Compare The Carrier
Logistics Digital Solutions

Compare the Carrier provides a range of shipping solutions, including vehicle transport, freight shipping, and digital marketing support for businesses in the transportation industry.

Compare the Carrier's digital agency specializes in helping logistics businesses grow their online presence and attract more customers. Our services include website design, SEO, social media marketing, and content creation.

Open carrier auto transport costs $300–$550 for routes under 500 miles and $800–$1,400 for cross-country moves in 2026. Enclosed transport adds 30–50% to those rates. Final pricing depends on distance, vehicle size, season, and route popularity. High-volume corridors like Florida–New York are cheaper due to carrier competition.

Open carrier transport typically takes 3–10 days depending on the route. Short routes under 500 miles usually complete in 1–3 days. Cross-country shipments (California to New York) take 7–14 days. Expedited transport cuts any route to 2–5 days at a 30–50% price premium. Carriers provide a 1–3 day delivery window, not an exact date.

Open carriers transport 6–10 vehicles on an exposed multi-level trailer and cost $600–$1,100 per 1,000 miles – suitable for most standard vehicles. Enclosed carriers use a fully covered trailer protecting cars from weather and road debris, costing $1,100–$1,600 per 1,000 miles. Enclosed is recommended for luxury, classic, or exotic vehicles valued over $50,000.

Remove all personal belongings, photograph all 4 exterior angles, fill the fuel tank to ¼ capacity maximum, disable the alarm system, and check tire pressure. Document the odometer reading with a dated photo. Carriers may refuse pickup for unprepared vehicles, which results in a rebooking fee. The full preparation takes 1–2 hours and protects your damage claim if anything goes wrong during transit.

Door-to-door car shipping means the carrier picks up your vehicle at your exact address and delivers it to your destination address – no terminal drop-off required. It costs $50–$150 more than terminal-to-terminal service but saves significant time and logistics. Most customers on Compare the Carrier choose door-to-door for convenience. The driver coordinates pickup timing directly with you, typically within a 1–3 day window.