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Nationwide Car Shipping, Priced Up Front
A carefully curated carrier network, matched to your car and your lane.
- Know your carrier before pickupCompany name, USDOT number and certificate of insurance, sent to you in advance.
- Priced for your lane, not an averageAgreed up front — and it is the price you pay.
- Cars, motorcycles and boatsOpen or enclosed, door to door, anywhere in the country.
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- 4.9 on Google · 492 reviews
- USDOT 3446819 · MC-1120978
- Verify on FMCSA
- Payment in full on agreement
- No deposits, ever
Three easy steps
How do I book with Dispatch Dudes?
01
Get your price
Give us a call, email, or request a quote to get started. Priced for your lane, your car and the season.
02
Meet your carrier
Confirm your pick-up and drop-off dates and place your order. Before pickup you get the carrier’s company name, USDOT number and insurance certificate. Payment is made in full on agreement — we never take deposits.
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Inspect at both ends
We can have your car scheduled for shipment in as little as 24 hours. You check the car against the Bill of Lading at both ends, then pay the balance.
The network you can check
How your car actually moves
We do not own trucks. We hold federal authority to arrange transport and match your vehicle to a vetted carrier already running your route. Before pickup you get the assigned carrier’s name, USDOT number and insurance certificate. If you cannot verify who is collecting your car, do not hand over the keys — to us or to anyone else.
Our carrier network closed in 2022, and we have not onboarded a new carrier since. Every driver on it has moved vehicles for us for years. If we cannot put one of our own carriers on your vehicle, we will tell you so rather than hand the job to a stranger to keep the booking.
Before pickup, you get
- The carrier’s company name
- Its USDOT number
- Its certificate of insurance
- A Bill of Lading signed at both ends
Car shipping costs
How much do car transport companies charge?
Car shipping quotes are based on current market trends for nationwide auto transport. Your total cost will depend on the type of car you want to move and where it needs to go. Other factors include its size, condition (or if it has any modifications), total transport distance, transport type (open or enclosed trailer shipment), and the time of year when you book.
What moves your price
- Distance and the specific lane
- Open or enclosed transport
- Vehicle size, weight and condition
- Season and live carrier supply
- How quickly you need it collected
Every quote is priced for your exact lane on the day, never off a national average. Get your price in a couple of minutes.
Size and weight of vehicle
Longer, taller or heavier-than-average vehicles require special accommodations by car transport companies and, as a result, the price may vary.
The car condition
Shipping inoperable vehicles costs more because it requires extra tools and labor. But if your car rolls, steers, and brakes, we can ship it.
The transport type
Open transport is the standard and more affordable option, while enclosed transport requires specific handling.
The shipping distance
Longer runs have a higher overall price but lower cost per mile. The further your vehicle travels, the more you save per mile.
Services
What we ship, and how
Dispatch Dudes coordinates vehicle transport the way the modern auto transport industry actually works. We operate an expansive network of vetted motor carriers, match your vehicle to the right trailer and route, and manage the shipment from first quote to final delivery. That covers standard sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks as well as motorcycles and boats, and it extends to the harder jobs: inoperable and non-running vehicles, classic cars, modified vehicles with lift kits or lowered suspensions, and military car shipping for PCS relocations. We ship electric vehicles too; they travel with the battery at 60% charge or more, and there is no weight restriction.
Open transport
The industry standard and the most economical way to move a daily driver.
Enclosed transport
Hard-sided trailers for classic, luxury, exotic and low-clearance cars.
Door to door
Collected and delivered as close to your addresses as the truck can legally and safely get.
Expedited
A compressed pickup window when a purchase, auction or move can’t wait.
Classic cars
Careful, enclosed transport for collector and vintage vehicles.
Luxury & exotic
High-value, low-clearance and modified vehicles on the right trailer.
Non-running vehicles
If it rolls, steers and brakes, it ships. If not, the carrier brings the winch.
Motorcycles
Secured, strapped and shipped door to door.
Choosing a trailer
Open or enclosed?
Most popular
Open Auto Transport
Open car shipping is the standard of the auto transport industry and the most economical way to move a vehicle. Your car travels on an open multi-vehicle trailer, the same method dealerships and manufacturers use for new inventory. It is the right choice for daily drivers and most state-to-state moves.
Full protection
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed car shipping places your vehicle inside a hard-sided trailer, shielding it from weather, road debris and public visibility. It costs more than open transport, which is why enclosed trailers are the preferred method for classic, luxury, exotic and low-clearance vehicles rather than everyday commuters.
Expedited and Door-to-Door Service
Expedited shipping compresses the pickup window when a dealership purchase, auction deadline, or job relocation cannot wait. Door-to-door shipping means the carrier picks up and delivers as close to your exact addresses as the truck can legally and safely operate, so you never drive to a terminal or wait at a depot. Where a 75-foot hauler cannot legally reach a street, we arrange a nearby meeting point and tell you before you book, not on the day.
