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Military PCS Vehicle Shipping

Military PCS vehicle shipping that works around your orders, your report date, and everything else on your moving checklist.

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A permanent change of station move stacks a lot onto one calendar: household goods pickup, out-processing, travel days, and a firm report date at the other end. Sahara Auto Transport takes the car off that list. Our military PCS vehicle shipping service moves your personal vehicle between duty stations anywhere in the US, with door-to-door service wherever a truck can safely reach. You give us the dates you are working with, and we build the pickup and delivery window around them instead of asking you to rearrange your move around a carrier.

Many military families drive one car to the new installation and ship the second, which saves days on the road and keeps everyone traveling together. Others ship every vehicle and fly. Either way, you get a free, no-obligation quote, a vetted and insured carrier, and a documented Bill of Lading inspection at pickup and delivery. If a deployment, TDY, or early report date pulls you away mid-move, a spouse or a trusted person holding a power of attorney can release or receive the vehicle in your place.

Who uses our PCS car shipping

  • Active duty members with PCS orders to a new stateside installation
  • Military families shipping a second vehicle while driving the first
  • Spouses managing the move while the service member reports early
  • Members who would rather fly to the new base than drive cross-country
  • Guard and Reserve members relocating for orders or military schooling
  • Retirees making a final move after separation

What you get

Why customers choose Sahara for this

Built around your report date

Tell us when you sign out and when you need to sign in. We plan the pickup window and delivery target around those dates so the car is waiting when you need it.

Power of attorney friendly

If you deploy or go TDY, a spouse or designated agent can sign the Bill of Lading at either end. We note who is authorized before the driver arrives.

Base access coordination

Car haulers cannot always get through the gate. When on-post delivery is not possible, we set a safe meeting spot nearby, such as an open lot outside the main gate.

Vetted, insured carriers

Every vehicle moves with a licensed carrier that carries cargo insurance, and its condition is inspected and recorded at pickup and delivery.

One point of contact

A Sahara coordinator stays with your order from booking to delivery, so you are not chasing updates while you clear quarters and out-process.

Step by step

How Military PCS Vehicle Shipping works

  1. Mile 01

    Share your orders timeline

    Call 888-509-8666 or request a quote online with your pickup address, new duty station, and the key dates from your orders. Your quote is free with no obligation.

  2. Mile 02

    Lock in the pickup window

    We assign a vetted carrier and confirm a pickup window that fits your out-processing. If you will be away, tell us who will hand over the keys.

  3. Mile 03

    Inspect and load

    The driver walks around the car with you or your agent, notes existing marks on the Bill of Lading, and both of you sign before the car is loaded.

  4. Mile 04

    Delivery at your new station

    The carrier calls ahead and meets you at your new address or an agreed spot near the installation. You check the car against the pickup report, then sign.

Pricing

What shapes your price

  • 01Distance between your current and next duty station
  • 02Open carrier versus enclosed carrier
  • 03Seasonal demand, especially during the summer PCS peak
  • 04Vehicle size, weight, and whether it runs
  • 05How flexible your pickup window can be
  • 06Remote installations that sit far from major interstates
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PCS car shipping tips from our coordinators

Summer is the busiest PCS season, and carrier space on routes near large installations fills quickly from May through August. Booking as soon as you have orders in hand gives us the most room to match your dates. Entitlements for moving a privately owned vehicle within the US depend on your orders and branch, so check with your installation transportation office about what, if anything, may be reimbursable, and keep your Sahara invoice and Bill of Lading for your records.

Before pickup, leave about a quarter tank of fuel or less, remove personal items and toll transponders, and tell us about any warning lights. Do not pack household goods in the car, since carriers generally do not allow them and cargo insurance does not cover them. Heading to Hawaii, Alaska, or overseas? OCONUS vehicle moves often run through a government vehicle processing center, and we can handle the stateside leg to or from the port if you choose to ship privately.

FAQ

Military PCS Vehicle Shipping FAQ

Still unsure? Call 888-509-8666 and a coordinator will walk you through it.

01Does the military pay to ship my car for a PCS move within the US?

It depends on your orders and branch. For many moves within the continental US, the government does not ship a personal vehicle directly, and your installation transportation office is the right source for what applies to you. If you ship with Sahara Auto Transport, we provide a clear invoice and Bill of Lading for your files.

02Can my spouse release or receive the car if I have already reported?

Yes. Give us the name of whoever will handle pickup or delivery when you book. Any adult you authorize can hand over the keys and sign the Bill of Lading, and a power of attorney is smart to have if title or registration questions come up.

03How far ahead should I book military car shipping?

As soon as you have orders. Two to three weeks of lead time is comfortable on most routes, and more is better during the summer peak. If your dates shift, call us and we will work with the carrier to adjust.

04Can the truck deliver directly onto base?

Sometimes. Access rules vary by installation, and many large car haulers cannot clear the gate or maneuver through housing areas. We often arrange delivery at a safe, open lot just outside the gate and confirm the spot with you before the driver arrives.

05Can I leave belongings in the car?

Plan to ship the car empty except for standard equipment like the spare tire and jack. Personal items are not covered by the carrier's cargo insurance and add weight. Pack them with your household goods shipment instead.

06How long does PCS vehicle shipping take?

Coast-to-coast moves typically take about 7 to 10 days once the car is picked up, and shorter routes often run 2 to 5 days. Pickup usually happens within a few days of your first available date, and we give you a realistic estimate for your exact route.

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