UTV and Side-by-Side Shipping

UTVs need knowledgeable loading and securement

Have a UTV or side-by-side to ship? These vehicles can present loading and securement challenges that are very different from a standard motorcycle. They should be transported by a carrier who understands how to load and restrain the specific vehicle safely—not treated as ordinary freight.

Side-by-sides vary widely in size, weight, and configuration. A compact two-seat UTV, a four-seat crew model, and a fully enclosed-cab machine do not occupy the same trailer space or require the same loading plan. Accurate dimensions and accessory details help Moto Relay match the vehicle with suitable equipment and a transporter prepared for that configuration.

Moto Relay arranges door-to-door UTV transport. We do not send vehicles through depots and do not crate them for forklift handling.

Is your vehicle an ATV or a UTV?

A UTV—often called a side-by-side—generally has side-by-side seating and may include a roof, windshield, doors, or an enclosed cab. An ATV may have three or four wheels and commonly uses a straddle seat and handlebars. These differences affect the vehicle's footprint, measurements, and trailer fit.

If your machine has a straddle seat and handlebars, see our three-wheel and four-wheel ATV shipping guide for the details needed before quoting.

Shipping an enclosed-cab UTV

Factory and aftermarket cabs can change a UTV's height, width, weight, and loading clearance. Windshields, hard doors, heaters, roofs, mirrors, and rear panels should all be disclosed when you request a quote.

Measure the UTV exactly as it will be handed to the carrier—from the widest installed point and from the ground to the highest fixed point. Do not rely only on a base-model specification if tires, suspension, roof equipment, or accessories have changed the finished dimensions.

Open versus enclosed UTV transport

Open transport carries the UTV on an open trailer and is a practical option for many shipments. Enclosed transport shields it from weather and road debris, but tall or wide UTVs may not fit every enclosed trailer. Exact dimensions are essential before enclosed service can be confirmed.

If either option could work, request pricing for both. Our open versus enclosed transport guide explains the basic tradeoffs.

What we need for an accurate UTV shipping quote

• Pickup and delivery ZIP codes or cities
• Year, make, model, and trim
• Overall length, width, and height as the UTV will be shipped
• Approximate weight
• Whether it runs, steers, brakes, and rolls freely
• Cab, roof, windshield, doors, racks, light bars, spare tires, or other accessories
• Open, enclosed, or both transport preferences

Running and non-running UTVs

Running UTVs should start reliably and be ready to load. Moto Relay also accepts non-running UTVs when they roll freely. Tell us whether the steering and brakes function and whether anything prevents the wheels from turning.

A vehicle that does not roll requires a different type of handling and currently cannot be accepted. Accurate condition details prevent loading problems and last-minute changes.

Preparing your side-by-side for pickup

• Remove personal property and anything not secured to the vehicle.
• Secure or remove loose doors, soft panels, covers, flags, and detachable accessories.
• Check tires and make sure the UTV rolls, steers, and brakes as disclosed.
• Photograph the UTV and its installed accessories before pickup.
• Have keys available and explain any starting or operating procedure.
• Confirm that the carrier can safely reach the pickup and delivery meeting points.

Review our door-to-door transport guide for more information about truck access and direct carrier handoff.

UTV shipping questions