Flatbed Auto Transport
Flatbed shipping is used for vehicles too large for a standard carrier.
The two most common forms of auto transport in the industry today are open and enclosed transportation. Open auto transport is the most common and the cheapest form of auto transport today; close to 90% of all vehicles shipped in a given year are shipped on an open carrier. The other 10% are split between all the other forms of shipment, though one of the most common of that 10% are flatbed shippers. Flatbed auto transport is much different than open or enclosed mainly because it is not an on-demand service; it is an as-needed service that shipping companies reserve only for vehicles that absolutely need it.
But what types of vehicles require flatbed auto transport services? For starters, anything that is too large to fit on a standard carrier will most likely need to be shipped on a flatbed carrier. This includes larger-than-usual pickup trucks, cargo vans, SUV’s, construction equipment, some non-running vehicles, wrecked vehicles that cannot drive, limousines, Sprinter vans, and much more. More often than not flatbed shippers are utilized to transport pickup trucks or SUV’s that have been lifted or elongated or otherwise modified to be larger or heavier than its standard variant. While you can ask for either open or enclosed, flatbed shipping services will be used on an as-needed basis, so if your vehicle is larger than a normal vehicle of its class (i.e. if your pickup is lifted 4 inches or has oversize tires) we may ask you for the dimensions of the vehicle. If you are shipping a larger-than-usual vehicle, have these dimensions ready when you call for an auto transport quote:
- Approximate length of the vehicle
- Approximate width of the vehicle
- Approximate height of the vehicle
- Approximate weight of the vehicle
These dimensions can be taken with a tape measure, eyeballed, or you can also look online for the dimensions of your specific vehicle. Please have them ready to the nearest foot or pound; they do not need to be exact, but they should be rounded to the nearest foot or whole pound.
If you are unsure about whether or not you need the dimensions of the vehicle, you can call us up and ask. Our representatives can help with a quote for your specific needs, and we’ll work with you on your budget and your schedule (within reason).
Ready to ship? Fill out the free quote request form and licensed auto transport companies will contact you with quotes for your route and dates.
What customers said
This is the first time we used this service. They were amazingly prompt on the pick up and delivered early. Andrew was very communicative and pricing was very fair. Car was delivered in the condition it was picked up in. I would recommend them to anyone looking to long distance ship a vehicle. Andrew was great to work with.
I spoke with Andrew who turned out to be the owner of the company and he provided the exceptional customer service that he promised. He answered the phone whenever I needed information. A very pleasant experience overall.
Andrew was truthful and trustworthy. Past experiences created skepticism in me regarding having an auto shipped. However, Andy assured me his brokerage was different. He was totally forthcoming. I will, without reservation, use Cruise Control to move all of my vehicles! Andrew you rock!