Most affordable
Open Transport
The industry standard and the way roughly 9 out of 10 vehicles move. Your car rides on a multi-level carrier alongside up to nine others.
- Fastest carrier availability
- Same insurance as enclosed
- Best for daily drivers
1,500+ vehicles delivered this year
Ship Your VehicleAnywhere in the U.S.Without the Stress
Door-to-door auto transport with trusted carriers, transparent pricing, and real customer support. You get me — Brian Smith — from the first quote to the moment your keys are back in your hand.
- 4.9 average rating
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- $0 until a carrier is assigned
Free quote
Tell me what you're shipping
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1,500+ happy customers · 4.9 average rating
Every carrier is verified against the FMCSA database before your vehicle is assigned. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
Licensed & BondedFederal broker authority
FMCSA RegisteredMC #1638331
DOT VerifiedDOT #4232283
Cargo InsuredEvery carrier, every load
No Hidden FeesThe quote is the price
$0 UpfrontPay nothing until dispatch
Questions about licensing or insurance? Call Brian Smith directly at (567) 666-42-41
What I ship
Every vehicle has a right way to move.I know which one yours needs.
A daily driver and a numbers-matching Shelby do not belong on the same trailer. Tell me what you have and I will tell you honestly what it needs — even when that is the cheaper option.
Premium care
Enclosed Transport
A fully covered trailer — no road debris, no weather, no eyes. The choice for anything rare, low, or irreplaceable.
- Hydraulic lift gate
- Soft nylon straps only
- Higher cargo limits
White glove
Luxury & Exotic
Low-clearance supercars, six-figure sedans, and anything you would not hand to a stranger. Vetted carriers only.
- Low-clearance loading
- Single-car options
- Named driver on file
Collector grade
Classic & Antique
Original paint, period tires, and no A/C. Handled by drivers who know that a 1967 fastback is not a rental.
- No-touch tie-downs
- Enclosed recommended
- Condition photo record
Crated available
Motorcycles
Cruisers, sport bikes, trikes, and vintage frames — chocked, strapped, and often crated inside an enclosed pod.
- Wheel chock + soft straps
- Multi-bike discounts
- Enclosed pod option
Oversize ready
SUVs & Trucks
Lifted, dually, long-bed, or roof-racked. Oversized vehicles need the right deck position — we book it up front.
- Height + weight priced honestly
- Bottom-load placement
- Lifted vehicle experience
Winch equipped
Non-Running Vehicles
Project cars, auction buys, and insurance salvage. As long as it rolls, brakes, and steers, we can winch it on.
- Winch or forklift loading
- Auction pickup handled
- Salvage yard delivery
Permitted loads
Boats & RVs
Oversize and over-height loads with the permits, pilot cars, and routing that legally keep them moving.
- State permits filed
- Route surveys
- Marina & park delivery
Volume pricing
Dealer & Fleet
Recurring lanes, auction runs, and multi-unit moves with one point of contact and consolidated billing.
- Dedicated lane pricing
- Net terms available
- Bulk BOL handling
Round-trip rates
Seasonal / Snowbird
North in April, south in October. Book the round trip once and lock the rate before the season squeezes capacity.
- Reserve months ahead
- Round-trip savings
- Flexible date windows
Why work with me
You are not shipping a car with a company.You are shipping it with me.
Most brokers hand you off three times before your vehicle moves. Here you get one specialist, one phone number, and the same voice from the first quote to the moment your keys are back in your hand.
My name is on this website. When something goes sideways at 9pm on a Sunday, you are not calling a queue — you are calling me. That is the whole difference.
Brian Smith
Auto Transport Specialist
True door-to-door delivery
We come to your driveway and leave it at theirs — as close as the truck can legally and safely get.
Fully insured carriers
Every carrier is verified for active authority and cargo coverage before your keys go anywhere.
Nationwide, all 50 states
Coast to coast, Alaska and Hawaii included through partner ports and rail.
You get me, not a call center
One specialist from quote to delivery. My cell, my name, my reputation on the line.
Transparent, all-in pricing
One number that includes pickup, delivery, fuel, tolls, and insurance. No surprise "carrier fee" later.
Fast pickup windows
Most standard lanes dispatch within 1–3 business days of your first available date.
Live status tracking
Driver name, phone, and location updates from dispatch through delivery.
No payment until assigned
Nothing is charged until a real carrier with a real name accepts your vehicle.
Nationwide coverage
All 50 states. Every day of the week.
Thousands of vetted carriers running every major corridor in the country — plus the rural routes the big brokers quietly decline.
How it works
Four steps. No surprises in any of them.
Here is exactly what happens, in order, with nothing left out — including the parts most companies would rather you found out about later.
- Step 01
Request your quote
Sixty seconds, no personal details required to see a number. Pickup ZIP, delivery ZIP, vehicle, and dates.
You get an all-in estimate — not a teaser rate designed to get you on the phone.
- Step 02
Book your shipment
Lock your dates with an electronic order. No deposit is taken at this stage — none.
Your order goes to the national dispatch board and I start working carriers on your lane.
- Step 03
Vehicle pickup
The driver calls ahead, inspects with you, and you both sign the Bill of Lading with photos attached.
This inspection report is your protection. I walk you through exactly what to look for.
- Step 04
Delivered & inspected
Meet the driver, compare against pickup photos, sign, and pay the remaining balance to the carrier.
I follow up personally after delivery. If something is not right, you call me, not a queue.
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Vehicles shipped
Across all 50 states
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On-time delivery
Within the quoted window
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Average rating
From 1,500+ customers
0/7
Support
Real person, real phone
Customer reviews
What people say after delivery.
Verified reviews, published on independent sites
“Leader Auto Ship LLC provided excellent service. Special thanks to Brian for clear communication and professionalism throughout the process. Pickup and delivery were smooth, with no issues or delays. I would definitely recommend Leader Auto Ship LLC”
An honest comparison
The difference is not the truck.
Everyone uses the same carrier network. What changes is who answers when something goes wrong, and whether the number you were quoted survives contact with reality.
| What you get | Working with me | Typical big broker | Lead-selling site |
|---|---|---|---|
| One specialist start to finishSame name, same number, every call | |||
| Quote is the price you payNo "the carrier needs more" call | |||
| $0 until a carrier is assigned | |||
| Your phone number stays privateLead sites resell it to 5–10 brokers | |||
| Carrier insurance verified before dispatch | |||
| Direct driver contact once dispatched | |||
| Told honestly when a cheaper option is better | |||
| Typical time to first human answer | Minutes | Hours | Instant spam |
The process
What careful looks like.
Soft straps, condition reports, and drivers who treat a driveway delivery like the last impression it is.
Questions
Everything people ask before they book.
Straight answers, including the ones that cost me money to give honestly.
Most cross-country moves land between $900 and $1,500, and shorter regional runs between $500 and $800. The real drivers are distance, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed, whether it runs, how flexible your dates are, and current fuel and lane demand. Your quote is all-in — pickup, delivery, fuel, tolls, and cargo insurance are already in the number.
Free quote
Tell me what you're shipping.
I'll come back with a real carrier rate — not a teaser number designed to get you on the phone.
- Answer within the hour7am–9pm EST, seven days a week
- Your info stays with meNever sold to five other brokers
- No payment to book$0 until a carrier is assigned
Prefer to talk?
(567) 666-42-41Ready to get your vehicle moving?
Sixty seconds for an honest estimate. No deposit, no obligation, and no handing your number to five other brokers.