Relocation Enclosed Car Shipping for Your Household Move
The one valuable vehicle in your move, the classic, the luxury car, the restored family car, rides inside a fully enclosed trailer while the movers handle everything else. Many families book 2 orders on one move: the daily driver open, the special car enclosed.
- The special car arrives in the condition it left, with zero weather or road exposure
- $2M cargo insurance on the car while the movers haul your household goods
- Pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking, timed around your closing or start date
Relocation enclosed car shipping puts the one valuable vehicle in your move, the classic, the luxury car, the restored family car, inside a fully enclosed trailer while the movers handle everything else. Car Haul Direct arranges door-to-door enclosed transport across all 48 contiguous states, typically at 40 to 60 percent above the open rate for the same lane.
Reviewed by Mike Fergusson, EVP Operations, Car Haul Direct
Why movers trust CHD
One contact for the vehicle side of a move that already has too many.
FMCSA-Licensed Broker
CHD is a licensed auto transport broker, USDOT 4321158.
$2M Cargo Coverage
Every load moves under $2M in coverage.
48-State Coverage
Door-to-door enclosed service in all 48 contiguous states.
Fast Pickup Windows
Pickup typically runs within 1-3 days of booking.
Door-to-Door Both Homes
From the old home to the new one, no terminals.
One Point of Contact
One broker contact for the whole move.
The Special Car, Covered
The figures that govern the vehicle side of a CHD move.
40-60
Percent Enclosed Premium
The typical enclosed uplift over the open rate on the same lane.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On the car while the movers haul the household goods.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking, timed around your closing or start date.
2
Orders on One Move
The common setup: the daily driver open, the special car enclosed.
Relocation enclosed shipping: quick answers
Cost, mixing service levels, and timing against the moving truck.
How much does relocation enclosed car shipping cost?
Enclosed transport typically runs 40 to 60 percent above the open rate for the same lane. Quote both vehicles to see the split: the daily driver open, the special car enclosed. The instant quote calculator gives you current numbers for each vehicle.
Can I ship one car open and one car enclosed in the same move?
Yes. Many relocating households book 2 orders on the same move: the daily driver open, the special car enclosed. Each order gets its own carrier assignment, pickup window, and Bill of Lading, so the vehicles may travel on different schedules. Book both at once so timelines line up.
How do I time car shipping with the moving truck?
Decide which vehicle arrives when: ship a car ahead so it waits at the new home, or schedule delivery after you land. Pickup typically runs within 1-3 days in metro areas, so anchor booking to your closing or start date with a day of buffer.
Who books enclosed on a move?
The Two-Car Household
Ship the commuter open and the weekend car enclosed on the same relocation, as 2 orders.
Collectors Relocating
A classic or collector car crosses state lines enclosed while the movers handle the house.
Restored Family Vehicles
The car you spent years restoring does not ride an open deck through states of weather.
Fixed Report Dates
Enclosed plus an early booking keeps the premium car out of moving-day chaos.
How CHD handles the vehicle side
Six services that fit around a moving truck rather than competing with it.
Enclosed Transport
For the one vehicle that matters most: a fully enclosed trailer, door to door. Weather and road debris never touch it.
Open Transport
For the daily driver on the same move: the same handling at the lower rate, as a second order.
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup at the old house, delivery at the new one; tight streets may mean meeting at a nearby lot.
Expedited Service
If your report date or closing leaves no slack, expedited pickup shortens the carrier assignment wait.
Cargo Insurance
Every vehicle on your move rides under $2M cargo coverage, with carrier details before pickup.
Shipment Tracking
Status updates from dispatch through delivery for each vehicle.
How relocation enclosed shipping works: 5 steps
Five steps that keep the special car out of moving-day chaos.
1. Get Your Instant Quotes
Run the lane for each vehicle: open for the daily driver, enclosed for the special car. Booking both at once keeps schedules aligned.
2. Set Dates Around the Move
Anchor pickup to your closing or move-out date; pickup typically runs within 1-3 days in metro areas.
3. Enclosed Pickup at Your Door
The driver photographs the vehicle, documents condition on the Bill of Lading, and loads it.
4. Transit While You Move
The movers take the boxes; the carrier takes the car. Most carriers allow around 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk.
5. Delivery at the New Home
Inspect against the pickup photos before signing, whether the car arrives before you or after.
Relocation enclosed car shipping FAQ
The open and enclosed split, arrival timing, packing, lead time, and access.
That is the most common setup. The daily driver can absorb road film and a wash; the classic or restored car cannot absorb a long haul of weather and gravel. Book them as 2 orders and the cost split stays where it should.
Not necessarily. Each order gets its own carrier assignment and pickup window, so the vehicles often travel on different schedules. If timing matters, say so at booking and CHD can sequence the orders around your arrival. Both still deliver door-to-door at the new address.
Let the movers take the boxes. Most carriers allow around 100 lbs of personal items in the trunk, but items are not covered by cargo insurance and the cabin should stay empty for inspection photos. Treat it as overflow; heavy boxes belong on the moving truck.
As soon as your dates firm up, ideally 1-2 weeks out. Enclosed capacity is thinner than open on some lanes, so earlier booking gives the carrier assignment room. If your move-in date shifts, contact dispatch early; the window can usually adjust.
Yes, door-to-door is standard. On tight streets or cul-de-sacs, the driver may ask to meet at a nearby wide street or lot, because a full-size enclosed trailer cannot reach every driveway safely. You pick the meeting spot together at booking.
The longer the lane, the stronger the case. Over 2,500 miles the car sees every kind of weather between old home and new, 7-10 days of exposure on an open deck. Enclosed removes all of it for the car where condition is the point.
Yes. Many movers ship the car ahead so it waits at the new home. A trusted person at the destination receives it and signs the Bill of Lading after inspection, or you can schedule delivery after your arrival. Either way, the condition report protects you.
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