Military car shipping for PCS, retirement, and base moves.
Active duty, retired, reservist, Guard. Base to base, port to port for OCONUS via partners, military discount with ID, flexible PCS windows.
PCS is hard enough. Auto transport should not add to it.
PCS orders drop. You have 60 days, sometimes 30, sometimes less. You have a household goods move, a new school for the kids, a new job for the spouse, a new base to in process. The last thing you need is a auto transport broker who does not get it.
Whipshipper runs a military desk. We work flexible PCS pickup windows because we know orders shift. Active duty, retired, reservist, Guard, all branches. Up to 10 percent discount with military ID at quote, applied automatically.
Base to base CONUS is door to door, simple. OCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, Japan, Korea, runs through our ocean and air freight partners. We coordinate the US side, you connect the ocean side through the SDDC if you are using POV shipment.
Why service members use Whipshipper
Built around the PCS reality.
Up to 10% military discount
Active duty, retired, reservist, Guard. Apply ID at quote, discount comes off automatically.
Flexible PCS pickup windows
PCS dates shift. We rebook within 7 days for no charge if your orders change.
Base to base delivery
Pickup at on base housing or off base, drop off at the next base. We coordinate gate access.
OCONUS port to port
Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, Japan, Korea. We coordinate the US side, you handle SDDC or your branch POV process.
Spouse and family transport
Need to ship a second car for the spouse or a college bound kid? Bundle discount applies.
Open or enclosed
Most service members go open for cost. Enclosed available for high value POVs and motorcycles.
PCS auto transport prep
Quick list to get the car ready before the carrier shows.
- 1Quarter tank of fuel, less leak risk, lower weight
- 2Remove personal items, household goods movers handle those
- 3Photograph every panel, the interior, the wheels, timestamped
- 4Disable any toll tags and parking passes from current base
- 5Bring the title or registration to pickup
- 6Confirm gate access at the destination base if delivering on base
- 7Note any leaks, dings, or pre existing damage on the BOL
- 8Have a spare key for the driver, keep your main set
POV through SDDC vs Whipshipper CONUS
Two valid paths for service members. Here is when each makes sense.
Whipshipper CONUS
- Door to door pickup and delivery
- 1 to 3 day pickup window
- Up to 10% military discount with ID
- Open or enclosed, your choice
- Live GPS tracking, photos at every stop
- Best for base to base within lower 48
- Flexible windows if orders shift
SDDC POV shipment
- Branch authorized for OCONUS moves
- Port to port, you drive to and from the port
- Often covered or partially covered by orders
- Open transport only via SDDC contract
- Limited tracking, no per vehicle photos
- Best for OCONUS moves only
- Window set by SDDC contract carrier
Military volume on the platform
Real PCS volume every month.
PCS auto transport tips
Six things that smooth the move.
Book as soon as orders drop
Earlier you book, more pickup flexibility you get. We rebook free if your dates shift.
Apply your military discount
Up to 10 percent off with ID. Active, retired, reservist, Guard.
Photo before pickup
Walk around with your phone, timestamp every panel and wheel. Carrier does the same on BOL.
Pickup on or off base
We coordinate gate access if pickup is on base. Off base housing works too.
Bundle multiple cars
Two car households save 10 percent or more if both ship the same lane.
Plan around in processing
Schedule delivery for a window when you can be at the new base or have a friend sign for you.
Military pricing
Standard rates with up to 10 percent military discount applied at quote with valid ID. CONUS only, OCONUS quoted separately via partners.
| Distance | Open Transport | Enclosed Transport | Transit Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 500 mi | $405 to $630 | $630 to $990 | 2 to 4 days |
| 500 to 1,000 mi | $630 to $900 | $990 to $1,350 | 3 to 5 days |
| 1,000 to 2,000 mi | $810 to $1,260 | $1,350 to $1,980 | 5 to 7 days |
| 2,000+ mi | $990 to $1,620 | $1,800 to $2,610 | 7 to 10 days |
Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the military discount?
How big is the discount?
What if my PCS dates shift?
Can you pick up on base?
Do you handle OCONUS moves?
Hawaii or Alaska?
Can I ship two cars on PCS?
What about a motorcycle?
Can my spouse handle pickup or delivery?
Do you accept TSP or transit allowances?
Ready to ship?
Pick the path that fits how you want to move.
Every auto transport service we run
Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.
