Reliable Open Auto Transport Services

Why Choose Open Auto Transport?

At Anytime Move, we specialize in open auto transport services that are fast, reliable, and used by most car dealerships across the nation. Our service is designed to make car shipping simple, affordable, and reliable. Whether you’re relocating, buying a vehicle online, or sending a car to a loved one, our open auto transport carriers provide the most cost‑effective way to move your vehicle safely across the country.

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Where are you shipping?

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What Is Open Auto Transport?

Open auto transport is the most common method of vehicle shipping in the U.S. It involves loading cars onto an open carrier auto transport trailer, typically holding 7–10 vehicles at once.

Open Carrier Transport

Think of it as the "standard class" of car shipping — affordable, reliable, and perfect for most vehicles.

Most Popular!

Unlike enclosed transport, the cars are exposed to weather and road conditions, but the process is safe, efficient, and widely used by dealerships, manufacturers, and everyday customers. If you've ever seen cars stacked on a large open trailer car shipping truck driving down the highway, that's open transport in action.

Multi-Vehicle Carriers

Typically holds 7-10 vehicles at once for maximum efficiency

Cost-Effective Solution

30-40% cheaper than enclosed transport options

Safe & Proven

Used daily by dealerships and manufacturers nationwide

Open Trailer Car Shipping Options

When you use open trailer car shipping services, you can choose from a variety of options

FASTEST

Dedicated Open Carrier Transport

A dedicated transport option means your car is the only vehicle on the trailer. The driver delivers from point A to point B without any stops along the way.

Direct delivery
No other vehicles
MOST POPULAR
BEST VALUE

Shared Open Carrier Transport

In this option, your vehicle shares space on the trailer with other cars. So it may take longer for delivery, but it's also cheaper than dedicated transport.

Most affordable
Shared carrier space
FOR DEALERS

Bulk Open Carrier Vehicle Hauling

Bulk open carrier transport usually involves three or more cars on the same trailer. Depending on how many vehicles the trailer can hold, it can still be shared or dedicated transport.

3+ vehicles
Perfect for dealerships

Find out all your open carrier car shipping options by calling Anytime Move.

How Does Open Auto Transport Work?

We pride ourselves on delivering a top-notch open-air car transport experience. From start to finish, our process is designed with your convenience in mind.

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Booking

Get Started

Request a quote online, by phone, or by using our AI-powered car shipping calculator to get a free, transparent quote. Enter your pickup and delivery details, and we'll provide an estimate in minutes.

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Carrier Assignment

Matching Process

We match your vehicle with a reliable open-carrier car shipping company in our network.

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Pickup

Vehicle Collection

The driver loads your car onto an open-air car transport trailer for the onward journey of your vehicle.

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Transit

On The Move

Your car travels along an open-road auto transport route with other vehicles. During transport, we keep you informed with regular updates on your vehicle's location and estimated delivery time.

Delivery

Mission Complete!

The carrier unloads your car at your destination, ready for you to drive.

This streamlined process ensures efficiency, affordability, and nationwide coverage
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Benefits of Open Auto Transport

Choosing an open vehicle shipping service with Anytime Move offers several advantages

Affordability

It's the cheapest way to ship a car, thanks to shared carrier space. So if you're looking for the best bang for your buck, open auto transport is the way to go.

Availability

With more open auto transport carriers on the road, scheduling is easier. Over 90% of truckers operate an open road auto transport trailer.

Efficiency

Faster pickup and delivery compared to enclosed transport due to more open auto transport carriers on the road.

Topload Available

With open vehicle transport, you can add the top load preference for a little extra. No vehicle will be loaded above yours.

Used by Most Car Dealerships

Dealerships almost always use open auto transport when they send cars from one location to another. We work with some of the largest dealers in the country and often haul brand new vehicles for them using open auto transport.

Insurance Coverage

Every shipment includes open auto transport with insurance for added protection.

Flexibility

Perfect for sedans, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

How Much Does Open Car Shipping Cost?

Prices vary depending on distance, vehicle size, and season. On average, open car shipping is 30–40% cheaper than enclosed transport.

Short Distance

Under 500 miles

$400–$600

Average cost

MOST COMMON

Medium Distance

500–1500 miles

$700–$1,000

Average cost

Long Distance

Cross-country

$1,000–$1,500

Average cost

Is Open Car Shipping Safe?

Yes! Absolutely.

While vehicles are exposed to weather and road dust, damage is extremely rare. Our vetted carriers follow strict safety protocols, and every shipment is insured.

Dealerships and manufacturers rely on open-air car transport daily, proving its safety and reliability.

Vetted Carriers
Fully Insured
Safety Protocols
Industry Standard

Safety Statistics

99.9%
Damage-Free Delivery
100%
Insured Shipments
18+
Years Experience
50K+
Vehicles Shipped

Open vs Enclosed Transport

When deciding between open vs enclosed transport, here's what to consider

Feature
Open Auto Transport 		Enclosed Auto Transport
Cost Lower Higher
Availability Widely Available Limited
Protection Exposed to elements Fully Enclosed
Best For Everyday Cars, SUVs, Trucks Luxury, Exotic, Classic Cars
For most customers, open car shipping is the smart choice — affordable, safe, and efficient.

Who Uses Open Auto Transport?

Open transport is ideal for a wide range of customers

Relocating for Work

Snowbirds

Online Buyers

Military Members

Dealerships

Students

No matter your situation, our open vehicle shipping service adapts to your needs.

Why Anytime Move?

Here's why customers choose us for open auto transport services

Nationwide Coverage

From coast to coast, including South Carolina and beyond. Whether you're moving across town or need interstate vehicle shipping, we've got you covered.

Trusted Network

All of our carriers are chosen because of their dedication to high-quality service standards. This allows us to find the best-quality carriers to ship a car very quickly.

Best Prices

We always offer the best car shipping prices possible. Our smart online shipping cost calculator considers all factors to give you the fairest and most accurate open car transport cost possible.

No Upfront Payment

Anytime Move only charges you once the carrier has been assigned for your order. This means you'll be able to book your open car shipping with no deposit and worry about the bill later.

Friendly Service

Our representatives are always friendly and helpful. They will ensure you have an excellent experience from start to finish.

Proven Reliability

Thousands of satisfied customers have trusted us for more than 18 years for their open auto transport services needs.

Open Auto Transport Near Me

Searching for open auto transport near me? Anytime Move offers nationwide coverage, with carriers available in every state. Whether you're in California, Texas, Florida, or looking for open auto transport services in South Carolina, we've got you covered.

Our local expertise ensures smooth pickup and delivery, no matter where you're located.

California Texas Florida South Carolina New York +45 more states

Nationwide Service

We cover all 50 states

Coast-to-coast shipping
Local expertise in every region
Fast carrier assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our open auto transport service