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Minnesota Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Ship a Car, Inc. provides traditional vehicle shipping services such automobile, motorcycle and golf cart etc. relocation for both the individual customer and businesses.For businesses and commercial customers, we provide cutting-edge services transporting large pieces of equipment, oversized and overweight heavy haul as well as transporting general freight. SAC also manages and provides transport for large-scale relocations for businesses and auto dealers.
The SAC team is comprised of seasoned transport agents with access to the largest carrier networks in the US. All it takes is one phone call. We deliver your car or freight together with your peace of mind when you choose Ship A Car.
We take great satisfaction in offering our clients a high level of service, guaranteed mobility, and the best bang for their buck.
For direct automobile shipping service to/from any residential or commercial location in Minnesota, get in touch with a Ship A Car transport coordinator at (866) 821-4555.
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We provide direct service to and from any location in Minnesota - above is a list of the most popular car shipping locations that we service.
Everything You Need to Know About the State of Minnesota (MN)
Minnesota, was unified as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. Nicknamed as the Land of 10,000 Lakes or the North Star State, it is located most northerly of the 48 conterminous U.S. states. Minnesota has its boundary with the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north, the Lake Superior and Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the south and South Dakota and North Dakota to the west. Minnesota is the abode of the Mall of America, which contains over 400 stores and gathers nearly 40 million people a year. Minnesota’s standard of living index is among the highest in the country, and it is also among the best-educated and wealthiest in the nation.
The state is a section of the U.S. region dubbed as the Upper Midwest and part of North America’s Great Lakes Region. With a large area covering approximately 2.25% of the United States, Minnesota is the 12th-largest state. In addition, there is the largest concentration of transportation, business, industry, education, and government are also here.
The state capital is St. Paul. L’Étoile du Nord (“Star of the North”)- has been adopted as the state motto.
Minnesota became unified as the 32nd state in the United States on the 11th of May, 1858. It acquired appellations as the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the North Star State. The state is located north of the 48 conterminous U.S. states.
The Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario border Minnesota to the North. To the East, it is bound by Lake Superior and Wisconsin; to the South, it is bound by Iowa. South Dakota and North Dakota border it to the West. Minnesota houses the Mall of America, which consists of over 400 stores and pulls a crowd of approximately 40 million people yearly.
Minnesota's standard of living index is one of the highest in the country. It is also one of the country's most educated and wealthiest states.
Minnesota is a section of the United States region labeled as the Upper Midwest and part of North America's Great Lakes Region. Having a large surface area covering approximately 2.25% of the United States, Minnesota is the 12th-largest state in the nation. Additionally, it has the strongest influence in transportation, business, industry, education, and government.
On the 26th of December 1862, 38 of the 303 sentenced Dakota Indians were hanged in Mankato. Records show this event is the greatest mass killing in American history. Frustrated by the U.S. government’s inability to make treaty payments in time and provide their families with food as initially promised, a group of warriors killed numerous locals, igniting an armed conflict that lasted four months.
St. Paul is the state's capital, and L’Étoile du Nord meaning "Star of the North," is its adopted motto.
The first successful open heart surgery was conducted at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Floyd John Lewis and Dr. Clarence Walton Lillehei performed the surgery on a 5-year-old girl on the 2nd of September 1952. With her body temperature brought down to 81 degrees Fahrenheit, the girl survived for 10 minutes as the doctors repaired a congenital hole in her heart.
Minnesota is also the home of Bloomington's Mall of America, made public in 1992. It is the most frequented shopping mall in the United States, having roughly 40 million visitors each year. The enormous structure covers 4.2 million square feet, large enough to hide 32 Boeing 747s.
Auto Transport in Minnesota
You may need to have your car shipped into or out of Minnesota for many different reasons. For example, relocating in or out of the state, work, school, and vacations are a few of them. Here are the things you need to know about vehicle transport in the state of Minnesota.
Factors Influencing the Cost of Vehicle Shipping in Minnesota
The shipping cost is often influenced by several factors and is typically not fixed. Hence, the need to request a quote based on your specifications. The following are all factors to be considered.
1. Weather
Transporting is usually easier in certain weather than in others. Snowy and rainy weather are the most difficult to navigate and, consequently, are a tad bit more expensive to ship in and usually take longer for the entire transport process. Unless necessary, it is best to have your car shipped in more conducive weather.
2. Vehicle Size
As can be expected, vehicles that weigh more cost more to be shipped. The same applies to the size of the car. Bigger vehicles take up more space and thereby cost more to be shipped. If you have options of cars to ship, it is advisable to ship the smallest if you are trying to cut costs.
3. Location
Some areas in Minnesota are more accessible than others. You are likely to pay less if your pick-up or drop-off location is situated in an easily accessible and frequently travelled to area. It costs more transporting cars to inaccessible areas that are off the beaten path.
4. Distance
The distance between your pick-up and drop-off location significantly affects car shipping costs. You can expect to pay more for distances far apart than for closer ones.
What to Do Before Shipping
There are preparations you should make before your car is shipped. These preparations should be put in place even if you are pressed for time, as they ensure your vehicle is in the best condition to be shipped.
1. Take Pictures
It is best to take pictures of your car before it is shipped. This is to enable you to confirm that no physical harm was done to it in transit. Auto transport companies take responsibility for any damage to your car in their care. Hence, pictures serve as proof of your car’s state before shipping.
