American Auto Shipping

10/24/2026

Shipping a car coast to coast this winter? The truck may not take I-80.

1. Wyoming closes stretches of I-80 in winter storms.
2. Colorado's Traction Law covers I-70 from September 1 through May 31.
3. Many carriers drop south to I-40 or I-10, even when it adds miles.
4. Book two to four weeks ahead and plan delivery a few days early.

Full guide: https://americanautoshipping.com/blog/winter-cross-country-car-shipping-routes-i80-i40-i10/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video

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10/23/2026

Shipping a Car Coast to Coast This Winter? Why the Truck May Not Take the Route You Expect

In winter, many coast-to-coast car carriers swap I-80 and I-70 for I-40 or I-10. What that means for your route, your dates and your car.

✅ In winter, many coast-to-coast car carriers leave I-80 and I-70 for the southern I-40 and I-10 corridors to avoid closures and chain rules, even if...
✅ Wyoming closes parts of I-80 in winter storms, California requires chains on trucks over 6,500 pounds when chain controls are up, and Colorado's I-...
✅ A 2,000-mile trip runs about 5 to 8 days in transit by our published method; winter detours and weather holds push toward the later end.

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In winter, many coast-to-coast car carriers swap I-80 and I-70 for I-40 or I-10. What that means for your route, your dates and your car.

10/23/2026

Putting the classic away for winter? Here's open vs enclosed.

Open: costs less, but late-fall salt, slush and gravel can reach the paint and chrome.
Enclosed: costs more, keeps the car covered, and many trailers load with a hydraulic liftgate instead of steep ramps.

Take dated photos before pickup. You'll want them for the spring trip home.

Full guide: https://americanautoshipping.com/blog/shipping-a-classic-car-to-winter-storage/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=video

Save this for storage season.

10/23/2026

Putting the Classic Away for Winter? How to Ship It to Storage Without Regrets in the Spring

Putting a classic into winter storage? How to ship it enclosed, prep it for months off the road and get it home in spring the way it left.

✅ Enclosed transport keeps a collector car out of late-fall salt and grime; it costs about 1.5 times the open price in our published estimating method.
✅ Ask about liftgate loading and soft wheel straps, and mention a low front lip, lowered suspension or a car that must be pushed.
✅ Ship with about a quarter tank; top off and add stabilizer at the storage location, or follow the facility's rules.

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Putting a classic into winter storage? How to ship it enclosed, prep it for months off the road and get it home in spring the way it left.

10/17/2026

After hurricane season, flood-damaged cars get cleaned up and resold out of state.

Run the VIN through NICB VINCheck, an NMVTIS report and a paid history report. Watch for title washing: a car titled recently in a storm-hit state then retitled elsewhere. Get an independent inspection near the seller and ask for a flood check specifically.

Full guide: https://americanautoshipping.com/blog/flood-damaged-cars-check-before-you-ship-one-out-of-state/

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10/17/2026

Buying a Used Car Out of State After Hurricane Season? Check for Flood Damage Before You Ship It

Every fall, cars that sat in floodwater get cleaned up, retitled and listed for sale hundreds of miles away. Here is how to check a car before you buy it and pay to ship it home.

✅ Flood-damaged cars are often cleaned up and resold far from where they flooded, so out-of-state buyers see more of them in the months after hurrica...
✅ Run the VIN through more than one source: NICB VINCheck (free), an NMVTIS title report and a paid vehicle history report.
✅ Watch for title washing: a car recently titled in a storm-hit area and just moved and retitled in another state.

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Every fall, cars that sat in floodwater get cleaned up, retitled and listed for sale hundreds of miles away. Here is how to check a car before you buy it and pa

10/16/2026

Riding Season Doesn't Have to End in October: Shipping Your Motorcycle South for the Winter

Heading to Arizona, Florida or Texas for the winter? Your bike can come too. Here is when to book, which way to ship it, and how to get a motorcycle ready for a long ride on someone else's truck.

✅ Late October through December is snowbird season on routes into Florida, Arizona and Texas, so book two to four weeks before you want the bike to a...
✅ Open transport in a wheel chock is the usual choice for a daily rider; enclosed suits show bikes; crating gives the most protection but adds cost a...
✅ Ask how the company secures motorcycles: upright in a wheel chock with soft straps, not leaned against something.

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Heading to Arizona, Florida or Texas for the winter? Your bike can come too. Here is when to book, which way to ship it, and how to get a motorcycle ready for a

10/15/2026

Ship your car to Colorado or Utah in October, not January.

Once snow hits, pass closures and chain rules add days to delivery. Mountain roads are steep and narrow; drivers often meet you in a larger town. Winter tires, topped-up washer fluid, and a strong battery before pickup matter.

Full guide: https://americanautoshipping.com/blog/ship-your-car-to-a-ski-town-before-winter/

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10/15/2026

Spending the Winter in a Ski Town? How to Get Your Car to the Mountains Before the Snow

A season in Colorado, Utah or Vermont starts with a car that can handle mountain roads. Here is when to ship, where a car carrier can actually deliver, and what to do to the car before it goes.

✅ Ship to a ski town in October or early November. Snow, pass closures and chain rules can add days once winter sets in.
✅ A full-size car carrier often cannot reach steep or narrow mountain addresses, so expect to meet the driver in a nearby town or a large lot off the...
✅ Colorado's I-70 Traction Law (Dotsero to Morrison) runs September 1 to May 31 and requires winter-capable tires or AWD/4WD with at least 3/16 inch ...

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A season in Colorado, Utah or Vermont starts with a car that can handle mountain roads. Here is when to ship, where a car carrier can actually deliver, and what

10/14/2026

Your motorcycle doesn't have to sit all winter long.

Book two to four weeks ahead for winter routes into Arizona, Florida, or Texas. Open transport in a wheel chock works great for daily riders. Make sure the company secures it upright with soft straps, never leaned over.

Full guide: https://americanautoshipping.com/blog/ship-your-motorcycle-south-for-winter-riding/

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