Guide
Motorcycle Shipping Buyer's Guide
A few questions worth asking before you book any motorcycle transporter.
Is the carrier DOT-authorized and in good standing?
Any transporter moving your vehicle should be DOT-authorized and in good standing. It's reasonable to ask for this before you book.
What insurance coverage applies?
Ask what insurance coverage applies to your shipment and get the details in writing before pickup.
Open or enclosed — which do you need?
Open transport is a practical, widely used option. Enclosed transport adds protection from the road and weather. Neither is always the better choice — it depends on your vehicle and your budget.
Does your vehicle run and roll?
Be upfront about whether your vehicle runs and whether it rolls. This affects how it's loaded and whether a transporter can accept it at all.
When is payment due?
Understand exactly when a deposit or payment is due — before booking, at pickup, or at dispatch — and get that timing confirmed directly.
How will you communicate during transport?
Ask how and when you'll be updated on pickup, transit, and delivery, so you know what to expect.