Open Auto Transport

Ship your vehicle affordably and efficiently with Rivalane’s Open Auto Transport service. It’s the most popular option for everyday vehicles, offering a safe and cost-effective way to move your car nationwide. Our network of trusted open carriers ensures timely pickup, reliable tracking, and professional handling from start to finish.

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Service

Open Auto Transport

We provide different sorts of services and transport solutions for car shipping for individuals and businesses. In Rivalane there are over 10,500 certified open carrier car shipping experts which form our advanced network of nationwide transporters.

While carrier transporters are the most common carriers on the road they provide the most flexible options for delivery and pickup of your vehicle. Most shipments are delivered with 8-10 car carriers. For short distances carriers use smaller trucks which hold 2-3 vehicles.

Features

Open Auto Transport Features

Most common and economical

The most popular car shipping method is open transport. It is the most commonly seen on highways. That’s why it is the most economical of our vehicle shipping services. It is a reason to consider this option first.

Nationwide coverage

We provide direct shipping service and from anywhere in the U.S. Our trailers will pick up your vehicle and deliver it to your home or business. This type of delivery is perfect for individuals as well as for business. It can deal with any request from simple shipping to corporate relocating.

Fast and flexible delivery

While it is the most common shipment method there are a lot of options out there which drive regularly anywhere. This type of shipping is the most flexible that gives you opportunities to use services such as Door to Door car shipping.

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Open Car Shipping with Rivalane!

We ship your vehicles to all states of the United States with our wide experienced staff in a safe manner. We carefully check careers for our clients. Their driving record is regularly reviewed by our team. Shipping with Rivalane is easy like abc. We have all the necessary resources to make open carrier car shipping safe and simple!

Our Open Car Shipping Process

1. PLANNING

Step 1 - Planning & Scheduling

The open auto transport process starts with detailed planning. Once you request your quote, Rivalane coordinates everything — from selecting the right carrier to confirming your pickup window.

We handle communication with the driver and verify all route details so your vehicle moves smoothly on schedule.

Before pickup day, we recommend preparing your car by cleaning it, removing personal belongings, and leaving about a quarter tank of fuel. This helps ensure quick loading and easy inspection when the carrier arrives.

2. pickup & transit

Step 2 - Pickup & Transit

After scheduling, Rivalane oversees the pickup and transit process. Your car is carefully loaded onto an open carrier — a trailer that typically transports 8–10 vehicles at once.

Every driver in our network is licensed, insured, and experienced in handling cross-country deliveries.

Throughout the journey, you’ll receive progress updates and can reach our support team at any time. While open transport exposes vehicles to weather and road conditions, it remains the most efficient and reliable choice for standard cars, SUVs, and trucks.

3. delivery

Step 3 - Delivery & Vehicle Inspection

When your vehicle arrives, Rivalane ensures a smooth unloading and delivery experience. The driver will perform a final inspection with you to confirm the vehicle’s condition matches the original pickup report.

We know delivery days can be busy, so we make this process quick, transparent, and convenient — whether it’s door-to-door delivery or pickup at a nearby terminal.

Rivalane’s open auto transport combines affordability with dependable service, ensuring your car arrives safely, exactly where it needs to be.

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