Who we ship for
Private owners and the trade
About half our work is for the trade: dealers, auctions, rental companies and online sellers. Dealers book with us regularly, and volume pricing and invoicing are available. Pickups are planned around auction deadlines and storage fees.
Why Dispatch Dudes
Why choose Dispatch Dudes for car shipping?
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Check us before you book
Dispatch Dudes is a federally licensed transportation company, USDOT 3446819 and MC-1120978, operating under FMCSA property broker authority. Look us up on the SAFER database before you book anything.
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Know your carrier
The same carriers, year after year — our network closed in 2022. Cargo coverage is provided by the assigned motor carrier, subject to its policy, limits and exclusions. You get the carrier’s details and current certificate to verify before pickup.
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No deposits, ever
Your price is agreed and paid in full when you book — we never take deposits. The carrier’s details and current certificate of insurance are sent to you before pickup, and the car is inspected on the Bill of Lading at collection and again at delivery.
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Personalized experience
Each automobile shipment is unique. Our dedicated advisors stay with you from first quote to final delivery. We can also handle your shipment in Spanish, Russian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian or Vietnamese.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 from 492 Google reviews
Customers mention communication, speed and care with high-value cars most. Below: the cars we move every week, from our Instagram.
Where we ship
Where Dispatch Dudes Ships
Dispatch Dudes arranges transport on routes across the country, including the corridors our customers ask about most: Texas shipping routes along the I-35, I-10, and I-45 corridors connecting Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin; California car shipping on the state’s high-demand lanes; New York City delivery with its dense-urban logistics handled for you; and high-demand seasonal lanes into Florida and Arizona each snowbird season. For a full cross-country move, our coast-to-coast car shipping guide explains timelines, routes, and pricing behavior on transcontinental lanes.
Popular routes
Licensed & bonded
Carrier vetting, insurance and your paper trail
Interstate auto transport in the United States is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Legitimate carriers operate under an active USDOT number and MC number, both publicly verifiable through the FMCSA SAFER database. Any cargo coverage is provided under the assigned motor carrier’s policy, and limits, deductibles, exclusions and covered causes vary. Before pickup, verify the assigned carrier and review its current certificate of insurance.
Your shipment is documented end to end on a Bill of Lading, the industry’s binding condition report. The driver records your vehicle’s condition at pickup, you confirm it again at delivery, and that document is what protects you in the rare event of a transit damage claim. Photograph your vehicle before pickup, inspect it in good light at delivery, and note any discrepancy on the Bill of Lading before signing. Most carriers allow up to about 100 pounds of personal items in the trunk or below the window line, but personal contents are not covered by carrier cargo insurance, so ship valuables separately.
Dispatch Dudes · Licensed & bonded transportation company
USDOT 3446819 | MC-1120978
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers to what callers ask us most. Still unsure? Call 754-201-8264 and talk it through with our shipping expert.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
It depends on the lane, the vehicle, open or enclosed transport, the season and live carrier supply. We price your exact route on the day rather than quoting a national average — get your price in a couple of minutes.
Are you a broker or a carrier?
Dispatch Dudes is a licensed transportation company operating under FMCSA property broker authority (USDOT 3446819, MC-1120978). We don’t own trucks — we move your car through a carefully curated network of vetted motor carriers, and we stay with you from quote to delivery.
How do I know a car shipping company is legitimate?
Look up their USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA SAFER database and confirm the status is active. Ours are USDOT 3446819 and MC-1120978.
How do I book car shipping with Dispatch Dudes?
Three steps. Get a quote by phone, email, or the quote form. Confirm your pickup and drop-off dates to place the order. Then your vehicle ships, with scheduling possible in as little as 24 hours.
How far in advance should I book?
One to two weeks for standard routes; three to four during summer and snowbird season.
Is my car insured during transport?
Dispatch Dudes is a licensed transportation company operating under FMCSA property broker authority and does not itself transport vehicles. Your vehicle is transported by the motor carrier assigned to your shipment. Any cargo coverage is provided under that carrier’s policy, and limits, deductibles, exclusions and covered causes vary. Before releasing your vehicle, verify the assigned carrier and review its current certificate of insurance and Bill of Lading.
Can I leave belongings in the car?
Up to about 100 lbs in the trunk, below the window line. Personal items are not covered by cargo insurance.
Can I ship a car that does not run?
Yes. If the vehicle rolls, steers, and brakes, it ships on standard equipment. Fully immobile vehicles ship too, with winch-equipped carriers and a modest surcharge for the extra labor and gear.
Should I choose open or enclosed transport?
Choose open transport for daily drivers and standard vehicles; it is the industry default and the most affordable option. Choose enclosed transport for classic, luxury, exotic, or modified vehicles where full protection from weather and road debris is worth paying more for.
On the road with Dispatch Dudes
Ready when you are
Your car, in good hands.
Get your price online in a couple of minutes, or call and speak with our shipping expert. Your price is agreed up front and paid in full at booking — we never take deposits. Shipped with us before? Ask about our Referral Incentive Program.