Military Auto Shipping
Vehicle shipping services for active and retired military members with discounts, base pickup and delivery, and reliable nationwide service.
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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. Every transportation company out there, be they a broker or a carrier, will offer military car transport car shipping services for military members, both active and retired. It is quite rare to see services offered for active service members but not retired service members, and vice-versa. In our experience, auto transporters do not discriminate based on active or retired duty.
You can find military car shipping shipping services on open, enclosed, and even flatbed transport trucks depending on what you are shipping. Open transportation services are often the cheapest and most cost-effective services to use. Enclosed is often suggested for more expensive vehicles that are not driven daily. Note, however, that enclosed transport generally takes longer to find than open transport services. The last, flatbed shipping, is an on-demand service used for large vehicles that cannot fit on standard transport trucks.
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 you are transporting a vehicle to a military base outside the United States and its outlying territories, you will need an international transportation company.
Military Car Shipping: Discounts For Military Members
Any auto transport company that offers vehicle shipping for service members will provide a discount for our men and women in uniform. This can range from a simple $25 off your total cost to over a hundred bucks, depending on the shipper. Many of the companies we work with offer military discounts too, so ask about them when you compare offers.
Since the military only pays to ship one vehicle per service member, anyone in the military needing car shipping for a second vehicle needs to go to an independent auto shipper in order to get it moved. Most auto transport companies offer PCS vehicle transport, though.
It's best to look at which companies provide these services before you book with anyone. Some companies may not offer a service member discount. It's important to tell your auto shipper that you are a member of the military. Make sure to have proper identification before you book with a company that offers the discount as well. Requirements for a military discount will be different from shipper to shipper as well. We recommend you ask each company about it before you book.
Military Auto Shipping: What And Where You Can Ship
Most companies that offer vehicle shipping for military personnel services can haul just about any kind of vehicle. Whether you need to ship a car, truck, SUV, minivan, 4x4, ATV, motorcycle, jet ski, or something else, we can put it in front of companies that move it.
Most companies that ship for military members can pick up and deliver at a military base. It has to be acceptable with the base commander, though. Get permission before you have pickup or delivery at the base. If your vehicle cannot be delivered to a military base, you'll need to meet your shipper somewhere nearby. Chances are, however, that you can get it shipped close to the gates or the entrance of the base. You can also have your vehicle shipped to and from your house if you need it to be.
Many carrier companies are happy to meet you outside the base as well. This is a great alternative if the transport truck cannot get onto the base but the commanding officer is okay with it happening right outside.
Ultimately, these vehicle transport services are relatively easy to find and, with discounts, more affordable than ever.
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 be sure to fill out our free online car shipping quote form. You'll get your free estimate without any hassle.
You can also contact us toll-free over the phone to get a free estimate from one of our agents. You'd be surprised how many people like old military jeeps, and we've seen people wanting to ship decommissioned tanks and the like. While not everyone can ship a deactivated tank, some actually can.
The U.S. military has its own shippers that they prefer, but if you're shipping something from an army surplus store or something, it can definitely ship. Whether it's an old World War II-era army jeep or something else, like an armored personnel carrier or something, we can help you find a company to move it.
Some of the military's old vehicles may not fit on a standard carrier, so expect to pay a bit more for a flatbed auto shipper if your auto transport representative says you need one. A flatbed carrier will be required if your vehicle is too heavy or too large to fit on a regular auto transport truck.
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. The companies we work with offer open, enclosed, and flatbed transportation services to the entire contiguous United States, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and overseas U.S. territories.
We can also help with any kind of military vehicle you may need to ship! Whether it's a standard-sized military jeep, a humvee, a surplus tank...if it's a military vehicle with wheels, chances are licensed companies will compete to move it.
If you're interested in shipping a vehicle, give us a call at (800) 930-7417 or fill out our free online quote form to get your free estimate. If you're shipping a military vehicle that is not a standard-sized vehicle, make sure to give us a call. Our representatives can take your information and get you your free estimate for any vehicle you need moved. So no matter what kind of vehicle it is or where it's shipping from or to, let American Auto Shipping put it in front of licensed companies that compete for it.
Military Auto Shipping FAQ
The military covers one vehicle per service member for OCONUS moves. For CONUS moves and additional vehicles, you'll need to arrange and pay for transport separately.
Many auto transport companies offer military pricing for active duty, reserves, and veterans. Mention your service when you get your free estimate, and ask each company about its military discount when you compare offers.
Book 2–4 weeks before your report date. PCS season (May–August) is peak demand, so earlier is better.
Yes. The companies we work with ship to and from all major installations. Some bases require meeting at the gate or a nearby location due to access restrictions.