Bentonville, AR Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Bentonville, AR is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal property.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Ensure the battery is charged and tires are properly inflated.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could be damaged during transit.

Keep fuel low: Leave only about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight and meets safety requirements.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver to load and unload your vehicle.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup to have a record of its condition.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Bentonville, AR. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If you have questions about coverage, our team is here to help explain the details.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Bentonville, AR at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and offer competitive rates
• More flexibility: You’ll have more pickup date options to choose from
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 2-5 days, though this may come with premium pricing. For the most affordable rates and widest carrier selection, book 2-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Need help right away? Contact us today. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your timeline and budget.

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 auto transport is the most common and affordable option. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer alongside other cars. It’s exposed to weather and road elements, but it’s the same method used to ship new cars from factories to dealerships. This option works great for most everyday vehicles and can save you 40-60% compared to enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport provides full protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, road debris, and dust during transit. This option is ideal for luxury vehicles, classic cars, exotic sports cars, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications worth protecting.

For most Bentonville residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. However, if you’re transporting a high-value or collectible vehicle, the extra cost of enclosed transport provides important peace of mind. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details on which option is right for your situation.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Bentonville, AR. This is our most popular option because it’s convenient and saves you time.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, you provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come directly to your home or business in Bentonville to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination address.

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Bentonville neighborhood, don’t worry—our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we want you to know we’ll always find a solution that works for you.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making it an easy and stress-free way to ship your car.

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!