Minot, ND Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Minot, ND is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your car – carriers are not responsible for belongings left behind. Take out toll passes, GPS units, and any fragile items that could break during transport.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This helps with the inspection process and makes it easier to spot any existing damage. Remove or secure loose exterior items like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could come off during transit.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas – this reduces weight and meets safety requirements. Have a spare key ready for the driver, as they’ll need to move your vehicle on and off the carrier.

Finally, document your car’s condition with photos before pickup. Check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page for a complete preparation checklist to ensure smooth transport from Minot to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Minot, ND. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Minot vehicle shipment, 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 car is covered from pickup in Minot through delivery at your destination. You can ship with confidence knowing your vehicle has comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the entire transport process.

For car shipping from Minot, ND, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan routes and group shipments together, which helps keep costs down.

Minot’s location in north-central North Dakota means fewer carriers travel through the area compared to major cities. Booking early is especially important because it allows time to find available carriers and secure better rates.

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs. For the best rates and reliable service, plan ahead whenever possible.

Peak moving seasons (summer months and end of year) get busy fast, so book even earlier during these times.

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 carries your car on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It’s the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road hazards. This premium service costs more but is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles shipping to or from Minot, ND, open transport works perfectly fine. However, given North Dakota’s harsh winters and unpredictable weather, enclosed transport might be worth considering for valuable vehicles. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door service for Minot, ND customers. This means we pick up your car from your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come right to your location in Minot to collect your vehicle. This saves you time and hassle compared to dropping off at a terminal.

However, some Minot neighborhoods have narrow streets or low-hanging branches that large car carriers cannot navigate safely. If this happens, our driver will work with you to find a nearby meeting spot like a grocery store parking lot or gas station. This is rare, but we always prioritize safety first.

Door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing, so there are no extra fees for this convenience.

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!