How is my vehicle loaded onto the carrier?

Your vehicle is driven onto the carrier by the driver, who positions it on the truck and secures it using professional-grade equipment. For a standard open carrier (the multi-level car haulers you see on highways), the driver uses hydraulic ramps to adjust the deck height, then drives each vehicle into its assigned position. Vehicles are secured using a combination of ratchet straps attached to the frame or designated tie-down points, wheel nets that cradle each tire, and chocks that prevent rolling.

The loading process takes about 15-20 minutes per vehicle. The driver is a professional who loads and unloads vehicles daily and knows how to handle everything from lowered sports cars to lifted trucks. If your vehicle has low ground clearance, let us know in advance — certain carrier configurations can accommodate low-profile vehicles better than others. The driver will assess your vehicle at pickup and determine the best position on the truck based on size, weight distribution, and ground clearance.

For non-running vehicles, the driver uses an electric winch mounted on the carrier to pull the vehicle into position. This is why non-running vehicles incur a surcharge — winching takes more time, requires specialized equipment, and not every carrier has this capability. Enclosed carriers follow the same basic process but use an enclosed trailer with soft-tie straps and additional padding to provide maximum protection. Your vehicle stays on the same truck for the entire journey — it is not transferred between carriers at any point during transport.