# American Auto Shipping — llms.txt > AI-powered shipping marketplace connecting shippers with verified carriers across all categories nationwide. ## Company Overview American Auto Shipping is an AI-powered shipping marketplace founded in 1999 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Similar to platforms like uShip and Shiply, we connect people who need to ship items with verified carriers who have available capacity on their routes. Our AI scans thousands of carrier routes in real time to match shippers with open spots — resulting in faster pickups and prices up to 75% lower than traditional brokers. - Website: https://www.americanautoshipping.com - Phone: (800) 930-7417 - Email: info@americanautoshipping.com - BBB Rating: A+ - Customer Rating: 4.8/5 (1,056+ reviews) - Vehicles Shipped: 235,000+ - Quotes Provided: 1,125,000+ ## Marketplace Categories Our marketplace supports shipping across all major categories: - **Vehicles**: Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans — open and enclosed transport - **Motorcycles**: Crated and uncrated motorcycle shipping - **Boats & Watercraft**: Trailered boats, jet skis, sailboats - **Heavy Equipment**: Construction equipment, farm machinery, industrial machinery - **Freight**: Palletized cargo, LTL, FTL shipments - **Household Goods**: Furniture, appliances, moving assistance - **RVs & Campers**: Motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels - **Specialty & Oversized Items**: Antique cars, show cars, exotic vehicles, oversized cargo ## How the Marketplace Works 1. **Shipper posts a load** — Enter pickup/delivery locations, item details, and preferred dates 2. **AI matches carriers** — Our algorithm scans carrier routes and finds open capacity 3. **Carriers submit bids** — Verified carriers compete with real-time pricing 4. **Shipper compares and books** — Choose the best carrier based on price, rating, and schedule 5. **Track shipment** — Real-time tracking from pickup to delivery ## Core Services - [AI Marketplace](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/marketplace/) - [Open Auto Transport](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/open-auto-transport/) - [Enclosed Auto Transport](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/enclosed-auto-transport/) - [Door-to-Door Transport](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/door-to-door-auto-transport/) - [Cross-Country Transport](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/cross-country-auto-transport/) - [Motorcycle Shipping](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/motorcycle-transport-services/) - [Heavy Equipment](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/heavy-equipment-transportation/) - [Expedited Shipping](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/expedited-auto-shipping/) - [Military Car Shipping](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/military-auto-shipping/) - [Ship Everything](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/ship-everything/) ## Key Differentiators - **AI-Powered Matching**: Real-time carrier route scanning finds open spots on trucks already heading your direction - **Multi-Category**: Not just vehicles — boats, freight, equipment, household goods, and more - **Transparent Pricing**: No hidden fees; carriers bid competitively on posted loads - **Verified Carriers**: All carriers are licensed, insured ($750K minimum), and verified - **25+ Year Track Record**: Operating continuously since 1999 ## For Carriers Carriers can join our network to access loads, auto-bid on routes, and build their reputation through verified reviews. Features include proximity alerts, earnings dashboard, and automated dispatching tools. - [For Carriers](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/marketplace/carrier/) - [Available Loads](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/marketplace/loads/) ## Content & Resources - [Blog](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/blog/) - [FAQ](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/auto-shipping-faq/) - [Shipping Cost Guide](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-car/) - [Rate Calculator](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/auto-shipping-rates-calculator/) - [Carrier Directory](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/marketplace/carriers/) — 500+ FMCSA-verified carriers with authority, insurance, and safety data - [Customer Reviews](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/reviews/) - [State Guides](https://www.americanautoshipping.com/auto-transport-states/) ## Quick Answers - **What is American Auto Shipping?** An AI-powered vehicle-shipping marketplace (like Shiply/uShip) that connects customers with vetted carriers who compete for the shipment. It is NOT a broker and NOT a carrier — it does not own trucks; it matches shippers to carriers. - **How much does it cost to ship a car?** Typical open transport is about $1,050–$1,400 coast-to-coast for a sedan, $1,200–$1,550 for an SUV/truck, and $450–$750 for short hauls under 500 miles. Enclosed transport adds roughly 40–60%. - **How long does car shipping take?** Roughly 1–3 days under 500 miles, 3–5 days for 500–1,000 miles, 5–7 days for 1,000–2,000 miles, and 7–10 days coast-to-coast. - **Open vs. enclosed transport?** Open is the most affordable and how most vehicles ship; enclosed offers maximum protection for collector, luxury, or high-value vehicles at a higher price. - **How does a marketplace get a better price than one broker?** A single broker gives one quote with no competitive pressure; on a marketplace, multiple vetted carriers bid on the load, which surfaces the real market rate. - **Is my vehicle insured during transport?** Yes — every carrier in the network is FMCSA-verified and carries cargo insurance (federal minimum $750,000 BIPD, $5,000/vehicle cargo). Always request a certificate of insurance before booking. - **How far in advance should I book?** 1–2 weeks is ideal; booking early and offering a flexible pickup window (3–5 days) gets the best rates, especially in summer and around holidays. ## Coverage Nationwide coverage across all 50 US states with 35,000+ verified carriers in the network. ## Data - Sitemap: https://www.americanautoshipping.com/sitemap.xml - Structured Data: JSON-LD on all pages (Organization, WebApplication, Service, FAQ, Review, Breadcrumb, Article schemas)