Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Kentucky
Kentucky Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Providing end-to-end freight transport services to, from and throughout the state of Kentucky. Ship A Car, Inc. offers the best shipping services to people who wish to relocate their vehicles and to businesses moving their general freight and/or transporting heavy haul equipment. Additionally, we deliver top-notch auto shipping services to dealers and corporations that need volume relocation services regardless of the pickup and delivery locations.
SAC is an experienced freight broker with a direct access to the main network of carriers throughout the United States. With decades of knowledge and expertise in the transport industry, when you contact us for transport services, one simple call does it all.
Contact us for direct vehicle transport service to/from any residential or business location in Kentucky. An expert SAC team member is standing by to answer all of your questions, call us now at (866) 821-4555.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Kentucky - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Kentucky (KY)
Kentucky gained the state honor in 1792, becoming the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was one of Kentucky’s most prominent explorers and many immigrants followed the track he set fire through the Cumberland Gap, known as the Wilderness Road. Kentucky took the side of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Faction was deeply centering the issue, and many Kentucky residents fought for the North, the Unionist. Recognized primarily as an agricultural area into the 20th century, Kentucky is also a major U.S. coal producer and ground of the U.S.military bases Fort Knox and Fort Campbell.
The state also is widely known as the home of the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music, introduced by Kentucky native Bill Monroe.
Kentucky has borders with seven states, from the Midwest and the Southeast. West Virginia is located to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, Missouri to the west, Illinois to the northwest, and Indiana and Ohio to the north.
The state capital Frankfort with the nickname-Bluegrass State. The universal state motto is United we stand, divided we fall.
One of the most sung melodies of the world “Happy Birthday to You” was the creation of sisters Mildred and Patty Hill in 1893. While working at Louisville Experimental Kindergarten School, the duo created a song for teachers to sing to students entitled “Good Morning to All.” In 1924, Robert Coleman first published the “Happy Birthday to You” lyrics along with the tune.
Kentucky gained the state designation in 1792, becoming the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Frontiersman Daniel Boone was one of Kentucky’s most prominent explorers. Many immigrants followed the track he set through the Cumberland Gap, known as the Wilderness Road. Kentucky took the side of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Faction was deeply centering the issue, and many Kentucky residents fought for the North, the Unionist. Recognized primarily as an agricultural area into the 20th century, Kentucky is also a major U.S. coal producer and ground of the U.S. military bases Fort Knox and Fort Campbell.
The annual three-day Hillbilly Days Festival attracts more than one hundred thousand people to Pikeville. The event emerged in 1977 as a way to celebrate Appalachian culture while collecting funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The state’s capital is Frankfort and has the nickname-Bluegrass State. The universal state motto is “united we stand, divided we fall”.
Kentucky has borders with seven states, from the Midwest and the Southeast. West Virginia is located to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, Missouri to the west, Illinois to the northwest, and Indiana and Ohio to the north.
The Bullion Depository in Fort Knox bears the world largest gold reserve. In 2011, the holdings were worth more than $260 billion.
The state also is widely known as the home of the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass music, introduced by Kentucky native, Bill Monroe.
The greatest American president Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
Auto Transport in Kentucky
Choosing an Auto Transport Company
Certain factors have to be put into consideration before selecting a suitable auto transport company to pickup and delivery freight in the state of Kentucky. The wrong choice can lead to having a damaged or even stolen vehicle. Some of these factors are:
1. Payment
Auto transport companies ought to be very transparent about their payment policies and plans. There should be no ambiguity on how much you are required to pay. You should also find out what discounts they can offer you.
Not all auto transport companies offer the same services. Before making payment, ensure that you know the exact service you are paying for. Note that higher prices do not necessarily translate into having better services. Hence, the need for transparency. This helps you know exactly what you are paying for, preventing you from overpaying for a service.
2. Trustworthiness
When choosing an auto shipping company for shipping services to and from Kentucky, ensure you carry out a background check to ascertain the company’s reliability. If there are recurring negative reviews, it is easy to know they cannot be trusted.
All paper work should be clear cut and easy to understand. Some companies use vagueness as a tool to entrap unsuspecting customers. Make as much clarification as you need so you do not fall victim of such.
