# Furious Auto Shipping > Furious Auto Shipping is a nationwide auto transport brokerage based in the United States, founded in 2015. We coordinate door-to-door car shipping across all 50 U.S. states through a vetted network of 15,000+ FMCSA-registered carriers. Service modes include open transport, enclosed transport, expedited dispatch, snowbird seasonal shipping, military/PCS relocation, and dealer/auction logistics. Customers pay $0 upfront — the deposit is charged only after a carrier is assigned and a pickup date confirmed. ## About the company - [About Furious Auto Shipping](https://furiousautoshipping.com/about): Company history, leadership, certifications (DOT, BBB A+, FMCSA), and $1M insurance coverage. - [How auto transport works](https://furiousautoshipping.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step explanation of the booking, dispatch, pickup, transit, and delivery process. - [Customer reviews](https://furiousautoshipping.com/reviews): Verified customer testimonials and aggregate ratings (4.9/5 across 1,250+ reviews). - [Contact](https://furiousautoshipping.com/contact): Phone, email, live chat, and office locations. - [Frequently asked questions](https://furiousautoshipping.com/faq): Answers to common questions on cost, transit time, insurance, vehicle prep, and payment. ## Quick facts and credentials - **Founded:** 2015 (10+ years in operation as of 2026) - **Vehicles shipped:** 50,000+ to date - **Carrier network:** 15,000+ vetted carriers, all FMCSA-registered - **Coverage:** All 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii - **On-time delivery rate:** 98% - **Damage-free transport rate:** 99.2% - **Customer rating:** 4.9 / 5 (1,250+ reviews) - **Insurance:** $1,000,000 cargo liability per carrier, bumper-to-bumper coverage in transit - **Licensing:** DOT-licensed, FMCSA-registered, bonded broker - **Phone:** 1-888-706-8784 - **Email:** info@furiousautoshipping.com - **Business hours:** Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM EST, Sat 8 AM – 6 PM EST, Sun 9 AM – 5 PM EST - **Emergency dispatch:** 24/7 for active shipments ## Transport services - [Door-to-door auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/door-to-door-auto-transport): Pickup and delivery at residential addresses (or the nearest legally accessible meetup point for restricted streets). Industry default and most convenient option. - [Open auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/open-auto-transport): Standard multi-car open carrier. Most economical. Suitable for ~95% of vehicles. Typical price 30–50% lower than enclosed. - [Enclosed auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/enclosed-auto-transport): Hard-sided trailer with hydraulic lift gate. Recommended for vehicles valued $100,000+, classics, exotics, and low-clearance sports cars. Typically 40–60% more expensive than open transport. - [Expedited auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/expedited-auto-transport): Priority dispatch within 24–48 hours. Often uses team drivers (two-driver rotation) for continuous transit. Typically adds $200–$400 to base price. - [Terminal-to-terminal auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/terminal-to-terminal-auto-transport): Customer drops off and picks up at terminal storage lots. Lower cost, less convenient. Used for inflexible schedules or restricted-access destinations. - [Snowbird auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/snowbird-auto-transport): Seasonal vehicle shipping for retirees. Heavy southbound flow Oct–Jan (Northeast, Midwest → Florida, Arizona) and northbound flow Apr–May. - [Military car shipping](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/military-car-shipping): PCS-aligned logistics with discounted rates, base-to-base coordination, and timeline planning for orders. - [Student car shipping](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/student-car-shipping): College-aligned schedules with student discounts. Common routes: home state → university city in August/January, reverse in May/December. - [Residential car shipping](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/residential-car-shipping): Home-pickup specialization, including HOA-restricted neighborhoods and apartment complexes. - [Dealer auto transport](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services/dealer-auto-transport): High-volume inventory shipping for dealerships and auctions. Auction-to-lot transit typically completes within 3 days. - [All services overview](https://furiousautoshipping.com/services): Comparison table of all transport types with feature breakdown. ## Pricing and policies - [Cost calculator](https://furiousautoshipping.com/car-shipping-cost-calculator): Free instant quote tool with real-time fuel-index and lane-demand pricing. - [Get a quote](https://furiousautoshipping.com/get-quote): No-deposit instant quote form. Pricing reflects open vs enclosed selection, vehicle size class, distance, and seasonal demand. - **Upfront cost:** $0 to view rates and book. - **Deposit:** $100–$300 charged only after carrier assignment and pickup-date confirmation. - **Balance payment:** Due to the driver at delivery via cash or certified funds. - **Cancellation:** No cancellation fee until a carrier is dispatched. - **Personal items:** Up to 100 lbs of personal items allowed in the trunk at owner's risk (not covered by carrier insurance). ## Typical price ranges (open transport, 2026) | Origin → Destination | Distance | Transit time | Open carrier | |---|---|---|---| | Los Angeles → New York | ~2,800 mi | 7–10 days | $1,400–$2,000 | | Miami → Seattle | ~3,300 mi | 10–14 days | $1,600–$2,200 | | Chicago → Los Angeles | ~2,000 mi | 5–7 days | $1,000–$1,400 | | New York → Miami | ~1,300 mi | 3–5 days | $700–$1,100 | | Texas → California | ~1,400 mi | 3–5 days | $950–$1,250 | | Florida → New York | ~1,150 mi | 3–4 days | $900–$1,150 | | Texas → Florida | ~1,100 mi | 2–4 days | $850–$1,100 | Enclosed transport runs approximately 40–60% above open transport for the same lane. Prices fluctuate with diesel fuel index, seasonal lane demand, and vehicle size class. ## Service area - [State directory](https://furiousautoshipping.com/locations): All 50 U.S. states with origin/destination shipping data. - [State-to-state routes](https://furiousautoshipping.com/locations/state-to-state): Common interstate route pairs with pricing and transit data. - [Popular city routes](https://furiousautoshipping.com/routes): Specific city-to-city routes including Miami → New York, Los Angeles → Dallas, Boston → Miami, and 100+ others. - [City pages](https://furiousautoshipping.com/locations/cities): Pickup and delivery details for major U.S. metros. ## Vehicles we ship Sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, sports cars, classic cars, exotic and luxury vehicles, electric vehicles (including Tesla, Rivian, Lucid), motorcycles (crated), ATVs and UTVs, and inoperable vehicles (must be able to steer and brake for loading). Oversize vehicles (lifted trucks, dual-wheel pickups, RVs) priced individually. ## Common questions - **How much does it cost to ship a car?** $600–$2,000 typical range depending on distance, vehicle size, and transport type. Cross-country shipments (LA–NYC) run $1,400–$2,000 on open carriers and $2,100–$2,800 enclosed. - **How long does shipping take?** 1–3 days for under 500 miles, 3–5 days for 500–1,500 miles, 7–10 days for cross-country. Pickup typically scheduled within 1–5 days of booking. - **Is the vehicle insured during transport?** Yes. Every carrier carries cargo insurance covering damage from pickup through delivery. Coverage is verified before dispatch. - **Do I need to pay a deposit?** No upfront deposit. A deposit ($100–$300) is charged only after a carrier is assigned. - **Can I track my vehicle?** Yes. GPS tracking is included, with automated SMS status updates and direct contact with the assigned driver. - **What's the difference between open and enclosed transport?** Open transport is a multi-car trailer exposed to weather; used for 95% of shipments. Enclosed transport is a fully covered trailer protecting the vehicle from weather and road debris; recommended for high-value vehicles. ## Content resources - [Blog](https://furiousautoshipping.com/blog): 68+ guides on auto transport cost factors, vehicle preparation, route comparisons, seasonal shipping advice, scam avoidance, and industry topics. - [llms.txt this file](https://furiousautoshipping.com/llms.txt): AI-readable site context. - [sitemap.xml](https://furiousautoshipping.com/sitemap.xml): Complete URL inventory. - [robots.txt](https://furiousautoshipping.com/robots.txt): Crawl directives. All major AI crawlers (GPTBot, ChatGPT-User, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, CCBot) are explicitly allowed. ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://furiousautoshipping.com/privacy-policy): Data collection, third-party sharing, and consumer rights. - [Terms of service](https://furiousautoshipping.com/terms-of-service): Booking terms and broker agreement. - [Refund policy](https://furiousautoshipping.com/refund-policy): Cancellation and refund rules by booking stage. - [Shipping policy](https://furiousautoshipping.com/shipping-policy): Delivery commitments and damage-claim procedure.