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How car shipping works — from quote to delivery

By Rahul·2 min read·Jun 24, 2026

Most of our customers have never shipped a car before. Here is exactly what happens at every step — so there are no surprises.

Step 1

Tell us about your shipment — takes 90 seconds

Enter pickup city, delivery city, vehicle year/make/model, preferred pickup dates, and transport preference (open or enclosed). No account, no credit card, no commitment.

What’s in the quote – Origin & destination · vehicle details · transport type · starting price (no range — a real price) · estimated transit days · pickup window · all fees included.

What’s NOT in the quote – No credit card required · no account needed · no commitment · price is held for 7 days (standard).

Why 30 minutes? – AI matches the route instantly. The 30-minute window is the human specialist review — every quote is checked by a person before it reaches you. Speed of AI, accuracy of human expertise.

Step 2 · Carrier matching

The AI finds your match — a human verifies it


What happens between your quote request and the price landing in your inbox.

Live carrier scan – Our system pings 10,000+ FMCSA-verified carriers active on your route — looking at availability, capacity, equipment type, and route history in real time.

Best-match scoring – Carriers are ranked by safety score, on-time rate, customer rating, and pricing — not just who’s nearest or cheapest.

Specialist review – A human shipping specialist verifies the AI match against route conditions, seasonal factors, and any vehicle specifics before sending the quote.

Posted in How Car Shipping Works by Rahul, Jun 24, 2026

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