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Affordable open auto transport across all 48 states.
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Affordable open auto transport across all 48 states
Open car transport is the most popular and cost-effective way to ship a vehicle. Bigfella Auto Express connects customers with vetted, insured auto transport carriers for door-to-door vehicle shipping throughout the 48 contiguous United States.
Whether you are moving across Texas, buying a vehicle from another state, relocating to Houston, or shipping a car across the country, open auto transport offers a practical combination of availability and convenience.
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What is open car transport?
Open auto transport uses a large car carrier trailer with an open design that allows vehicles to be loaded and transported together. Depending on the trailer and carrier, multiple vehicles can be transported on the same load.
Because carriers can move several vehicles at once, open transport is generally less expensive and more widely available than enclosed auto transport.
Why choose open auto transport?
- More affordable than enclosed transport
- Widely available throughout the country
- Door-to-door transportation options
- Ideal for everyday vehicles, SUVs, and trucks
- Efficient for long-distance vehicle shipping
- Vetted and insured carriers
- Pickup and delivery coordination
- Electronic vehicle inspection documentation
Is open transport safe?
Open transport is the standard method used to move most vehicles throughout the United States. Your vehicle is secured to the carrier during transportation and handled by a professional auto transport driver.
Open carriers do expose vehicles to normal road and weather conditions, so enclosed transport may be preferable for high-value, classic, exotic, or collector vehicles. Shipping a classic or luxury car? Learn more about enclosed car transport.
Open vs. enclosed car transport
For most everyday vehicles, open transport provides the best value. Enclosed transport offers additional protection from weather and road exposure and is commonly selected for luxury, classic, exotic, and collector vehicles.
Need your vehicle moved on a tighter timeline? See expedited auto transport.
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Bigfella Auto Express helps customers arrange vehicle transportation with vetted and insured carriers throughout the 48 contiguous states. Get your price online and choose the transportation option that fits your vehicle and budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is open transport safe for a daily driver?
Open transport is the standard method for most operable cars, SUVs, and trucks. The vehicle is secured to the trailer. It will see normal road and weather exposure, which is expected on an open carrier.
When should I choose enclosed instead of open?
Enclosed is often the better conversation for high-value, classic, exotic, collector, or freshly painted vehicles when a covered trailer is available on the route.
Can SUVs and trucks ship on an open carrier?
Usually yes, subject to height, length, and carrier equipment. Larger vehicles can affect price because they take more trailer space.