Plan your vehicle move around your next assignment. Discuss your route, report date and handover arrangements with a team that understands the details matter.
Planning a PCS or deployment move? Speak with our team about your dates and current military pricing.
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A permanent change of station (PCS), deployment or family relocation can leave a short window to arrange a vehicle move. Start with the route and the people who will handle the car at each end. Van 3 can discuss the transport options for your vehicle while you organise the rest of the move.
If you are active duty, a reservist, a National Guard member, a veteran or arranging transport as a dependent, tell the team when you request a quote. Ask whether any current military pricing applies to your circumstances before booking.
Choose between open transport for an everyday car and enclosed transport when added protection from the elements matters. Describe modifications, low clearance and running condition so the team can discuss suitable carrier arrangements.
Military status alone does not establish the terms of a particular offer. Confirm eligibility and any requested verification directly with the team. Van 3 is an independent transport broker; this service does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or any military branch.
When requesting your quote, mention that the shipment is connected with military service and ask the team to check the current pricing available for your move. Discuss the total cost alongside the transport type, pickup arrangement and delivery estimate so you know what the offer includes.
Ask which customers qualify, how a military rate is applied and whether any verification is required. If you are arranging the move for a family member, check that person's eligibility rather than assuming the same terms apply.
Your quote is locked for 48 hours after receipt, with no hidden fees. If you do not book within that period, the price may change; an updated quote is locked for another 48 hours. Read the confirmed Price Lock terms and raise pricing questions before making your booking.
Call (224) 788-7777 to ask about current military pricing for your route and confirm the applicable terms before booking.
Put your vehicle schedule alongside your travel arrangements and report date. Tell the team the earliest day the car can be released, when you leave the pickup area and who can receive it at the destination. A clear collection window helps the team discuss practical carrier options without treating every preferred date as a commitment.
The collection arrangement and the time in transit are different parts of the move. Ask for both, identify any essential deadline and allow for changes caused by route conditions. A reporting date should be discussed before booking rather than assumed from a general estimate.
Decide whether a trusted representative can attend pickup or delivery if you are travelling or unavailable. Share the relevant contact details with the team and check any authorisation needed for that person to inspect and sign for the car.
If the dates leave little room, call to discuss expedited car shipping and the arrangements that can be confirmed for your route. A faster pickup request does not automatically guarantee an arrival date. For questions about any official relocation entitlement or reimbursement, speak with your transportation office before booking private transport.
Share any gate restrictions or access concerns when you arrange the shipment. A car carrier needs a location where it can enter, manoeuvre, stop and load safely. Do not assume that an installation address means the truck can pass through the gate; agree the handover location with the team and carrier.
Tell the team if the pickup or receiving address is on an installation. Check the local requirements with the appropriate installation contact and discuss them before the truck is dispatched. Confirm who will meet the driver and how that person can be reached.
If access is restricted or the truck cannot safely reach the address, coordinate a nearby suitable meeting point. This follows Van 3’s door-to-door service: your address or a nearby safe point, with the location agreed for the shipment.
The carrier will call before pickup to arrange the details. Keep the handover contact reachable, have the keys ready and allow time to inspect the car with the driver. Report a change in the vehicle's running condition or access arrangements before collection.
Start with a quote, then confirm the timing and access details that make this move different. Keep a copy of your booking information and the handover contacts together so a change in travel plans is easier to communicate.
Enter your route and vehicle details in the quote form. The system displays the available quote on a new page. Call the team to discuss military pricing, any fixed dates or access requirements before you rely on the arrangements.
Review the quote and confirm the proposed shipment details. You can pay in full or pay a deposit using a credit or debit card, or PayPal. Check the payment details shown for your booking and ask about anything that is unclear.
Van 3 coordinates the shipment with a carrier. The carrier will call before pickup to arrange the details. Confirm the address or safe meeting point, who will attend and any information needed to release the vehicle.
Walk around the car with the driver at pickup and record its condition on the inspection paperwork. At delivery, inspect it again before completing the handover and record any concerns promptly on the delivery documents.
See how car shipping works for the full process. Remove household goods from the vehicle; any permitted personal items must stay under 100 lb and travel at the owner’s risk. Discuss what you plan to leave in the car with the team before pickup.
FAQ
Who qualifies for military car shipping pricing?
Tell the team whether you are active duty, a reservist, a National Guard member, a veteran or a dependent arranging a move. Ask which current offer, if any, applies and what verification is needed. Eligibility and discount terms need to be confirmed before booking; listing a status here does not promise a discount.
How early should I arrange a PCS vehicle shipment?
Contact the team once you can discuss the route and likely dates. Explain your departure, report date and the earliest day the vehicle can be released. If your orders or travel plans change, update the team promptly and confirm the revised arrangement. Pickup and transit should be planned separately.
Can the carrier collect or deliver inside a military base?
Base access must be checked for the actual shipment. Tell the team about the installation and any gate restrictions before collection is arranged. If access or safe truck movement is not possible, coordinate a nearby suitable meeting point with the carrier instead of assuming gate entry is included.
What if I cannot attend pickup or delivery?
Discuss an authorised representative with the team before the handover. Confirm who can release or receive the vehicle, provide a reachable contact and explain the inspection and paperwork that person will need to complete. Update the arrangements if your travel or availability changes.
Is this an official military relocation or reimbursement service?
Van 3 arranges private vehicle transport as an independent broker. Do not assume that a private booking is authorised or reimbursable through your military move. Ask your transportation office about your own entitlements and required process before making a booking that depends on reimbursement.
Get your quote or call to discuss your PCS dates and handover.