By transport type
Open Car TransportThe standard multi car carrier and the cheapest way to move a daily driver. Same trailers that deliver new inventory to dealers.Learn more →
Enclosed Auto TransportA sealed trailer, soft tie downs, and no road spray for classics, exotics, and anything you would not park outside.Learn more →
Door to Door TransportPickup and delivery at the addresses you give us. No terminal drop offs and no driving across town to meet a truck.Learn more →
Expedited Car ShippingNext day or two day pickup when the closing date moved or the buyer will not wait. Priority position in the dispatch queue.Learn more →- Budget Car ShippingFlexible dates and a wider pickup window traded for a lower rate. The honest version of a cheap quote.Learn more →
State to State ShippingInterstate moves with one carrier from origin to destination, no reloading and no handoffs between trucks.Learn more →
Cross Country ShippingCoast to coast runs past two thousand miles, priced on lane density rather than a flat per mile guess.Learn more →- International ShippingOcean freight by container or roll on roll off, with the port paperwork and customs filing handled for you.Learn more →
Online Purchase DeliveryBought from a marketplace, an out of state dealer, or a private seller. We collect it and bring it to your driveway.Learn more →- Auto Train AlternativeA door to door option for the Virginia to Florida run when the train is sold out or the schedule does not fit.Learn more →
- Inoperable Vehicle TransportWinch equipped carriers for cars that will not start, will not steer, or will not roll. Project cars included.Learn more →
Oversized TransportLifted trucks, duallies, and anything over standard deck height on trailers built for the clearance.Learn more →
By vehicle
Motorcycle ShippingCruisers, sport bikes, touring rigs, and trikes on soft straps and wheel chocks rather than a bare ratchet.Learn more →
Truck ShippingHalf tons through duallies, with the bed and tow package measured before we quote so the deck actually fits.Learn more →
RV and Motorhome TransportTowed, hauled, or driven by a bonded CDL driver depending on length, height, and whether it is roadworthy.Learn more →
Luxury Car ShippingEnclosed by default, lift gate loading, and a driver who has moved this class of car before.Learn more →
Classic Car ShippingVintage and restoration cars handled with soft ties, no wheel straps on original chrome, and full photo documentation.Learn more →
By who is shipping
Dealer ShippingAuction runs, dealer trades, and port to lot moves on volume pricing with one invoice across every unit.Learn more →- Fleet ShippingMulti unit relocations and seasonal rebalancing with contracted rates that hold through surge weeks.Learn more →
- For Online BuyersIndependent condition photos at pickup so you see the car before it leaves the seller, not after it arrives.Learn more →
- Auction ShippingPickup coordinated against auction release, gate pass, and storage deadlines so you are not paying late fees.Learn more →
- OEM LogisticsPlant to dealer and plant to port movement with reporting that matches manufacturer compliance requirements.Learn more →
- Rental Fleet RelocationSeasonal fleet balancing between markets, priced by the batch rather than one unit at a time.Learn more →
- Military Car ShippingPCS moves timed to report dates, with pickup that works around base access and a deploying schedule.Learn more →
- Student Car ShippingMove in and move out windows around the academic calendar, when every family in town needs the same week.Learn more →
Snowbird ShippingNorth in spring, south in fall, booked both directions at once so the return leg is locked before rates climb.Learn more →- Corporate RelocationEmployee moves billed to the company with the documentation a relocation package and an expense team need.Learn more →
Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.
Auto transport coast to coast, state to state
We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.
Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
South
Midwest
Mountain
Read before you book
Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.
- How to Ship a CarThe whole process from first quote to signed delivery receipt, in the order it actually happens.Read the guide →
- How Auto Transport WorksWhat happens between your booking and a truck showing up, including who dispatches the load and why timing moves.Read the guide →
- Brokers vs CarriersThe difference nobody explains, why it changes who is liable for your car, and which one you are actually talking to.Read the guide →
- Spotting Transport FraudHow to check authority and insurance yourself, and the quote patterns that mean a company is about to raise the price.Read the guide →
- TruePrice GuaranteeWhy our quote is the price, and what the industry practice of quoting low and renegotiating at pickup costs you.Read the guide →
- Pre Shipping ChecklistWhat to clean, remove, photograph, and document before the driver arrives so a damage claim never becomes your word against theirs.Read the guide →
- Cheapest Ways to ShipThe levers that genuinely lower a rate, and the ones that only look cheap until pickup day.Read the guide →
- Hawaii Car ShippingPort schedules, island by island delivery, and what the ocean leg adds to a mainland quote.Read the guide →
- Alaska Car ShippingBarge versus the Alaska Highway, seasonal closures, and why a winter quote is not a summer quote.Read the guide →
- Why WhipshipperWhat we do differently on carrier vetting, rate locking, and tracking, stated plainly enough to check.Read the guide →
- Full FAQEvery question we get on pricing, timing, insurance, and paperwork, answered in one place.Read the guide →
- Customer ReviewsHow we handle feedback, what we do when a shipment goes sideways, and how to read transport reviews generally.Read the guide →
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