Texas to Michigan Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Texas to Michigan is simple. Follow these key steps:

Clean your vehicle: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. This protects you if issues arise during transit.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and loose items. Carriers aren’t insured for personal property, and extra weight can incur fees.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your gas tank is only ¼ full to reduce weight. Verify your battery is charged and there are no leaks.

Secure or remove accessories: Take off or secure any custom parts, antennas, spoilers, or bike racks that could get damaged.

Disable alarms: Turn off your car alarm to prevent issues during transport.

Provide a key: Give the carrier a working key so they can load and unload your vehicle.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these steps ensures a smooth, worry-free shipping experience from Texas to Michigan.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Texas to Michigan. 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 Texas through delivery in Michigan. If you’d like to review the carrier’s insurance details, we’re happy to provide that information before your transport begins.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Texas to Michigan at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

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 to Michigan
• Flexible pickup windows: You can choose dates that work best for your schedule
• Route bundling: Carriers can combine your vehicle with others going the same direction, which saves you money

Need faster service? We can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may come with rush fees. If you have flexible dates, booking 2-4 weeks out typically provides the best balance of price and convenience.

Contact us as soon as you know your moving dates. We’ll help you find the best pickup window for your Texas to Michigan car shipment.

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 trailer (like the ones you see on highways). It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but it’s perfectly safe for most vehicles and costs significantly less.

Enclosed auto transport provides complete protection inside a covered trailer. Your car is shielded from weather, dust, and road debris during the 1,500+ mile journey from Texas to Michigan. This option costs 40-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most people shipping standard vehicles from Texas to Michigan use open transport—it’s reliable and cost-effective. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications that need extra protection.

Learn more in our detailed open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service from Texas to Michigan, which is our most popular shipping option.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Texas and delivery address in Michigan. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your home, office, or specified location to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your destination.

Important to know: While we always aim for true door-to-door service, some residential streets in Texas or Michigan may have restrictions for large car carriers. This includes narrow roads, low-hanging trees, tight turns, or weight restrictions. If your location isn’t accessible for an 18-wheeler, don’t worry—our driver will work with you to find a convenient nearby meeting spot, like a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to a terminal and makes shipping your car from Texas to Michigan as convenient as possible. You’ll receive tracking updates and a call from the driver before both pickup and delivery.

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!