Door-to-Door Car Transport Services
See when door-to-door delivery makes sense, what it really means, and how to align pickup access with your carrier.
Which car transport service offers door-to-door delivery?
Most national brokers and many independent carriers provide true door-to-door service when local streets can safely accommodate a transport truck. The best operators conduct an access check before pickup, confirming street width, low bridges, and HOA restrictions. When a truck can’t pull up directly to your address, they arrange a nearby handoff spot such as a shopping center or wide side street to keep the process seamless.
Safe Ship handles this assessment during booking so there are no surprises on pickup day. If we anticipate constraints, we’ll plan an alternate meeting location in advance.
How do I confirm a company really performs door-to-door service?
Ask for recent customer references or reviews that mention doorstep pickup and delivery. Request details on what happens if the truck can’t reach your driveway and whether the company coordinates a smaller shuttle vehicle. Clarify if the quote includes any potential parking or permit fees—it should, if the provider regularly handles residential deliveries.
We include a written service guarantee that outlines the exact meeting points; should a deviation be required, you’ll approve it before the truck reroutes.
What preparation helps the driver access my property?
Clear the driveway, move other vehicles, and trim low branches if time permits. Inform the driver of gate codes, guard shacks, or parking garage height limits ahead of time. If you live on a steep grade or narrow road, identify an open area nearby where the truck can load safely, then plan to shuttle the car there.
Safe Ship shares a pre-pickup checklist with you and the driver so both sides know exactly how to coordinate arrival.
Are there extra costs for door-to-door delivery?
Pricing remains similar to terminal-to-terminal service on most suburban routes. Additional fees surface only when the truck needs special permits, a secondary shuttle, or extended wait time due to restricted access. Reputable companies disclose these scenarios before dispatching the driver and never surprise you mid-journey.
We flag any potential surcharges in your quote so you can plan ahead—and we advocate on your behalf if the carrier tries to add a fee that wasn’t pre-approved.
Book doorstep pickup
Tell us where your vehicle sits today and where it needs to go; we’ll coordinate door-to-door transport, complete with driver introductions and time-stamped updates.
Want someone on-site during loading? Ask about our concierge add-on and we’ll arrange a local specialist to assist.