3. Security
Auto transport companies sometimes encounter accidents while in transit. While searching for the right company, look out for their clearly spelt out guarantee on the safety of your car. In the event that any damage is done to your vehicle, the company must have both liability and cargo insurance to protect your car and/or freight during transport.
4. Tracking
There are instances where your car arrives ahead of schedule or later than planned. This could pose a problem when your car arrives and you have no one to receive it. This problem becomes avoidable when you are able to track your car’s movement from the point of dispatch to delivery.
Tracking your shipping allows you to prepare adequately for its delivery. Hence, when choosing an auto transport company, ensure that they offer tracking services. These services could be either electronic or simpler as a phone status update.
Preparation for Car Shipping
Whether you are having your car shipped to or from Kentucky, there are certain preparations you should make.
Ensure all car documents are complete and updated.
Thoroughly clean your vehicle. This makes it easier to spot any damage done to the car in the course of transit.
Take out all personal and essential items from the vehicle. Auto transport companies are not held responsible when such items in your car.
Empty gas tank to about 1/4.
Complete all necessary repairs before shipping.
Factors Affecting Cost of Auto Transport in Kentucky
Method of Transport.
The cost of open car shipping is lower than that of enclosed car shipping. The Open method is the most commonly used method as it is budget friendly. It however, is not as secure as the enclosed method.
Distance to be Covered
The cost of shipping to close ranged distances is lower than the cost of shipping to farther distances. You can expect to be charged a higher price if you are shipping a long distance. Shipping internationally also attract higher costs.
Car Specifications
The type of vehicle to be shipped greatly impacts the cost of shipping. Smaller cars cost lower than larger cars. Special features of a car, such larger tyres and roof racks also affect the shipping costs.
Time of Shipping
The vehicle transport industry has seasons. It is more expensive to transport in peak seasons and far less costly to transport during low seasons.
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Kentucky’s main airports connect Louisville International Airport (Standiford Field (SDF)) of Louisville, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) of Cincinnati/Covington, and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington. Louisville International Airport is home to UPS’s Worldport, its international air-sorting center.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is the largest airport in the state, and is a leading city for passenger airline Delta Air Lines. It is one of DHL Aviation’s three super-hubs, serving destinations throughout the world, naming it the country’s 7th busiest airport. The airport is also the 36th in the world in terms of passenger and cargo transportations.
The national passenger rail system Amtrak provides services to Ashland, South Portsmouth, Maysville and Fulton. The Cardinal (trains 50 and 51) is the line that offers Amtrak services to Ashland, South Shore, Maysville and South Portsmouth. The City of New Orleans (trains 58 and 59) run to and from Fulton.
The Cardinal at Cincinnati Union Terminal serves the Northern Kentucky area. Norfolk Southern Railway passes through the Central and Southern parts of the Commonwealth, via its Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Texas Pacific (CNO & TP) subsidiary.
Six major Interstate highways surround Kentucky: I-24, I-64, I-65, I-69, I-71, and I-75. It also has
seven Parkways, six bypasses, and six spurs: I-165, I-169, I-264, I-265, I-275, and I-471.
The parkways were originally toll roads, but the state authority ended it on November 22, 2006. The decision was shown with a positive economic development for transportation in Kentucky. In June 2007, a law was invoked raising the speed limit on rural portions of Kentucky Interstates and parkways from 65 to 70 miles per hour (105 to 113 km/h).
Road tunnels include the interstate Cumberland Gap Tunnel and the rural Nada Tunnel.
Historically, Kentucky is bounded by the two largest rivers in North America. Waterways played a pivotal role in the field of transportation. Most barge traffic on Kentucky waterways consists of coal that is shipped from both the Eastern and Western Coalfields.
Many of the largest ports in the United States are located in or adjacent to Kentucky, including:
Huntington-Tristate (includes Ashland, Kentucky), largest inland port and 7th largest overall.
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky, 5th largest inland port and 43rd overall.
Louisville-Southern Indiana, 7th largest inland port and 55th overall.
As rated by our clients and
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5.0
Great experience with this company. This was my first time shipping a car, and my coordinator, Bob Moran, was very helpful in answering all of my questions and making the process less stressful. I needed to ship my car across the country, and had some difficult logistical issues regarding my time frame- Bob really did an outstanding job in absorbing the entirety of my situation and working to make things happen for me. Use this company- they really care about doing right by you.
