DOOR TO DOOR AUTO SHIPPING

Door-to-Door Car Shipping Service

Our door to door car shipping service means no driving to a terminal and no waiting at a lot. A licensed carrier picks up and drops off your vehicle as close to your addresses as is safely and legally possible. We plan the handoff with you, check the carrier, and share the carrier name before pickup.

Azimuth Ship Auto is a bonded broker, not a carrier. MC 1745295 · USDOT 4434495. Offices in St. Augustine and Fort Lauderdale.

Azimuth Ship Auto nationwide car shipping network across the USA

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Tell us about narrow streets, gates, or HOA rules at either address.

What does door to door car transport really mean?

Door to door car transport means the carrier comes to you instead of you going to a shipping lot. The driver loads your car near the pickup address and unloads it near the delivery address. No terminal, no storage fees while you wait.

There is one honest limit. A full car carrier is long and heavy, so it can only stop where it is safe and legal. If your street is narrow, gated, or covered by HOA truck rules, the driver meets you at a nearby open spot, such as a store or school parking lot.

That is still door to door auto transport: the car never sits at a terminal, and there is one handoff at each end.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

What to know before booking.

Truck access

Large carriers need room to stop, load, and turn safely.

Meeting spots

Low trees, narrow roads, or weight limits may mean a nearby lot.

Direct contact

The driver calls you before pickup and before delivery.

Inspection both ends

Condition is checked and written on the Bill of Lading each time.

Door to door vs terminal to terminal

Here is what each option means in plain terms.

Feature	Door to door auto shipping	Terminal to terminal
Where the car is handed over	Near your address, or a nearby safe spot	A shipping lot you drive to
Your time and travel	Minimal	Trips to two lots
Storage fees	None while the car waits at home	Possible if the car sits at the lot
Best for	Families, snowbirds, online car buyers, classic cars	Very flexible dates near a terminal

For most people, car transport door to door is simpler because there are no rides to and from shipping lots.

Narrow streets, gated communities, and HOA rules

Many Florida neighborhoods have gates, HOA rules about big trucks, or tight cul-de-sacs. These do not cancel door to door service, but they change where the handoff happens.

Tell us about gates, guard codes, or HOA truck rules when you book.
Ask the gate or HOA office whether a car carrier can enter.
Pick a backup meeting spot with a flat, open area nearby.
Apartments and condos often work best at the main entrance or a nearby lot.

The driver calls before arriving to agree on the exact spot.

THE PROCESS

How door to door vehicle transport works.

Here is how auto transport door to door works, from quote to keys in your hand.

Request a quote

Share both addresses, the vehicle, and your preferred pickup date.

Carrier assigned

We check authority and insurance, then share the carrier name and USDOT.

Pickup

Inspect the car with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading.

Delivery and check

Inspect again, note any new damage on the Bill of Lading, then sign.

Who needs to be there, and what is the Bill of Lading?

You, or an adult 18 or older you trust, must be there at pickup and delivery. That person walks around the car with the driver, agrees on its condition, and signs the Bill of Lading (BOL).

The BOL is your record of the car’s condition. At delivery, check the car in good light before you sign. If you see new damage, write it on the BOL first and take photos. A cargo insurance claim depends on that record.

Can’t be there yourself? That’s fine. Name a friend, family member, or dealer contact in advance and share their phone number with us.

What affects door to door car shipping cost?

Your price depends on:

Distance and route. Busy lanes have more trucks, which helps price and timing.
Address access. Rural or hard-to-reach spots can take a truck off its route.
Vehicle. Size, weight, and whether it runs.
Open or enclosed. Enclosed costs more.
Season. Snowbird months fill trucks fast.
Your dates. Flexible dates usually cost less.

Before you choose a door to door car shipping company, ask for the full price in writing. Your door to door car shipping quote shows the full price in writing before you book.

How do I prepare my car for pickup?

A little prep makes any car shipping door to door service go faster at pickup.

Wash the car so marks are easy to see, then take dated photos of every side.
Remove personal items, toll tags, and loose parts like bike racks.
Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
Turn off the alarm and have a working key ready.
Tell us about low clearance, lift kits, or a car that does not run.

More detail: how it works.

Open or enclosed door to door auto transport?

Both work door to door. Open auto transport is the common choice for daily drivers and has more trucks on the road. Enclosed auto transport keeps the car out of weather and road dust, and suits classic cars and high-value cars. Short on time? See expedited auto shipping.

Door to door car shipping in Florida and for snowbirds

Florida has many busy car-shipping lanes, especially to and from the Northeast. Snowbirds often ship a car south in the fall and north in the spring, and trucks fill quickly then, so book early for door to door car shipping in Florida.

Many snowbird homes are in gated or HOA communities. Check truck rules with your community before pickup day, so your door to door car delivery goes smoothly. Our offices are in St. Augustine and Fort Lauderdale. As a bonded broker, MC 1745295, we run a door to door vehicle transportation service that matches you with a licensed carrier and confirms the plan in writing.

Florida to New York

Busy snowbird lane

Florida to New Jersey

Both directions

Florida to California

Cross-country

Florida to Texas

Gulf Coast lane

Also see cross-country car shipping.

