Door-to-door Car Transport Services
The carrier comes to the addresses you choose at both ends. No terminal drop off, no second trip to collect the car, and no storage while it waits for a truck.
- FMCSA licensed broker, USDOT 4321158
- $2M cargo insurance on every shipment
- Pickup typically 1-3 days after booking
- Door to door in all 48 contiguous states
Door to door transport means the carrier collects your vehicle at the address you give and delivers it to the address you name, instead of routing it through a terminal. Car Haul Direct books every shipment this way, through FMCSA licensed carriers, with $2M cargo insurance on every shipment. Where a street cannot take a full size carrier safely, the driver arranges a nearby meeting point.
Defined Windows, Documented Coverage
The figures that govern a Car Haul Direct door to door booking, on every lane.
48
Contiguous States Covered
Door to door coverage, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination through the dedicated ocean service.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On every vehicle CHD ships, documented at the pickup and delivery inspections.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking; outlying areas can add 1-2 days.
7-10
Days Coast to Coast
Typical transit on lanes over 2,500 miles; shorter lanes run faster.
Why the terminal step is worth skipping
No terminal, no waiting
Your vehicle is not dropped into a yard to wait for a truck. It moves from your address onto the carrier that is taking it to its destination.
Two addresses, not two trips
You do not need a ride to a terminal at either end, which is usually the hidden cost of terminal to terminal shipping.
Fewer hands on the vehicle
Skipping the terminal removes a loading and unloading cycle, so the vehicle is handled less between pickup and delivery.
When the street will not take a carrier
Low branches, tight turns, and weight limits are common. The driver arranges a safe nearby spot, usually a lot a few minutes away, rather than cancelling.
$2M cargo insurance
Every vehicle Car Haul Direct ships is covered by $2M cargo insurance while it is on the carrier, documented at both inspections.
One coordinator, start to finish
One person handles dispatch, the pickup window, and delivery, so you are never re-explaining your shipment to a call queue.
Who books door to door
It is the default on every Car Haul Direct shipment, and it matters most to these customers.
Households relocating
The car is collected from the old address and delivered to the new one, on your moving schedule.
Online and auction buyers
Collected from the seller, the dealer, or the auction lot and delivered to your address.
Dealerships and wholesalers
Units delivered to the lot or to the customer, without a terminal in the middle.
Fleets and rental operators
Branch to branch repositioning that does not tie up staff driving to terminals.
Seniors and anyone without a second driver
No arranging a ride home from a terminal at either end of the move.
Customers far from a terminal
In much of the country the nearest terminal is hours away, which makes door to door the only practical option.
How door to door car transport works: 5 steps
From quote to delivery, with both addresses fixed at booking.
1. Get a quote
Give both addresses and run the route through the instant quote calculator on this page. A Car Haul Direct quote is held for 7 days.
2. Book with no deposit
Nothing is charged until a carrier is actually assigned to your vehicle. Booking puts your shipment into dispatch.
3. Pickup and inspection
You and the driver walk the vehicle together and record its condition on the Bill of Lading before it is loaded.
4. In transit with updates
Transit scales with distance, and coast to coast lanes over 2,500 miles typically run 7-10 days. You get status updates along the way.
5. Delivery and final walkaround
Meet the carrier at the delivery address, compare the vehicle against the pickup inspection, and sign the Bill of Lading.
Door to door questions people ask before booking
Access, cost, and who needs to be there.
What if my street cannot take a carrier?
It happens often, and it is not a problem. A full size carrier and trailer needs room to turn and clear overhead. If your street cannot give it that, the driver arranges a safe meeting point nearby, usually a large lot a few minutes away.
Is door to door an extra charge?
Door to door is how Car Haul Direct quotes a shipment, so it is not a separate service level you add on. Remote or hard to reach locations can affect the final price, which is why both addresses matter at quote time.
Who has to be there?
You or another adult you designate, at both ends. That person hands over the keys, walks the vehicle with the driver, and signs the Bill of Lading.
Door to door car transport FAQ
Access, timing, insurance, and cost, answered in plain terms.
Your vehicle is collected at the address you give and delivered to the address you name, without being routed through a shipping terminal in between. It is how Car Haul Direct books every shipment.
It is available on lanes across the contiguous 48 states. What varies is the exact meeting point: where a street cannot safely take a full size carrier, the driver arranges a nearby spot rather than cancelling the pickup.
Low branches, tight turns, narrow streets, and posted weight limits are all common. The driver will arrange a safe location close by, usually a large parking lot a few minutes from your address.
It is included in the way Car Haul Direct quotes a shipment rather than sold as an upgrade. Remote or hard to reach locations can affect the final price, so give both addresses accurately when you request the quote.
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas, and outlying areas can add 1-2 days. Transit scales with distance: coast to coast lanes over 2,500 miles typically run 7-10 days.
Every vehicle Car Haul Direct ships carries $2M cargo insurance while it is on the carrier. Condition is documented at the pickup inspection and again at delivery on the Bill of Lading.
You or another adult you designate needs to be present at both ends to hand over the keys, walk the vehicle with the driver, and sign the Bill of Lading.
Yes, as long as it rolls, steers, and brakes. Loading needs a winch and more room to work, so disclose the condition when you request the quote. An inoperable vehicle typically adds $100 to $200.
Yes. Door to door describes where the vehicle is collected and delivered; open and enclosed describe the trailer. Enclosed typically runs 40 to 60 percent above open pricing on the same lane.
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Straight answers on cost, timing, and prep for every shipment.
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Get Your Door to Door Transport Quote
Give both addresses, run the route through the instant quote calculator, and see what the lane costs. The quote holds for 7 days, and nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.