Car Shipping in Montana
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Montana on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Billings, Bozeman and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Montana at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-15
- I-90
- I-94
How freight moves in Montana
Freight in Montana runs on I-15, I-90 and I-94. The state's economy leans on agriculture, including wheat and cattle, oil, gas and coal energy, mining and mineral processing and forestry and wood products, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Montana
- Seasonal conditions
Winter chain law: where chains-required signs are posted, chains must be on the drive wheels of one axle, tractor-trailers must carry chains, and from October 1 through April 30 trucks of 26,001 lb or more towing a trailer must carry approved traction devices, while studded tires are legal only from October 1 to May 31.
Spring thaw: some highways are posted for lower axle weights or speeds while road surfaces break up, with signs at the start of each posted road.
A winter weight term permit allows 10 percent excess weight on non-Interstate highways from December 1 through March 7, and it can be suspended if roads thaw early.
- If you are moving to the state
Montana treats anyone who has lived in the state for more than 60 consecutive days as a resident, and the vehicle must be titled and registered in Montana before it is operated after that 60-day period. 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 Montana
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Montana works, including the towns between them.
BillingsYellowstone County
Billings is Montana's largest city, where I-90 and I-94 meet, and a regional hub for trucking and rail in the eastern half of the state.
- I-90
- I-94
- US-87
- US-212
BozemanGallatin County
Bozeman is on I-90 in the Gallatin Valley and is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park via US-191.
- I-90
- US-191
- MT-86
Great FallsCascade County
Great Falls is on I-15 beside the Missouri River in north-central Montana and serves the surrounding grain-growing region.
- I-15
- US-87
- US-89
MissoulaMissoula County
Missoula is on I-90 in western Montana, where US-93 runs south to the Bitterroot Valley and US-12 leads west to Idaho.
- I-90
- US-93
- US-12
ButteSilver Bow County
Butte is where I-90 and I-15 meet in southwest Montana, linking Idaho, Billings and Great Falls.
- I-15
- I-90
- I-115
HelenaLewis and Clark County
Helena, the state capital, is on I-15 between Butte and Great Falls.
- I-15
- US-12
- US-287
KalispellFlathead County
Kalispell is on US-93 and US-2 in the Flathead Valley and is the gateway to Glacier National Park.
- US-93
- US-2
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 Montana
How do you ship a car in Montana?
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 Montana?
Yes. Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls and Missoula are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Montana?
Montana treats anyone who has lived in the state for more than 60 consecutive days as a resident, and the vehicle must be titled and registered in Montana before it is operated after that 60-day period. 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.
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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