Can a carrier pick up directly at my Plano or Frisco home?

In most cases yes, these suburbs generally have wide streets and few restrictions. Tighter cul-de-sacs or gated sections sometimes call for a meeting point nearby, which we'll discuss when scheduling.

Do you serve both Dallas and Fort Worth?

Yes, we coordinate transport across the full Metroplex, including Fort Worth, Arlington and the surrounding suburbs, using the same process regardless of which side of DFW your vehicle is on.

Is summer a bad time to ship in Texas?

Not generally, carriers run through Texas heat year-round. It's just worth having an older or inoperable vehicle's fluids checked beforehand so a long highway run doesn't expose an existing issue.

Can you handle an auction purchase from a DFW facility?

Yes, we regularly coordinate auction and dealer transfers, including gate-release paperwork, as part of normal pickup arrangements.

Dallas–Fort Worth auto transport

Auto transport coordination across Dallas–Fort Worth

Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the largest metros in the country, and the geography spreads shipments across dozens of separate cities rather than one dense core. Velocity Auto Transport is a brokerage that arranges carriers for pickup and delivery anywhere in the Metroplex; we don't operate trucks or a local yard ourselves. Whether you're moving for a corporate transfer, buying from a DFW dealer, or shipping a vehicle to a family member, we quote based on your actual addresses.

Get a Quote Call (888) 883-6345 How it works

Quotes are free to request. Nothing is charged unless you accept an offer.

Coverage: Dallas pickup and delivery, plus surrounding suburbs
Equipment: Open and enclosed carriers
Service: Door-to-door where streets allow
Quotes: Written, reviewed by a person

Dallas Texas skyline from Reunion Tower September 2025 (cropped), Dallas — Dallas, Texas. Transport in this area is arranged through our carrier network; we do not operate a local terminal.

Pickup access: Door-to-door, with a nearby meeting point when needed
Service area: Dallas and the wider metro area
Equipment choices: Open multi-car carriers or enclosed trailers
Scheduling: Pickup windows, not fixed appointment times

Local detail

Shipping a vehicle in and out of Dallas

A metro built for suburban pickup, not downtown loading

Unlike compact older cities, DFW's population is spread across Plano, Frisco, Arlington, Irving and dozens of other suburbs with wide streets and ample parking, genuinely good conditions for door-to-door carrier access. Downtown Dallas itself has more restrictions, with one-way streets and loading zones, so if your pickup or drop-off is in the urban core, a nearby lot is often the practical choice.

Corporate relocation is a major driver of demand

DFW has drawn a steady stream of corporate headquarters relocations over the past decade, and that shows up directly in our shipment mix, a large share of Dallas orders are tied to job moves with a fixed start date. Booking a couple of weeks ahead when you know your move date gives carriers the most routing flexibility and improves your odds of hitting that date.

Dealer and auction volume runs high

The Metroplex has a heavy concentration of new-car dealerships and wholesale auction facilities, and we regularly arrange transport in and out of those lots. Auction pickups have their own paperwork and gate-release requirements, so let us know at booking if the vehicle is coming from an auction rather than a private address.

Summer heat and long highway runs

Texas summers push extended periods of triple-digit heat, which is hard on tires and can affect an inoperable vehicle's fluids during a long haul. It's rarely a reason to choose enclosed transport on its own, but it is a reason to make sure fluid levels and tire pressure are checked before a long-distance pickup, especially for older vehicles.

Open vs. enclosed for DFW shipments

Open carriers cover the vast majority of Dallas shipments and offer the widest availability on the high-traffic I-35, I-20 and I-30 corridors running through the metro. Enclosed transport makes sense for exotic, vintage or freshly painted vehicles where road debris and weather exposure during a long run matter more than the added cost.

Getting ready for pickup

Remove valuables and any belongings outside your confirmed personal-items allowance and toll tags, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and photograph the vehicle from all angles before the driver arrives. At delivery, check the vehicle against those photos before signing the bill of lading, it's the document that governs any damage claim, so it's worth doing carefully even if the driver is on a tight schedule. Select the personal-items option on your offer and confirm the assigned carrier's weight, packing and prohibited-item requirements before loading. The first 100 lb is included at no charge; each additional pound is $1, subject to confirmed carrier restrictions. Your selected allowance and charge appear on the offer. Personal belongings are not insured under this option; remove valuables, documents and fragile items. Vehicle coverage is subject to the assigned carrier's policy, limits and exclusions.

Not sure which equipment or timing fits? How auto transport works walks through the process end to end, and car shipping costs explains every pricing input. You can also compare open and enclosed equipment, or contact us with the route.

Velocity Auto Transport Group LLC is an auto transport brokerage. We arrange vehicle transportation through qualified motor carriers and coordinate your shipment from quote to delivery. The carrier assigned to your vehicle operates the truck.

Vehicles secured on the deck of an open car carrier — Open carriers move most vehicles on this kind of lane. Enclosed trailers are available when a vehicle calls for it.

Areas we coordinate

Transport in these areas is arranged through the carrier network. We do not operate offices or terminals in these locations.

Process

Arranging your Dallas shipment, step by step

This is the actual sequence; there is no deposit taken to get a quote, and nothing is charged until you accept an offer.

1
Request a quote
Send the pickup and delivery points, the vehicle and whether it runs. Requesting a quote for Dallas is free and never charges anything.
2
We review the lane
A person reviews your route against current carrier-market conditions, then sends a written quote with the equipment and timing it assumes.
3
Carrier assigned
Once you accept, we arrange a qualified motor carrier for your vehicle and confirm the pickup window with you and the driver.
4
Pickup and delivery
The driver inspects and loads the vehicle, documents its condition on the bill of lading, and repeats the inspection with you at delivery.

Corridors

Lanes that matter for Dallas

Corridor density is one of the biggest reasons two shipments of similar distance price and schedule differently.

I-35 corridor

Runs south to Austin and San Antonio and north to Oklahoma, one of the busiest lanes for carriers serving Texas metros.

I-20 east–west

Connects Dallas to Shreveport, Atlanta and points east, commonly used for relocation shipments to the Southeast.

I-30 to Little Rock and Memphis

A regularly used lane for carriers moving vehicles between North Texas and the Mid-South.

Plan around this

Dallas planning considerations

Extreme summer heat: Long stretches above 100°F can stress tires and fluids on long hauls; a pre-transport check is worth it for older vehicles.
Wide, spread-out suburbs: Most DFW addresses have easy carrier access, but confirm HOA rules in gated suburban communities before pickup day.
Occasional ice events: Rare winter ice storms can shut down DFW roads for a day or two and briefly delay regional carrier schedules.

How we work

What you can expect from us

Our role in your shipment

Velocity Auto Transport Group LLC is an auto transport brokerage that works with independent motor carriers. The assigned carrier operates the transport vehicle.

Written quotes, reviewed by a person

Your route, vehicle and timing are reviewed against current carrier-market conditions before we send a quote. No instant algorithmic number that changes after you book.

One point of contact from quote to delivery

You reach the same team for scheduling changes, pickup windows and delivery updates rather than a call queue.

Questions

Dallas car shipping questions

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Get a quote

Get a quote for your Dallas shipment

Tell us the route, the vehicle and its condition. We review current carrier-market conditions on your lane and come back with a written quote we can stand behind.

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