Ship your own car
Car Shipping for Individuals, Anywhere in the Continental U.S.
We ship single cars for people who are moving, buying a car out of state or heading south for the winter. Vetted, fully insured carriers, and a real person on your order from quote to drop-off.
- Relocations, purchases, snowbirds, students
- Open or enclosed trailers
- Live driver location in the client portal
Shipping your own car
Individual car shipping means one car, yours, moved by truck from one address to another. You do not drive it, you do not put miles on it, and you do not take days off to make the trip. We are based near Charlotte, NC, and we ship single cars across the state or across the country, anywhere in the continental U.S.
The people who call us are usually in one of these spots:
- Moving. A new job or a new home in another state, and the car needs to get there too. See reasons to ship your car during a move.
- Buying out of state. A car bought online or from a dealer or private seller far away. Read buying a car out of state.
- Snowbirds. A car that goes south for the winter and back in the spring. Our seasonal car shipping guide has tips.
- Students and families. A car headed to campus, or home after graduation.
Individual car shipping services
Pick the service that fits your car. Each page explains how it works and when it makes sense.
Open auto transport
The everyday way to ship a car, on an open multi-car trailer.
Learn moreEnclosed auto transport
A covered trailer that keeps the car out of weather and road debris.
Learn moreDoor-to-door transport
Pickup and delivery as close to your addresses as the truck can safely get.
Learn moreClassic car transport
Older and collector cars, usually shipped enclosed.
Learn moreLuxury car transport
High-value and exotic cars, shipped in an enclosed trailer.
Learn moreHow shipping your car works
- Tell us the move. Pickup and drop-off addresses, the year, make and model, whether it runs, and when it is ready. Use the quote form or call (980) 552-1101.
- A real person quotes it. No instant quote and no price table. We look at your route and your car.
- We vet the carrier. Every carrier is checked before it touches your car, and every shipment is fully insured. The driver and truck are confirmed before pickup.
- We confirm the windows. You get the pickup window and the expected delivery window before the truck rolls. If anything changes on the road, you hear it from us first.
- Delivery and the BOL. You check the car over and sign the bill of lading. The delivery BOL is saved in the client portal at fctorders.com, where you log in with your email and a 6-digit code.
Before pickup, read how to prepare your vehicle for shipping. For the bigger picture, see the car shipping guide.
What customers say
Great service
Itzhak Dabul Google review
Deliver my car on time
Exactly what I was promised
Thank you !
I just had my newly purchased vehicle shipped from North Carolina to Northern Virginia. My dealership recommended this company. I was a little bit wary of the idea of transporting the almost new vehicle through a company I was not familiar with. The dispatcher (Sargis) was very responsive, the price was reasonable, and the driver was reliable and delightful. I am a happy customer.
Sally Kim Google review
They did a great job of transporting my vehicle from North Carolina to Detroit. They were very prompt and delivery and communication was excellent and I would recommend them.
Taylor Calero Google review
I recently used FCT for transporting my vehicle, and I’m extremely satisfied with their service. From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional.
AbramyanAM Google review
Excellent Communication: The team kept me informed throughout the entire journey, from pick-up to delivery.
Timely Delivery: My car arrived on time without any delays.
Vehicle Condition: The car was transported safely and arrived in perfect condition, just as it was picked up.
Professional Staff: The drivers and customer support were courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient.
Overall, I highly recommend FCT for anyone in need of reliable and professional car transportation services. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their service again in the future.
Great service, very professional...loved the car tracking feature; I knew where my car was at all times...thanks!
Dean Saputa Google review
Used them to ship my car I purchased from a private saler in Raleigh to Charlotte NC.
Pinal Makwana Google review
Very easy to work with, transparent and reasonable prices and great communication. Kept me up to date throughout and also provided me GPS tracking.
Would definitely use again.
Great company to work with.
jay hanselman Google review
Pick-up and delivery was right on time.
Their follow-up was exceptional. We will be more than happy to recommend this company at any time.
Great service. They communicated well throughout the week. Would definitely use them again.
Shelly Goldrich Google review
Open or enclosed
Most personal cars ship on an open trailer. The car rides exposed to weather the way it would on the road. An enclosed trailer has walls and a roof, which keeps out rain, dust and road debris. We recommend enclosed for classic, exotic and high-value cars. The open vs enclosed guide goes deeper.
Cars that do not run can be shipped too. Tell us when you ask for the quote, because it changes the equipment the carrier needs.
Vehicles we ship
Open and enclosed transport for:
- Compact cars
- Sedans
- SUVs
- Minivans
- Pickup trucks
- Luxury and exotic cars
- Classic cars
- Electric vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Cargo vans
Individual car shipping questions
Do you pick up at my house?
The truck gets as close to your address as it safely and legally can. On some streets the driver meets you at a nearby open lot instead. We sort that out with you before pickup.
Can I ship a car I bought from a private seller?
Yes. Send the seller's address and a contact there, and we arrange pickup and delivery to you.
Can you ship a car that does not run?
Yes. Tell us up front, because it changes the equipment the carrier needs.
How do I know where my car is?
Your point of contact keeps you updated, and the client portal at fctorders.com shows live driver location while the driver is active.