Louisville, KY Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Louisville, KY is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – this includes electronics, documents, and anything loose that could shift during transit. Take off any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that might get damaged.

Make sure your car has no more than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Clean your vehicle inside and out, then take photos from all angles to document its condition before pickup.

Have a spare key ready for the driver, and check that your battery is charged and tires are properly inflated. If you have any toll passes like RiverLink (for Louisville bridges), remove them from your windshield.

For complete preparation details, 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 Louisville, KY. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your Louisville car shipment begins, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all contracted carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This comprehensive coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Louisville to your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is covered by professional-grade insurance from pickup to delivery.

We recommend booking your car shipping service from Louisville, KY at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Why book early? Louisville sits along major shipping routes like I-65 and I-71, making it easier for carriers to find loads. However, early booking allows carriers to plan efficient routes and bundle your vehicle with others heading in the same direction.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect to pay rush fees. During peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays), we strongly suggest booking 4+ weeks ahead as demand increases significantly.

The key is flexibility – the more notice you give us, the more options we can provide for your Louisville car shipping needs.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry 8-10 cars at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s safe and costs less. This is how 90% of cars get shipped, including new cars from dealers.

Enclosed transport puts your car inside a covered trailer with only 2-6 vehicles. Your car stays protected from weather, dust, and debris. This costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Choose open transport if: You want to save money and have a regular daily driver car.

Choose enclosed transport if: You own a luxury car, classic car, exotic vehicle, or custom car worth over $50,000.

For most Louisville car shipping needs, open transport works great and saves you money. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Louisville, KY. This means our carriers will pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

When you book with Sherpa Auto Transport, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses in Louisville or your destination city. Our assigned carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient pickup and delivery times that work with your schedule.

In some cases, large transport trucks may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or local restrictions. If this happens, don’t worry – our carrier will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or wide street that’s easy for you to reach.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard shipping rates, so you won’t pay extra for this convenience. It’s just one more way we make car shipping simple for Louisville residents.

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!