Jacksonville, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Jacksonville, FL is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items from your car. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items during transit.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage before shipping.

Document condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or existing damage.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has adequate fluids and a charged battery. Your vehicle needs to start and drive onto the carrier.

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

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, roof racks, spoilers, or any aftermarket items that could get damaged.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver. They’ll need it to load and unload your vehicle.

Keep fuel low: Maintain about a quarter tank of gas. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be driven on and off the truck.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when transporting from Jacksonville, FL. All our carriers 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 valid and current. 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 during transport.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Jacksonville until delivery at your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before shipping, just ask your transport coordinator.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Jacksonville, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and coordinate with other shipments in your area.

For the best rates and availability, book as early as possible. During peak seasons (summer months and holidays), consider scheduling 3-4 weeks ahead to ensure timely pickup.

Need to ship on short notice? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though last-minute bookings may have limited carrier availability and higher costs.

Pro tip: Flexible pickup dates help carriers bundle your vehicle with others heading the same direction, which can lower your shipping cost.

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 during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most Jacksonville residents use open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and cost-effective for everyday vehicles. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth it for high-value vehicles.

Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service in Jacksonville, FL and throughout the country. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or any address you specify, and deliver it directly to your destination.

How it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to these locations to load and unload your vehicle.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets in Jacksonville due to narrow roads, low-hanging trees, tight turns, or HOA restrictions. If this happens, your driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting point, such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but ensures safe and legal transport of your vehicle.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing and is the most convenient option for shipping your car to or from Jacksonville.

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!