Corporate Relocation Car Shipping for Employee Moves
The employee’s car moves from the old city to the new one while they focus on the job change. CHD arranges door-to-door delivery across all 48 contiguous states with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking, so the car tracks the start date instead of trailing it.
- One broker point of contact for the employee, HR, or both
- Pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas
- $2M cargo insurance on every relocation shipment
Corporate relocation car shipping moves an employee’s car from the old city to the new one while the employee focuses on the job change. Car Haul Direct, an FMCSA-licensed auto transport broker under USDOT 4321158, arranges door-to-door delivery across all 48 contiguous states with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking, so the car tracks the start date instead of trailing it.
Reviewed by Mike Fergusson, EVP Operations, Car Haul Direct
Why companies and employees book with CHD
Because a transfer already has enough moving parts without a chain of carrier phone numbers.
FMCSA-Licensed Broker
Car Haul Direct operates under USDOT 4321158, so every relocation shipment moves through a licensed, accountable brokerage.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Every vehicle on a relocation order is covered by $2M cargo insurance while it rides on the carrier.
48-State Coverage
Service reaches every lower-48 market, whether the transfer runs 200 miles or 2,800.
Door-to-Door Delivery
The carrier picks up at the employee's home and delivers as close to the new address as the truck can safely reach.
1-3 Day Pickup Windows
Metro pickups typically happen within 1-3 days of booking, with 1-2 extra days for outlying areas.
One Broker Contact
The employee and the HR coordinator work with the same CHD contact from quote to delivery.
One Contact, Every Lower-48 Market
The figures that govern a CHD relocation shipment.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking; outlying areas add 1-2 days.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On every relocation order while the car rides on the carrier.
48
Contiguous States Covered
Every lower-48 market, whether the transfer runs 200 miles or 2,800.
1
Broker Point of Contact
The employee and the HR coordinator work with the same CHD contact from quote to delivery.
Corporate relocation car shipping: quick answers
What it covers, who pays, and how group transfers are handled.
What is corporate relocation car shipping?
Corporate relocation car shipping is door-to-door vehicle transport arranged around a job move, booked either by the relocating employee or by the company arranging the transfer. A broker coordinates the carrier, pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking, and the car is delivered near the new address under $2M cargo coverage.
Who pays for car shipping when you relocate for work?
Either side can pay, and it depends on the employer’s relocation policy. Many companies cover vehicle shipping inside a relocation package, while others reimburse the employee. CHD works with whichever arrangement your company uses; billing specifics are set directly with your coordinator, not published as fixed terms.
Can a company ship multiple employee cars at the same time?
Yes. One CHD contact can coordinate several employee moves at once, each with its own quote, pickup window, and delivery contact. Every car still moves on its own 1-3 day pickup schedule, so a group of transfers does not force every employee onto a single truck or a single date.
Who books relocation car shipping?
Relocating Employees
You are starting a new role in a new state and need your car there when you arrive, not two weeks after your first day.
HR and Mobility Teams
You coordinate several moves a year and want one contact who already knows your process.
New Hires on Deadlines
Your offer letter has a start date, and the 1-3 day pickup window is built around exactly this kind of timeline.
Families Moving Two Cars
Ship one car while you drive the other, or ship both on the same order with one delivery contact.
Employees With Special Cars
High-value vehicles on a relocation can move enclosed, typically 40 to 60 percent above open transport on the same lane.
Service options for relocation moves
Six ways the standard CHD service set maps onto an employee transfer.
Open Transport
The standard for relocation moves and the most economical way to ship a daily driver. Open carriers run every major corridor, which keeps 1-3 day pickup windows realistic.
Enclosed Transport
The right call when the relocating employee's car is high-value or a collector piece. Enclosed typically runs 40 to 60 percent above open for the same lane.
Door-to-Door Transport
Pickup at the old home and delivery as close to the new one as the truck can reach. No terminal visits during an already busy move week.
Expedited Pickup
When a start date moves up, expedited service tightens the pickup window. State the constraint at booking and the quote reflects it.
Coordinator Status Updates
HR and mobility coordinators get shipment status from the same broker contact who booked the order. One contact replaces the chain of driver phone numbers.
Insurance Coverage
Every relocation shipment carries $2M cargo insurance, whether the car belongs to the employee or the company. The Bill of Lading at both ends documents the car's condition for any claim.
From quote to delivery in 5 steps
Five steps that fit around a start date rather than fighting it.
1. Get an Instant Quote
Run the route through the calculator on this page; employees and coordinators can each start here.
2. Share Dates and Contacts
Provide the start date, the pickup and delivery addresses, and who releases and receives the car.
3. Carrier Assignment
CHD assigns a carrier and confirms a pickup window, typically within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas.
4. Pickup and Transit
The driver inspects the car, documents its condition on the Bill of Lading, and loads it; status flows to whoever coordinates the move.
5. Delivery and Inspection
The car arrives near the new address and is inspected against the original Bill of Lading before anyone signs.
Corporate relocation car shipping FAQ
Lead time, billing, tracking, service level, and stand-ins.
Two to three weeks ahead of the desired pickup date gives the best carrier selection, but it is not a requirement. Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas, so a confirmed start date one week out is still workable. Earlier booking simply widens the window options.
Billing arrangements are handled directly with your CHD coordinator rather than published as fixed terms. Companies commonly pay for employee moves as part of a relocation package, and CHD works with the structure your team already uses. Raise billing when you request your first quotes.
Through the same single point of contact who set up the order. Your coordinator confirms carrier assignment, the pickup window, and delivery timing for each employee shipment. One contact matters most when you are tracking three or four moves at once.
Most employee vehicles ship open, the standard and most economical option. Enclosed makes sense for high-value or collector vehicles and typically costs 40 to 60 percent more on the same lane. If the relocation package covers the move, the policy usually decides which service level applies.
Yes. Relocation shipping handles discrete employee moves, one start date and one household at a time. Fleet transport is ongoing volume for dealers, rental operators, and company vehicle pools. CHD runs both, but they are different workflows; ongoing fleet programs live on the fleet services page.
The employee or a designated adult should be at both ends to release the car, hand over keys, and sign the Bill of Lading. If the employee has already started the new job, a family member, friend, or building contact can stand in. Confirm the stand-in’s name at booking.
Price follows the route, the vehicle, the transport type, and timing. Enclosed typically runs 40 to 60 percent above open, and outlying pickups add 1-2 days rather than a fee. The instant quote calculator on this page prices the exact route in seconds.
Latest Car Shipping Guides
Straight answers on cost, timing, and prep for every shipment.
How Long Does Car Shipping Take? Transit Times by Route
Transit runs 1 to 3 days under 500 miles and 7 to 10 days coast to coast.
The Car Shipping Scams Playbook: How to Spot Every Trick
Check the price, the payment terms, and the federal authority record before any money moves.
Why Car Shipping Quotes Change Before Pickup
A quote is an offer price to carriers, not a locked fare, so it can move.
Get an Instant Quote for the Move
Price the employee’s route now with the instant quote calculator on this page and set a pickup window that lands before the start date.