Enclosed auto transport
Enclosed Auto Transport for Cars That Need Cover
Your car rides inside a trailer with walls and a roof, out of weather and road debris. We recommend it for classic, exotic and high-value cars, anywhere in the continental U.S.
- Walls and roof, out of weather and debris
- For classic, exotic and high-value cars
- Vetted, fully insured carriers
What enclosed transport is
Enclosed auto transport moves your car inside a trailer with solid walls and a roof. The car is out of the rain, out of road dust and out of the path of stones and debris kicked up by traffic. It is also out of sight for the whole trip.
An enclosed trailer carries fewer cars than an open one. That is the trade-off: more protection, fewer spots on the truck. A real person quotes every enclosed move, so you will see what it means for your route before you book.
When enclosed makes sense
We recommend enclosed for:
- Classic and collector cars, especially original paint, chrome and soft tops.
- Luxury and exotic cars, including low cars that need careful loading.
- High-value cars you would not want to see rained on or chipped.
- A car you just paid to have detailed, wrapped or painted.
For an everyday sedan, SUV or truck, open transport is the usual choice and how most cars in the country are shipped. Our open vs enclosed guide compares the two side by side.
For individuals and dealers
Individuals use enclosed transport to bring home a car bought out of state, to send a classic to a show or a shop, or to move a high-value car during a relocation. Dealers use it for exotic and high-line inventory and for sold cars going to particular buyers; see specialty dealership transport and when a dealer unit should ride enclosed.
How enclosed shipping works with FCT
- Request a quote. Pickup and drop-off, the year, make and model, whether it runs, and anything about loading we should know, like very low clearance. Use the quote form or call (980) 552-1101.
- A real person quotes it. No instant price. We match your route to an enclosed carrier.
- We vet the carrier. Every carrier is checked before it touches the car, every shipment is fully insured, and 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.
- Inspection and the BOL. The car's condition is noted at pickup and checked again at delivery on the bill of lading. The delivery BOL is saved in the client portal at fctorders.com.
Pickup and delivery happen as close to your addresses as the truck can safely and legally get; see door-to-door transport for how that works.
Enclosed transport questions
What is the difference between open and enclosed transport?
An open trailer carries the car exposed to weather, the way it would be on the road. An enclosed trailer has walls and a roof that keep out rain, dust and road debris.
Do I need enclosed transport for my car?
We recommend it for classic, exotic and high-value cars. Most everyday cars ship on open trailers.
Can a non-running car ship enclosed?
Yes. Tell us when you ask for a quote, because a car that does not run needs different loading equipment.
Is my car insured on an enclosed trailer?
Yes. Every shipment is fully insured, open or enclosed, and every carrier is vetted before it touches the car.