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Military Personnel’s Reliable Car Shipping Nationwide

POV Relocation Made Easy & Fast

You need an experienced military car shipping company to ensure that your POV is shipped correctly. Trends Auto Ship LLC has been a leader in military auto shipping for over 20 years.

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Our military car shipping program is the most convenient offered by Trends Auto Ship LLC, a veteran-owned and operated company.

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Military car shipping companies are the best option for relocating your POV.

PCS Vehicle Shipping

Regardless of your location in the United States, POVs can be shipped directly from your current installation to your new duty station.

Deployment Relocation

Make sure your POV is stored in a safe location within the country before deployment to ensure its safety.

Out-of-State Sale/Purchase

With Trends Auto Ship, you can expand the possibilities of your POV by buying or selling out of state.

Can the Military Ship Your Car for Free?

One of the realities of being an active duty service member in the United States military is the possibility of being transferred from one duty station to another. Moving your household goods cross-country or overseas with each relocation is a major logistical headache. It is particularly difficult to transport your personal vehicle. However, the government provides generous allowances and benefits that can subsidize the high costs of shipping a car during military relocations.

As part of PCS rules, all military branches will ship a service member’s vehicle. You will be eligible for this allowance if you have served at your current duty station for at least 12 months before receiving PCS orders. Shipment types vary based on whether you’re moving locally (CONUS) or overseas (OCONUS).

When relocating domestically within the CONUS, the government pays for vehicle shipping up to a specific limit determined by rank and dependency status. An approved government contractor must handle the shipping arrangements and follow specific documentation guidelines.

A full subsidy is also provided for international relocations. However, shipping mechanisms differ according to the costs and restrictions in the country of destination. A sea shipment takes approximately 4-6 weeks to transit, whereas a roll-on/roll-off vessel takes only 1-2 weeks. Military-discounted rates can only be obtained through approved channels, just as they are within the U.S.

Depending on the size and weight of your vehicle, you may have to pay excess fees. This problem usually occurs with a large SUV, truck, or luxury car.  To understand car shipping allowances and limitations, contact your installation transportation office. By comparing your vehicle’s specifications with the standard allowance capacities, they can tell you what out-of-pocket costs might be incurred.

The Military Car Shipping Process

Shipping a car when you’re in the military can present unique challenges. Services specializing in military vehicle shipping are available to assist service members moving across the country or internationally.

Shipping a car when you're in the military can present unique challenges. Services specializing in military vehicle shipping are available to assist service members moving across the country or internationally.

Standard Auto Transport vs. Military Shipping

Brokers and carriers offer discounts and terms tailored to military moves to service members, veterans, reservists, retirees, and their families. Some companies understand the importance of specific dates, changes in destination, and documentation requirements.

Key Differences

  • Offer military customers better pricing and rebates to limit their out-of-pocket costs
  • Uncertain military timelines require extended pickup and delivery windows
  • Understanding of overseas APO/FPO addresses and shipping to/from bases
  • Third-party vehicle handover forms accepted

 

PCS Car Shipping Steps

  1. Get free quotes from military vehicle transport companies. Make comparisons of cost, service, and reputation.
  2. Ensure shipping dates are wide enough to accommodate last-minute changes to deployments.
  3. Remove personal items from the car, get a mechanical inspection, and photograph their condition before you pick them up.
  4. Pay invoices, sign contracts, and complete auto transport forms.
  5. If any new damage appears on the car after delivery, note it.

 

Military personnel who relocate frequently need vehicle shipping that is flexible, affordable, and convenient.  Use this guide to ensure your prized vehicle arrives safely at your new duty station.  Military relocation brokers coordinate trusted carriers efficiently.

Auto Shipping Options: Open and Enclosed

enclosedly. The most popular and most cost-effective way of shipping POVs is by air. Open-air trailers will be used to transport your vehicle. Most standard, daily-use vehicles can be fitted with this option, which is highly affordable and widely available for service members.

Enclosed auto transport is highly recommended if you own a classic, high-value, luxury vehicle, such as a vintage car or a collectible. This premium service protects your vehicle from the elements, dust, debris, and weather.  Choose to ship your vehicle enclosed.  You will ensure it reaches your new duty station in excellent condition, even though it is more expensive.  You may need to consider various factors when choosing between open and enclosed military PCS vehicle shipping, such as the vehicle’s value, the distance from your military relocation, and the additional protection enclosed shipping offers.