See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for complete details about preparing your vehicle for transport within Texas. Here are the key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out toll tags, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or tighten bike racks, spoilers, and other add-ons that might get damaged.

Keep keys ready: Have a spare key available for the carrier to move your vehicle on and off the truck.

Document your car’s condition: Take photos before pickup to record any existing damage.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas – enough to drive but not too heavy for transport.

Following these simple steps will help ensure your vehicle arrives safely at its Texas destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Texas to Texas. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This insurance covers your vehicle during loading, transport, and unloading anywhere within Texas. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected throughout the entire journey.

For car shipping within Texas, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 7-10 days in advance. However, scheduling 2-3 weeks ahead is even better for the best rates and pickup times.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: More time allows carriers to group your car with other vehicles going the same route
• Flexible scheduling: You get more pickup date options that work with your timeline
• Less stress: No last-minute rush to find available carriers

Since Texas is a large state with many active shipping routes, you may find carriers with shorter notice. But booking early gives you the best chance for smooth, affordable transport within Texas.

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 is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the trip across Texas.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielded from weather, dust, and debris. This option is best for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Texas-to-Texas moves, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or needs extra protection. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments within Texas. 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 Texas-to-Texas car shipping, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In some cases, large trucks can’t access certain areas due to low bridges, narrow streets, or HOA restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry. Our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car gets picked up and delivered as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our Texas shipping quotes at no extra cost, making your move across the Lone Star State as easy as possible.

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!