Canton, OH Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Canton, OH is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. These aren’t covered by carrier insurance and can shift during transit.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), and the battery is charged so drivers can load and unload it.

Disable alarms: Turn off any car alarms to avoid issues during transport.

Remove or secure accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, or custom antennas that could be damaged on the road.

Document condition: Take clear photos of your vehicle from all angles before pickup.

Provide a key: Have a spare key ready for the carrier.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Our team is here to help make your Canton, OH car shipping experience smooth and stress-free.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Canton, OH. Every carrier in our network must carry at least $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 add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup in Canton through delivery to your destination. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance certificate before transport, just ask—we’re happy to provide it.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Canton, OH at least 1-2 weeks in advance for the best results. However, booking earlier gives you more advantages.

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 qualified drivers heading your way
• Flexible scheduling: You can choose pickup dates that work best for you
• Route optimization: Your vehicle can be grouped with other shipments going the same direction

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may cost more and limit your carrier choices.

For the smoothest experience, contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your timeline and budget.

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. Your vehicle is loaded onto an open-air carrier (the type you see on highways). It’s safe, reliable, and costs less because carriers can ship multiple vehicles at once. Most cars shipped to and from Canton, OH use this method.

Enclosed auto transport provides extra protection inside a covered trailer. It shields your vehicle from weather, road debris, and dust. This option costs 50-60% more than open transport but is worth considering for luxury cars, classics, exotic vehicles, or cars with custom paint jobs.

For most everyday vehicles, open transport is perfectly safe and budget-friendly. Choose enclosed if your car has high value or requires maximum protection. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service for Canton, OH residents. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it directly to your destination address.

Here’s how it works:

At Pickup: The carrier will come to your specified address in Canton to load your vehicle onto the transport truck.

At Delivery: Your car will be delivered directly to the address you provide at your destination.

Important Note: In some cases, large transport trucks cannot access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Canton neighborhood, the driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a parking lot or gas station. This is rare but ensures your vehicle stays safe during loading and unloading.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes and makes shipping your car as convenient as possible. You won’t need to drive to a terminal or drop-off location.

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!