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What type of truck will transport my car?
What type of truck will transport my car?
Updated over 2 weeks ago

The type of truck that will transport your car depends on the car shipping service you choose. Generally, your vehicle will be transported using a multi-car open or enclosed auto trailer.

Here are the main types:

  • Open car trailers are commonly used for shipping multiple vehicles and typically have either one or two decks. They are suitable for shorter distances and can carry 6 to 10 cars.

  • Enclosed car trailers ship vehicles in a soft-sided trailer with extended ramps or a hard-sided trailer with a liftgate. This option provides extra protection for your vehicle. For shorter distances, you might see pick-up trucks that can transport 2-3 cars. For longer distances, semi-trucks with a capacity for 6-10 cars are more common.

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