Car shipping for families moving 500+ miles
Long-distance car shipping the moving industry trusts.
PODS® and U-Pack® send their customers to us. Moving 500+ miles? We'll take the car off your list: your price online in minutes, then a real person who guides you through it and stays with you until it's delivered.
- Price guaranteed in writing.The average car shipping quote goes up $277 after you book. Ours can't.
- No cash to the driver. Ever.Your card is charged on pickup day. We don't pay the carrier until your car arrives safe.
- $100,000 backup cargo policy.In our name, included. If the carrier's insurer denies or can't cover a real claim, ours is behind it.
- A GPS tracker in your glovebox.Watch the car, not the driver's phone. He can't turn it off. Optional add-on
BBB A+ · Torch Award for EthicsSince 2002. Same owner.USDOT 2310535 · MC 787159
Get your guaranteed quote
Step 1 of 2Step 2 of 2Built from what carriers are being paid on your route right now. Then someone on our team follows up, usually by email first, then text or phone.
✓ No deposit✓ Never sold to other brokers✓ The price we send is the price you pay✓ A real person follows up
Built for families who are moving
Closing Friday. Movers Saturday. Flight Monday. Something's going to change. You need a guide who's been through it.
That's why PODS® and U-Pack® send their customers to us. We've shipped cars for interstate moves since 2002. We can't promise a move without surprises. Nobody honestly can. We can be your guide through the chaos when they happen.
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Your price in minutes. A real person follows up.
Get your price online. Then someone on our team follows up, usually by email first, then text or phone. No phone tree, no bidding war, no 12 brokers calling you tomorrow.
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One team owns your car
Two Mr. Car Shipper people handle your shipment from quote to delivery. You talk to the driver twice: pickup and delivery. Everything else is our job.
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Two cars? Drive one, ship one.
Most families moving 500+ miles have more than one car. Ship one, ship both, or drive one and ship the other. Put them all on one quote and we'll plan it.
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A 3-day pickup window, not a set day
You pick a preferred 3-day window for pickup. Not a day. Not a time. We work to get a carrier there inside it, but driver schedules change, sometimes with little or no notice. When they do, you hear it from us first.
The MCS delivery process
Here's exactly what happens to your car. Day by day. Who does it. What you get.
Moving is stressful because you never know what's coming next. So here's the whole road for your car, before you take the first step.
- Day 0
Get your price online
Tell us where, when and what you drive. Your price is built from what carriers are being paid on your route right now. If the numbers are thin, a person checks it first.
You get: one written, guaranteed price - Next
Your MCS team follows up
Usually by email first, then text or phone. We set your preferred 3-day pickup window, then go over open or enclosed, LiveTrack, and anything unusual. No deposit, no pressure.
You get: two names and a direct line - Before pickup
We assign a carrier we check
FMCSA record, insurance verified with the insurer, crash history. Monitored continuously, not checked once.
You get: a carrier we keep checking - Before pickup
Your LiveTrack tracker arrives
A small GPS tracker in your mailbox. Glovebox. Done.Optional add-on.
You get: your live map link - Pickup day
Inspection, photos, card charged
Inside your pickup window, the driver documents the car's condition. Your card is charged on pickup day. We hold every dollar. No cash changes hands.
You get: the signed inspection report - In transit
You focus on the move
Boxes, kids, the new house. That's your week. The car is ours. Your MCS team keeps you posted and answers the phone.
You get: updates without chasing anyone - Delivery
You inspect. Then we pay the carrier.
Compare the car to the pickup report and sign. Anything wrong? Call us that day. We're still holding his pay.
You get: your car, and leverage if it's not right
Moving is stressful enough
Five car worries we take off your plate. Every one backed by something we control.
Written Price Guarantee.
You're budgeting a whole move. The quote you sign is the price you pay. Period. Some "price locks" come with a cap. Ask what it is. Ours has none.
How the guarantee worksA claim plan, and a $100K policy behind it.
We're still holding the carrier's pay when your car arrives, so a claim gets attention. If the carrier's insurer denies or can't cover a legitimate claim, our own $100,000 contingent cargo policy is behind it. Included on every shipment.
