Military car shipping — open auto carrier transporting vehicles across American highway for PCS move
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Military Car Shipping

PCS orders in hand? Ship your vehicle door-to-door to any base in the U.S. Flexible scheduling around your report date, military discount, and real-time GPS tracking.

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$750K+ Coverage
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PCS Vehicle Transport

Military Car Shipping: PCS Moves Made Simple

Military car shipping is auto transport built around the unique demands of PCS moves, deployments, and base transfers. The average service member relocates every 2-3 years -- and the DoD processes roughly 400,000 PCS moves annually. For CONUS (stateside) moves, the government does not ship your vehicle. That's where we come in.

At Scott's Auto Carrier, we've shipped thousands of vehicles for active duty, reserves, National Guard, and veteran families. Our coordinators understand PCS timelines, short-notice orders, and the flexibility you need when your report date is non-negotiable. Door-to-door pickup and delivery to any base, post, or installation in the continental United States.

Whether you're moving from Fort Liberty to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Camp Pendleton to Camp Lejeune, or any combination of bases -- we handle the vehicle so you can focus on your mission.

Military car shipping — open auto carrier transporting vehicles along coastal highway for PCS relocation

400K+

PCS moves per year

3-10

Day delivery

10%+

Military discount

Military Discount Available

Active duty, reserves, National Guard, and veterans qualify. Get a locked-in price with your military discount in under 60 seconds.

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Why Ship Instead of Drive?

Government Doesn't Ship Your Car for CONUS Moves

For stateside PCS moves, you're on your own for vehicle transport. Here's why thousands of service members choose private auto transport over driving.

Driving Yourself

  • 2-5 days of driving (using PCS leave)
  • Gas, hotels, food: $400-$1,200+
  • Mileage reimbursement: only ~$0.22/mile
  • Wear and tear on your vehicle
  • Spouse and kids in the car for 2,000+ miles
  • Risk of breakdown on the road

Shipping with Scott's

  • Fly to your new base -- vehicle arrives in 3-10 days
  • Door-to-door pickup and delivery at any installation
  • Save your PCS leave for settling in
  • Zero miles added to your vehicle
  • Family can fly instead of road-tripping with kids
  • $750K+ carrier cargo insurance included
How It Works

4 Steps to Ship Your Vehicle for PCS

01

Get Your Military Quote

Tell us your vehicle, pickup base/address, and destination. Military discount applied automatically. Price locked at booking.

02

Schedule Around Your PCS

Pick a date that works with your orders. We offer flexible windows and accommodate short-notice PCS. A spouse or POA holder can meet the driver.

03

Vehicle Pickup & Inspection

The carrier arrives at your location. Joint inspection of vehicle condition documented on the Bill of Lading. Your car is loaded and secured.

04

Delivery to Your New Base

Track your vehicle with real-time GPS. The driver delivers door-to-door at your new duty station. Final inspection and you are done.

Pricing

Military Car Shipping Costs by Distance

Prices shown include military discount. Actual cost depends on vehicle type, route, and season.

DistanceExample PCS RouteOpen TransportEnclosedEst. Transit
0-500 miFort Campbell → Fort Stewart$400-$650$650-$1,0001-3 days
500-1,000 miFort Liberty → Fort Cavazos$550-$900$900-$1,4003-5 days
1,000-2,000 miCamp Pendleton → Camp Lejeune$850-$1,400$1,300-$2,1005-7 days
2,000+ miJBLM → Fort Moore$1,100-$1,800$1,700-$2,8007-10 days

Not Sure What Your PCS Move Will Cost?

Every route and vehicle is different. Our military-experienced coordinators calculate real pricing based on your exact vehicle, bases, and PCS timeline.

Bases We Serve

Top Military Installations for Car Shipping

We ship to and from every military base, post, and installation in the continental United States. These are the highest-volume PCS corridors.

