Oversized Vehicle Shipping for Lifted Trucks, Duallies, and Vans
The consumer vehicles that do not fit a standard deck slot: lifted trucks, duallies, high-roof vans, and builds on oversized tires, moved door-to-door across the 48 contiguous states. Because your vehicle takes extra deck space, the price reflects it.
- Quotes built on your dimensions: height, width, length, and weight
- $2M cargo coverage on every vehicle from pickup to delivery
- The right trailer for the load: standard open hauler, flatbed, or step-deck
Oversized vehicle shipping with Car Haul Direct covers the consumer vehicles that do not fit a standard deck slot: lifted trucks, duallies, high-roof vans, and builds on oversized tires, moved door-to-door across the 48 contiguous states. Because your vehicle takes extra deck space, the price reflects it, and your exact quote is built from its real dimensions.
Reviewed by Mike Fergusson, EVP Operations, Car Haul Direct
Why trust CHD with an oversized vehicle?
Because the quote and the trailer both have to match what the vehicle actually measures.
Licensed FMCSA Broker
Car Haul Direct is an FMCSA-licensed broker, USDOT 4321158, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Your vehicle is covered by $2M in cargo insurance while on the trailer.
48 Contiguous States
Coast-to-coast coverage, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
Dimension-Based Quoting
Your price comes from what your vehicle actually measures, not a sedan template.
Modified-Vehicle Experience
Carriers in the CHD network regularly handle lift kits, oversized tires, and roof accessories.
Door-to-Door Where Accessible
Pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas, though specialized trailers can stretch that window.
Measured First, Then Quoted
The figures that govern a CHD oversized move.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking; specialized trailers can add a few days.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On every vehicle while it is on the trailer, documented at both inspections.
48
Contiguous States Covered
Coast-to-coast coverage, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
$100-$200
Typical Inoperable Add
What a non-running oversized vehicle typically adds, with winch loading.
Oversized vehicle shipping: fast answers
What counts as oversized, what it costs, and whether a lift still fits.
What counts as an oversized vehicle?
For transport purposes, anything that exceeds a standard vehicle footprint: lifted trucks, duallies, high-roof and extended cargo vans, and builds on oversized tires. As a legal reference point, federal highway guidance treats loads wider than about 8.5 feet or taller than about 13.5 feet as oversize, though most consumer builds stay under those limits.
How much does oversized vehicle shipping cost?
Oversized vehicle shipping costs more than a standard car on the same route because the vehicle takes extra deck space and weight capacity. There is no flat rate: your price comes from your exact dimensions, weight, distance, and trailer type. The instant quote is the starting point, and accurate measurements make it accurate.
Can a lifted truck fit on a standard open carrier?
Often, yes, if total height and width stay within the trailer limits. Taller builds with big lifts or roof accessories may need a flatbed or step-deck instead. The carrier makes the final call based on your measurements, which is why exact dimensions at quote time matter more than anything else.
Who books oversized vehicle shipping?
Lifted Truck Owners
Suspension lifts and oversized tires change how your truck loads, so it is quoted as it sits.
Dually Owners
Dual rear wheels widen the footprint and the weight, and carriers plan for both.
Van and High-Roof Owners
Conversion vans and extended cargo vans like Sprinters and Transits ship regularly, measured to their true height.
Modified Build Owners
Aftermarket suspensions, racks, and utility accessories are fine as long as they are disclosed at booking.
Online Buyers
Purchased a modified truck or van from a seller in another state? CHD coordinates pickup directly with the seller.
Which services fit oversized shipping
Six ways the CHD service set maps onto a vehicle that does not fit a standard slot.
Open Transport
Many oversized consumer vehicles still fit a multi-car open hauler once measured. The carrier confirms fit from your numbers.
Specialized Trailers
When a standard hauler will not fit, carriers may use a flatbed or step-deck. The right equipment depends on your dimensions.
Door-to-Door Transport
The carrier comes to your address or the nearest workable spot. No terminal drop-offs at either end.
Expedited Transport
On a deadline, expedited service tightens the pickup window, though specialized capacity can be scarcer.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Every booking includes $2M of cargo coverage on the trailer. The Bill of Lading documents condition at both ends.
Non-Running Oversized Vehicles
Inoperable vehicles typically add $100-$200 and may need winch loading. Tell dispatch whether the vehicle rolls, steers, and brakes.
How oversized vehicle shipping works: 5 steps
Five steps that start with a tape measure, not a template.
1. Measure Your Vehicle
Record the true height, width, length, and approximate weight as it sits, including racks, light bars, and tire size.
2. Get Your Quote
Run your route through the instant quote calculator, then share your exact dimensions with your coordinator so pricing matches the real load.
3. Book and Prep
Remove loose accessories and personal items, photograph the vehicle from all sides, and keep fuel near a quarter tank.
4. Meet the Carrier at Pickup
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas; specialized trailers can add a few days.
5. Inspect and Sign at Delivery
Compare the vehicle against your photos and note anything on the Bill of Lading before signing.
Oversized vehicle shipping FAQ
Duallies, height limits, modified suspensions, permits, and accurate quotes.
Usually, yes. A dually is wider and heavier than a single-rear-wheel truck, so it takes more deck space and more of the trailer weight capacity. There is no fixed surcharge; the price difference depends on the route and the trailer assigned. Exact dimensions produce the most accurate quote.
Limits vary by trailer, and drivers must also respect legal road height. As a general reference, federal highway guidance treats loads over about 13.5 feet tall as oversize. Most lifted consumer trucks stay well under that, but the carrier confirms fit from your measurements before pickup.
Yes, in most cases. Lift kits, lowered suspensions, and oversized tires change loading angles and deck fit, so disclose every modification at booking. Undisclosed mods are the most common cause of pickup-day problems. Accurate details upfront keep the quote and the load plan correct.
Yes. Inoperable vehicles typically add $100-$200 because they need winch loading or special handling. Tell dispatch whether the vehicle rolls, steers, and brakes, since a rolling non-starter loads far more easily than a true non-roller. Condition details belong in the booking notes.
Sometimes, but often not. Enclosed trailers have fixed interior heights and door openings, so many oversized vehicles simply do not fit. Where enclosed capacity exists, it typically runs 40 to 60 percent more than open. Your coordinator can confirm what is realistic for your dimensions.
Transit follows distance: under 500 miles often runs 1-3 days, 500-1,000 miles about 2-4 days, and 2,500 miles or more typically 7-10 days. Pickup usually happens within 1-3 days of booking, though specialized trailers are scarcer and can stretch the window by a few days.
Rarely. Permit requirements generally apply to loads exceeding legal dimensions, and most consumer trucks and vans stay within them. If your vehicle did cross into oversize-load territory, permit and routing coordination would be handled, and your coordinator would flag it at quote time.
Measure first, quote second. Record height to the highest point, width across the widest point, length bumper to bumper, and approximate weight. Run the instant quote for a baseline, then give your coordinator those numbers so the assigned trailer and the final price both fit reality.
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Get Your Oversized Vehicle Shipping Quote
Your exact oversized vehicle shipping price starts with your measurements: run your route through the instant quote calculator on this page.