Truck Shipping for Pickups From Mid-Size to Heavy-Duty
CHD moves your pickup door-to-door anywhere in the 48 contiguous states, with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking. From a mid-size daily driver to a one-ton dually work truck, your price reflects the real size and weight, and one coordinator handles the move.
- Priced for your truck footprint: cab, bed, and weight all factor into an accurate quote
- Door-to-door even for work trucks, at your home, job site, or the nearest workable spot
- $2M cargo coverage on every truck from pickup to delivery
Truck shipping with Car Haul Direct moves your pickup door-to-door anywhere in the 48 contiguous states, with pickup typically within 1-3 days of booking. From a mid-size daily driver to a one-ton dually work truck, your price reflects the real size and weight of the truck, and one coordinator handles the move from quote to delivery.
Reviewed by Mike Fergusson, EVP Operations, Car Haul Direct
Why trust CHD with your truck?
Because a pickup is not a sedan, and the quote should say so.
Licensed FMCSA Broker
Car Haul Direct is an FMCSA-licensed broker, USDOT 4321158, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Your truck carries $2M in cargo insurance while on the trailer.
48 Contiguous States
Coast-to-coast coverage, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
Fast Pickup Windows
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas.
Mid-Size to One-Ton Scope
Half-ton through one-ton pickups all move through the same door-to-door process.
Work Trucks Welcome
Toolboxes, racks, and utility accessories are fine when disclosed at booking.
Quoted for the Real Footprint
The figures that govern a CHD truck move.
1-3
Day Pickup Window
Typical metro pickup after booking; outlying areas can add 1-2 days.
$2M
Cargo Insurance Coverage
On every truck while it is on the trailer, from pickup to delivery.
48
Contiguous States Covered
Coast-to-coast coverage, plus Hawaii and Alaska coordination.
7-10
Days Coast to Coast
Transit over 2,500 miles; under 500 miles typically runs 1-3 days.
Truck shipping: fast answers
Cost, how a truck compares to a car, and what cannot ride in the bed.
How much does truck shipping cost?
Truck shipping cost depends on distance, truck size, and weight, and your exact price comes from the instant quote on this page. A mid-size pickup usually costs less than a heavy-duty one-ton because it takes less deck space and weight capacity. Disclose modifications like lift kits upfront, since they can change the price.
Does a truck cost more to ship than a car?
Usually, yes. A pickup is longer, taller, and heavier than a sedan, so it uses more deck space and more of the trailer weight capacity. The difference varies by truck class and route, not a fixed surcharge. The instant quote prices your exact truck and route.
Can I leave tools in the bed of my truck when shipping it?
No. The personal-items allowance most carriers honor, around 100 lbs in the trunk or cab below the window line, does not extend to open beds. Tools and loose gear in a bed can shift, blow out, or go missing. Empty the bed and cab of everything except factory equipment before pickup.
Who books truck shipping?
Work Truck Owners
Relocating for a contract or a new job? Your truck arrives ready to work, without 1,000 miles of wear.
Heavy-Duty and Dually Owners
Three-quarter and one-ton trucks ship every day; size simply shapes the quote.
Online Truck Buyers
Bought a pickup from an out-of-state dealer or private seller? CHD coordinates pickup directly with the seller.
Relocating Households
Ship the truck with the household vehicles and fly, instead of driving 2 vehicles across the country.
Seasonal Movers
Snowbirds and seasonal workers can ship the truck both directions on a schedule that fits the move.
Which services fit truck shipping
Six ways the CHD service set maps onto a pickup move.
Open Transport
The standard, most economical way pickups move. Open carriers run every major corridor in both directions.
Enclosed Transport
Fits show trucks and high-value builds where size allows, typically 40 to 60 percent more than open on the same lane.
Door-to-Door Transport
The carrier meets you at home, work, or the nearest accessible spot. No terminal drop-offs at either end.
Expedited Transport
Need the truck at a job site by a start date? Expedited service tightens the pickup window.
$2M Cargo Insurance
Every booking includes $2M of cargo coverage on the trailer. The Bill of Lading documents condition at both ends.
Lifted and Oversized Builds
Heavily modified trucks may need extra deck space, and those quotes are built from the measured dimensions.
How truck shipping works: 5 steps
Five steps, with the bed emptied before the driver arrives.
1. Get Your Instant Quote
Enter your route and describe the truck: cab style, bed length, drive type, and any lift, rack, or toolbox, so pricing matches the real vehicle.
2. Book and Prep the Truck
Wash it, photograph its condition, empty the bed and cab of tools and personal items, and keep fuel near a quarter tank.
3. Meet the Carrier at Pickup
Pickup typically happens within 1-3 days of booking in metro areas; allow 1-2 extra days in outlying areas.
4. Follow the Trip
Your coordinator keeps you posted while the carrier moves your truck across the 48 states.
5. Inspect and Sign at Delivery
Compare the truck against your photos and note anything on the Bill of Lading before signing.
Truck shipping FAQ
Duallies, lifted builds, transit, accessories, non-runners, and multi-vehicle orders.
A dually ships much like any other pickup, but its wider rear axle and extra weight affect how the carrier positions it. Mention the dual rear wheels at booking so the load is planned correctly. Pricing reflects the added width and weight rather than a flat surcharge.
Yes, in most cases. Lift kits and oversized tires change the truck height, weight, and loading angle, so list them at booking. Very tall builds may need extra deck space or a different trailer, which the oversized vehicle shipping page covers.
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 in metro areas. Larger trucks can wait slightly longer for a compatible trailer spot.
They can. A permanently mounted toolbox, ladder rack, or roof accessory adds height and weight, and carriers may treat the truck as modified when planning the load. Disclose everything bolted on at booking. Removable items like bed extenders should come off before pickup.
Yes. Inoperable vehicles typically add $100-$200 because loading takes extra time and equipment, such as a winch. Tell dispatch whether the truck 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.
Often, yes. When the carrier has deck space for both, one order covers the truck and the car with a single pickup and delivery window. List both vehicles at booking so the load is planned correctly. Space is not always available, so confirm it early.
Open transport is the right call for most pickups, including work trucks and daily drivers. Enclosed makes sense for a restored classic truck or a high-value show build, where it fits the trailer, and typically costs 40 to 60 percent more than open.
Wash the truck and photograph it from all sides. Empty the bed and cab of tools and personal items, since the roughly 100 lbs allowance most carriers honor applies to the trunk or cab only, never an open bed. Remove loose accessories and keep fuel near a quarter tank.
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Get Your Truck Shipping Quote
Your exact truck shipping price is one step away: run your route through the instant quote calculator on this page.