East Coast

Fort Liberty

Fayetteville, NC · Army

Camp Lejeune

Jacksonville, NC · Marines

Fort Stewart

Hinesville, GA · Army

Fort Moore

Columbus, GA · Army

Naval Station Norfolk

Norfolk, VA · Navy

Central

Fort Cavazos

Killeen, TX · Army

Fort Campbell

Clarksville, TN · Army

Fort Riley

Junction City, KS · Army

Fort Eisenhower

Augusta, GA · Army

JBSA

San Antonio, TX · Air Force

West Coast

Camp Pendleton

Oceanside, CA · Marines

JBLM

Tacoma, WA · Army/AF

Naval Station San Diego

San Diego, CA · Navy

Travis AFB

Fairfield, CA · Air Force

Fort Carson

Colorado Springs, CO · Army

When to Book

PCS Season & Military Car Shipping Timing

Peak PCS season runs May through September. Booking early during these months saves money and guarantees your pickup date.

Peak PCS Season

May - Sep

Highest

Book 3-4 weeks ahead. June and July are the busiest months. Rates increase 15-30% due to high demand.

Fall Transition

Oct - Nov

Moderate

Tail end of PCS moves. Good availability and pricing. Late-cycle orders and school-year adjustments.

Winter

Dec - Feb

Low

Holiday block leave means minimal PCS activity. Best rates of the year. 1-2 weeks advance booking is sufficient.

Spring Orders

Mar - Apr

Rising

PCS orders dropping for summer moves. Book now before the rush. Early-bird pricing still available.

Popular Routes

Top PCS Car Shipping Routes

Estimated pricing for open transport with military discount. Actual cost varies by vehicle type and season.

Fort Liberty, NC

Fort Cavazos, TX

1,340 mi

$750-$1,100

Camp Pendleton, CA

Camp Lejeune, NC

2,650 mi

$1,200-$1,700

JBLM, WA

Fort Stewart, GA

2,850 mi

$1,300-$1,800

Fort Campbell, TN

Fort Liberty, NC

560 mi

$450-$700

Norfolk, VA

San Diego, CA

2,700 mi

$1,250-$1,750

Fort Moore, GA

JBLM, WA

2,700 mi

$1,250-$1,700

Fort Cavazos, TX

Fort Riley, KS

680 mi

$500-$800

Eglin AFB, FL

Travis AFB, CA

2,300 mi

$1,100-$1,600

Fort Drum, NY

Fort Carson, CO

2,000 mi

$950-$1,400

JBSA, TX

Fort Eisenhower, GA

1,050 mi

$650-$1,000

Quantico, VA

Camp Pendleton, CA

2,700 mi

$1,250-$1,750

Fort Stewart, GA

Fort Cavazos, TX

1,100 mi

$650-$1,050

PCS Season Fills Up Fast

May through September is peak PCS season. Service members who book 3-4 weeks ahead get better rates and guaranteed pickup dates.

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Deployment & POA

Shipping Your Car During Deployment

Deploying and need your vehicle moved to family, storage, or a new location? We work with Power of Attorney situations every day. A spouse, family member, or any authorized person can handle pickup and delivery on your behalf.

  • Power of Attorney accepted

    General or specific POA — we walk your designee through the process

  • Pre-deployment booking

    Sign contracts and arrange everything before you ship out

  • Ship to family

    We deliver your vehicle to a parent, spouse, or trusted person anywhere in the U.S.

  • Second vehicle solutions

    Government only ships 1 POV overseas — we handle the second car stateside

Who we serve

Shipping Solutions for Every Situation

Whether you are relocating for a new job, buying a car online, or heading south for winter -- we have tailored shipping solutions for your specific needs.

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The Scott's Difference

Why Military Families Choose Scott's

$750K+

Cargo coverage

Every shipment covered by carrier cargo insurance

10%+

Military discount

Active duty, reserves, Guard, and veterans

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Price guarantee

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Dedicated coordinator

One point of contact from booking to delivery

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