Gresham, OR Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Gresham, OR is simple. Follow these key steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers typically don’t insure personal items left inside.

Clean your vehicle: Wash your car so you can document its condition with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly. Fix any fluid leaks and ensure the battery is charged.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure loose parts like antennas, spoilers, and bike racks that could get damaged during transit.

Maintain fuel level: Keep your gas tank about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while providing enough fuel for loading and unloading.

Provide a working key: Have a key ready to give the carrier for loading and unloading your vehicle.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures a smooth pickup from Gresham and safe delivery to your destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Gresham, OR. Every carrier 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 add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection and peace of mind.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. If you have questions about coverage, our team is here to help.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Gresham, OR at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you more flexibility and better rates.

Here’s why advance scheduling helps:

• Better carrier availability: Drivers can plan routes that include your area
• Lower costs: Carriers bundle multiple vehicles heading the same direction
• More time options: You’ll have a wider pickup window to choose from
• Less stress: You won’t be rushed to find last-minute transportation

If you need faster service, we offer expedited shipping with pickup in 1-5 days. This costs more but works well for urgent moves.

The key is to book as soon as you know your moving date. This ensures smooth scheduling and the best possible service from Gresham.

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 uses open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, costing significantly less than enclosed transport. Your vehicle will be exposed to weather and road debris during transit, but it’s perfectly safe for most everyday vehicles.

Enclosed auto transport ships your car in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and road debris. This premium service typically costs 50-60% more than open transport, but it’s worth considering for luxury cars, classic vehicles, exotic sports cars, or any car with custom paint or modifications.

For most Gresham residents shipping standard vehicles, open transport offers excellent value and reliability. However, if you’re transporting a high-value or collector vehicle, enclosed transport provides added peace of mind. Learn more in our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service to and from Gresham, OR. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or another address you choose, and deliver it directly to your destination.

When you book with us, simply provide your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location in Gresham to load your vehicle and deliver it right to your door at your destination.

In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your Gresham neighborhood, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot, such as a shopping center parking lot or main street. This is rare, but we always work with you to find the most convenient alternative.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle—no need to drive to a terminal or drop-off location. It’s our most popular shipping option for Gresham residents.

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!