Nationwide Car Shipping

America’s Trusted
Car Shipping Company
Since 2007

Door-to-door auto transport for any vehicle, anywhere in the U.S. Get a free quote today. No upfront payment required.

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The Process

How Car Shipping with Mercury Works

Shipping your vehicle with Mercury is simple. Here’s what to expect from quote to delivery.

1

Get Your Free Quote

Tell us the route, vehicle, and timing. Mercury reviews the shipment and prepares your quote.

2

Review & Book

Review the service and terms, then confirm your shipment. No upfront payment is required.

3

Approve Your Carrier

Mercury presents a vetted carrier and written terms. After you approve the carrier and it is assigned, Mercury captures payment.

4

Pickup, Delivery & Inspection

The driver completes a condition report at pickup. Inspect the vehicle again at delivery before signing the Bill of Lading.

Why Choose Us

What Sets Mercury Apart

Founded in 2007, Mercury Auto Transport is an independent, founder-led auto transport broker serving customers nationwide.

Mercury Shield Network

Vetted Carriers Only

Finding a carrier is only the beginning. Mercury Shield is our internal carrier-screening and shipment-oversight process. It is not a private carrier network or a separate load board.

Before assignment, our dispatch team verifies the carrier’s identity, active operating authority, cargo coverage, safety history, and performance history. After you approve the carrier, we provide the carrier’s name, contact information, and pickup details.

  • Carrier identity and business contact information
  • Active FMCSA operating authority
  • Cargo coverage confirmed with the carrier or its insurance agent
  • Safety record and Mercury performance history
  • Screening for identity fraud and double-brokering risk

Once your carrier is assigned, you get their name, contact info, and pickup details directly. No anonymous drivers, no cash at delivery, ever.

Simple & Secure

One Payment, One Contract

Pay Mercury directly by card or secure bank transfer. No COD, split payments, card fees, or surprise balance at delivery. Nothing is charged when you book. Your full payment is captured only after you approve a carrier and Mercury assigns that carrier to your shipment.

Your written service agreement confirms the assigned carrier, price, route, service level, and payment terms. Carrier cargo coverage is governed by the carrier’s policy, including its limits, deductibles, terms, and exclusions.

No Surprises

Straightforward Pricing

No hidden fees, no driver payment, and no price change without your approval.

Online tools can provide a useful current market estimate or price range. An exact, guaranteed price requires a Mercury agent to confirm your route, vehicle, timing, and any pickup or delivery constraints. That human review usually takes about five minutes.

Today’s Car Shipping Rates

Updated daily from Mercury’s live quoting system

Standard sedan, running condition, open transport, flexible dates. Your exact price depends on your route and vehicle.

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Track & Trace

The Truth About Tracking

Many auto transport carriers are independent small businesses, and not every driver uses the same tracking technology. Mercury can invite the assigned carrier to share GPS tracking through MacroPoint. Carrier participation and device availability vary.

Whether or not GPS tracking is active, your Mercury team can contact the driver for a status update during support hours.

Dedicated Support

Real Agents, Real Oversight

Call Mercury and a real Mercury team member answers. Our customer-facing teams are based in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Your assigned agent and dispatch team remain your points of contact from quote through delivery.

Phone support: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online quotes: available anytime

Peace of Mind

Full Insurance Coverage

Every assigned carrier must maintain cargo insurance. Before dispatch, Mercury verifies the carrier’s active operating authority and confirms cargo coverage with the carrier or its insurance agent. Coverage is provided under the carrier’s policy and remains subject to its limits, deductibles, terms, and exclusions.

If damage occurs, Mercury helps every customer get the claim started. Priority and Rush include managed claims assistance. Standby includes guidance and the carrier-insurer information needed for the customer to manage the claim directly.

From Our Customers

Real Shipments. Real Customers.

These aren’t stock photos. They’re real vehicles we’ve moved, shared by the customers who shipped them, across the review sites you already use.

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    “I always anticipated working with an auto transport broker would be a hassle, but Mercury made the process painless… no sales BS… got my vehicle to its destination in time as promised.”

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    Andrew Withers

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    “Quick, reliable, and accurate with everything… pricing was great, fast updates, great service.”

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    Alex H.

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    “My vehicle was picked up in CA on Nov 4th and delivered to FL on Nov 8th… the exact date and time he would arrive, and he arrived on the literal minute.”

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    “My baby made it home to me.”

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    Rodney L.

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    “I chose Mercury because they didn’t engage in a bait and switch with a lowball offer like many other brokers do… My car arrived safely in the same condition that I dropped it off.”

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    Farrell R.

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    “This was the first time we had ever needed a vehicle transport specialist… From the very start, everything went very smooth… We got our car yesterday morning in great shape and we are very happy campers!”

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The Mercury Guarantee

The Mercury Guarantee

You pay nothing until a carrier is assigned. You can cancel free anytime before that. And your price never goes up without your OK, no bait-and-switch, ever. That’s been the deal since 2007.

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No upfront payment. Your info stays with Mercury.

Vehicle Types

What We Ship

From everyday sedans to heavy construction equipment, we transport virtually any vehicle type across the country.

Car

Cars

Sedans, coupes, and compacts

SUV

SUVs

Crossovers and full-size SUVs

Pickup truck

Pickup Trucks

Half-ton to heavy duty

Motorcycle

Motorcycles

Sport, cruiser, and touring

Classic and exotic vehicles

Classic & Exotic

Classic, collector & exotic vehicles

ATVs

Side-by-sides and quads

Recreational vehicle (RV)

RVs & Campers

Motorhomes and travel trailers

Limousine

Limousines

Stretch and specialty vehicles

Heavy haul transport carrier

Heavy Haul

Construction equipment and oversized loads

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Carrier Types

Open, Enclosed & Flatbed Auto Transport

Choose the right carrier type for your vehicle and budget.

