Preparing your vehicle for shipping from Texas to Tennessee is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean and inspect your car: Wash your vehicle inside and out. Take photos of any existing damage for your records.

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers are not responsible for personal property left in vehicles.

Check fluids and battery: Make sure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and other fluids. Ensure your battery is secure and working.

Remove loose parts: Take off any custom accessories, spoilers, or loose exterior items that could fall off during transport.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the driver. Keep a spare for yourself.

For complete details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure your car arrives safely in Tennessee.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Texas to Tennessee. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

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

This insurance covers your vehicle from pickup in Texas through delivery in Tennessee. You’ll receive proof of insurance before transport begins, giving you peace of mind throughout your shipment.

We recommend scheduling your car pickup from Texas at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and offer lower rates
• More pickup options: You’ll have flexibility with your preferred dates
• Route optimization: Your car gets bundled with other Texas shipments heading to Tennessee

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 3-7 days, but expect higher costs for expedited shipping. Peak seasons (summer months and winter holidays) require even more advance notice.

Ready to ship? Contact Sherpa Auto Transport today to lock in your Texas pickup date and get your vehicle safely to Tennessee.

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 alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the Texas to Tennessee journey.

Enclosed transport costs about 50% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielded from weather, dust, and debris. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles shipping from Texas to Tennessee, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is valuable or you want maximum protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for more details.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service from Texas to Tennessee. This means we pick up your vehicle from your home, office, or preferred location in Texas and deliver it directly to your specified address in Tennessee.

When you book your shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will coordinate with you to schedule convenient times for both pickup and drop-off. If your location has narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or other access challenges, don’t worry – our experienced drivers will work with you to find a safe nearby location like a shopping center or gas station.

Door-to-door service eliminates the hassle of driving to terminals or drop-off points, making your Texas to Tennessee car shipping experience as smooth as possible. Most residential areas can accommodate our carriers, and we’ll confirm accessibility when we assign your 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!