Enclosed Car Shipping

If you are looking for extra protection for your vehicle, American Auto Transport is your trusted source for enclosed vehicle transport. We are experienced and strive to efficiently transport your enclosed vehicle including classic cars, luxury, exotic, and antique across state or across the U.S. including Hawaii. Our enclosed transport carriers ensure your vehicle will arrive in the same condition it was when it was picked up.

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What is Enclosed Carrier Transport?

Enclosed Transport is a type of car shipping that adds protection for vehicles. It’s a great vehicle shipping option if you need to transport a classic or luxury car. Enclosed carriers can often only carry a few vehicles at the same time, in most cases, up to 7 automobiles.

How much does Enclosed Car Shipping cost?

The average cost for enclosed carrier transport is generally $500.00 to $2,000.00 higher than the open carrier car transport. The enclosed trailers and equipment used to protect your vehicle are top of the line the best available in the industry. When you compare the benefits of enclosed auto transport service with the additional cost, you will find its value.

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Should I ship my car in an Open or Enclosed Carrier?

In short answer, it depends on your auto shipment needs. The most notable reason for enclosed vehicle transport is cosmetic protection. If don’t mind your auto getting a bit dirty and saving some money, open will be just fine.

Do I need Enclosed Carrier Transport?

Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re deciding whether you need enclosed transport, or the standard open auto transport:

Do you consider your car an investment?
Are you concerned about snow or cold weather?
Are you concerned about dust, dirt, pollution, or other debris your car might be subject to over the course of transport?
Is your car old and/or have a custom or unique paint job?
Do you want extra protection against theft?

How The Time Of Year Affects Car Transport Services In Alabama

Impact of Winter Conditions on Car Shipping in Alabama

Lower rates but higher risk: The low season typically offers prices 10–15% lower, although adverse weather may cause travel delays.
Snowbird auto transport demand impact: Although Alabama is in the South, car shipping routes that go to, from, or through the state often get very busy in late December because many people travel south for the winter.
Bad weather delays: Although Alabama usually has mild weather, drivers sometimes face icy or dangerous conditions in other states. This can slow down travel, lead to late pickups and deliveries, and may require schedule changes to keep everyone, including your vehicle, safe.
Carrier and truck driver shortages: Bad weather can mean fewer truck drivers are available on certain routes, leading to pick-up and delivery delays.
Holiday season: During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, fewer carriers are available, so your delivery may be delayed.

Impact of Spring Conditions on Alabama Car Shipping

As spring arrives in Alabama, the weather gets warmer and sometimes stormy. This change leads to more people shipping cars, especially as snowbirds travel north and the moving season begins. While improved road conditions can speed up deliveries, the higher demand usually means shipping rates go up during this busy time.

Higher costs and more demand: Spring marks the busiest time of year, which means more people need auto transport, and prices go up. This increase is partly due to people who spent the winter on the Gulf Coast returning.
Optimized safety and reliability: Warmer temperatures help make roads safer and lead to fewer weather-related delays than in winter.
Unpredictable or dangerous weather: While spring in Alabama is usually mild, heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms can sometimes cause delays.
Heavy Traffic: Increased travel may cause road congestion and affect delivery schedules.

Impact of Summer Conditions on Alabama Car Shipping

Summer is the busiest time for car shipping in Alabama, as families and college students move. More people shipping cars means higher prices and possible wait times, and the hot weather can also cause cars to overheat or slow down transport. We suggest booking 3-4 weeks early to get better and more accurate prices.

Impact of Fall Conditions on Alabama Car Shipping

Fall is a great time to ship a car in Alabama. Costs are usually lower, and more transporters are available because demand drops after summer. The mild weather helps keep transit safe and reliable, but early seasonal changes can sometimes cause small delays.

Economical Costs: As demand decreases, shipping rates fall from peak summer levels.
Lower Demand and Better Service: When fewer people are moving, moving companies usually have more open spots. This makes it easier to book and gives you more scheduling options.
Good weather conditions: Compared to the very hot summer, the cooler, steadier fall weather in Alabama makes transportation easier and reduces the risk of cars overheating or of bad weather causing delays.
Fall transition to winter: As fall begins, the weather is usually mild. However, by November, it often gets colder and storms can happen unexpectedly. It’s a good idea to be extra careful during this time.

Alabama Has Six Main Highways For Transporting Cars

I-10	Goes east to west through southern Alabama, passing through Mobile.
I-20	Goes east to west through the middle of Alabama, passing through Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
I-22	Runs between Birmingham and Memphis, linking the two cities.
I-59	Goes from the northeast(NE) to the southwest(SW) through central Alabama.
I-65	From north to south, crossing the state from Mobile through Montgomery and Birmingham to the Tennessee border.
I-85	Links Montgomery with the Georgia state line and extends to Atlanta.

Five Major Railroads Class 1 To Ship Cars In Alabama

1- BNSF Railway (BNSF)

2- Canadian National Railway (CN)

3- CPKC (Formerly Kansas City Southern – KCS)

4- CSX Transportation (CSX)

5- Norfolk Southern (NS)

Why Transport with Us?

When you ship with American, you’re shipping with the best in the Auto Transport business.

An enclosed trailer is one of the most commonly requested services that we get here at American Auto Transport. While more expensive and less available than most other sources of car transport, there are significant benefits to transporting certain types of vehicles in an enclosed carrier. If you want to ensure your vehicle will be protected from the outside elements, weather, and potential road debris, you will want to get a quote for a closed carrier transport. Enclosed carrier transport can be cost prohibitive, there are some basic guidelines that one should follow when making the decision to ship enclosed.