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COMPARING PRICING & QUOTES ?

We are happy to introduce NAME YOUR PRICE OPTIONS. Now you can take control of the pricing you want. How does it work ? Simple, once you receive your instant quote with our instant rate calculator, if the pricing seems to high, simply indicate in the booking notes toward the bottom of the booking screen the rate you'd like to pay for your shipment, or are hoping to pay. Once the order is booked with us, we will begin attempting to move the unit at or near the rate you have requested in the notes on your order. And if we do find a viable option at the rate you're requesting, you will receive the savings 100%.

Understanding how pricing and quotes work is ESSENTIAL to getting everything you want on your transport.

Here are some of the factors that will influence the pricing:

  • The narrowness of your date requirements
    A tight date range selection for your pickup request often leads to a reduction in the amount of viable trucking options that may be available or able to meet your needs. By shrinking the number of trucks that could possibly move your order by having a narrow date range, you're are also typically inflating the price to some extent also. If your goal is to achieve the best possible rate, then you almost always need great flexibility, specifically as it relates to your "pickup window". And by pickup window we mean the range of dates that the unit can be available to be picked up within. So for example, a tight date range request would be a pickup on 04/22-23 , while a flexible / generous pickup window would be 04/22-30. The likelihood that we can source a viable, yet cheaper option , is far greater with the larger pickup window. Booking your transport months or multiple weeks in advance is NOT the same as having a flexible pickup window. Do not confuse auto transport with airline tickets, they are not the same.

  • Remote locations VS large cities
    Trying to move a vehicle to or from a remote location, that's for instance well off a major highway, can often be challenging and take considerably more $ to move. This is because the availability of trucks in such areas, or trucks that want to move orders in these areas is very sparse. Trucks want to be able to seamlessly load 5-8 cars and move coast to coast or region to region. Even a 2 hour diversion off of a major highway can cost a truck an entire day. So for these reasons remote locations almost always will require a higher premium to move. Especially if you are looking to move a unit rapidly (Within 1-3 days). Here again, though, the most important factor is your flexibility on the pickup window. With great flexibility, eventually a truck will more then likely move through that area, and with few loads in that same remote location to choose from, that truck is now far more likely to pickup your order for a lower rate, as they are already there anyway, and you are not paying extra for them to divert off their main route. But this can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks in many cases depending on the specific location.

  • The type of vehicle you are trying to move
    Let's be honest here. A 2018 Honda Civic, or a 2020 MINI Cooper is not the same as a 220 Inch 1960's Cadillac. One unit weighs 4-5000 pounds, is 3-5 feet longer, likely doesn't start on the first crank, doesn't maneuver as easily onto a trailer, and is just likely to be more of a hassle in general for the transporter. You are not going to find too many transporters too eager to move the old Cadillac. The Honda however, is easy to load, small, lightweight and doesn't take near the precision or care to load then the Cadillac will. This matters to transporters, dispatchers and drivers. So even with a very strong premium one may be willing to pay to move the Cadillac, there will absolutely be far fewer options to move it. Many companies just don't want to even hassle with those cars. So you are reducing the available options that are out there regardless of what price you are willing to pay. You have to accept this reality when moving certain types of vehicles. Other notable examples of more difficult to move vehicles are:

    • Large Trucks
    • Large / Old Suv's
    • Large Vans
    • Inoperable Vehicles
    • Larger / Longer / Heavier Classic Cars
    • Older Cars in general
    • Auction or damaged cars
    • Exotic Cars
    • Heavily Modified Cars
    • Lowered Cars
    • Race Cars
    • Lifted Trucks / SUV'S

    • Understanding the rate quote you receive on airRyd.com
      It is essential that you understand that initial quote projections are exactly that, "close approximate projections" based on the most recent moves that have occurred of similar styles of vehicles travelling on similar routes. So we can closely estimate where your transport will fall based on this data. On better then 90% of our orders, we are able to locate options within $100 of the initial quoted rates. Probably around 15-20% of our orders are actually moved beneath the quoted rate. So you must understand that you have to simply accept a small range of flexibility, of say, $100-250 on your transport, and trust that the company you are working with has your best interest in hand. Selecting a company based on a low quote will almost for sure lead to you having a bad experience since most of the ultra low quotes you'll find online, will likely never move your vehicle anyway. However, we are more then happy to attempt to move any unit at any price a customer would like us to. But if you veer too far beneath where we are quoting your order at, your order will likely not be picked up by a carrier, or the options to move the unit will be subpar. If we cannot locate an option with $150 of our quoted rates, we are more then happy to refund you on the initial deposit of $89 if you do not want to go with any of the options we present to you.

