Waco, TX Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Waco, TX is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers aren’t insured for personal belongings and items can shift during transit. Take out any toll passes, GPS devices, and loose accessories like phone chargers or sunglasses.

Next, clean your vehicle inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection. Make sure to disable your car alarm and leave only about a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight while ensuring enough fuel for loading and unloading.

Remove or secure exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged by wind or low clearances. Finally, ensure you have a working key available for the driver and take photos of your vehicle’s condition.

For a complete preparation 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 Waco, TX with Sherpa Auto Transport. We require all our carriers to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Waco vehicle shipment to any carrier, we verify that their insurance policy is current and valid for the entire duration of your transport. This means your car is protected from pickup in Waco all the way to final delivery.

For added protection, all contracted carriers must add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives us direct access to policy information and ensures continuous coverage throughout your shipment.

Important: While our carriers provide comprehensive insurance, we recommend reviewing the coverage details and considering whether your personal auto insurance provides additional protection during transport.

For car shipping from Waco, TX, we recommend scheduling your pickup at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows for competitive bidding among carriers
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date options
• Reduced stress: Avoid last-minute rush fees and limited availability

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-5 days, though this typically costs more. During peak seasons (summer and winter holidays), consider booking even earlier to secure your preferred dates.

Ready to ship your car from Waco? Contact us today for a free quote and to reserve your pickup slot.

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 cost-effective option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. This works great for most everyday vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Waco residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value. Choose enclosed transport if you have a high-value car that needs extra protection during shipping. See our complete open vs enclosed guide to help you decide which option fits your needs and budget.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments to and from Waco, TX. This means we pick up your vehicle at your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

Here’s how it works: When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses in Waco. Our carrier will come right to your location to load your vehicle and deliver it to your exact destination.

In some cases, large truck restrictions in certain Waco neighborhoods may require us to meet at a nearby location like a shopping center or gas station. Don’t worry – we’ll work with you to find the most convenient spot that’s safe and accessible for our transport trucks.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle everything from your doorstep to your destination.

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!