# AutoTransport AI

> AI-powered US auto transport platform. Instant vehicle shipping quotes, real-time GPS tracking, 5,000+ FMCSA-licensed vetted carriers, and "Pay At Pickup" pricing — $0 upfront, charge only at pickup.

AutoTransport AI (https://autotransportai.com) is a logistics technology platform — not a broker — for door-to-door car shipping across all 50 US states. Customers get instant, transparent quotes powered by live carrier market data (Super Dispatch loadboard + internal pricing insights), choose Standard (1–7 business day pickup) or Expedited (1–5 business days, +35%), open or enclosed transport, and track their vehicle in real time. Carriers are continuously vetted through the Highway platform. Optional TrustedTransport cargo insurance: $99 flat fee, up to $200,000 coverage, $100 deductible. Remaining balance is paid to the driver on delivery via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp.

Company: AutoTransport AI · Contact: support@autotransportai.com · Phone: +1-832-925-3882 · Coverage: United States (all 50 states) · Founded: 2024.

## Pricing model

- Baseline: distance × vehicle size × live market rate, +40% markup on Super Dispatch Pricing Insights base rate.
- Minimum: $275 for short-distance routes (waived for B2B contract rates).
- Enclosed transport: +30%.
- Inoperable / non-running vehicle: +20%.
- Oversized (lifted trucks, dually, cargo vans): +10%.
- Expedited pickup (1–5 business days): +35%.
- Multi-vehicle stacking discount: 5% (2 units) up to 20% (8 units).
- Payment: charged only when your vehicle is picked up. Balance paid to driver at delivery.

## Transit time

- Local (<500 mi): 1–3 days
- Regional: 4–7 days
- Coast-to-coast: 7–14 days

## Pages

- [Home](https://autotransportai.com/): Platform overview, instant hero quote form, and how AI-powered auto transport works.
- [Get an Instant Quote](https://autotransportai.com/quote): Vehicle shipping quote calculator — pickup ZIP, delivery ZIP, vehicle details, transport type.
- [Pricing](https://autotransportai.com/pricing): Transport-type multipliers, multi-vehicle discounts, $275 minimum, and pay-at-pickup pricing.
- [Insurance](https://autotransportai.com/insurance): TrustedTransport $200k cargo coverage, $99 flat fee, deductible, and what's covered in transit.
- [Blog](https://autotransportai.com/blog): Guides on car shipping cost, open vs enclosed transport, state-to-state routes, snowbird shipping, dealer transport, and industry news.

## AI & agent endpoints

- [MCP Server](https://autotransportai.com/mcp): Model Context Protocol server exposing `get_service_info`, `get_instant_quote`, and `track_shipment` tools for LLM agents (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, custom agents).
- [Sitemap](https://autotransportai.com/sitemap.xml): Full list of indexable URLs.
- [robots.txt](https://autotransportai.com/robots.txt): Crawler policy — all major AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, ChatGPT-User, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, Applebot, Amazonbot, Bytespider) explicitly allowed on public pages.

## Frequently asked

- How much does it cost to ship a car? Typically $500–$1,500 depending on distance, vehicle size, transport type, and season. Get an exact quote at /quote.
- How long does car shipping take? 1–3 days local, 4–7 days regional, 7–14 days coast-to-coast.
- Is my car insured? Yes — all carriers carry FMCSA cargo insurance. Optional shipper's-interest coverage adds $200k for $99.
- Do I pay upfront? No. $0 due today. You're only charged once your vehicle is picked up.
- Open vs enclosed? Open is standard/cheapest; enclosed (+30%) is fully covered for luxury/classic/high-value vehicles.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://autotransportai.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://autotransportai.com/terms)