Brentwood, TN Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Brentwood, TN is simple when you follow these key steps. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transport. Next, clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage during inspection.

Make sure your car has no more than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Remove or secure any loose exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could get damaged. Don’t forget to provide a working key to the carrier and take photos of your vehicle before pickup.

For complete details and a helpful checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely at its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Brentwood, TN with Sherpa Auto Transport.

Every carrier in our network must carry:

• $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance
• $100,000 minimum cargo insurance

Before we assign your Brentwood vehicle shipment, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from pickup in Brentwood through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is protected throughout the entire transport process.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Brentwood, TN at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular pickup dates fill up quickly
• Less stress: You avoid last-minute rush fees

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with as little as 2-3 days notice. However, this typically costs 25-50% more than standard service.

Peak season tip: During summer months (May-September), book even earlier. Many families move during this time, creating higher demand for car shipping from Brentwood.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open transport uses uncovered trailers that carry 8-10 cars at once. This is the most common and budget-friendly option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your car will be exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that protect your car from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs. It costs more but gives you complete peace of mind.

For most Brentwood residents shipping everyday vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has special value to you. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door car shipping service for customers in Brentwood, TN and nationwide. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book your car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Brentwood to collect your vehicle. If your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport truck from accessing your exact address, don’t worry. We’ll work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot such as a shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping. You won’t need to drive to a distant facility or arrange additional transportation. This convenient service is included in most of our shipping quotes at no extra charge.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!