Shipping a Car Around the Holidays

Holiday weeks are when people want a car to arrive before a dinner and the industry is short on office hours. The truck side does not gain extra days because the calendar says December.

What changes

Pickup and delivery contacts travel. A driver can arrive to a locked gate and a phone that goes to voicemail. Reduced staffing at dealers and apartments slows key release. Winter weather on northern lanes adds waiting. Snowbird traffic can already be stacked on Florida lanes. See seasonal patterns and snowbird shipping.

How to plan

Quote as soon as the addresses are real, and include the dates you can truly hand over the key. If the car must be there for a specific date, look at White Glove on pricing before you assume standard service can hit a holiday morning. White Glove is a $300 priority tier. It is not a promise against a storm.

Name a backup person who will be in town. If your only key holder is on a flight that day, the pickup will slip. When a day does slip, follow what to do when pickup is delayed instead of booking a second company.

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Questions people ask

Can you deliver on Christmas Day?

Do not plan on it. Ask about the window you were given. Many facilities and contacts are closed. A business-day window around the holiday is the realistic plan.

Should I ship in early December to avoid the rush?

Ship when the car and the people are available. Early December can be busy too. A quote for dates you cannot meet does not reserve a truck.

Do holiday shipments cost a published surcharge?

No holiday surcharge is listed on the pricing page. Demand and weather can change what a carrier will accept. Your Direct Quote is the number for the details you entered.