Why customers pick Whipshipper
Real people answering phones, a real $99 deposit, and a price that does not change after we book the carrier.
We built Whipshipper because we hauled cars ourselves
Whipshipper was started by people who actually drove the trucks. Byron and his crew (Shelly at the front desk, Ray in the Northeast, James down South, Mike in the Midwest, Doug out West) spent years on the road. We know what carriers respect and what customers hate.
What customers hate is the bait and switch. Get a low quote, hand over a card, then the carrier wants more money or never shows up. That is why every Whipshipper rate is real, why the deposit is $99 and that is it until the truck rolls up to your driveway.
What carriers respect is on time payment and accurate load info. That is why our drivers actually show up. We do not lowball them, we do not lie about the route, and we settle fast. The result for customers is reliable pickup and a price that does not move.
8 things we do differently
Pick any one and ask another broker if they do the same.
TruePrice locked at booking
The number on your quote is the number you pay. If we misjudged the carrier rate, we eat the difference, not you.
$99 deposit, that is it
$99 locks your rate and books your carrier. The balance is paid to the driver on delivery. No surprise charges to your card.
Real humans answer the phone
Shelly answers at the front desk, seven days a week. You get a person, not a chatbot, not a ticket queue.
We text you when the truck rolls
Driver assigned, driver one day out, driver one hour out. Live updates by text. Not a portal you have to log into.
Live GPS, not vague tracking
Track the actual truck on a map. Driver name and phone in your shipment portal. You always know where your car is.
FMCSA verified carriers only
Every carrier we dispatch has a current FMCSA license and active cargo insurance. We verify before assignment, every time.
Routes our crew actually knows
Ray runs the Northeast, James runs the South, Mike runs the Midwest, Doug runs the West. Real route knowledge, not a map plugin.
If we mess up, we eat it
Wrong carrier rate, missed pickup window, claim hassles. We own the outcome. Not your problem, our problem.
Whipshipper vs the big name brokers
Side by side, no spin.
Whipshipper
- $99 deposit, balance to driver on delivery.
- Locked TruePrice, we eat the difference if we are wrong.
- Real humans (Shelly and the crew) answer the phone seven days.
- Text updates when the truck rolls, no portal required.
- Built by people who actually drove the trucks.
Typical big broker
- Full payment upfront or large nonrefundable deposit.
- Quote can change after the carrier accepts the load.
- Phone tree, hold music, ticket queue.
- Email only updates, portal you must log into.
- Sales floor, never been in a truck.
By the numbers
What customers actually tell us
Price did not change
The most common compliment. The quote was the price was the payment, no surprises.
Driver called the day before
24 hour notice is standard. Customers tell us they were never left guessing.
Shelly is a saint
We hear this a lot. She answers the phone, knows your shipment, and gets answers fast.
Easier than expected
Most first time customers brace for chaos and get a calm shipment instead.
Recommended to family
Customers come back for second cars and refer parents, kids, and coworkers.
Tracking actually worked
Live GPS plus driver phone means customers always know what is happening.
Our mission
Auto transport has been broken for a long time. The big names race each other on Google Ads, win the click with a fake low quote, then change the price after the customer hands over a card. The carriers know it, the customers know it, the regulators know it.
Whipshipper is the alternative. Real price, real people, real carriers. $99 to lock the rate, the rest on delivery. Built by truckers, run for customers. That is the whole pitch.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the deposit only $99?
What is TruePrice?
Are you a broker or carrier?
Who answers the phone?
Do you actually have route experts?
What if my price changes?
How are you different from Montway or Roadrunner?
How many carriers do you have?
What if there is damage?
Do you ship enclosed?
What states do you cover?
Why should I trust a smaller broker?
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 →
Lock your rate today.
$99 deposit holds the carrier, balance on delivery.