Enclosed Vehicle Transport

Enclosed Vehicle Transport is the most protective form of auto transportation available. However, there are different types of enclosed trailers, and different types of equipment within the enclosed space.

The biggest Enclosed trailers are usually only able to haul six vehicles at a time. These are hauled with a semi tractor, and typically have an upper and lower deck.

A good amount of the enclosed division of car hauling takes place with a 2-3 car trailer and a 3500 dually pickup truck.

Lift Gates, Race Ramps, or extended metal ramps are essential to an enclosed hauler. The reason being that often these trailers are used to haul exotics such as Vipers, Corvette's, Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and so forth, all of which have a very low profile. The type of ramping system that the particular truck uses may be of concern to you if you are hauling a low clearance auto. Be sure to check with the trucking company to ensure they have the necessary equipment to handle your auto.

Because something like only 2% of all auto haulers on the road are enclosed units, and because they have limited space, you will pay around 30-35% more for an enclosed auto shipment on average.

Things to think of when selecting a type of carrier to haul your auto.

• Rock Chips - Although uncommon, rock chips are known to occure on open transport trucks.


• Clearance of the vehicle - Low vehicles often require enclosed transporters who have the necessary equipment to load the vehicle. Race Ramps are a great thing to inquire about.


• Height and Width of the vehicle - A tall and long vehicle will take up more room on a transport trailer, and will possibly require a 2-3 car flatdeck type of trailer. Because the transporter can only fit 3 vehicles on this type of trailer, typically the cost will be higher. However, it may be the only option.


• Value of the auto - It is recommended to use an enclosed service if the vehicle is of high value. Enclosed trailers keep your auto completley encapsulated and offer the maximum amount of protection from all of the elements of the weather, while also offering additional protection from theft, criminal activity, or vandalism.


• Price - If price is of importance to you, an open hauler will certainly save you $.