Longview, TX Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Longview, TX is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll tags, and loose items. Carriers don’t insure personal property, and extra weight can increase costs.

Check for leaks and issues: Make sure your car runs properly with no fluid leaks. Disable alarms to avoid disruptions during transit.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure bike racks, spoilers, and antennas. These can be damaged during transport.

Maintain fuel levels: Keep your gas tank at about a quarter full. This reduces weight while ensuring the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation ensures a smooth shipping experience from Longview, TX to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Longview, TX. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Longview through delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend booking your car shipment from Longview, TX at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability: More time allows carriers to plan efficient routes through Longview
• Lower costs: Last-minute bookings often cost more due to limited options
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup date choices to fit your timeline

That said, we can often arrange shipments with as little as 24-48 hours notice if you need rush service. However, expect to pay premium rates for expedited pickup.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This gives carriers time to group your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction, which keeps your costs down.

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.

The main difference is protection and price. Open transport carries your vehicle on an open-air trailer (like you see hauling cars on the highway). It’s the most popular and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed shipping. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed transport ships your car inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs 50-60% more than open transport but is worth it for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most Longview residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed if your car is high-value or needs extra protection. Check out our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Longview, TX residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify in Longview and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery locations. Our assigned carrier will come directly to you—no need to drive to a terminal or drop-off location.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets in Longview due to narrow roads, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas. If your location has any access restrictions, our driver will contact you to arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot like a grocery store parking lot or gas station. This ensures your vehicle stays protected throughout the shipping process.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes and makes shipping your car from Longview as easy as possible. You save time and hassle while we handle the heavy lifting.

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!