San Bernardino, CA Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from San Bernardino, CA is simple. Follow these key steps:

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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transit.

Check for leaks and maintenance: Ensure your car has no fluid leaks. Make sure the battery is charged and tires are properly inflated.

Secure or remove accessories: Remove or secure any aftermarket items like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of keys to the carrier. Keep a spare for yourself.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be loaded and unloaded.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid issues during transport.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth pickup from San Bernardino and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from San Bernardino, CA. All carriers in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment, 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. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in San Bernardino until delivery at your destination. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our team is happy to provide you with the carrier’s insurance details before transport begins.

We recommend scheduling your pickup from San Bernardino at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

Here’s why advance booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes efficiently and offer competitive rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the San Bernardino area
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be bundled with other shipments heading the same direction

If you need faster service, we also offer expedited shipping with as little as 24-48 hours notice, though this typically costs more.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best carrier and schedule for your San Bernardino pickup.

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 open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s the most affordable and popular option. Most vehicles shipped to and from San Bernardino use open transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. It costs 40-60% more than open transport, but shields your car from weather, dust, and debris—important for San Bernardino’s desert climate and long-distance routes.

Choose open transport if: You have a standard vehicle and want the best price. It’s safe and reliable for everyday cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or have custom paint work. The extra protection is worth the cost for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from San Bernardino, CA. 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 with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will do their best to reach both locations. However, some San Bernardino neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight turns that large car carriers can’t navigate safely. If this happens, don’t worry—our driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your move.

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!