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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
An open car carrier is a large trailer used to move multiple vehicles at once. It’s the same type you often see delivering new cars to dealerships. Vehicles are securely fastened and transported in the open air, making this the most efficient and affordable shipping method.
Open transport is a truck which does not have any walls and is not protected from weather conditions, while enclosed transport is a covered truck which can fully protect your car from bad factors around. At the same time prices for enclosed transport are higher.
You can get a quote by filling up our online calculator or by contacting us via phone or email. One more option to get a quote from Rivalane is to visit our office in New York and discuss all details of your shipping.
Yes. Even though vehicles travel uncovered, professional carriers use industry-standard equipment and secure strapping systems to prevent movement or contact damage. Rivalane works only with licensed, insured carriers to keep every shipment safe from pickup to delivery.
Yes. Even though vehicles travel uncovered, professional carriers use industry-standard equipment and secure strapping systems to prevent movement or contact damage. Rivalane works only with licensed, insured carriers to keep every shipment safe from pickup to delivery.
Pricing depends on distance, vehicle type, and route demand. On average, open shipping costs 30–50 % less than enclosed transport because carriers move several vehicles at once. For an exact rate, request a free custom quote from Rivalane.