David Drozda
5.0
We used Ship A Car, Inc. for our company vehicle transportation and their service was great. Pepper long provided outstanding customer service from the beginning till our vehicle arrived at the final destination.
Kamran City Of Industry, CA
5.0
I understood that there were substantial ice & snow storms throughout the Midwest so I will give some leeway to the pick-up & dropoff dates (completed within 24 hrs of ETA). Meredith my booking agent was courteous & thorough and I appreciated her follow up. My transport driver Victor was courteous & professional as well. Will use Ship a Car again.
Brian M.
5.0
Ship A Car, Inc. was fantastic. Steve was a great guy. Stayed on top of it, called me, and on the ball. Ship A Car delivered the car on a Sunday, which is unheard of. It was a dead-end run, because it was in Brigantine, New Jersey. And Steve told me that technically, these guys look for a return trip because they don't want to just do a dead-end run, and this guy just happens to know the area. He was from around the area earlier in his life. And he said, “I just look at it as a place I can go to visit the beach," when he dropped mine off. But the guy was super nice. The club car came out perfect. It was exactly what I ordered. It was exactly what I saw on pictures of. The guy showed me how to use it, which was nice. Everything was awesome. They made my life so much better.
Joe of Brigantine, NJ
5.0
Never had a better company to transport as I phoned and 2 days later had my car in Branson. May I say that it's like a cut throat racket, as I had many weird, strange, quotes and calls. I was about to give up when my moving company told me of Bob Moran and that is was a 5 star company, and wow they weren't kidding as my car is in Branson waiting for us.
Reverend Trey Noran
5.0
Great work and service,Picked up the car very fast and delivered on time in the same condition without any damage. Great communication With the Customer service, She is very friendly and helpful person.I recommended this company.
Mohammed El-Faramawi
5.0
They were extremely responsive and patient with me, answered every question I had with detail and in good time. Car arrived exactly how I bought it and they did their job well at a good price! Thanks especially to Bob again for being great and easy to work with. -******
Osiris P
5.0
I am so very pleased that I made the decision to call Ship A Car Inc. to ship a car for me. I was greeted on the phone by Quinten Putnam. Quinten told me about the process. Quinten handled my case with true professionalism, compassion, and kindness. I would absolutely refer to Ship A Car Inc in the future. My car was delivered in good condition and in a timely manner. Thanks Quinten for going above and beyond to ensure that my vehicle ould be transported to it's final destination. Thanks a million,your the you're the TOPS!!!!!!!!!!!Colleen.
Colleen C. Elmont, NY
5.0
I just had my car delivered and my experience with Ship A Car couldn't have been more pleasurable. The coordinator, Janet Rinella was extremely knowledgeable and courteous. She kept me informed of what to expect all the way, until the car was delivered to my front door. She was the BEST!
Dave Prince
5.0
I was a little hesitant my first time shipping a car, but after using them I was totally pleased. They kept us informed and had a very professional driver take our car and ship very nicely. Happy with the service.
Roberto Richardson
5.0
Great service and professional staff especially Paul Sinclair. He explained the process and assured me that my car would be safe and I would be kept in the process. Great job. Thank you
Gail G
5.0
We were relocating from Upstate NY to Richmond, Texas, since we had relocated before, I decided to call the company that had moved our cars to NY, I did not like their quotes so I decided to shop around and read reviews. I liked the reviews I read on Ship A Car so decided to call them. Besides the excellent reviews and price quotes that I liked, they have excellent customer service, very professional. we actually used them again one more time and will definitely use them again. I have saved their # in my phone. I highly recommend this company.
Margret A. Richmond, TX
5.0
I dealt with Bob M. He was very helpful. After another transport company was not following through on their promises, I contacted Bob M and he took care of everything. Great experience. Will definitely recommend them.
Christine M
4.0
I worked with Gabriel Lopez and he was professional and a pleasure to work with. Always stayed in contact with me and gave me updates. My only complaint would be is that the price was increased but other than that the service was fine.
Cyndi Walters
5.0
I worked with Gabriel and he was outstanding. He was very responsive throughout the process, and worked very quickly to find transport for my two vehicles. I have shipped vehicles before with other companies but Ship A Car, especially Gabriel, made this experience so simple that I will definitely reach out to them if I ever need to ship a vehicle in the future. Would highly recommend!
