Truck Shipping
Door-to-door transport for pickups of every size, from midsize trucks to duallys and lifted 4x4s. The right carrier for the dimensions, and no deposit.
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Pickup Transport Done Right
Alabama is truck country, and pickups are among the vehicles we ship most. Farmers buy them out of state. Contractors move them between job sites. Families relocate with one in the driveway. Buyers find the exact trim and color they want a thousand miles away and need it brought home.
A pickup ships the same way a car does, with one important difference: dimensions. A crew-cab truck with a standard bed is close to twenty feet long. A dually is nearly as wide as the law allows a trailer to be. A lifted truck on large tires can be taller than any position on a standard carrier will accept. Each of these can be shipped without difficulty, but each needs the right spot on the right trailer.
That is why details matter more for trucks than for any other everyday vehicle. Cab style, bed length, single or dual rear wheels, lift height, tire size, and equipment such as ladder racks and toolboxes all affect the plan. When we have those facts at the start, the driver arrives knowing exactly where your truck will go.
Heartland Auto Transport is an FMCSA licensed broker serving all of Alabama and all 50 states. We place your truck with a vetted, insured carrier that is equipped for its size. We take no deposit, and the price we quote is the price you pay. If you are not sure of a measurement, call us and we will tell you how to take it.
What You Get With Truck Shipping
Planning that starts with the tape measure.
The right carrier for the size
Standard carriers for most pickups, and flatbed or specialized haulers for the tallest and widest.
Pricing based on your truck
Your quote reflects the actual cab, bed, and configuration, not a generic figure.
Insurance included
The carrier's cargo insurance covers the truck throughout the trip.
Door-to-door service
Pickup at your home, farm, shop, or job site, and delivery wherever you need it.
Equipment stays on
Bolted-down toolboxes, racks, bed covers, and hitches can remain in place.
Dispatchers who know trucks
Ask us anything about fitment, timing, or cost, at any hour.
What It Costs to Ship a Truck
The table shows our standard ranges, which are based on a sedan. A midsize pickup is often priced within them. A full-size half-ton typically costs about $75 to $150 more, because of its length and weight.
Heavy-duty trucks, duallys, and lifted trucks cost more again, and the amount depends on the dimensions. A truck that needs a flatbed or a dedicated trailer is quoted individually. Enclosed transport adds 60 to 80 percent, and a non-running truck adds $100 to $200.
| Route | Distance | Typical price | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short regional | Under 500 mi | $350 – $700 | 1–3 days |
| Mid-distance | 500–1,500 mi | $700 – $1,300 | 3–5 days |
| Cross-country | 1,500+ mi | $1,100 – $1,800 | 7–10 days |
Typical open-carrier prices for a standard sedan. Full-size pickups usually cost about $75 to $150 more, and larger trucks are quoted individually.
How Truck Shipping Works
Accurate details first, then the usual four steps.
Give us the specifications
Enter your route, then the year, make, model, cab, and bed. Tell us about any lift, tires, or dual rear wheels.
Book a pickup window
We assign a vetted carrier equipped for your truck. No deposit is charged.
Pickup
The driver calls ahead, inspects the truck with you, and loads it in a position that fits its length and height.
Delivery
At the destination, look the truck over, sign the report, and pay.
Trucks We Ship
Stock or modified, work truck or weekend toy.
Midsize and half-ton pickups
Tacoma, Colorado, F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, and similar trucks ride on standard carriers.
Heavy-duty and dually trucks
Three-quarter-ton and one-ton trucks, including dual rear wheels, need more room and the right position.
Lifted and modified trucks
Lift kits and oversize tires change the height and width. We match the carrier to the measurements.
Work trucks
Service bodies, flatbeds, ladder racks, and toolboxes are all shippable when we know about them.
