Charlotte to Richmond
Car Shipping Between Charlotte and Richmond
Charlotte to Richmond runs I-85 north through the Piedmont and into Virginia, a lane we cover for new vehicle deliveries and dealer trades headed up the East Coast.
- I-85 corridor
- Vetted, fully insured carriers
- One point of contact from quote to drop-off
Why dealers and drivers use this lane
This route continues the same I-85 corridor that runs through Greensboro and Raleigh, extending it north into Virginia. It's a common lane for new vehicle deliveries between Carolina and Virginia dealer networks. This lane extends the same I-85 corridor used for our Raleigh and Greensboro routes, so a single truck can sometimes serve stops along the whole stretch on one run.
The Charlotte to Richmond route
This lane runs I-85. Nearby stops on the same run include Greensboro, Raleigh.
From Richmond, I-95 continues north toward Washington, D.C., or south back toward the Carolinas.
Booking this lane
New vehicle deliveries on this lane often move in small batches between dealer networks, so let us know if more than one unit is moving on the same order. Send the VINs and addresses and we confirm a carrier and window for the full I-85 run.
Call the dealer desk at (980) 552-1101, or use the form on this page, to get it moving.
What to send for a Charlotte to Richmond move
- Pickup and drop-off addresses, with a contact name and phone at each.
- The VIN, plus year, make and model.
- Whether the car runs and drives. Non-running units can be moved, but the carrier needs to know before dispatch.
- When the car is ready and when you need it.
- Open for everyday inventory, enclosed for exotic, specialty or high-value units.
- For auction buys, the release or gate pass. See auction gate passes and releases.
Missing a detail? Send what you have and we will ask for the rest. Dealers can also read the dealer trade transport checklist.
Richmond questions
Does this route pass through Greensboro and Raleigh?
The I-85 leg passes near Greensboro; a Raleigh stop is a short detour east and we can add it to the same order.
Do you handle new vehicle deliveries on this lane?
Yes, this is a regular lane for new vehicle deliveries between Carolina and Virginia dealer networks.
What do I need to send to ship a car between Charlotte and Richmond?
The pickup and drop-off addresses with a contact at each, the VIN, whether the car runs, when it is ready, and open or enclosed. For auction buys, add the release.
Can a car ride enclosed between Charlotte and Richmond?
Yes. Open trailers are the everyday choice, and enclosed trailers are available for exotic, specialty and high-value vehicles.