Car shipment recomendation

gchu · 08-08-2025, 12:39 PM

Anyone have any recommendations for shipping a car from Philadelphia, Pa to Boulder, Colorado?

It's a basic 1LT coupe so not looking for special enclosed trailers or anything like that... Just curious if anyone has personal experience before jumping on google.

Abubaca · 08-08-2025, 12:49 PM

I used Montway to ship from NH to NC, and I felt the price was reasonable, and while communication between the driver, the rep, and myself was a little sketchy once actually IN transit, the car actually arrived ahead of schedule, I received about 2 hours notice before arrival, and the car arrived with no issue. I'd use them again.

....as far as the type of trailer, I "think" if I remember correctly, the shipping company isn't responsible for damages incurred from rocks or road debris if on an open trailer. Closed trailer, every damage is covered. The cost was minimally different.

Capricio · 08-08-2025, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Abubaca

I used Montway to ship from NH to NC, and I felt the price was reasonable, and while communication between the driver, the rep, and myself was a little sketchy once actually IN transit, the car actually arrived ahead of schedule, I received about 2 hours notice before arrival, and the car arrived with no issue. I'd use them again.

....as far as the type of trailer, I "think" if I remember correctly, the shipping company isn't responsible for damages incurred from rocks or road debris if on an open trailer. Closed trailer, every damage is covered. The cost was minimally different.

I tried Amerifreight first, based on a low qoute. By the time they found a driver, the actual cost had more than doubled from the initial amount.

Next, I tried Montway, and maybe they were that good, or just lucky, but they had a driver ready for pickup within 48 hours at a decent rate. Car was delivered on time, no issues.

I get the impression all these services are just brokers competing on the same message boards for the same independent drivers.

smathwig · 08-08-2025, 04:33 PM

I have used Montway twice to transport camaros to Nevada. Once from Illinois and once from Nebraska. I have had nothing but good experiences with them. I chose open trailer and had absolutely no damage (just dirty cars).

arpad_m · 08-08-2025, 08:34 PM

My personal experience with Montway is similarly positive.

They transported my car from TN to CT (Ted Jannetty) and back, at a very reasonable price. Their website worked fine, reservations were available even within 1 day (this may not always be the case), the driver was a pro both ways, dates and times were honored (Ted has business hours and the car had to arrive on time), communication about vehicle location went just as expected.

They would be my first choice if I needed a transport tomorrow.

SS_Don · 08-08-2025, 10:43 PM

I used Plycon in 2022 to have my Camaro shipped from Michigan to Long Island, NY. Excellent service and car arrived without a scratch. Go for the covered transport.

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jfkheat · 08-08-2025, 11:48 PM

How soon do you need it shipped? I bought a car about 3 months ago and checked on shipping. Montway had a good price and their reviews were good but they told me it could be two weeks before they could pick it up. I checked with a couple other companies and was told basically the same thing. I ended up flying up and driving the car 750 miles home.

NovaSS4spdFan · 08-09-2025, 08:05 AM

Some years ago, I was at one of the Carlisle, Pa events and spoke with a major carrier. He told me that at such events, they have several carriers ready to haul purchases at reduced rates. Don't know if that holds true anymore but worth dropping a dime and asking Intercity or others about that. (Carlisle Productions may be a source for which carriers are parked and ready to load at their events).
The Carlisle Corvette Show is in a few weeks and that's roughly only an hour and a half drive from Philly.

gchu · 08-09-2025, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NovaSS4spdFan

Some years ago, I was at one of the Carlisle, Pa events and spoke with a major carrier. He told me that at such events, they have several carriers ready to haul purchases at reduced rates. Don't know if that holds true anymore but worth dropping a dime and asking Intercity or others about that. (Carlisle Productions may be a source for which carriers are parked and ready to load at their events).
The Carlisle Corvette Show is in a few weeks and that's roughly only an hour and a half drive from Philly.

That's a good idea - I was heading out there anyway... Its not a rush shipment - as long as it gets there sometime early Sept.

gchu · 08-09-2025, 11:45 AM

Sounds like Montway is a good place to start! Thanks for recommendations and suggestions.

Rock-It Man · 08-12-2025, 01:26 PM

Some services are brokers, while others own their trucks.

Many services that offer only open trailers are brokers. The advantage is that they can often line you up with a route on short notice. The disadvantage: it's a jungle out there.