Truck Type and What It Means for Shipping
The configuration decides the carrier and the price.
| Truck type | Examples | Shipping notes |
|---|---|---|
| Midsize pickup | Tacoma, Colorado, Ranger, Frontier | Fits most positions. Priced at or near the sedan range. |
| Half-ton full-size | F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Tundra | Standard carrier. Typically $75 to $150 more than a sedan. |
| Heavy-duty, single rear wheel | F-250, Silverado 2500, Ram 2500 | Heavier and longer. Limited positions, so a higher price. |
| Dually | F-350 and Ram 3500 with dual rear wheels | Full legal width. Needs a carrier that can take it, often on the lower deck. |
| Lifted or oversize | Lift kits, 35-inch and larger tires | May exceed standard height. Often moved by flatbed or dedicated trailer. |
Preparing a Pickup for Transport
Trucks are built to carry things, and that is exactly what causes most problems at pickup. Use this list to get yours ready.
Empty the bed. Loose tools, lumber, fuel cans, coolers, and spare parts must come out. They are not covered by insurance, they can fly out or shift, and they add weight. A bolted-down toolbox may stay, but empty it of anything that could rattle around or tempt a thief.
Secure or remove accessories. Lock or latch the tonneau cover. Take off magnetic signs and removable antennas. If a ladder rack makes the truck taller than its cab, measure the overall height and tell us.
Measure a modified truck. For anything lifted or on larger tires, we need three numbers: overall height from the ground to the highest point, overall width at the widest point, and overall length. Guessing leads to a carrier that cannot load the truck.
Mention the drivetrain and the weight. A diesel weighs noticeably more than the same truck with a gas engine, and a one-ton crew cab can weigh twice what a sedan does. Weight affects where the truck rides.
Check that it runs. The truck should start, steer, and brake, with a charged battery and properly inflated tires. Leave about a quarter tank of fuel. If it does not run, say so when you book, since winch loading requires the right carrier.
Deal with the hitch. A receiver hitch is fine. Remove a drop hitch or ball mount that hangs low, and stow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch if it folds.
Finally, wash the truck and photograph it, including the bed, the tailgate, and the wheels.
Truck Shipping Questions
How much does it cost to ship a pickup truck?
A midsize pickup is often within the standard ranges of $350 to $700 under 500 miles, $700 to $1,300 up to 1,500 miles, and $1,100 to $1,800 cross-country. A full-size half-ton typically costs about $75 to $150 more. Heavy-duty, dually, and lifted trucks cost more and are quoted on their dimensions.
Can you ship a dually?
Yes. A dually is about as wide as a trailer is permitted to be, so it needs a carrier that can accommodate it. Tell us it has dual rear wheels when you request a quote.
Can you ship a lifted truck?
Yes. Give us the overall height, the lift size, and the tire size. Trucks that are too tall for a standard carrier are moved on a flatbed or a dedicated trailer.
Can I leave tools or cargo in the bed?
No. The bed should be empty of loose items. A toolbox that is bolted to the truck can stay if it is emptied or securely locked, though its contents are not covered by insurance.
Can my ladder rack or toolbox stay on?
Yes, as long as it is firmly attached. Tell us about it, and give the overall height if a rack rises above the cab.
Do diesel trucks cost more to ship?
Not because of the fuel type, but diesels are heavier, and weight can affect the price of a large truck. Tell us the engine when you request a quote.
Can you ship a truck that does not run?
Yes. It is loaded with a winch, which typically adds $100 to $200. For a heavy truck, tell us whether it rolls, steers, and brakes.
Can you pick up from a dealership or a farm?
Yes. We pick up from dealers, auctions, private sellers, farms, and job sites. Give us a contact and a description of the access.
Can you ship a truck with a camper shell or bed cover?
Yes. A fitted shell or tonneau cover can stay on. Lock it, and measure the overall height if the shell rises above the cab. A slide-in camper is a different matter and should be removed or quoted separately.
Is there a deposit?
No. You pay on delivery, and the price matches your quote.
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Get a price in under 60 seconds, or call with your truck's specifications and let a dispatcher plan it with you.