Why the Old Way of Auto Shipping Is Dead (And What Replaced It)

Every single time you’ve searched for auto shipping, you’ve lived the same nightmare.
You find a site that looks promising, enter your pickup city, delivery city, and vehicle details, and click “Get Quote.”
A giant form blocks the screen demanding your full name, email address, and phone number before they’ll show you a single dollar.
You reluctantly fill it out.
Your phone starts ringing before you even finish typing — and it doesn’t stop for weeks.

That experience is now officially extinct.

First Haulers built the industry’s first and still only 100 % anonymous auto shipping calculator.
No name. No email. No phone. No sales calls. Ever.

You type your route → get your exact price + delivery window in under 10 seconds → save it, share it, or book it. Your choice. No pressure.

Real Auto Shipping Prices (Live Right Now)

Open Transport – Everyday Sedans, SUVs, Trucks & Pickups

• Under 500 miles: $400 – $800 (1–4 days)
• 500–1,000 miles: $650 – $1,000 (2–5 days)
• 1,000–1,500 miles: $800 – $1,200 (3–7 days)
• 1,500–2,000 miles: $1,000 – $1,500 (5–9 days)
• 2,000+ miles (coast-to-coast): $1,200 – $1,800 (7–14 days)

Enclosed Transport – Classics, Exotics, Concours & Luxury Vehicles

• Under 500 miles: $600 – $1,000
• 500–1,000 miles: $900 – $1,300
• 1,000–1,500 miles: $1,100 – $1,500
• 1,500–2,000 miles: $1,400 – $1,900
• Coast-to-coast: $1,900 – $2,500

Every single quote includes true door-to-door service (no terminals), free real-time GPS tracking you can watch on your phone, and $100K base insurance (upgradable to $5M for classics at no extra cost).

Why This Calculator Is More Accurate Than Anything Else Online

Most websites still use last year’s averages or intentionally lowball you just to capture your contact information.
First Haulers updates pricing every 24 hours with live data pulled directly from their own fleet and partner carriers:

• Current national diesel average
• Real-time carrier supply and demand on your exact lane
• Seasonal spikes (summer relocations, snowbird migration, January PCS rush)
• Rural vs. metropolitan access fees
• Weather detours and construction routing
• Holiday and peak-week surcharges

That’s why their estimates are within ±5 % of the final price 97 % of the time — no bait-and-switch, no “oops, the price just went up $400” phone call.

Transit Times You Can Actually Trust

First Haulers drives a responsible 400–500 miles per day to protect your vehicle:

• Short haul (<1,000 miles): 2–5 days total including pickup window
• Medium haul (1,000–2,000 miles): 4–9 days
• Full coast-to-coast (2,500+ miles): 7–12 days under normal conditions
• Expedited service: subtract 2–5 days (+$300–$600)
• Peak season (June–August, December–January): possible +1–2 days

You see your exact window the moment the quote loads — no vague “7–21 day” ranges.

Military & PCS Families Ship for $0 Out-of-Pocket

Select “Military/PCS” in the calculator and an automatic $50–$150+ discount appears instantly.
First Haulers is fully DITY/PPM-approved nationwide and provides complete paperwork assistance — thousands of service members ship daily drivers, classics, motorcycles, and project cars for zero dollars out-of-pocket after DoD reimbursement.

They also guarantee 48-hour pickup windows and offer 7-day support from a dedicated veteran liaison.

Museum-Grade Protection Is Standard for Every Classic & Concours Car

Every classic automatically defaults to fully enclosed, climate-controlled trailers featuring:

• Hydraulic lift-gate loading (zero ramp angle, zero scraping)
• Soft nylon straps that never touch paint or chrome
• Air-ride suspension for the smoothest ride possible
• Climate locked at 68–72 °F and 40–60 % humidity
• Insurance automatically tailored up to $5 million — included in the price

First Haulers is the official transporter for Barrett-Jackson, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance regulars, RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, Mecum, and countless Best-in-Show winners.

Inoperable Vehicles & Barn Finds? Handled Daily

Select “inoperable” and the calculator instantly adds the correct winching fee ($100–$350) and assigns a truck with the right equipment — no surprises at pickup.

The Story Behind the Calculator

The founders of First Haulers didn’t set out to change an industry. They just got tired of the same nightmare every car guy knows. One had a 1967 Mustang quoted at $1,200 online. He gave his phone number “just to see the final price” and spent the next month blocking calls from twenty brokers. The car finally arrived nine days late, with a new scratch and a $1,700 bill after “fuel surcharges” and “carrier fees.” The other tried to ship a non-running 1955 Bel Air barn find to California. Every website demanded contact info before showing a price. He filled out a dozen forms and still got lowballed, then price-jacked $900 two days before pickup. They looked at each other and said: “This is ridiculous. There has to be a better way.” So they built it: a 100 % anonymous calculator that shows real, binding-ready pricing in 10 seconds using live diesel prices, carrier availability, and actual lane data — no name, no email, no phone, no spam, ever. That simple idea turned into First Haulers — the company collectors, military families, and everyday drivers trust because it treats you like an adult from the very first click. Privacy isn’t a feature. It’s the entire reason we exist.

Get Your Free Anonymous Auto Shipping Quote Right Now

No forms. No phone calls. Just real pricing in seconds.

→ Use First Haulers’ 100 % Private Auto Shipping Calculator

Stop trading your privacy for a simple quote.
Auto shipping finally works the way it always should have — fast, honest, and completely on your terms.