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What Our Customers Say
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Julie Proulx
We had a good experience with Bold Auto Transport. Their price was reasonable, they showed up on time to get the car, transported it cross country, and it arrived when they said it would - in good condition. It was dirty on the outside but we knew the truck wasn’t covered. Nothing a car wash coul...
Julie Proulx
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Eric Nabors
Great price. I do hate all the texting even though I can text. Theres a lot of money being spent here and a valuable piece of property being transported a simple phone call would do. Would have given them a 5 but my transport pushed back because of driver issues. But then got delayed because of a...
Eric Nabors
★★★★★
Abbra Reed
Very helpful. Kept me informed every step of the way. Have been using Ready Logistics to transfer my vehicles cross states who have ZERO communication or accountability and will now be using Bold Auto Transport for my company. SAME DAY delivery on a vehicle that Ready Logistics held onto for 4 we...
Abbra Reed
★★★★★
Barbara Gibbons
I had the absolute best most professional experience from start to finish with Bold auto Transport. From my agent Ted to the dispatcher to my Driver Tamerlan to the follow up representative Eve I was given such peace of mind and I couldn’t have entrusted a better company to handle my family vehicle ...
Barbara Gibbons
★★★★★
Brianna
I had a great experience working with Bold Auto Transport! I reached out to them on a late Monday afternoon, and had my car picked up Wednesday morning and dropped off in another state the SAME day before the drop off location business closed at 5 pm. They outsource and they take a deposit and you p...
Brianna
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Ashley L
They made this process so easy for me. From my first point of contact, to pricing, to communication, turn around time— 5 stars in all areas. Highly recommend , would definitely use again. Trustworthy & Reliable.
Ashley L
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Ellyn Edelman
The service was amazing. I called and spoke to someone on a Sunday. They took the order and I told them I wouldn't pay the deposit until they confirmed a driver. They called in Tuesday with a driver and our car was picked up from Boston that Friday, as we requested. The car was delivered to Florida ...
Ellyn Edelman
★★★★★
Shay B
Hassan is a great driver 👏🏽U Rock!!!😀 >> Bold Transport delivered my car on time as promised and no damages! Please contact them if you would like to receive the white glove treatment. ☺️
Shay B
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Enrique Valencia
I am actually a driver for Hauling Crew LLC. From a transporters perspective, they are quick to answer the phone, always available. And fast at taking care of things to have the vehicle readily available for transport. This is very important to get your vehicle delivered to you the fastest and safes...
Enrique Valencia
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Local Guide
Very professional service! I was unsure of who to look for with transporting my new Toyota Tacoma. I had never done anything like this before, so I was very much confused. Bold reached out to me and walked me through the whole process in a simple explanation. The agent who I worked with Andrew, was ...
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Why Bold Auto Transport Is America's Top-Rated Car Shipping Service
Bold Auto Transport is a licensed car shipping broker based in Dallas, Texas (USDOT 3775668, MC 1349681). We ship cars door-to-door to all 50 states. Our carrier network includes both open and enclosed trailers. We've shipped over 30,000 vehicles and hold a 4.7/5 rating from verified customer reviews. The BBB gives us an A+ rating. Customers get clear pricing, a personal coordinator, and safe delivery.
Most big brokers send you to a call center. Bold gives you one person instead. Your dedicated coordinator handles your shipment from quote to delivery. One phone number. One point of contact. Real updates, not scripted replies. Whether you're shipping a daily driver, a luxury car, or a classic, your coordinator takes care of it.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?
Bold car shipping costs run from $500 to $2,500. The price depends on distance, vehicle size, and trailer type (open or enclosed). We keep costs low by running lean — lower overhead than the big brokers. Those savings go straight to you.
| Distance | Open Carrier | Enclosed Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Under 500 miles | $630 | $930 |
| 500–2,500 miles | $1,135 | $1,550 |
| Over 2,500 miles | $1,350 | $1,830 |
Six things shape your quote: distance, car size, trailer type (open or enclosed), time of year, how easy it is to reach your pickup and dropoff, and whether the car runs. Try our free car shipping calculator for an exact price in seconds. No phone number or email required.
Open Car Transport
The standard choice for most shipments — about 90% of cars ship this way. Carriers load 7 to 10 vehicles on open trailers. Rates run $0.50 to $1.50 per mile. Best for sedans, SUVs, trucks, and minivans.
Enclosed Auto Transport
Fully covered trailers keep your car safe from weather and road debris. Costs 30–40% more than open transport. Best for luxury cars, classics, exotics, and any car worth over $50,000. Bold includes $0 deductible full coverage insurance at no extra charge.
Door-to-Door Car Shipping in 5 Simple Steps
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Get a free instant quote
Enter your pickup and delivery locations and vehicle details. No obligation, no pressure.
2
Book with your dedicated coordinator
Once you confirm, you're assigned a personal coordinator who manages everything.
3
Vehicle pickup
A carrier arrives at your address. A joint condition inspection is documented on the Bill of Lading.
4
Transit with real-time tracking
Monitor your shipment while your coordinator sends proactive updates.
5
Delivery and inspection
Vehicle arrives at your destination. Final inspection confirms everything is in order.
What Makes Bold Different From Other Car Shipping Companies
There's no shortage of car shipping brokers. Most work the same way: send you a quote, hand you off to a call center, hope for the best. Bold runs differently:
$0 deductible insurance on every shipment — Most competitors charge extra for full coverage or include $250–$500 deductibles. With Bold, you pay nothing out of pocket if anything goes wrong during transit.
One dedicated coordinator, not a call center — You get a real person who knows your shipment details, not a rotating cast of agents reading from a screen.
Transparent, honest pricing — The quote you receive is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no surprise surcharges after booking, no "revised estimates."
Price match guarantee — If you find a lower rate from a licensed competitor for the same route and vehicle, we'll match it.
Our 4.7/5 rating and 98% customer satisfaction score speak for themselves. Get your free quote and see why thousands of shippers choose Bold.
Compare Bold to Other Auto Transport Companies
Researching alternatives? We wrote honest, side-by-side comparisons against the largest brokers in the industry — with real pricing, real review counts, and the cases where each one wins.
Bold vs Montway — 10–15% lower price, $0 deductible, dedicated coordinator vs Montway's call-center model.
Bold vs Sherpa — 30–50% less than Sherpa's premium pricing for the same accountability.
Bold vs A-1 Auto — More responsive small-team service vs the industry's oldest broker.
Bold vs AmeriFreight — Discount built into base pricing, not gated by category.
Specialty Auto Transport Services
Bold handles vehicles the larger brokers won't quote on or send to default open-carrier dispatch by mistake. If your situation is non-standard, start here:
Tesla shipping — Tow Mode protocol, state-of-charge handling, all Model S/3/X/Y/Cybertruck.
Ferrari shipping — Lift-gate enclosed transport, Classiche-grade handling, $1.5M+ valuation.
Porsche shipping — 911 GT3/RS hot-tire protocol, Taycan EV charge, PCCB ceramic care.
Military PCS auto transport — On-base PCS coordination from Fort Liberty, Cavazos, Lejeune, and 60+ installations.
Auction & online purchase — Copart, IAA, Manheim pickups; storage-fee timing; non-op winch loading.
Inoperable vehicle shipping — Winch-loaded transport for non-running cars, salvage titles, and project vehicles.
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