Car Shipping in Missouri
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Missouri on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Kansas City, Springfield and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Missouri at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-29
- I-35
- I-44
- I-49
- I-55
- I-57
- I-64
- I-70
- I-270
- I-435
How freight moves in Missouri
Freight in Missouri runs on I-29, I-35, I-44, I-49, I-55 and I-57. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Metropolitan St. Louis, Port of Kansas City and Southeast Missouri Regional Port. The state's economy leans on agriculture and food processing, aerospace and defense manufacturing, automotive assembly and suppliers and river barge and rail logistics, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Missouri
- Seasonal conditions
Oversize loads may not move on Saturdays and Sundays around the Lake of the Ozarks (May 25 through Labor Day) and Branson (May 1 through November 30) on the state routes listed in the rules.
MoDOT permits do not allow movement on snow or ice covered roads, in hazardous crosswinds or when visibility is under 500 ft.
- If you are moving to the state
Missouri gives new residents 30 days from becoming residents to title their vehicle, and a vehicle previously titled in another state needs a VIN and odometer inspection at an authorized Missouri station, which a Missouri safety inspection also satisfies. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in Missouri
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Missouri works, including the towns between them.
Kansas CityJackson County
Kansas City is a multimodal freight hub in western Missouri where I-35, I-70, I-29 and the I-435 beltway meet, with major rail yards.
- I-29
- I-35
- I-70
- I-435
SpringfieldGreene County
Springfield sits at the junction of I-44, US-60 and US-65 in southwest Missouri.
- I-44
- US-60
- US-65
- MO-13
St. LouisCity of St. Louis (independent city)
St. Louis sits on the Mississippi River where I-44, I-55, I-64 and I-70 cross, and the Port of Metropolitan St. Louis connects river barge traffic to rail and highway freight.
- I-44
- I-55
- I-64
- I-70
ColumbiaBoone County
Columbia is on I-70 midway between Kansas City and St. Louis.
- I-70
- US-63
- US-40
Jefferson CityCole County
Jefferson City is the state capital on the Missouri River, where US-50, US-54 and US-63 meet and MoDOT's Motor Carrier Services office is based.
- US-50
- US-54
- US-63
- MO-179
JoplinJasper County
Joplin is on I-44 near the Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas borders and serves the four-state region.
- I-44
- US-71
St. JosephBuchanan County
St. Joseph is on I-29 and the Missouri River in northwest Missouri, about 55 miles north of Kansas City.
- I-29
- I-229
- US-36
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Missouri
How do you ship a car in Missouri?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Missouri?
Yes. Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis and Columbia are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Missouri?
Missouri gives new residents 30 days from becoming residents to title their vehicle, and a vehicle previously titled in another state needs a VIN and odometer inspection at an authorized Missouri station, which a Missouri safety inspection also satisfies. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274