value helps set a rate. It is not a statement of insured or guaranteed replacement value.

Open vs. enclosed: compare the same distance.

These examples use Driveline’s published tariff for one running, unmodified car. The enclosed example assumes a vehicle value below $200,000. They are calculation examples, not national averages or offers for a specific route.

Preliminary price in USD per vehicle, using estimated miles
Estimated milesOpenEnclosed
500$1,000$1,250
1,000$2,000$2,500
1,500$2,700$3,750

The open rate changes for the entire trip above 1,000 miles. ZIP-based planning miles are approximate; actual equipment, access, availability and the final written price are reviewed before booking.

One more detail?

It is a preliminary estimate using the route and vehicle details you provide. We confirm actual routing, availability, equipment and the final written price before you decide to book.

Ground clearance, dimensions, wheels, bodywork and loading points can change the equipment needed. The team reviews those details and emails a tailored quote within 30 minutes of receiving the request.

The quote form does not collect card details or charge a payment. It saves your request and sends a confirmation.

Yes. List every vehicle and its value or modifications. A mixed group may need separate rates; the team will confirm the complete proposal.

Start with a preliminary price.

Add your route and vehicle. We’ll confirm availability and the final price before booking.