Tennessee to Texas Car Shipping

Getting your car ready for transport from Tennessee to Texas is simple! Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth and safe shipment:

• Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so the driver can easily document any pre-existing scratches or dents during the inspection.
• Document the condition: Take clear photos of your car from all angles before pickup. This protects you in the unlikely event of a damage claim.
• Remove personal items: Clear out any valuables, loose items, and personal belongings. These are not covered by carrier insurance.
• Remove accessories: Take off any exterior add-ons like spoilers, bike racks, or roof boxes that could be damaged in transit.
• Remove your toll pass: Detach any toll transponders (like a SunPass or EZPass) to avoid accidental charges along the route.
• Check fluids and tire pressure: Make sure there are no active leaks and that your tires are properly inflated.
• Leave a quarter tank of gas: Enough fuel is needed to load and unload the vehicle, but a full tank adds unnecessary weight.
• Disable alarms: Deactivate any car alarms to prevent disruptions during transport.
• Provide a working key: Make sure the carrier has a key available to move your vehicle on and off the transport truck.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. If you have any questions before your Tennessee to Texas shipment, our team is always happy to help!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when shipping from Tennessee to Texas with Sherpa Auto Transport. Every carrier in our network is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ever leaves Tennessee, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and in good standing. We don’t just take their word for it — all contracted carriers are required to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for added protection.

This means you’re covered from pickup in Tennessee all the way to delivery in Texas. Our quotes are also all-inclusive, so there are no hidden fees or surprise charges along the way.

If you have specific questions about coverage, our team is happy to help. Contact us anytime for peace of mind before you ship.

The sooner you schedule, the better. We recommend booking your car shipment from Tennessee to Texas at least two weeks in advance. However, if you can plan further ahead, that’s even better.

Here’s why early scheduling matters:

• More carrier options: Carriers traveling from Tennessee to Texas can bundle your vehicle with others along the same route, which helps keep costs down.
• Flexible pickup windows: Last-minute bookings can limit your choices and may result in longer wait times or higher rates.
• Peak season demand: Summer months and holidays are the busiest times for auto transport. Booking early during these periods is especially important.

If you’re in a time crunch, expedited shipping is available, but it typically comes at a higher cost. For the smoothest experience, get your free quote and lock in your shipment date as early as possible.

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.

When shipping your car from Tennessee to Texas, you have two options: open transport and enclosed transport.

Open transport is the most popular and affordable choice. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same kind used to deliver cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and gets the job done for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50% more, but it provides a fully covered trailer that shields your car from road debris, weather, and dust. It’s the best choice if you’re shipping a:

• Classic or vintage car
• Luxury or exotic vehicle
• Car with a custom paint job or low ground clearance

For most everyday vehicles making the trip from Tennessee to Texas, open transport is the smart, cost-effective choice. If your car holds significant monetary or sentimental value, the extra peace of mind from enclosed transport is well worth it.

Not sure which option is right for you? Check out our in-depth open vs. enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Tennessee to Texas. This is the most convenient and popular option for our customers.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Tennessee and your delivery address in Texas. Your assigned carrier will come directly to you — no need to drop your vehicle off at a terminal.

Keep in mind that “door-to-door” means as close to your door as safely possible. Large car carriers cannot always access narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas. If that happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot — like a parking lot or gas station — just a short distance away.

The good news? The drive between Tennessee and Texas is straightforward, and most pickups and deliveries in major cities like Nashville, Memphis, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio go smoothly with no issues at all.

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!