Ok, So here is the TRUTH about how our car shipping process actually works.


Step 1.

Get an INSTANT price estimate now with our airRyd.com transport quote calculator.

Our Ball Park calculator will give you a rough estimate, usually within $100-150 of the final rate. Because auto transport pricing fluctuates regularly, similar to airline tickets or the price of oil, rates cannot be completely guaranteed until a carrier has agreed to move the vehicle for a particular price.

Step 2.

Select your personal preferences needed for your specific transport needs.

Within the booking process, we will attempt to gather the transport needs that are most important to you. Such as price, pickup times, type of equipment, enclosed, open, how fast you want your car transported, the quality of the equipment, scheduling needs, and other requests. This will help us to narrow in on exactly the type of service you require, so that we can provide a completely personalized service based on your specific needs.

Step 3.

Pay just $89 on most orders to book your shipment with us and confirm your order.

Pay a one time, ($89 open or $125 enclosed ) , and book your transport with us. You pay nothing more to move your car until it is delivered to it's final destination.

Step 4.

We list your vehicle on major load boards at REAL market pricing, or at the price YOU select.

We list your vehicle on all national load boards including Central Dispatch. We list your vehicle at "market pricing". In other words we list your car at the rates that will clearly, and obviously move your car within 48-72 hours. However, if you notated in the booking order that you wanted to try to move your car below market pricing, we will attempt to move it at the lower rate, at your request. But in most cases, market pricing will be required to move your car in an efficient time frame, and especially if you have scheduling, or specific date requirements for pickup or delivery.

Step 5.

We present you with REAL offers from REAL trucks, to move your vehicle.

Thousands and thousands of trucks are traversing the USA every single day. Auto haulers will call and text into us with offers to move your vehicle at different price levels. We will sort through the offers and present you with what we believe to be the best overall options based on your specific requirements. These offers are typically within the range that we provide to you with the initial quote.

Step 6.

Accept an offer from a highly rated trucking company and schedule the pickup and dropoff.

We present you with every piece of information at our disposal on the carriers interested in moving your car. You select an offer that best meets your needs from an FMCSA licensed and insured carrier. Finally, schedule the pickup and dropoff of you car with that particular carrier, in coordination with airRyd.


No Games, No False Promises,
No Unrealistic Guarantees, we are REAL.

OVER 70% have their car scheduled for pickup within 48 hours

Highly Vetted Carriers

The average auto transport broker has no experience hauling cars. airRyd is built by experienced auto transporters who know exactly what it takes to properly load, strap, and safely transport cars across the USA. Just being in business is not enough for us.


Top Notch Customer Service

We pride ourselves on being honest, transparent, and AVAILABLE. We know that shipping your car is an anxiety inducing event in most people's lives. We understand your concerns. We don't disappear after your order is booked. We are available by text, email, or phone nearly 24/7.


Flat Fee Structure

What most don't realize is that your average online auto broker will NEVER disclose what they are charging. They commonly tell the transporters to "not disclose the rates". Well we decided we would toss the old model out and just be straight up with our customers. When you book with us, you know exactly what your paying us, and exactly what your paying the carrier. There are no secrets.

About Our Company

We Are Changing the way car shipping happens in the USA.

The car transport industry is littered with endless examples of terrible consumer experiences. From broker's over-promising and under-delivering, to the sly pricing tactics, the bogus quotes, the price gouging, we would need an entire page to list the horror stories many have encountered using the old and tired traditional methods of auto shipping.

So we decided, as experienced auto transporters, that a change was needed. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and information you need, so that you can make an informed decision as a consumer looking to move your car. Whether you want to know what truck is being dispatched, or how much we are charging, or what the realistic expectations should be, our commitment remains the same; provide you with every piece of knowledge and data we have at our disposal, so that you can properly plan, and choose the transport option that works for you.

Our goals are to develop TRUST-WORTHY solutions for shipping your car, so that you can rest easy. We have many projects in the works, including a full blown end to end mobile app that will hopefully bring credibility, trust, and transparency to the auto shipping process.

Help Us Get There!! Book Your Car Online Today, and experience the difference.


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