Bloomington, IL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Bloomington, IL is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, toll passes, and loose items from the interior. Carriers are not insured for personal property.

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This makes it easier to document any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Check for Leaks and Issues: Make sure your vehicle is in good running condition. Fix any fluid leaks and ensure the battery is charged.

Document the Condition: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles before shipping. This protects you if any damage occurs during transit.

Remove or Secure Accessories: Take off or secure any custom accessories, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could be damaged.

Maintain Fuel Level: Keep your gas tank at about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while providing enough fuel for loading and unloading.

Provide a Key: Make sure you have a working key available for the carrier.

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

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Bloomington, IL. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and active. All contracted carriers also list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy, giving you an extra layer of protection.

You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before pickup, so you have peace of mind knowing your vehicle is protected throughout the journey from Bloomington.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Bloomington, IL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan efficient routes and match your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction.

Booking early offers several benefits:

• Better pricing: More time allows carriers to optimize their routes, which can lower your cost
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to a larger pool of qualified drivers
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickups available in as little as 24-48 hours. However, rush orders typically cost more due to the premium nature of the service.

For the best experience, book as early as possible—especially during peak moving seasons like summer months and holidays when demand is highest in Bloomington and across Illinois.

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 common option. Most cars shipped in and out of Bloomington, IL use this method.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 40-60% more than open transport but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or custom vehicles.

For most standard vehicles, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a high-value car or want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Bloomington, IL residents. When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses, and our assigned carrier will come directly to your location.

Our drivers will pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or any address you specify in Bloomington and deliver it right to your destination. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

Important to know: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access narrow residential streets, tight cul-de-sacs, or areas with low-hanging trees and power lines. If your Bloomington location has any access restrictions, our carrier will contact you to arrange a safe, nearby meeting spot—such as a shopping center parking lot or gas station—typically just a few blocks away.

Most Bloomington pickups and deliveries go smoothly with full door-to-door service. We’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure the most convenient experience possible.

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!