How claims work →A 3-day pickup window, and a straight answer when it moves.
You pick a preferred 3-day window, not a set day or time. We work to get a carrier there inside it. Drivers' schedules change, sometimes overnight. We can't stop that. We can tell you fast, keep working it, and guide you through it.
See the timeline →MCS LiveTrack. The tracker is in the car.
Everyone else's "GPS tracking" is the driver's phone. Ours is a device we mail you. It goes in the glovebox. The driver can't turn it off. Optional add-on.
How LiveTrack works →A carrier we check, and keep checking.
Insurance lapses. Authority gets pulled. So we monitor our carriers continuously: FMCSA record, insurance verified with the insurer, crash history.
How we vet carriers →We never buy or sell your request.
When you fill out our form, one company sees it. Us. Your phone won't ring 12 times tomorrow. That's also why we can quote you honestly. We're not racing a dozen other brokers to the lowest fake number.
A true story
The driver abandoned his truck. The carrier had no idea where it was. LiveTrack did.
A customer added MCS LiveTrack to her shipment for peace of mind. Partway through the trip, the driver quit and walked away from the truck, with every car still on it.
The carrier didn't know where its truck had ended up. The tracker did. We gave them the exact location right away, they sent a new driver, and the cars were delivered.
You've got a family to move. You shouldn't have to wonder where your car is. With LiveTrack, you don't.
Why every car shipping website looks the same
You fill out one form. A dozen brokers get it. The lowest number wins. Then the number changes.
That's not a bad apple. That's the business model. Every broker hires trucks from the same load board. The only things a broker actually controls are how honest the quote is, who they assign your car to, and what happens to your money.
The last 20 years of car shipping
- An instant calculator gives you a low number. It's built to win the click, not to be right.
- You put down a deposit. The broker posts your car on the board at a price no truck will take.
- Two days before pickup: "The carrier needs $400 more." You have a flight. You pay.
- A driver you've never heard of shows up. You hand him cash at delivery. Now he has the car and the money. If there's a dent, good luck.
- "GPS tracking" is an app on the driver's phone. He turns it off. You call the broker. The broker calls the driver. Nobody answers.
How Mr. Car Shipper works
- Your price is built from what carriers are being paid on your route right now. In writing. It doesn't move.
- No deposit. Your card is charged on pickup day, and we hold every dollar until your car is delivered and inspected.
- Your car goes on a carrier we background check: FMCSA record, insurance verified with the insurer (not a PDF the driver emailed), crash history, fleet checks.
- Want to watch the car? Add LiveTrack: a GPS tracker in your glovebox. The driver can't turn it off.
- Car arrives. You inspect it. Then, and only then, the carrier gets paid. If there's damage, our claims manager walks you through it.
Free · About a minute each · No sign-up
Car Shipping Secrets: what the other brokers hope you never find out.
We've been warning customers about these three for twenty-three years. Now each one takes about a minute. Pick a secret and press play. Watch them before you book with anyone, including us.
What families say after the move
Moves get messy. Here's how families say we handled it.
"They quoted me a price that they honored; gave me a pick up date that they met; gave me a delivery date that they lived up to; they delivered my vehicles as promised with no damage."
"Mr. Car Shipper took one of the most stressful aspects of the cross-country moving process and made it painless. The price was right and there were no surprise fees, just like they advertised. My precious car arrived in perfect condition."
"Since we were using a POD to move our items, we noticed that they recommended Mr. Car Shipper as a partner. We were delighted that they could accommodate the pick up and drop off on quick notice. They were professional and did an excellent job of notifying us throughout the process."
Straight answers
Questions families ask before they trust a car shipping company
How much does it cost to ship a car across the country?
There's no honest one-size number. The price for your car depends on the route, the season, the vehicle, and whether the truck is passing your ZIP or has to detour to it. Anyone who gives you a number without looking at this week's rates on your route is guessing, and usually guessing low on purpose. Ours is built from what carriers are actually being paid on your route right now, and a real person checks it. Then we put it in writing. What drives the price.
Can I choose my exact pickup day and time?
