Rocky Mount, NC Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Rocky Mount, NC is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

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

Document the condition: Take photos of your car from all angles. Note any scratches, dents, or damage in writing.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged. Fix any leaks.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, roof racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could get damaged or cause issues during transport.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to avoid problems during transit.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the driver.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Proper preparation helps ensure a smooth, safe transport experience from Rocky Mount, NC to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Rocky Mount, NC. 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 begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to list Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

You’ll receive the carrier’s insurance information before pickup. We recommend taking photos of your vehicle before and after transport, just in case you need to file a claim.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Rocky Mount, NC at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently and often offer lower rates
• More carrier options: You’ll have access to more available drivers in the Rocky Mount area
• Flexible pickup dates: You can choose the timing that works best for your schedule
• Route optimization: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading the same direction

Need faster service? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may come with expedited pricing. During peak moving seasons (summer and end of month), we strongly suggest booking 3-4 weeks ahead when possible.

Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best pickup window for your Rocky Mount car shipment.

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 is the most common and affordable option, where your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air trailer alongside other cars. This is how most vehicles are shipped, including new cars from dealerships. Your car is exposed to weather and road elements, but it’s fully insured and safe for the vast majority of vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer, shielding your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport but is worth considering for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or modifications.

For most Rocky Mount residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport is the smart choice. It’s reliable, cost-effective, and perfectly safe. Choose enclosed transport only if your vehicle is high-value or requires extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for a detailed comparison.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service to and from Rocky Mount, NC. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s simple and convenient.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, you tell us where you want your vehicle picked up and delivered. Our carrier will come directly to your home, office, or another address in Rocky Mount to load your vehicle. When your car arrives at its destination, the driver will deliver it right to your door.

In most residential areas of Rocky Mount, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, tight turns, or narrow roads that a large carrier truck can’t safely navigate, the driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot. This is usually a shopping center parking lot, gas station, or other open area close to your location.

Our goal is to make shipping your vehicle as easy as possible while keeping your car safe throughout the process.

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!