The most common, most affordable way to ship a vehicle — the same open carriers dealerships use every day. Fully insured, nationwide, with no upfront payment.
Open auto transport moves your vehicle on a multi-car open-air trailer — the same type you see hauling new cars to dealerships. Your car travels alongside a few others, secured with wheel straps, exposed to the elements but fully insured for the trip.
It's the default choice for most shippers because it's faster to schedule (more open carriers on the road than enclosed ones) and costs less per mile.
~90% of vehicles ship this way industry-wide
Both use the same licensed, insured carrier network — the difference is protection level and price.
Simple, four-step process from booking to delivery.
Share your pickup and delivery locations, vehicle details, and preferred dates.
A licensed, insured carrier from our vetted network is matched to your shipment — no payment until then.
The driver loads your vehicle using ramps and secures it with wheel straps. You get a signed inspection report.
Your vehicle arrives at the agreed address, with a final inspection before you sign off.
Every quote is calculated for your specific route and vehicle. These are the factors that move the number most:
*Reference rate for long-haul distances — short routes run higher per mile. Get an exact quote for your route.
No terminals, no storage lots. Watch how DQ Trans LLC moves your vehicle from pickup to delivery.
A licensed carrier arrives at the address you choose — no terminal drop-off.
Your vehicle travels directly to its destination, fully insured along the way.
Final inspection and drop-off, right at your new address.
Nationwide coverage, fully insured, no upfront payment.
We don't process payment until a carrier is confirmed and assigned to your order — never before.
Far more open carriers operate nationwide than enclosed ones, which usually means quicker pickup availability.
We regularly coordinate open transport for dealerships, auctions, and multi-vehicle household moves alike.
You get a signed inspection report at pickup and delivery, so your vehicle's condition is documented start to finish.
Our online calculator factors in your route, vehicle, and timing to give you a fair, accurate open transport quote — no bait-and-switch.
Access to a large network of licensed, insured open carriers means more options and better availability for your route.
Oversee loading and unloading yourself, with a documented inspection report at both pickup and delivery.
Payment is only processed once a carrier is confirmed and assigned — you're never charged before that point.
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Yes. Our carriers use advanced securing methods identical to dealership transports. Only 0.5% of shipments report minor road dust (washes off).
Most sedans, SUVs, trucks ≤ 7’ tall. Oversized vehicles (duallies, lifted trucks) may require special arrangements (+20% fee).
Note that some cities or communities have commercial vehicle restrictions that prevent car carriers from traveling on their streets and certain areas may be unsafe for truckers to navigate. If the trucker can not safely or legally drive to your requested address, they will meet you at a nearby agreed-upon location.
Yes. Get driver contact info and real-time GPS updates via our app. Receive ETA alerts and delivery confirmation photos.
Same as hardtops—no special fees. We place protective film on front edges. Recommend shipping with top up for added protection.
Summer (June-August) sees 30% higher demand. Book 3+ weeks ahead during peak months for best rates and availability.
Instant quotes for all makes and models. No deposit until carrier is assigned.
