Car Shipping in Pennsylvania
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Pennsylvania on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Allentown, Harrisburg and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Pennsylvania at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-70
- I-76
- I-78
- I-79
- I-80
- I-81
- I-83
- I-84
- I-90
- I-95
- I-99
- I-376
- I-476
How freight moves in Pennsylvania
Freight in Pennsylvania runs on I-70, I-76, I-78, I-79, I-80 and I-81. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Philadelphia, Port of Pittsburgh and Port of Erie. The state's economy leans on warehousing and distribution along the I-78, I-81 and I-76 corridors, natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale, steel, metals and heavy manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Pennsylvania
- Seasonal conditions
PennDOT can restrict certain commercial vehicles and lower speed limits on interstates during winter storms.
Weight limits posted on roads and bridges, including seasonal postings during the spring thaw, cannot be exceeded under a special hauling permit alone.
Lake-effect snow along Lake Erie can slow I-90 and I-79 near Erie in winter.
- If you are moving to the state
Pennsylvania requires new residents to apply for title and registration within 20 days of establishing residency, with the VIN verified by an inspection mechanic or a notary at a dealership or issuing agent, and a newly registered vehicle must pass a safety inspection within ten days, with emissions inspections in designated counties. 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 Pennsylvania
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Pennsylvania works, including the towns between them.
AllentownLehigh County
Allentown is the largest city of the Lehigh Valley, where I-78 and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) serve a large warehouse and distribution area.
- I-78
- I-476
- US-22
HarrisburgDauphin County
Harrisburg, the state capital, is where I-81 and I-83 meet near the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), a central warehouse and distribution location for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
- I-81
- I-83
- I-76
- I-283
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia County
Philadelphia is the Delaware River port city of PhilaPort and the point where I-95 and I-76 meet, serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast truck market.
- I-95
- I-76
- I-676
- I-476
PittsburghAllegheny County
Pittsburgh sits where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio River, with I-79, I-376 and I-76 serving a river-port, steel and natural gas region.
- I-76
- I-79
- I-376
- I-279
ErieErie County
Erie is Pennsylvania's Lake Erie port city, where I-90 and I-79 meet, and it is home to the Port of Erie on Presque Isle Bay.
- I-90
- I-79
LancasterLancaster County
Lancaster, in south-central Pennsylvania, is served by US-30, US-222 and PA-283 and sits in one of the state's leading agricultural counties.
- US-30
- US-222
- PA-283
ScrantonLackawanna County
Scranton, in northeastern Pennsylvania, is where I-81, I-84 and I-380 meet, near the Northeast Extension of the Turnpike (I-476).
- I-81
- I-84
- I-380
- I-476
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 Pennsylvania
How do you ship a car in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires new residents to apply for title and registration within 20 days of establishing residency, with the VIN verified by an inspection mechanic or a notary at a dealership or issuing agent, and a newly registered vehicle must pass a safety inspection within ten days, with emissions inspections in designated counties. 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?
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