A lifted truck with 37-inch tires does not fit on a car carrier the same way a sedan does. Oversized and lifted vehicle transport starts with accurate measurements: overall height, width at the widest point, length and weight. Those numbers decide which trailer position works, whether a step-deck or flatbed is a better fit, and whether the load stays within legal limits. Sahara Auto Transport collects these details up front so the carrier we send can actually take your vehicle.
We regularly move lifted pickups and Jeeps, dually trucks, heavy-duty work trucks, high-roof cargo vans and vehicles with wide fender flares or aftermarket bumpers. Most of these ship as standard loads once they are placed on the right equipment. If a vehicle exceeds height or width limits, we arrange the appropriate trailer and any permits the route requires. Requirements change by state, so we confirm current rules when you book.
Who needs oversized vehicle shipping
- Owners of lifted trucks, Jeeps and off-road builds
- Dually and heavy-duty pickup owners
- Businesses moving high-roof cargo and sprinter-style vans
- Buyers of modified vehicles from out of state
- Overlanders shipping rigs with roof tents and racks
What you get
Why customers choose Sahara for this
Measured before we dispatch
We ask for real height, width, length and weight, including lift kits, tires and accessories, so the right equipment shows up.
Trailers that fit your build
Depending on size, your vehicle may ride on the lower deck of a car carrier, a step-deck or a flatbed.
Permits handled when needed
If your vehicle exceeds legal dimensions for the route, Sahara arranges the required permits with the carrier.
Duallys and heavy-duty trucks
Wide rear axles and heavy curb weights are routine for us, and we match them to carriers rated for the load.
Care for aftermarket parts
Drivers secure lifted vehicles with attention to suspension components, light bars, bumpers and custom wheels.
Step by step
How Oversized & Lifted Vehicle Transport works
Mile 01
Share measurements and mods
Send us the overall height, width, length and approximate weight, along with lift height, tire size and any racks, light bars or bumpers that add size.
Mile 02
Equipment and permit planning
We match your vehicle to a car carrier, step-deck or flatbed and confirm whether the route needs oversize permits or special routing.
Mile 03
Pickup and secure loading
The driver confirms dimensions on site, documents the vehicle's condition, and secures it with tie-downs suited to lifted suspensions and large tires.
Mile 04
Delivery and inspection
Your vehicle is delivered to your address or the nearest accessible location for a large rig, and you inspect it before signing off.
Pricing
What shapes your price
- 01Overall height after lift kits, tires and roof accessories
- 02Width, especially for duallys, fender flares and wide bumpers
- 03Vehicle weight and length
- 04Trailer type, such as top deck, lower deck, step-deck or flatbed
- 05Oversize permits or special routing if dimensions exceed limits
- 06Distance and accessibility at pickup and delivery
Height, width and permit basics
Car carriers have to clear bridges and overpasses, so the total height of the loaded trailer is limited. A lifted truck may need a lower-deck position, a step-deck or a flatbed to stay within that limit. Width matters too: most states cap standard loads at a legal width of about 8.5 feet, and duallys or vehicles with wide flares and bumpers come close. If a load goes beyond the limits, permits and specific routing may be required. Requirements change, so we confirm current rules when you book.
Before pickup, remove or fold down anything that adds height, such as roof tents, cargo boxes and antennas, and secure light bars and loose accessories. Measure carefully from the ground to the highest point and across the widest point, and send photos if you can. Accurate numbers help Sahara book the right truck the first time. Underreported dimensions can lead to a refused load at pickup, a rescheduled dispatch and extra cost.