Premium lines like Intercity (I have used them) have their own enclosed trailers, but you will be subject to their schedules and might have to wait weeks. However your car will be safe with them.

gchu · 08-12-2025, 06:24 PM

Ouch - Intercity is definitely a premium service - they cost 2 times the quote I got from Montway (both enclosed). If my Camaro was a "specialty" car (i.e. ZL1 Convertible), I could justify the extra cost... Especially since it would be the #1 stolen vehicle

Can't justify the the extra cost on a plain jane 1LT V6 Coupe... Thanks for everyone's input!

08-08-2025, 08:34 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,151 View My Garage	My personal experience with Montway is similarly positive. They transported my car from TN to CT (Ted Jannetty) and back, at a very reasonable price. Their website worked fine, reservations were available even within 1 day (this may not always be the case), the driver was a pro both ways, dates and times were honored (Ted has business hours and the car had to arrive on time), communication about vehicle location went just as expected. They would be my first choice if I needed a transport tomorrow. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

08-08-2025, 10:43 PM	#6
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,439 View My Garage	I used Plycon in 2022 to have my Camaro shipped from Michigan to Long Island, NY. Excellent service and car arrived without a scratch. Go for the covered transport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 \| Range AFM Disabler Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo \| Footwell Lighting \| Umbra Sequential LED Taillights ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Banks Data Pro and Pro gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

08-08-2025, 12:39 PM	#1
gchu Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: PA - North of Philly Posts: 95	Car shipment recomendation Anyone have any recommendations for shipping a car from Philadelphia, Pa to Boulder, Colorado? It's a basic 1LT coupe so not looking for special enclosed trailers or anything like that... Just curious if anyone has personal experience before jumping on google.

08-08-2025, 12:49 PM	#2
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 620	I used Montway to ship from NH to NC, and I felt the price was reasonable, and while communication between the driver, the rep, and myself was a little sketchy once actually IN transit, the car actually arrived ahead of schedule, I received about 2 hours notice before arrival, and the car arrived with no issue. I'd use them again. ....as far as the type of trailer, I "think" if I remember correctly, the shipping company isn't responsible for damages incurred from rocks or road debris if on an open trailer. Closed trailer, every damage is covered. The cost was minimally different.

08-08-2025, 04:33 PM	#4
smathwig Drives: 2023 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 27	I have used Montway twice to transport camaros to Nevada. Once from Illinois and once from Nebraska. I have had nothing but good experiences with them. I chose open trailer and had absolutely no damage (just dirty cars).

08-08-2025, 11:48 PM	#7
jfkheat jfkheat Drives: 2023 ZL1, 2023 Challenger Hellcat Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: South Carolina Posts: 265	How soon do you need it shipped? I bought a car about 3 months ago and checked on shipping. Montway had a good price and their reviews were good but they told me it could be two weeks before they could pick it up. I checked with a couple other companies and was told basically the same thing. I ended up flying up and driving the car 750 miles home.

08-09-2025, 08:05 AM	#8
NovaSS4spdFan Drives: 2024 2SS vert w/M6 & Dual Mode. Red Join Date: May 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 236	Some years ago, I was at one of the Carlisle, Pa events and spoke with a major carrier. He told me that at such events, they have several carriers ready to haul purchases at reduced rates. Don't know if that holds true anymore but worth dropping a dime and asking Intercity or others about that. (Carlisle Productions may be a source for which carriers are parked and ready to load at their events). The Carlisle Corvette Show is in a few weeks and that's roughly only an hour and a half drive from Philly.

08-09-2025, 11:45 AM	#10
gchu Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: PA - North of Philly Posts: 95	Sounds like Montway is a good place to start! Thanks for recommendations and suggestions.

08-12-2025, 01:26 PM	#11
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Some services are brokers, while others own their trucks. Many services that offer only open trailers are brokers. The advantage is that they can often line you up with a route on short notice. The disadvantage: it's a jungle out there. Premium lines like Intercity (I have used them) have their own enclosed trailers, but you will be subject to their schedules and might have to wait weeks. However your car will be safe with them.

08-12-2025, 06:24 PM	#12
gchu Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: PA - North of Philly Posts: 95	Ouch - Intercity is definitely a premium service - they cost 2 times the quote I got from Montway (both enclosed). If my Camaro was a "specialty" car (i.e. ZL1 Convertible), I could justify the extra cost... Especially since it would be the #1 stolen vehicle Can't justify the the extra cost on a plain jane 1LT V6 Coupe... Thanks for everyone's input!

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