Customer reviews

What our customers say

    
 
 
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   Roman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding experience with this team once again! My family used their services a couple of months ago, and they were my first choice to transport my 1970 classic Land Rover from New Jersey to Florida. The enclosed trailer came with a winch, which made loading and unloading my vintage car smooth, safe, and completely stress-free. Special thanks to the driver, Denis. He is a true professional who kept me updated along the way and shared real-time tracking so I never had to worry. Exceptional care and communication from start to finish. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Kristina 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found Azimuth Ship Auto through a local dealership after purchasing my Mercedes, and the experience was excellent from beginning to end. The whole process was handled very professionally. Scheduling was quick, communication was clear, and the pickup was arranged without any complications. My vehicle was transported in an enclosed trailer and arrived safely and in perfect condition. Driver  clearly knew how to handle high-end vehicles, and the office staff was always available, responsive, and helpful whenever I had a question. Everything was coordinated properly and exactly as promised. If you want your car transported by a company that is reliable, careful, and experienced, I would definitely recommend Azimuth Ship Auto. Thank you for making the delivery of my Mercedes so easy and for treating the car with the attention it deserved.
  
 
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   Jessica 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Azimuth Ship Auto did an excellent job overseeing the shipment of my new car from North Carolina to Florida. I worked specifically with Denis, and he was very caring, professional, and responsive. It was a pleasure to work with him. He kept me posted at every stage, from pre-pickup all the way through to an accurate ETA and delivery. Thank you, Denis & Azimuth Ship Auto!
  
 
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   Nia Hut 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Azimuth Ship Auto. My car was delivered safely and in perfect condition. I really appreciated their professionalism, excellent communication throughout the entire process, and how smoothly everything was handled from start to finish. I would definitely use their services again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable vehicle transfer.
  
 
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   Igor Devyatovskiy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’d like to thank Azimuth Ship Auto for delivering my BMW X5. The car was delivered right on time, despite the long distance of nearly 2,000 miles. I kind of expected it to be all dusty after such a long trip, so I was really surprised when it arrived completely clean. Excellent and careful service!
  
 
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   Angelina Akimova 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At the beginning of June, our family moved from Colorado to Florida, and we needed a dependable company to transport our vehicle. A friend of mine recommended Azimuth Ship Auto, and I’m so glad they did that. From the very first call, Patricia was professional, friendly, and always available to answer my questions. She explained the entire process, helped schedule everything, and kept me updated from pickup to delivery.Our vehicle was picked up exactly on the agreed date and delivered on time, just as promised. The car arrived in perfect condition, without any issues. It’s hard to find an honest and reliable auto transport company these days who will promise honest and fair price, but Azimuth Ship Auto exceeded all of our expectations. If you’re looking for car shipping I highly recommend them. I will definitely use their services again and recommend them to my friends and family.
  
 
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   Anastasiia Savina 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute professionals! High-end car owners, look no further. I needed to transport my sports Porsche from Arizona to Florida, and I was incredibly nervous about the loading process due to the very low ground clearance. I contacted Azimuthshipauto, and they immediately put my mind at ease. They ensured that race ramps were provided specifically for my car to guarantee a flawless, scrap-free loading and unloading experience. The communication was excellent throughout the entire cross-country trip, the driver was extremely careful, and my Porsche arrived in Florida in pristine condition. Outstanding service, true attention to detail, and absolute peace of mind. Highly recommend Azimuthshipauto for any luxury or exotic vehicle transport!
  
 
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   Max Kaminski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently shipped my Porsche 911 Carrera GTS from Florida to New Jersey and had an outstanding experience with Azimuth Ship Auto. As the broker coordinating the transportation, their team handled everything professionally from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and I always knew exactly where my vehicle was. The carrier they selected was punctual, experienced, and clearly understood how to transport my vehicle. My Porsche arrived on schedule and in perfect condition, exactly as it was picked up with cover on it to avoid any dust. I highly recommend Azimuth Ship Auto to anyone looking for reliable, professional vehicle transportation. I will definitely use them again in the future.

Ready to ship door to door?

Call 754-299-0407 to plan your pickup and delivery spots.

Door to door car shipping questions

What does door to door car transport mean?

It means the carrier picks up and drops off your vehicle as close to your addresses as is safely and legally possible. Sometimes that is a nearby lot, for example when the street is narrow, the area is gated, or HOA rules do not allow large trucks. You do not drive the car to a shipping terminal.

Is door to door better than terminal to terminal?

For most people, yes. With terminal shipping you drive the car to a lot and pick it up from another lot, which means extra trips, waiting, and sometimes storage fees. Terminal service can make sense only if your dates are very flexible and a terminal is close by.

Do I have to be there for pickup and delivery?

You, or an adult you trust who is 18 or older, must be there. That person checks the car with the driver, signs the Bill of Lading, and hands over or receives the keys.

Who is the cheapest car shipping company?

There is no single cheapest company. Prices change with the route, the season, the vehicle, and how many trucks are on that lane. A quote far below others often sits unclaimed because no carrier will take it, which costs you days. Compare written quotes that include all fees, and check each company’s FMCSA record.

What if the truck cannot reach my street?

Narrow roads, low trees, weight limits, gated communities, and HOA rules can stop a large carrier. The driver calls before arrival and agrees on a nearby safe meeting spot with you. Tell us about any limits when you book.

What is a Bill of Lading?

The Bill of Lading is the inspection and receipt form for your car. At pickup, you and the driver note any existing scratches or dents. At delivery, you check the car again and write down any new damage before you sign.

Can I ship a car door to door in an enclosed trailer?

Yes. Door to door works with open and enclosed carriers. Enclosed trucks are fewer, so book early.

How do I check that a car shipping company is legit?

Look up its MC or USDOT number on the FMCSA website and check that its authority is active. Ask whether it is a broker or a carrier, and get the price and terms in writing before you pay. You can check Azimuth Ship Auto with MC 1745295 or USDOT 4434495.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship your car?

It depends on the distance. Driving means gas, hotels, meals, time off work and extra miles and wear on your car. For long trips, shipping can work out close to the cost of driving, and it saves you days on the road. Get a written quote and compare it with your real costs for the drive.