Military Auto Shipping
Moving a vehicle on military orders? Request a free estimate, compare offers from licensed auto transport companies, and choose the one that fits your PCS dates.
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“After careful research, we found American Auto Shipping to be the best choice for military car shipping in part due to its wide coverage area and up-front pricing.”
Military Auto Shipping: What is it?
Simply put, military auto shipping auto transport services are just what they sound like - shipping vehicles for military members. It can also include shipping military vehicles, such as humvees and jeeps. Licensed auto transport companies commonly take on military moves, and many ship military car transport car shipping services for both active and retired service members. Policies differ from company to company, so confirm details with each one.
You can find military car shipping shipping services on open, enclosed, and even flatbed transport trucks depending on what you are shipping. Open transport is usually the lowest-cost option. Enclosed is often chosen for more expensive vehicles that are not driven daily, and it usually costs more. Flatbed is used for large vehicles that cannot fit on a standard car hauler.
Please note, however, that we're discussing military auto transport services throughout the United States. Almost every car transport company that you'll find handles domestic auto shipping services, and not international. If your orders send you to a base outside the United States, see the overseas box below before you arrange anything.
Asking About Military Discounts
American Auto Shipping does not set prices or give discounts. The licensed auto transport companies that make offers set their own, and some offer a military discount while others do not. When your offers come in, ask each company whether it offers a military discount, how much it is, and what proof of service it needs.
Get the final price and any discount in writing from the company you book with, and compare the total, not just the headline number.
Military Auto Shipping: What And Where You Can Ship
Many companies that offer vehicle shipping for military personnel can haul a wide range of vehicles. Whether you need to ship a car, truck, SUV, minivan, 4x4, ATV, or motorcycle, we put your shipment in front of companies that move it.
Base access rules vary by installation, and a full-size car hauler may not be able to enter. Ask the company you book with, and check the installation's access rules, before you plan pickup or delivery on base. If the truck cannot enter, you can usually agree on a meeting point near the gate. You can also have your vehicle shipped to and from your house.
Military Car Shipping: Military Vehicles
Not all companies that offer vehicle shipping for service members will ship specific military vehicles. At American Auto Shipping, we can put them in front of companies that do. If you're shipping a military vehicle request your free estimate online and say what the vehicle is.
You can also call us toll-free to request your free estimate. Surplus and collector military vehicles such as an old army jeep or a humvee are heavier or larger than most cars, so expect to need a flatbed or other special equipment, which usually costs more. Ask each company whether it can take your specific vehicle before you book.
Ship with American Auto Shipping
If you're a military service member, whether active or retired, we put your shipment in front of vetted, licensed auto transport companies and they compete with their best offers. You compare the offers and choose the company you want to book with.
To get started, call us at (800) 930-7417 or request your free estimate online, then compare offers. If your vehicle is oversized or is a military vehicle, say so when you request it.
Overseas (OCONUS) or Stateside (CONUS)?
Overseas orders (OCONUS)
The government typically pays to ship one personal vehicle, and other family vehicles are your cost. This goes through the military's own vehicle shipping program, not through us. Start with your local transportation office and the official page: U.S. News: Best military car shipping companies. A second vehicle is yours to arrange.
Stateside orders (CONUS)
Ask your local transportation office what applies to your orders, including whether a personally procured move (PPM) could cover some costs. Many families fly and ship the car with a private auto transport company, which is where getting your free estimate and comparing offers comes in. Returning from overseas, the final leg from the port to your new station is also arranged privately; confirm what is covered with your transportation office.
Sample Estimate Ranges for PCS Routes
Standard sedan between cities near large installations
| Route | Road distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA to San Diego, CA | 2,771 mi | $1,520 – $2,380 | $2,280 – $3,570 | 7–10 days |
| Fayetteville, NC to Tacoma, WA | 2,853 mi | $1,280 – $2,000 | $1,920 – $3,000 | 7–11 days |
| Killeen, TX to Colorado Springs, CO | 801 mi | $720 – $1,120 | $1,080 – $1,680 | 3–5 days |
City-to-city examples, not a specific base. Trucks, SUVs, rural addresses, non-running vehicles and peak season are higher.
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Estimate, not a quote. Produced automatically by our published formula from public data; your price comes from the licensed auto transport partner you choose. How we estimate · Get your free estimate
Fuel: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Routing: © OpenStreetMap contributors (OSRM). ZIP locations: U.S. Census Bureau.
Questions about this estimate? Call (800) 930-7417
PCS Vehicle Checklist: 60, 30 and 14 Days Out
60 days out
- Read your orders and decide whether you are driving or shipping the vehicle.
- Ask your local transportation office what the government covers for your move.
- Request your free estimate and note each company's answer on military discounts.
30 days out (3 to 4 weeks before the pickup date you need)
- Compare offers, check the company's USDOT or MC number on the FMCSA SAFER site, and book.
- Wash the vehicle and photograph all sides, the interior and the odometer.
- Take out personal items; ask the company what it allows in the vehicle.
14 days out
- Confirm the pickup window and the meeting point, especially if it is on or near a base.
- Make sure the vehicle starts, drives and brakes, and leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
- Name someone to be at delivery who can inspect the vehicle and sign the Bill of Lading.
Enter your report date in the PCS vehicle planner to get the calendar date for each step and a file for your calendar app.
Full details, including what to do on delivery day, are in the Military PCS Car Shipping Guide.
Military Auto Shipping FAQ
On overseas (OCONUS) orders the government typically pays to ship one personal vehicle, according to U.S. News. A second vehicle is yours to arrange. For a stateside (CONUS) move, ask your local transportation office what applies to your orders; many families ship privately.
American Auto Shipping does not set prices or give discounts. The licensed companies that make offers set their own, and some offer a military discount while others do not. Ask each company you get an offer from whether it offers one and what proof it needs.
Request estimates 3 to 4 weeks before the pickup date you need. Summer is peak moving season, so start earlier then.
Companies commonly ship to and from areas near installations. Base access rules vary, and a driver may need to meet you at the gate or a nearby lot. Confirm the meeting point with the company before you book.
Sources
- U.S. News: Best military car shipping companies – The government typically pays to ship one personal vehicle for a service member; other family vehicles are your cost. Confirm with your local transportation office.
- U.S. Army: SDDC aware of, addressing privately owned vehicle shipping concerns – SDDC is the privately owned vehicle program manager; International Auto Logistics took over the Global POV Contract in May 2014 (older article, check current details with your transportation office).
- FMCSA SAFER: Company Snapshot – Look up a company by USDOT or MC number to see its entity type and operating authority status before you book.
- American Auto Shipping: How we estimate – The published formula behind the estimate ranges above.
Checked November 3, 2026.