Military
Military Car Shipping & PCS Vehicle Transport
PCS moves, timed to your orders.
Report dates don't wait. We schedule around your departure and deliver where you're stationed. Based in Austin, TX, door-to-door, nationwide.
What Is Military Car Shipping?
Transport for the second vehicle the government move typically doesn't cover.
Military car shipping moves a privately owned vehicle between CONUS duty stations while you handle the rest of the PCS. On a stateside move, the government typically transports your household goods but not a second privately owned vehicle, so most military families drive one car and ship the other. Shipping that second vehicle is the gap we fill. We schedule pickup around your departure and target delivery around your report date at the new installation, door to door where access allows.
PCS timelines are tight and report dates are fixed to the day, so military auto transport works backward from the calendar: transit runs roughly one day per 400–500 miles, and the pickup window is set so the car lands around the day you report. Orders change, and schedules built for military moves have to account for that. If your dates shift, tell us and we re-work the pickup and delivery windows with the carrier rather than leaving you to start over.
Most installations restrict commercial carrier access, so pickup and delivery for military POV shipping usually happen at your residence off base or at an agreed location nearby. When the carrier can't enter the gate, a commissary or exchange parking area is a common meeting point. One driver handles the vehicle end to end, photographs it at pickup and again at delivery, and signs a Bill of Lading with you at both ends. We serve every CONUS duty-station community, coast to coast.
Who Military Auto Transport Is For
For moves where the report date sets the schedule.
Military auto transport fits any move on orders where driving every vehicle yourself is not realistic: a dual-car household, a tight report window, or a deployment that separates you from the car.
PCS between duty stations
- CONUS-to-CONUS PCS moves
- Second POVs the orders typically don't cover
- Coast-to-coast reassignments
- Short-notice orders and tight report windows
Dual-car families
- Households driving one car and shipping the other
- Spouses and kids traveling on a different date
- Daily drivers, trucks, SUVs, and minivans
Deployments & storage moves
- Shipping a car to family for safekeeping
- Moves out of base housing before a deployment
- Vehicles relocated ahead of extended training
New-station arrivals
- Cars purchased out of state after you report
- Cars shipped ahead to the new station
- Family cars sent forward once housing is settled
If this describes your vehicle, send us the route. Estimates are free and take about a minute.
How Our Military Car Shipping Works
01
Tell us about the car
Origin ZIP, destination ZIP, year/make/model, and when you can ship. The estimate comes back by text, usually within minutes.
02
Lock in the rate and date
We confirm a price, schedule a pickup window, and dispatch a carrier we've worked with. You get the driver's name and MC number before they leave.
03
Pickup
The driver meets you at your residence off base, or at a commissary or exchange parking area when the gate restricts commercial access, walks the vehicle with you, photographs every panel, and signs the Bill of Lading before loading. If you've departed, an authorized spouse, family member, or friend can release the car in your place.
04
Delivery
You receive updates en route. The vehicle is photographed again at drop-off, and you inspect and sign the Bill of Lading to close out the shipment.
Military Car Shipping Cost
What PCS vehicle shipping costs between CONUS duty stations.
Most military car shipping runs on open transport, and the route sets most of the price. Your exact quote depends on the lane, the vehicle, and how much flexibility your dates allow.
- DISTANCE
- Per-mile rates fall as the trip gets longer. A coast-to-coast PCS costs more in total but less per mile than a 400-mile regional move.
- VEHICLE PROFILE
- Size and weight set how much trailer space the car takes. A sedan prices lower than a full-size truck or SUV, and a non-running vehicle adds to the rate.
- TIMING AROUND REPORT DATES
- Flexible pickup windows price lower. A pickup that has to happen on one specific day to beat a report date narrows the carrier pool and raises the rate.
- Regional (under ~500 miles)
- $450–$800
- Cross-country (coast to coast)
- $900–$1,500
Send the route and the vehicle. We'll text your military estimate within minutes.
