Texas to New Jersey Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Texas to New Jersey is simple. Follow these key steps:

• Remove personal items: Clear out all belongings from the interior. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items, and extra weight can affect shipping costs.
• Take out toll tags and electronics: Remove your E-ZPass, TxTag, or any GPS devices and dash cams to prevent loss or damage.
• Remove exterior accessories: Take off bike racks, roof boxes, antennas, and spoilers that could come loose during transit.
• Check fluid levels and tire pressure: Ensure your car is in good running condition with no leaks. Keep the gas tank between ¼ and ½ full.
• Document your vehicle’s condition: Take photos of all sides of your car before shipping. This helps if you need to file a claim.
• Provide a working key: Make sure you have a spare key available for the driver to load and unload your vehicle.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth, safe transport to New Jersey.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Texas to New Jersey. Every carrier 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, giving you an extra layer of protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before your car ships, so you have complete peace of mind on your Texas to New Jersey route.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Texas to New Jersey at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best chance of securing lower rates and flexible pickup dates.

Here’s why advance planning helps:

• Better carrier availability: Carriers can match your vehicle with others heading the same route, which often reduces costs.
• More scheduling flexibility: You’ll have more options to choose pickup and delivery windows that fit your timeline.
• Lower prices: Last-minute bookings typically cost more due to limited carrier availability.

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping options that can arrange pickup in as little as 24-48 hours, though premium rates apply.

Bottom line: Book as early as possible, but we can still help even if you’re on a tight schedule.

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 uses an open-air trailer to ship your vehicle, similar to what you see delivering cars to dealerships. This is the most popular and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Your car will be exposed to weather and road conditions during the Texas to New Jersey journey, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, road debris, and dust. This option typically costs 50-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth considering for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or modifications.

For most standard vehicles traveling from Texas to New Jersey, open transport is the smart choice. It’s reliable, cost-effective, and used for over 90% of car shipments nationwide. However, if you’re shipping a high-value or special vehicle, the extra investment in enclosed transport provides valuable peace of mind.

Learn more in our comprehensive open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Texas to New Jersey. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify in Texas and deliver it directly to your chosen location in New Jersey.

When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to access both locations. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight restrictions that prevent large car carriers from entering, we’ll work with you to find a safe nearby alternative—like a shopping center, gas station, or parking lot within a few blocks.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange additional transportation. Most residential areas in both Texas and New Jersey are easily accessible for our carriers, making true door-to-door delivery possible in the majority of cases.

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!