Texas to Colorado Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Texas to Colorado is simple. Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth and safe shipment:

• Clean your car: Wash the exterior so any pre-existing scratches, dents, or damage are easy to spot and document before pickup.
• Document the condition: Take clear photos of all sides of your vehicle. This protects you in the unlikely event of a damage claim.
• Remove personal items: Clear out any personal belongings from the interior. Most carriers are not insured to cover personal items left in the vehicle.
• Remove or secure accessories: Take off any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antennas that could be damaged in transit.
• Remove your toll pass: Detach any toll tags or parking passes (like TxTag or TollTag) to avoid unexpected charges during transport.
• Check your fuel level: Keep the gas tank between ¼ and ½ full. Enough to load and unload the vehicle, but not so much that it adds unnecessary weight.
• Check for leaks and mechanical issues: Make sure your vehicle is in drivable condition and free of fluid leaks.
• Disable alarms: Turn off or deactivate any car alarms to prevent disruptions during transport.
• Provide a spare key: Have a key ready to hand off to the carrier at pickup.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. A little prep goes a long way in making your Texas to Colorado car shipment as smooth as possible!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when shipping from Texas to Colorado with Sherpa Auto Transport. Here is how we protect you:

• Carrier Insurance Requirements: Every carrier in our network is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.
• Insurance Verification: Before your vehicle is ever loaded onto a truck, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is valid and active for the full duration of your shipment.
• Sherpa as Certificate Holder: All contracted carriers are required to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy. This gives us direct oversight and an added layer of protection for you.

It is also a good idea to check with your personal auto insurance provider before shipping. Some policies offer additional coverage during transport, which can give you extra peace of mind on the long haul from Texas to Colorado.

Have questions about coverage? Contact our team — we are happy to walk you through the details before you book.

The sooner you book, the better. We recommend scheduling your pickup at least two weeks in advance — but if you can plan further ahead, even better.

Booking early gives carriers more time to bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading from Texas to Colorado, which helps keep costs down and ensures a smoother, faster pickup. Last-minute bookings are possible, but they often come with higher rates and limited carrier availability.

Peak seasons — like summer and holidays — fill up fast. If your move falls during a busy time, aim to book three to four weeks out to lock in the best rate and timeline.

Ready to get started? Get a free quote from Sherpa Auto Transport and secure your spot today.

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 popular and affordable option for shipping your car from Texas to Colorado. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same type used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and the right choice for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport costs roughly 50% more than open transport, but it provides extra protection. Your car is shipped inside a fully covered trailer, shielded from road debris, dust, and weather along the route. This is the best choice if you’re shipping a:

• Luxury or exotic car
• Classic or collector vehicle
• Car with a custom paint job or body modifications
• Any vehicle with a high market or sentimental value

For most everyday vehicles making the Texas to Colorado trip, open transport is the smarter, more cost-effective choice. But if your car’s value or condition demands extra care, enclosed is worth the investment.

Want to dig deeper? Check out our full open vs. enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide which option is right for you.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from Texas to Colorado. This is the most convenient way to ship your vehicle — no need to drop it off at a terminal or drive it to a central location.

Here’s how it works: when you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Texas and your delivery address in Colorado. Your assigned carrier will come directly to you and deliver your vehicle as close to your door as safely possible.

Keep in mind that some neighborhoods have narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or other obstacles that make it difficult for large car carriers to maneuver. In those cases, your driver will coordinate with you to find a nearby alternative — like a parking lot or gas station — just a short distance away.

The bottom line: door-to-door service saves you time and hassle. It’s the most popular shipping option for customers moving from Texas to Colorado, and it’s the standard with every Sherpa shipment.

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!