When moving a standard passenger car and you want to investigate different car transport trailer options, there are many possibilities in today’s auto shipping industry that are offered to the discerning customer. Open carrier transport is the most popular and least expensive type of auto shipping.

Typically, your car will be transported on an eight or ten-car hauler, the same type of trucks used to deliver new cars. These trucks are 75-80 feet long and almost 14 feet high. They can be difficult to maneuver and are limited to major roads that are free of low hanging trees and low clearance bridges. You should keep this in mind when directing the truck to the pick-up location. To make sure your car stays clean and avoid all highway wear and tear, you should have your car transported in an enclosed car transport trailer. Enclosed trailers protect your car from all road hazards and weather for the duration of the trip.

It is usually the most expensive option in auto shipping due to the premium equipment and service provided with enclosed car trailers. Car transport trailer options that are excellent for costly or exotic cars include: lift gates for safe horizontal loading, ramp gates for long wheelbase vehicles and winches for inoperable vehicles.