Open Carrier Transport
The smart, budget-friendly standard for everyday vehicles.
Open Carrier
3–7 days typical
Safe Ride Auto Transport • Fully licensed • Real carriers • Photo-documented
What makes this service different.
Open carrier transport is the most widely used method for shipping vehicles in the United States — and for good reason. Your car is secured onto a multi-level, open-air trailer alongside several others, delivering a proven, economical solution for daily drivers, SUVs, and light trucks.
Every Safe Ride Auto Transport booking includes door-to-door coordination, GPS tracking from pickup to drop-off, and full insurance coverage while your vehicle is in our care. We hand-pick vetted, licensed carriers for every route and provide a single point of contact from quote to delivery.
$0.49 / mi
Starting rate
3–7 days
Typical transit
What's included
- Fully licensed & insured carriers
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Up to 10 vehicles per trailer
- Free damage inspection at both ends
- Flexible scheduling window
Best for
Every move — regardless of service tier — includes a vetted carrier, full insurance, and a dedicated coordinator.
Safe Ride Auto Transport — coast to coast
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Ship your vehicle with total confidence.
Lock your rate in writing today. Most quotes are returned instantly, and our U.S.-based coordinators are available seven days a week.
Fully insured
Up to $2M cargo coverage
24/7 dispatch
Real humans, real answers
Vetted carriers
Licensed, rated & reviewed