Missouri is a state located in the Midwest region of the United States. Home to over six million residents, it is the 18th-largest state in the U.S. by population. It is home to several major cities including Kansas City and St. Louis, which makes Missouri auto transport services a lot easier to find.
Auto shippers like to run routes to and from major cities, especially if they sit along major interstate highways. Both of those cities do. As such, Missouri tends to be one of the more popular auto transportation locations, at least for carriers.
A bit about Missouri car shipping services
As we mentioned, the two largest cities in the state are St. Louis and Kansas City. This is great news if you’re shipping to or from one of them because they’re the two most popular shipping locations in Missouri.And there are several reasons why. For starters, they are densely populated, and heavily populated areas tend to see more demand for auto shipping services. Also, they both sit along the same major interstate highway, I-70.
I-70 is one of the most heavily traveled east-west interstate highways. It passes through many major cities in the middle of the country. It allows carriers easy access to all those cities, which results in faster transit times and lower prices. If a carrier can easily pickup or deliver multiple vehicles in a single area, they end up having to charge less per load. And in this way they keep their prices competitive, their trucks full, and business booming.
A bit about rural Missouri auto transport services
At the same time, there are many rural parts of Missouri that can be tougher to ship to. Carriers like major cities because of the people, but if there aren’t a lot of people, prices tend to go up. This is true in Missouri as well. Most of the state’s rural areas are in the northeast and the southeast, but there are plenty of small towns in the state.
If you’re shipping to rural Missouri, you’ll want to talk to an agent about what to expect. Typically, prices go up because there’s not as much demand from customers. Because of this, carriers have to spend more on fuel to pick up just one or two vehicles. And this is where the price hike comes into play. It will likely take an extra day or two over St. Louis or Kansas City, too, so keep that in mind as well. Again, talk to an agent – they can help you plan accordingly.
Interested in Missouri auto transport?
If you’re interested in shipping a car to or from Missouri, make sure to fill out our free online auto transport quote request form. It’s free and easy, won’t take but a minute or two, and will net you a free quote instantly. We work only with top-rated carriers and make sure they are fully licensed and insured.You can also contact one of our agents any time, toll-free, at 800-930-7417. They can answer questions, give direction and advice, give you a quote, and more.
Helpful Links About Missouri
- State of Missouri Official Website
- Missouri on Wikipedia
- State Guide to Missouri from the Library of Congress
- Missouri State Facts from the USDA
- State of Missouri Tourism Office
Missouri Auto Transport Services by Metropolitan Area
Saint Louis Metropolitan Area
Kansas City Metropolitan Area
Springfield Metropolitan Area
Columbia Metropolitan Area
Jefferson City Metropolitan Area
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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