North Carolina to Texas Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for shipping from North Carolina to Texas is simple when you follow these key steps:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any loose items that could shift during transport.

Clean Your Car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection process.

Document Current Condition: Take photos of your car from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other issues before shipping.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), check oil levels, and make sure the battery is charged so the carrier can load and unload your vehicle.

Secure or Remove Accessories: Remove or tighten any loose parts like spoilers, antennas, or bike racks that could be damaged during transit.

Have Keys Ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Texas and helps avoid any delays in the shipping process.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from North Carolina to Texas. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance to protect your vehicle during transport.

We verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid before your shipment begins. This means your car is covered from pickup in North Carolina all the way to delivery in Texas.

For extra peace of mind, all our contracted carriers add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives us direct access to insurance details and ensures continuous coverage throughout your North Carolina to Texas car shipping journey.

What this means for you: If any damage occurs during transport, the carrier’s insurance will handle your claim. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle is protected every mile of the way.

For car shipping from North Carolina to Texas, we recommend scheduling your pickup service at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better carrier availability – More transport trucks are available with advance notice
• Lower costs – Carriers can group your car with other vehicles heading to Texas
• Flexible pickup dates – You’ll have more options for convenient scheduling

During busy seasons (summer months and winter holidays), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. This popular route from North Carolina to Texas fills up quickly during peak times.

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping options, though these cost more than standard transport.

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 budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s safe for most vehicles and costs less.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and road debris. It costs about 50% more than open transport.

Choose open transport for everyday cars when you want to save money. Choose enclosed transport for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs that need extra protection on your North Carolina to Texas move.

Both options are safe and reliable. The choice depends on your car’s value and your budget. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from North Carolina to Texas. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose and deliver it directly to your destination in Texas.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your pickup address in North Carolina and your delivery address in Texas. Our carrier will come to you at both locations, making your move as easy as possible.

In some cases, large trucks cannot access certain areas due to low bridges, narrow streets, or HOA restrictions. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center or gas station. This ensures your car stays protected while making pickup and delivery possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle during your move from North Carolina to Texas. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or arrange extra transportation.

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!