Commercial vehicles aren't passenger cars, and shipping them isn't quite the same. Work trucks loaded with toolboxes and ladder racks, sprinter vans configured for specific service businesses, box trucks at oversize specifications, and refrigerated units with operating equipment — each has unique dimensions, weight, and handling needs. Heartland Auto Transport ships commercial vehicles for tradespeople, service companies, contractors, fleet operators, and commercial vehicle resellers nationwide.
What Heartland's Commercial Vehicle Shipping Includes
Work Truck Transport
Plumbing trucks, HVAC service vans, electrician vans, contractor pickups with tool boxes and ladder racks — all routinely shipped without removing the work-related equipment. We coordinate the right carrier for the truck's actual loaded dimensions and weight.
Sprinter & Cargo Van Shipping
Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and Nissan NV vans are common service vehicles. We ship them empty or with secured contents (depending on cargo type), handling the longer wheelbase and taller height compared to standard passenger vans.
Box Truck & Refrigerated Shipping
Box trucks and refrigerated units require carriers that can handle the box dimensions — typically 16-26 feet long and 8 feet tall. Refrigerated units may require operating during transport to maintain temperature for cargo. We arrange appropriate carriers and handle special requirements.
Commercial Insurance Coverage
Commercial vehicles often exceed standard cargo insurance limits. We arrange supplemental insurance coverage for high-value commercial units (specialty service vehicles, custom-built work trucks, refrigerated units with cargo). Coverage limits scale to the vehicle and contents value.
Specific Services Offered
- Work truck shipping — pickups with tool boxes, ladder racks, and service equipment
- Cargo and sprinter van transport — Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Nissan NV
- Box truck shipping — 16-26 foot box trucks for moving companies and service businesses
- Refrigerated unit transport — reefer trucks and refrigerated vans, with operating coordination as needed
- Specialty commercial transport — bucket trucks, utility trucks, food trucks, mobile units
Why Choose Heartland
Commercial vehicles are working assets. Every day they're not on the job is lost revenue. Heartland understands commercial timing — we dispatch quickly, handle the specifics of commercial vehicle dimensions, and execute moves that keep your business running.
Get a Commercial Vehicle Transport Quote
Call our Alabama-based dispatchers at (205) 578-6129 for direct conversation about your specific needs. Real people, no call centers, no overseas outsourcing. Or get a transparent online quote in under 60 seconds. Available 24/7 for urgent shipments. Whether this is a one-time move or the start of an ongoing relationship, Heartland provides honest pricing, reliable execution, and the kind of communication that means you always know where your shipment stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can Heartland dispatch a commercial vehicle shipping shipment?
For most routes, we can dispatch a carrier within 1-3 business days of booking. Time-critical situations (hot shot, expedited) can dispatch same-day depending on origin and current carrier availability. Standard shipments dispatch on a 3-5 day pickup window with the carrier confirming a specific arrival 24 hours before pickup.
What does commercial vehicle shipping cost?
Pricing depends on distance, vehicle or load specifications, route popularity, time of year, and service urgency. Standard shipments range from a few hundred dollars for short routes to $1,500-$2,500+ for cross-country. Specialty services (enclosed, expedited, hot shot, oversize) cost more but the premium reflects real operational differences. Every Heartland quote is transparent and all-in — no fuel surcharges, no rate increases at delivery, no hidden fees.
Is my shipment insured?
Yes. Every carrier in our network maintains active FMCSA-required cargo insurance, with coverage limits typically $100,000-$250,000 per vehicle for standard auto transport. Specialty cargo (commercial freight, oversize loads, high-value vehicles) often requires supplemental coverage which we arrange and document at the quote stage. Insurance covers transit-related damage from pickup through delivery.
How do I get started?
Call (205) 578-6129 to speak with an Alabama-based dispatcher, or use our online quote tool to get pricing in under 60 seconds. For ongoing or complex needs (fleet management, OEM, multi-vehicle programs), our dispatchers will walk through your situation and provide a custom proposal.