Glen Burnie, MD Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Glen Burnie, MD is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit. Clean your vehicle inside and out – this helps you spot any existing damage and makes the inspection process easier.

Make sure your car has no more than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Remove or secure any loose exterior items like antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could get damaged. Have a spare key ready for the driver, as they’ll need to move your car on and off the transport truck.

Finally, take photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup. This creates a record of your car’s condition before transport. For complete details, check 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 Glen Burnie, MD. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This means your vehicle is covered from pickup in Glen Burnie through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Glen Burnie, MD, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and flexible pickup dates.

Glen Burnie’s location near Baltimore and Washington D.C. means carriers frequently travel through the area. However, booking early allows drivers to plan efficient routes and group multiple vehicles together, which keeps costs down for everyone.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, though this may limit your carrier options and could result in higher prices. For the most affordable rates and scheduling flexibility, place your order as soon as you know your moving timeline.

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 is the most common and cost-effective option, where your vehicle is loaded onto an open trailer alongside other cars. This method works great for most everyday vehicles and offers significant savings.

Enclosed transport provides full protection by shipping your car inside a covered trailer. While it costs 40-60% more than open transport, it’s worth considering for luxury cars, classic vehicles, or cars with custom modifications that need extra protection from weather and road debris.

For most Glen Burnie residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and reliable. However, if you’re moving a high-value car or want maximum peace of mind, enclosed transport is the premium choice. Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Glen Burnie, MD residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your location in Glen Burnie to collect your vehicle and deliver it right to your new address.

In most cases, we can pick up and deliver directly at your home or business. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location safely, we’ll work with you to find a convenient nearby spot. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or parking lot within a few miles of your address.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle – no need to drive to a terminal or arrange separate transportation. It’s our most popular service option for good reason!

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!