Doug G
5.0
Very happy with "ship a car"! Things went very smooth thanks to the great customer service by Lawrence knapp! Would definetely recommend to family and friends.
Jeff J. Longmont, CO
5.0
I just had three cars shipped from the Dallas area to the Nashville area. My experience was amazing from the moment I called and spoke with Kristina to my cars being delivered. I can’t stress enough what an amazing experience I had.
Johnny
5.0
First time ever shipping a car overseas. I was scared at first at choosing a company because I didn't want to get scammed but I'm really glad I found this one. They are very informative and answer all your questions. My car arrived in a month. I recommend this company to anyone who is Shipping a car. Thanks for the amazing service!
Mohammed Akhtar
5.0
I shipped my Car from Las Vegas to Detroit, Sam handled the project without any problems. Highly recommend Sam L. and his shipping company. Price was fair and service driver was great.
Michael C.
5.0
I was very pleased with the services of Len, Ship a car. He was very helpful and kept me posted on the transportation of the car. We were also very pleased with the driver. Excellent customer service someone you can trust, that is Len. So when you want Good service pick Len with Ship A Car, Inc.
Ruth W. Branson, MO
5.0
i am very pleased with Jocelyn with Ship a Car, she helped me with booking a driver to ship a car to my son from Georgia to Utah. I was sceptical at first from talking to other compananies and they were giving me different answers about a quote. Jocelyn was straight up with me, she gave me her word that she would not stop until she got me a driver and stay in contact with me the entire process which she did. even after my son received the car she checked with me to make sure everything was good. Thank you for your help.
Kim Williams
5.0
They did rather well, slight delay but not bad. My C3 Vette made it after getting jerked around VERY badly from others. To make the deal happen they cut their part by 50 bucks and increased the drivers share. My cost for a very out of the way place and 475 miles remained at $650.00 where as others wanted $725!
Ralph Mouth
5.0
I used Ship A Car to ship my car from California to Chicago, I had never shipped anything before so naturally I was a little weiry but I came across Ship A Car after looking at other companies and I thought why not call, Turns out it was the BEST call I made, Very Very nice people, explained everything to me, always took my calls, always answered my calls, my car reached it's destination on time in the same exact shape as when it was picked up... They're the absolute best.
Celia B.
5.0
Everything was done in an outstanding manor.
Allan S. Boiling Springs , PA
5.0
i am very pleased with Jocelyn with Ship a Car, she helped me with booking a driver to ship a car to my son from Georgia to Utah. I was sceptical at first from talking to other compananies and they were giving me different answers about a quote. Jocelyn was straight up with me, she gave me her word that she would not stop until she got me a driver and stay in contact with me the entire process which she did. even after my son received the car she checked with me to make sure everything was good. Thank you for your help.
Thank You Ship A Car
5.0
My experience with ship a car was impressive. Thank you Lisa for making this so easy. If ever we need this service again...we would contact Lisa and recommend her to others who require their car shipped.
Nancy Conran
5.0
Wonderful car transport company. We have shipped two cars with them and getting ready to ship a third. Excellent communication with us. Drivers assigned were very good! Cars arrived on time and in perfect condition. Pricing was competitive.
Laura C.
5.0
Thanks so much for all of your help! Truly appreciate it even when I had my moment of wigging out yesterday afternoon. The process was very smooth! We actually got to make the 10:00 flight home last night, so we are home back in Michigan!
Patricia L. Howell, MI
5.0
Great service transporting my son car! Bob did a great job following up with me on the service. Thanks
Carlos A Figueredo
5.0
I just had three cars shipped from the Dallas area to the Nashville area. My experience was amazing from the moment I called and spoke with Kristina to my cars being delivered. I can’t stress enough what an amazing experience I had.
Amazing Service
5.0
Meredith with Ship a Car, Inc. helped us to get 5 vehicles shipped across two states. She was wonderful and we highly recommend Ship a Car, Inc. We needed our cars shipped quickly. Meredith was responsive and communicative. She found us two professional drivers who both did an excellent job!
Jennifer Payne
5.0
I had to ship my car from Knoxville, TN to Brunswick ME. I deal with this company and what I can tell you is that they are very professional. I got my car more quickly than I expected. I strongly recommend you to rely on them when you have to ship your car . You will be satisfied.
