Military Car Shipping for PCS Moves That Already Have Enough Moving Parts

Book once you know origin and destination ZIPs — even if housing is temporary. Share preferred dates and any hard report-by day. We find a carrier, set a pickup window, and keep your contact chain clear if the person at origin differs from the person at destination.

Build buffer days. Cross-country transit plus pickup scheduling is not same-day magic, especially in peak summer PCS season.

Moves touching places like Fort Bliss, Fort Cavazos, Camp Pendleton, Norfolk, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord show up constantly in peak season. We do not invent base-only trucks — we use the national carrier network that already serves those regions.

If your orders include a POV move through government channels, ask your transportation office what they cover. Many households still book a private shipment for a second car or a tighter personal timeline.

Have your military ID or DD-214 ready for the 10% discount. Keep registration and keys available at pickup. If someone else releases the car, authorize them clearly so the driver is not stuck waiting for a signature.

Payment still follows carrier assignment. That protects you from paying into a void if dispatch takes an extra day.

Most POVs ship open. Choose enclosed for classics, specialty vehicles, or cars you want covered through long desert or winter legs. Tell us about non-running vehicles early — winch fees and equipment matter on base-area pickups too.

• Photograph the car before pickup
• Remove toll tags and personal gear
• Give both phone numbers for origin and destination contacts
• Avoid booking the truck for the exact day you need the car for in-processing
• Read the bill of lading before you sign at either end

If your timeline is brutal, say so. We would rather set honest expectations than promise a fantasy date.