Military families ship cars for PCS orders, deployments and training assignments, and Rivalane handles those moves with the same door to door process as any other shipment, with one difference at the gate.
Pickup and delivery at the base
Commercial car carriers generally are not cleared to drive onto a military installation. Pickup and delivery are usually arranged at a safe meeting point outside the gate, such as a visitor lot or a nearby commercial lot, and the driver agrees the spot with you in advance. If you live in on-base housing, plan to drive the car out to meet the truck.
Discount and paperwork
Service members qualify for a military discount by showing a valid military ID; the amount is confirmed on your order confirmation. Rivalane does not handle the government's POV shipping entitlement or reimbursement paperwork, so check what your orders cover before you book a private shipment.
Timing
PCS seasons are busy on routes to and from large installations, so give the widest pickup window you can and book as soon as your report date is firm. If your dates are fixed, ask about the guaranteed pickup date upgrade.
Our guide below explains what the PCS orders typically cover and what falls to you.
Related questions
- Does Rivalane offer military or student discounts?
- What if the carrier cannot reach my address?
- Is my pickup or delivery date guaranteed?
Go deeper: PCS Vehicle Shipping: What the Military Covers and What You Pay.
