If you need to ship a vehicle, you’re in the right place. Dallas Car Transport is a local Dallas–Fort Worth shipping team. We work with licensed & insured carriers who run your route, door to door across DFW and to all 48 contiguous states. This checklist covers what to have ready, how to prep your car and what happens on pickup and delivery day.
Common reasons Dallas drivers ship a car
- Moving in or out of DFW, or a corporate relocation
- Buying online, at auction or from a dealer in another state
- Military PCS orders or a student heading off for the semester
- Snowbird season: sending a car between Dallas and Florida for the winter
- Classics, project cars and non-runners that shouldn’t be driven long distances
What to have ready for your quote
- Pickup and delivery city or ZIP code
- Year, make and model, plus any lift, oversized tires or modifications
- Whether it runs, steers and brakes
- Open or enclosed transport
- Your first available ship date and how flexible you can be
Send those on our free quote page or call (469) 442-0643. During business hours, a quote usually comes back within the hour.
How to prep your car for transport
- Wash it and take photos of every side, so the inspection is easy and you have your own record.
- Take out personal items and loose accessories. Ask your carrier what they allow in the car.
- Remove or bag your toll tag (NTTA TollTag, TxTag or EZ TAG) so you aren’t billed for tolls along the route.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel, check the tires and battery, and turn off any car alarm.
- Hand over one set of keys, and tell the driver about any quirks, such as a tricky ignition or a low front lip.
Pickup and delivery day
Before you book, you get your carrier’s name and contact info, so you know who is coming. At pickup, the driver inspects the vehicle with you and notes its condition before loading. At delivery, check the car against that report before you sign. Pickup works anywhere across DFW: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, McKinney, Denton and nearby. If your street is too tight for a big truck, a nearby open lot works just as well.
There’s no upfront payment. You pay the carrier directly at pickup or delivery, per the carrier’s terms. For the full picture, see how the car transport process works.
Where can we ship it?
Anywhere in the lower 48. Popular runs include Dallas to Houston, Dallas to Los Angeles and Dallas to Miami. See all Dallas routes, or check the Dallas page on Auto Shipping Near Me, our network hub.
Quick answers
How far ahead should I book?
A week or two ahead gives you the most options, especially in snowbird season or around the first of the month. Shorter notice can often still be arranged. Just ask about expedited pickup.
Can you ship a car that doesn’t run?
Yes. Let us know when you request a quote, and we’ll match you with a carrier that has a winch.
Do I have to be there for pickup and delivery?
You or someone you trust needs to be there to hand over the keys and sign the inspection report at each end.
Need to transport a vehicle?
Get a free, no-obligation quote from our local Dallas team. No upfront payment.