Gresham, OR Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Gresham, OR is simple but important. First, remove all personal items from inside your car, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile items that could break during transit. Next, remove exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that might get damaged.

Make sure your car has less than a quarter tank of gas to reduce weight and meet safety rules. Clean your vehicle inside and out so you can easily spot any damage when it arrives. Take photos of your car from all angles before pickup.

Finally, have a spare key ready for the driver and make sure your car can start and drive normally. For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car ships safely from Gresham to its destination.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured when shipping from Gresham, OR. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before we assign your Gresham vehicle shipment, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all our carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy for extra protection.

This means your car is covered from pickup in Gresham through delivery at your destination. Our insurance requirements exceed industry standards to give you peace of mind during transport.

For car shipping from Gresham, OR, we recommend booking your pickup service at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred dates.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle shipments
• More availability: Popular dates fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons
• Less stress: You’ll have time to prepare your vehicle and paperwork

If you need faster service, we do offer expedited shipping options with as little as 1-7 days notice, though these come at a premium price.

Peak season tip: During summer months (May-September) and around holidays, book 3-4 weeks ahead for the best results 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 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 and reliable for most vehicles.

Enclosed transport protects your car inside a covered trailer. It costs 30-60% more than open transport but shields your vehicle from weather, dust, and road debris.

Choose open transport if: You want to save money and have a standard daily-driver vehicle.

Choose enclosed transport if: You’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any car with custom paint or modifications that you want extra protection for.

Most Gresham residents choose open transport because it’s cost-effective and works well for regular cars. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details about pricing and protection levels.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for Gresham, OR residents. When you book your car shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will collect your vehicle from your Gresham location and deliver it directly to your destination address.

In most cases, we can pick up and deliver right at your home or business. However, if your street has restrictions like low-hanging branches, narrow roads, or weight limits that prevent our large transport trucks from accessing your location safely, we’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative. This might be a local shopping center, gas station, or open parking lot within a few miles of your address.

This door-to-door service saves you time and hassle compared to terminal-to-terminal shipping, where you’d need to drop off and pick up your vehicle at specific facilities. With our service, you can focus on your move while we handle the logistics of getting your car safely to its destination.

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!