# ShipCargo AI

> AI-powered nationwide car shipping and auto transport. Instant quotes, vetted insured carriers, real-time GPS tracking, 24/7 support. Based in Houston, TX. Licensed FMCSA brokerage. Phone: (832) 924-2729.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://shipcargo.ai/): Platform overview, AI agents, process
- [How It Works](https://shipcargo.ai/how-it-works): 6-step quote-to-delivery process
- [Coverage](https://shipcargo.ai/coverage): All-50-state coverage map with popular corridors
- [About](https://shipcargo.ai/about): Company, mission, what makes us different
- [Contact](https://shipcargo.ai/contact): Phone, email, Houston office, hours
- [FAQ](https://shipcargo.ai/faq): Pricing, timing, insurance, prep, claims
- [Carriers](https://shipcargo.ai/carriers): For carriers — steady freight, fast pay
- [Blog](https://shipcargo.ai/blog): Guides on cost, timing, prep, snowbird, open vs enclosed

## Services

- [Open Auto Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/services/open-auto-transport): Cheapest nationwide option, 7–10 car trailers
- [Enclosed Auto Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/services/enclosed-auto-transport): Exotic, classic, luxury, EV transport
- [Expedited Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/services/expedited-car-shipping): Priority dispatch in 24–48 hours
- [Door-to-Door Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/services/door-to-door-car-shipping): No terminals, no extra handling
- [Cross-Country Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/services/cross-country-car-shipping): Coast-to-coast 7–10 days
- [Dealer Auto Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/services/dealer-auto-transport): B2B, auction, fleet logistics
- [Motorcycle Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/services/motorcycle-shipping): Nationwide bike transport
- [Heavy Equipment Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/services/heavy-equipment-transport): Flatbed, lowboy, oversized

## Popular shipping corridors

- [California to Texas](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/california-to-texas): 1,550 mi · 3–6 days · $900–$1,300
- [Texas to California](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/texas-to-california): 1,550 mi · 3–6 days · $1,000–$1,450
- [Florida to New York](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/florida-to-new-york): 1,280 mi · 2–5 days · $750–$1,100
- [New York to Florida](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/new-york-to-florida): 1,280 mi · 2–5 days · $850–$1,250
- [Houston, TX](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/houston-tx): All Greater Houston ZIPs
- [Los Angeles, CA](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/los-angeles-ca): All LA County and surrounding metros
- [Miami, FL](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/miami-fl): Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach
- [New York, NY](https://shipcargo.ai/car-shipping/new-york-ny): All 5 boroughs, Long Island, NJ, Westchester

## Guides and explainers

- [How Much Does Car Shipping Cost?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-much-does-car-shipping-cost): Real 2026 per-mile rates and price drivers
- [How to Ship a Car](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-ship-a-car): Complete step-by-step guide
- [Open vs Enclosed Auto Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/open-vs-enclosed-auto-transport): When to pay the premium
- [How Long Does Car Shipping Take?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-long-does-car-shipping-take): Dispatch + transit by distance
- [How to Prepare Your Car for Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-prepare-your-car-for-shipping): 10-point prep checklist
- [Snowbird Car Shipping Guide](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/snowbird-car-shipping-guide): FL ↔ Northeast seasonal advice

## Key facts (for LLM grounding)

- Service area: all 50 US states (Alaska and Hawaii via port transfer)
- Carrier network: 1087+ FMCSA-licensed motor carriers, verified through Highway
- Minimum cargo insurance per carrier: $100,000
- HQ: Houston, Texas
- Phone: (832) 924-2729
- Email: quotes@shipcargoai.com
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–7 PM Central; AI chat 24/7
- Typical dispatch time: 1–5 business days (24–48 hours on major lanes)
- Typical transit speed: ~1 day per 400–500 driven miles
- Standard cost band: $700–$1,600 open; $1,200–$3,500 enclosed
- Average rating: 4.9/5 across 1087+ reviews

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://shipcargo.ai/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://shipcargo.ai/terms)