No, and we'd rather tell you now than surprise you later. You choose a preferred 3-day pickup window. We work to get a carrier to you inside that window, but it isn't guaranteed. Drivers' schedules change a lot, often with little or no notice. The driver contacts you ahead of pickup. If the window slips, we tell you right away and keep working it until your car is picked up.
How fast can I get a quote?
Most prices come back online in a few minutes. If yours needs a second look, a person checks it. Either way, someone on our team follows up, usually by email first, then text or phone, to confirm the details, set your preferred 3-day pickup window, and answer anything you want to ask. Rather talk first? Call (877) 421-1284 and a person answers.
Why did my quote from another company go up after I booked?
Because it was never a real price. The broker posted your car on the load board for less than any truck would take, waited, then called you with "the carrier needs more." Move.org's mystery shoppers found the average jump was $277. Our quote is guaranteed in writing with no cap. If a truck costs more than we quoted, that's our problem, not yours.
Do I pay the driver cash at delivery?
Not with us. Ever. You pay Mr. Car Shipper by credit card at pickup. We hold the money until your car is delivered and you've inspected it. The carrier gets paid after. That's the whole reason we have leverage if something goes wrong, and the reason a driver never has your car and your cash at the same time.
We have two cars. Can you ship both?
Yes. A lot of families ship both, and a lot of families drive one and ship the other. Put both cars on one quote and we'll try to get them on the same truck. Shipping three or more? Ask about our multi-car pricing.
What happens if my car is damaged during shipping?
You note it on the delivery inspection and call us the same day. We're still holding the carrier's pay, which is why the claim gets handled instead of ignored. That matters more than most people think: most shipping damage costs less than the carrier's $2,500 deductible, so the carrier's insurance never pays a dime on it. Holding the money is how small damage still gets fixed. Then we help you pick the fastest path to a repair: usually the carrier's cargo policy, but often we'll recommend filing with your own auto insurer first. You get the car fixed sooner and for a smaller deductible, and your insurer collects from the carrier afterward. If the carrier's insurer denies or can't cover a legitimate claim, our own $100,000 contingent cargo policy is behind it.
Can I track my car while it's being shipped?
Yes, and unlike everyone else, you're tracking the car, not the driver's phone. With MCS LiveTrack we mail you a small GPS device. It goes in the glovebox before pickup. You see where your car is the whole way, from the hotel, the airport or the new kitchen floor. The driver can't switch it off. LiveTrack is an add-on service. How LiveTrack works.
How far ahead should I book if I'm moving?
Three to four weeks is ideal, especially May through September. Here's the part most people miss: you don't pick a pickup day or time. You pick a preferred 3-day pickup window, and we work to get a carrier there inside it. It isn't guaranteed. Drivers' schedules change, often with little or no notice. So leave some cushion around your closing, your lease and your flight, and when something shifts, you'll hear it from us first. Shorter notice is usually fine. It just costs more, and we'll tell you that up front.
Are you a broker or a carrier?
A broker, and we'll say it plainly, because the ones who won't are the ones to worry about. No single carrier covers every route. A broker's job is to find the right truck and stand between you and it. The difference is what the broker does with that position: we hold the money, own the insurance, monitor the carrier daily, and can put a tracker in your car. Licensed and bonded, USDOT 2310535, MC 787159.
A note from the owner
I started this company in 2002 with one truck. I drove it.
So I know what happens on the other end of that phone call when a broker says "the carrier needs more." I know what a driver does when nobody's watching. And I know how a damage claim goes when the broker has no leverage and no policy, because for 23 years I've watched the rest of this industry do it that way.
I also know what a move does to a family. The boxes, the closing, the school records, the goodbye party. You don't need one more thing to manage. So we built every piece of this to take the car off your plate: a written price, your money held until delivery, a carrier we keep checking, a tracker in your car if you want one, and two real people who answer. If any of it doesn't happen the way this page says, I want to hear about it.
Jerry TeeterFounder & Owner, Mr. Car Shipper · Bellevue, Nebraska
Take the car off your moving list.
Get your price online in minutes. Someone on our team follows up, usually by email first, then text or phone, and the same team stays with you until the car is delivered at your new home. No deposit. Never sold to other brokers.