Caile Auto Auction Group

Shipping guide

Shipping

We coordinate delivery through carrier dispatch partners: open-air, enclosed, and flatbed transport. Shipping is paid in cash to the driver on delivery.

Delivery estimate

Distance-based, at $0.60 per mile with a $300 minimum.

Condition reportCompleted before loading
Final checkBuyer confirms condition on arrival
3 methodsOpen-air, enclosed, flatbed
CODPaid to the driver at delivery

Before delivery

The vehicle condition is documented before it is loaded.

When the vehicle reaches its destination, you or your designated representative perform a final check to confirm it arrived in the same condition, then sign the delivery receipt.

Open-air carrier transport

Your vehicle travels on an open double-decker alongside other cars.

Pro: The most affordable option and the quickest to schedule.

Con: The vehicle is fully exposed to weather, sun, and road debris.

DistanceDelivery timeCost
Under 500 miles1-3 days$250 - $500+
2,000+ miles7-14 days$1,400 - $1,700+

Enclosed carrier transport

Your vehicle travels inside a fully covered, weatherproof trailer with solid walls and a roof.

Pro: Protection from weather and road hazards, which suits higher-value cars.

Con: Costs 30% to 60% more than open transport and can take up to a week to book.

DistanceDelivery timeCost
Under 500 miles1-3 days$350 - $650+
2,000+ miles7-14 days$1,500 - $1,800+

Flatbed / single-car transport

Your vehicle is carried on its own on a smaller tow truck or flatbed trailer.

Pro: Fast, direct delivery with no stops to drop off other vehicles.

Con: The most expensive option, and the car is usually still exposed to weather.

DistanceDelivery timeCost
Under 500 miles1 day$350 - $850+
2,000+ miles4-7 days$2,500 - $3,500+
Payment is required for off-loading

Failure to pay the driver results in the vehicle being moved to a storage facility, which incurs additional late-payment fees.

Book a lane

Ask dispatch for a firm quote

The estimator above is distance-based. A firm quote depends on carrier availability, the route, and the vehicle itself.