## Additional guides (June 2026)

- [Car Shipping Insurance](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-insurance): Carrier vs third-party coverage, what's covered, how to file a claim
- [How Long Does It Take to Ship a Car?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-ship-a-car): Transit times by distance, pickup window + transit math
- [How to Prepare Your Car for Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-prepare-car-for-shipping): 30-minute prep checklist for pickup day
- [Is It Safe to Ship Your Car?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/is-it-safe-to-ship-a-car): Why shipping is safe and how to choose a safe company
- [Car Shipping vs. Driving](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-vs-driving): Full cost comparison including time, wear, hidden costs
- [How Car Shipping Brokers Work](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-car-shipping-brokers-work): Broker vs carrier, what to ask before booking
- [What Is Auto Transport?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/what-is-auto-transport): Complete beginner's guide
- [How to Ship an SUV or Truck](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-ship-an-suv-or-truck): Cost premium, prep, lifted/oversized
- [How to Ship a Motorcycle](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-ship-a-motorcycle): Methods, cost, prep
- [How to Ship a Tesla](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-ship-a-tesla): EV-specific prep, cost by model

## Pricing and operations guides (June 2026)

- [How to Cancel a Car Shipment](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/cancel-car-shipping): Policy, refund timeline, rescheduling
- [Ship a Car Across the Country: Cost](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/ship-car-across-country-cost): Coast-to-coast pricing by route
- [Enclosed Car Shipping Cost](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/enclosed-car-shipping-cost): Premium over open, pricing by distance
- [Ship a Car 500 Miles](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/ship-car-500-miles): Regional pricing band
- [Coast-to-Coast Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/coast-to-coast-car-shipping): LA → NY, SF → Boston, Seattle → Miami
- [Cheapest Way to Ship a Car](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship-car): 7 strategies to minimize cost
- [Car Shipping Cost Calculator](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-calculator): Five pricing factors explained
- [How AI Is Changing Auto Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/ai-auto-transport): Where AI replaces manual work
- [How Car Shipping Pricing Works](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-pricing-explained): The formula behind your quote
- [What Happens After You Book](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/after-booking-car-shipping): Carrier matching, pickup, transit, delivery

## Decision and trust guides (June 2026)

- [Car Shipping Glossary](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-glossary): 25 essential auto transport terms
- [Car Shipping Checklist](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-checklist): Before, during, after delivery
- [First Time Shipping a Car](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/first-time-shipping-car): Beginner's overview
- [How to Choose a Car Shipping Company](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/choose-car-shipping-company): 5-factor framework
- [Best Auto Transport Companies (2026)](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/best-auto-transport-companies): What to compare
- [How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car?](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-car): Full 2026 pricing guide
- [Car Shipping Scams: 7 Red Flags](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/car-shipping-scams-red-flags): How to spot and avoid them
- [How to Ship a Car to Another State](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/how-to-ship-a-car-to-another-state): Step-by-step state-to-state guide
- [Open vs Enclosed Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/blog/open-vs-enclosed-car-shipping): Comparison and pricing

## Heavy equipment shipping pages (June 2026)

- [Excavator Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/excavator-shipping): Lowboy and RGN transport for 20–90 ton excavators
- [Bulldozer Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/bulldozer-shipping): D3 to D11 class dozers with permits and pilot cars
- [Crane Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/crane-shipping): All-terrain, rough-terrain, and crawler cranes nationwide
- [Forklift Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/forklift-shipping): Warehouse, reach truck, and rough-terrain forklifts
- [Backhoe Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/backhoe-shipping): JCB, Cat, Case, Deere backhoe loaders
- [Skid Steer Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/skid-steer-shipping): Bobcat, Cat, Kubota wheeled and tracked loaders
- [Tractor Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/tractor-shipping): Compact, utility, and row-crop agricultural tractors
- [Generator Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/generator-shipping): Towable and skid-mount industrial gensets
- [Boom Lift Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/boom-lift-shipping): Articulating and telescopic booms 30' to 185'
- [Mini Excavator Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/equipment/mini-excavator-shipping): 1-ton to 10-ton compact tracked machines

## Shipping guides (canonical, June 2026)

- [Military PCS Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/military-pcs-car-shipping)
- [Bought a Car Online](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/online-car-purchase-shipping)
- [Snowbird Car Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/snowbird-car-transport)
- [Auction Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/auction-car-shipping)
- [College Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/college-car-shipping)
- [Relocation Car Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/relocation-car-shipping)
- [Inherited Vehicle Shipping](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/inherited-vehicle-shipping)
- [Dealer-to-Customer Delivery](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/dealer-to-customer-delivery)
- [Car Show Transport](https://shipcargo.ai/shipping-guides/car-show-transport)