Gerard K.
5.0
I had an excellent experience working with Mike Logan from Ship a car, Inc. He gave me a better quote than I had found elsewhere online. From the time I got a quote from him to the time my car was picked up was 24 hours. It was also delivered to Florida a day early. The driver was Albert from Arizona Shipping. He was excellent. I was able to contact him to know the status of the delivery at any time. I am very please with both Ship a car, Inc. and Arizona Shipping. I would recommend these companies and I plan to use them again in the future.
Shannon C. Merrimack, NH
5.0
From first phone call to set up transport to delivery, everyone was so accommodating. Our driver kept me informed and was very friendly and professional. Our car arrived when expected and in excellent condition. I would recommend this company to anyone who needed to transport a car.
Bev Clark
5.0
I dont think this company does any real due diligence on their carriers. A 15hr drive to deliver a motorcycle took 4 days after original estimate was next day. $700 with their fees. No show, no call the original delivery date. Steve Goodman was barely responsive except for one call. Carrier they picked barely exists online. Thank god I made Steve send their insurance certificate and I made sure my insurance company would cover and do the chasing had damage occurred. If they arent providing oversight than just use UShip.
Walter Casagrande
5.0
I had a motorcycle shipped on October 3rd, 2017. I would rate this shipment at 4.75 stars. The motorcycle was in excellent condition upon arrival. The communication with the driver was a bit lacking. I had to contact him to get info on when he would pick up and when he would arrive here. I had no idea when we were going to receive our shipment without contacting him.
Rebecca B.
5.0
If you want a rep that is very personable & will help you with all your needs, ask for Nicole Wilson. Talk about service with a smile & great attitude. Never dealt with someone over the phone that was so helpful.
Kim M. Weston, FL
5.0
The driver showed up and dropped off the car exactly when he said he would. It was an extremely smooth experience. I would recommend Ship A Car to anybody. They honored the price and there was no damage to the vehicle at all.
Brett of Austin, TX
5.0
They gave a good price, stuck to it, and shipped my Jeep Wrangler from California to Louisiana in three days---four days ahead of schedule! Sure made my wife and I happy.
Randy Morgan
5.0
Very pleased with the service I received working with Yvonne Bowrosen. She always had my back. Always ready to answer my questions. Will use her again to coordinate the transport of my car.
Joanne Schuck
5.0
Kevin poteet was the driver he was just woderful he knew i was nervous anout my classic and vave me a hug told he would take care of my baby and he did just that. Opon delivery informed my husband 1 tire was low and he should fill it. Just ver observant and kind . Fabulous job.
Alenna B. Bothell, WA
5.0
My interaction with Joseph from Ship A Car was a pleasant one. He did not push me to just go with him. I checked around and did find cheaper companies, but chose Joe for his openess and honesty with me. I would recommend Ship A Car to anyone I know who is in need of a transport company.
Wendy L.
5.0
Representative Kristina was very professional and efficient. She was able to find awesome pricing and quickly secured transport of my car. I’ve used other transport services and have had terrible luck and service. I cannot recommend Ship-A-Car highly enough!!
Lisa
5.0
I needed to move my 67 Mustang to Northeast Georgia from Sarasota before Hurricane Irma. Meredith, at Ship a Car, was great at finding me an enclosed trailer to bring the car up here. It arrived in perfect condition.
William Dellert
5.0
Yes everything went great. The guy with Falcon was very nice, thorough and careful. He would be 1 to reach out to as much as you can.
Rachelle Y. Indianapolis, IN
5.0
I shipped my car from Oregon to Pennsylvania and throughout the whole process the staff were excellent. The booking agent, Janet was helpful, fun and aleivated any anxiety I had. She was in communications throughout the process. She made me feel like a valued friend. The truckers were also excellent. They communicated well, were conscientious and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend this service.
Kim B.
5.0
Very smooth transaction, delivery was early and they were able to find a drive within a day. very easy to deal with, great communication, always picked up when I called. highly recommended.
Mike Chan
5.0
Very prompt service, good communication, and reasonable cost. Steve was great to work with. Good communication and answered all my questions. The bike was picked up promptly on a Saturday and delivered 900 miles away the following day. I was amazed. Far faster than some other services I have used.