Why Choose Nick's Auto Transport for Military Car Shipping?
A PCS is not a flexible move. The transport has to work around a fixed report date and hold up when orders change.
Scheduled around your report date
We plan the move backward from the day you report: pickup timed around your departure, transit at roughly one day per 400–500 miles, delivery targeted so the car is at the new station when you need it.
Plans that survive changed orders
Amended orders and shifted report dates are normal. Tell us when your dates change and we re-work pickup and delivery directly with the carrier rather than making you start over.
Photographs and paperwork at both ends
Every vehicle is photographed at pickup and again at delivery, with a Bill of Lading signed at each end. The record doesn't depend on you being present, which matters when a spouse or friend handles one end.
One person from quote to delivery
The person who quotes your move answers the phone for the rest of it. We dispatch to vetted carriers we know by name rather than handing your car to whichever truck bids lowest.
What Our Customers Say
Fast and efficient service. Nick was able to find me a driver who took good care of my vehicle, and at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Nicks Auto Transport, for anyone looking to ship your vehicle!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Military Car Shipping
Still have a question? Text or call 1-866-512-1871.
Can you deliver my car directly to my base?
Usually not through the gate. Most installations restrict commercial carrier access, so pickup and delivery typically happen at your residence off base or an agreed location nearby. When the carrier can't enter, a commissary or exchange parking area is a common meeting point. Tell us your installation up front and we'll set the meeting spot before pickup day.
What happens if my orders change?
Tell us as soon as you know. Amended orders and shifted report dates are routine, and we re-work the pickup and delivery schedule directly with the carrier. The earlier we hear, the more room we have, but even late changes are usually workable. If a new date opens a gap we can't close, we'll say so plainly.
Can my spouse release or receive the car if I've already left?
Yes. With your authorization, a spouse, family member, or trusted friend can release the vehicle at pickup or receive it at delivery. They walk the car with the driver, review the photos, and sign the Bill of Lading in your place. Name your authorized contact when you book so the driver knows who to expect.
How long does military car shipping take?
Plan on roughly one day of transit per 400–500 miles once the carrier picks up, which puts a coast-to-coast move at about a week on the truck. The schedule works backward from your report date: pickup around your departure, delivery targeted around the day you report. Give us the report date up front and build in a little margin.
What does military car shipping cost?
Regional moves under about 500 miles typically run $450–$800 on open transport. Cross-country, coast to coast, runs $900–$1,500 for most vehicles. Your exact price depends on the route, the vehicle's size and condition, and how tight the pickup window is. The price you book is the price you pay, with no cash due at delivery.
Why book military car shipping through Nick's Auto Transport?
You deal with one person from quote to delivery, and the plan is built around your orders rather than a generic pickup window. Carrier cargo coverage on open transport typically runs around $100,000, and we share the certificate of insurance before pickup. One driver handles the car end to end, it's photographed at both ends, and when your dates change we adjust the schedule rather than starting over.
Will the price change after I book?
Rarely, and never without your say-so. The price you book is the price you pay, and we hold it. Two things can move a locked price: a change to the shipment itself, such as a new destination or a vehicle that turns out to be non-running, or an unusual market swing on your route, meaning diesel, driver supply, or seasonal demand shifting enough that no carrier will run the lane at the quoted rate. That second one is uncommon. If it happens we call you before anything is charged, and you decide whether to go ahead.
The man behind it all
Hi, I'm Nick.
“Cars have been my obsession for as long as I can remember. I build them, race them, and drive them. That hands-on background means I understand the care every vehicle deserves, whether it's an exotic, a restored classic, or a daily driver.
When you book with Nick's Auto Transport, you're not routed through a call center. You deal with me personally, from the first text to final delivery. I treat every car like my own, and my reputation rides on every shipment.”
Let's move it the way it deserves.
Tell us where the car is and where it's going. We'll text your military estimate within five minutes. Fully insured, door to door.