It is essential to add the importance of engaging an auto shipping company with insurance coverage. Any damage to your car by a company without insurance will lead to a messy occurrence.
2. Do Not Fill Your Gas Tank
As mentioned earlier, the weight of your car determines its shipping costs. A filled gas tank results in a heavier car and, consequently, a higher shipping cost. While it is not advisable to empty your tank, it is best to have enough gas in it for drop-off and pick-up. Three-quarters capacity is sufficient for this.
3. Empty Contents
There are two reasons you should empty your car of its unnecessary contents. One is to reduce the car’s overall weight, and the other is for safety purposes. Auto transport companies are not responsible for any loss of personal items. Therefore, you should remove all personal items and valuables from the car before shipment.
4. Ready Documents
You should confirm that all necessary documents for your car are made available. The documents should be accompanied by the other requirements of the transport company.
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The Amtrak daily Empire Builder Train (Chicago–Seattle/Portland) courses through Minnesota, \\ and touches the Saint Paul Union Depot and five other stations.
Intercity bus providers include Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, and Megabus. Local public transit is provided by bus networks in the larger cities and by two rail services. The Northstar Line commuter rail service runs from Big Lake to the Target Field station in downtown Minneapolis. From there, light rail runs to Saint Paul Union Depot on the Green Line, the MSP airport, and the Mall of America via the Blue Line.
The Amtrak daily Empire Builder Train (Chicago–Seattle/Portland) courses through Minnesota, \\ and touches the Saint Paul Union Depot and five other stations.
Intercity bus providers include Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, and Megabus. Local public transit is provided by bus networks in the larger cities and by two rail services. The Northstar Line commuter rail service runs from Big Lake to the Target Field station in downtown Minneapolis. From there, light rail runs to Saint Paul Union Depot on the Green Line, the MSP airport, and the Mall of America via the Blue Line.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the state’s primary airport. It functions as a major passenger and freight center for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Almost all other local carriers are also functional in the airport.
Commercial jet service is provided on a large scale at Duluth and Rochester. There are scheduled commuter services to four smaller cities through Delta Connection carriers, Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines, and Compass Airlines.
Minnesota rests in the center of North America and is positioned, so its drainage flows o different locations. It flows northward to Hudson Bay which makes up about 34% of the state’s drainage. Also, it goes eastward into the Atlantic Ocean and southward to the Gulf of Mexico. 57% of the state’s area flows to the Mississippi River, and the remaining 9% to the Laurentian basin.
The major marine transportation system in the state is fashioned, centering the Mississippi River and ports of Lake Superior.
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5.0
Was paranoid of using any shipping company after hearing nightmare stories. And WOW, this was not the case here. Totally professional!!! Lots of info given in the beginning, the quote was actually high and a company that was used to transport had it here when they said they would Lots of constant communication and made this an easy thing to deal with. Would definitely use it again!!!!
Ron Borg
5.0
This is a brief summary of QUINTEN PUTNAM and his performance on the job. May I briefly say that he went above and beyound expectations to complete my services needed for transporting my 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 for me. The trip involved pick up point at Ramsey, New Jersey to drop off point Kearney, Nebraska. I was very very pleased with the transport company used to complete my services needed. I would be honored to have such an employee like QUINTEN on my working staff. His personality and character quality's are much to be desired. Your business is no better than your employees and hired staff. SINCERELY YOURS Nick D. Patsios II Kearney,Nebraska.
Nick P. Kearney, NE
5.0
Work with Cody. Chose this company due to good reviews. Transported my vehicle cross country for work. Cost was comparable to other quotes I saw online.
Very professional and organized on the phone, detailed emails to document everything appropriately as well. Followed up as he said he would. Actual transport people also very professional, ended up delivering the car a day early which was a plus. Smooth and painless process.
Dee B.
5.0
I had a truck I needed to ship from California to Texas. I check around to see who had he better rate and Service. I found Ship a Car Inc was the one for me. They were a little high in price, but you can’t beat the service. The Agent I was working with was Bob. He held my hand throughout the whole process. Even after my truck was delivered, he call me up to see if everything went OK and If I had any questions. Would I use Ship a Car Inc again? Yes, for sure. Ask for Bob.
Joe Simon
5.0
Dana was very professional and answered all of my questions and concerns. The car was picked up on the day promised and delivered on time. I would definitely recommend this company.
Penny H
5.0
Thank you Meredith for a personable and professional service experience. I would recommend you to any of my family and friends in future need of Ship A Car. You made the automobile part of my relocation stress free.
V S. Lodi, 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
Fantastic customer service throughout the process. Highly recommended.
Albert Magalio
5.0
Steve Goodman and his crew really deserve a lot of credit . After dealing with a number of brokers who , literally weren’t delivering, he set up a driver with great communications and got my classic car 1700 miles in record time... Great Job.
Rich Manns
5.0
I highly recommend ship a car if you're looking to have your car shipped long distance. I called around and Justin Varughese gave me the best estimate while being really professional. The transporter Chris did a door to door pick up and drop off, he was really nice and professional. He checked in with me the entire time and had my car delivered in 2 days. Really great company!!
Brittany C. Florissant, MO
5.0
Thanks to the attentive service of Bob Moran, from quote to delivery, the transport of our truck was simple, efficient, and quick.Bob was dependable and a great communicator. The price was competitive and was a value for the service. I highly recommend Ship A Car Inc.
