Blog · 2026-10-13
Booking Dealer Car Transport on a Weekend or After Hours
Yes, on Saturdays. The FCT dealer desk is open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern, so a trade agreed on Saturday can be booked the same day. On Sundays and after hours, send the order by email or the quote form and it is first in line when the desk opens.
Car sales do not stop on Friday afternoon, but plenty of transport offices do. If the trade gets agreed on Saturday, the desk is open to book it. If the customer signs Sunday, send the order that night and it is the first thing worked Monday morning.
What counts as a weekend or after-hours order?
- A trade agreed on Saturday. Both stores want the swap started.
- An auction buy late in the week. You want the pickup lined up before Monday.
- A Sunday or evening sale. A customer delivery that needs a truck.
- A carrier that fell through. Your regular hauler cancels at the end of the day. See why every dealership needs a backup car hauler.
How to send an order when the desk is closed
Email the details to info@fcttransport.com or use the quote form. Anything sent after hours, or on Sunday, is picked up first thing when the desk opens. For anything time sensitive during desk hours, call (980) 552-1101.
What to include so it moves first thing
- Pickup and drop-off addresses, with a contact at each and any lot hours or gate rules.
- The VIN, plus year, make and model.
- Whether the car runs.
- When it is ready and when you need it.
- Open or enclosed.
- For auction buys, the release. See auction gate passes and releases.
Missing a detail? Send what you have. The desk will ask for the rest instead of letting the order sit. The full list is on the dealer desk page.
Weekend pickups and lot hours
Desk hours are when you can reach FCT. Whether a car can be picked up on a weekend also depends on the pickup and drop-off locations being open. Put lot hours and gate rules in the order so the pickup window is set around them.
Frequently asked questions
What are the FCT dealer desk hours?
Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern. The desk is closed on Sunday.
What happens if I send an order after hours?
Orders sent after hours or on Sunday are first in line when the desk opens.
How do I send an order when the desk is closed?
Email the pickup, drop-off, VIN and timing to info@fcttransport.com or use the quote form on the website.
Can a car be picked up on a weekend?
It depends on the pickup and drop-off locations being open. Include lot hours and gate rules in the order so the pickup window is set around them.
Need a car moved?
FCT gives dealers one point of contact from quote to drop-off. Request a quote or call (980) 552-1101, and a real person gets back to you.
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