Open Auto Transport

Open Auto Transport

Open auto transport is the most common and cost-effective method for shipping vehicles. Your car is loaded onto an open carrier — the same type used by dealerships to move new inventory. While your vehicle is exposed to the elements during transit, it’s fully insured and the savings are significant. Open transport is ideal for standard cars, SUVs, trucks, and most everyday vehicles.

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Enclosed car shipping

Enclosed Auto Transport

Enclosed auto transport places your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, road debris, and potential damage during transit. This premium service is recommended for classic cars, exotic vehicles, luxury automobiles, and anything where condition on arrival is non-negotiable. Enclosed transport typically costs 30–50% more than open, but for the right vehicle, the protection is worth it.

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Classic car being transported on flatbed carrier

Flatbed Auto Transport

Flatbed auto transport is the solution for oversized, inoperable, or uniquely shaped vehicles that don’t fit on standard carriers. Flatbed trailers allow easy loading and unloading of non-running cars, heavy machinery, and construction equipment. If your vehicle has special requirements, a flatbed carrier gives you the flexibility and ground-level access that other transport methods can’t provide.

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WHERE WE SHIP

Nationwide Auto Transport
to/from All 50 States

Mercury ships vehicles to and from every state in the continental US, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, we have carriers on your route.

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Popular State Routes

California Florida Texas New York Georgia Illinois Arizona Colorado Washington Nevada North Carolina Ohio
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Helpful Articles

Read Our Guides on Shipping Your Car

Expert guides, tips, and resources to help navigate auto transport with confidence.

How auto transport works

How Auto Transport Works

A step-by-step look at how your vehicle gets from pickup to delivery.

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How we determine your quote

How We Determine Your Quote

What goes into your car shipping price and why rates vary.

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The Mercury Guarantee

The Mercury Guarantee

Clear pricing, defined pickup windows, and vetted carriers on every shipment.

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Common Questions

Auto Shipping — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before shipping your vehicle with Mercury Auto Transport.

Auto shipping costs typically range from $500 to $1,500 for standard domestic transport. The price depends on distance, vehicle size, transport type (open vs. enclosed), time of year, and current fuel prices. Longer routes generally cost less per mile than shorter ones. Get a free instant quote from Mercury to see the exact price for your route.

Keep in mind that unusually low quotes often result in delays — carriers prioritize loads with competitive rates. Mercury quotes reflect real market conditions so your vehicle gets picked up on the scheduled window, not whenever a cheap carrier happens to pass through.

You get an instant price, book with no upfront payment, and we assign a vetted, FMCSA-licensed carrier to your route. Your driver coordinates pickup, completes a condition report, and loads your vehicle. Nothing is charged until your carrier is confirmed and ready for dispatch. At delivery, you inspect the vehicle against the condition report and sign the Bill of Lading. Your dedicated Mercury agent stays with you through every step.

Two timelines matter: pickup and transit. Pickup normally happens within 1 to 3 business days of your first available date. Transit time depends on distance. Under 500 miles usually takes 1 to 3 days, 500 to 1,500 miles takes 3 to 5 days, 1,500 to 2,500 miles takes 5 to 7 days, and coast-to-coast runs 7 to 10 days.

Yes. Every carrier in Mercury’s network carries active cargo insurance covering your vehicle during transport, with coverage typically ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 depending on carrier and trailer type. Before dispatch, we verify FMCSA licensing and pull a certified copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate directly from the agency it’s filed with. If something goes wrong, Mercury manages the claim with the carrier’s insurer on your behalf, start to finish.

No. You pay nothing when you book. Your payment method is authorized but not charged until your carrier is confirmed and ready for dispatch, and you can cancel free anytime before a carrier is assigned. You pay Mercury directly by credit card or bank transfer, never cash to a driver. Pay by bank through Plaid and save 3%.

Open transport carries your vehicle on an open trailer, the same type dealerships use. It’s the most economical option and the right choice for the vast majority of shipments. Enclosed transport places your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather and road debris, which makes it the right call for classic, exotic, and high-value vehicles. Enclosed typically costs 30–50% more than open.

Honestly: no company can guarantee live GPS on every shipment, because carriers are independent businesses and nobody can force a driver to run a tracking app. Mercury offers every carrier GPS tracking through MacroPoint, the load-tracking system used across the freight industry, and when your carrier runs it, your car is geo-located the whole route. Either way, your dedicated agent is in direct contact with your driver from pickup to delivery. Ask us where your car is anytime and you’ll get a real answer.

Yes, and we’ll tell you why that matters. Nearly every car shipping company you’ll find online is a broker, and we all have access to the same national network of carriers. So the real question isn’t who can find you a truck. It’s who screens that truck before your car gets on it, and who answers the phone if something goes sideways. That’s been Mercury’s pitch since 2007: we’re not selling you a lower price, we’re selling you the right carrier. We’re a licensed and bonded broker (MC #647319), 100% founder-owned, and we’ve been doing exactly this for nearly two decades.


It’s rare, but carriers are independent businesses and it happens across this industry. Here’s our written policy: if your assigned carrier cancels or misses the confirmed pickup window by more than 72 hours, you choose. We source a replacement carrier at no additional cost, or you cancel and receive a full refund. That’s in our contract, not a courtesy we decide case by case.