Bought a Vehicle Online? We Can Handle the Transport.
Purchase the right vehicle even when it is hundreds or thousands of miles away. Dobie coordinates pickup from the seller and delivery to your destination.
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How Does Transport for an Online Purchase Work?
You buy the vehicle wherever it is; we handle the distance. After the sale, we coordinate directly with the seller — private party, dealership or marketplace — schedule pickup at their convenience, document the vehicle’s condition at loading, and deliver it to your door insured. You never have to fly out or drive back.
Purchases We Pick Up
- Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist private-party buys
- Online dealer and marketplace purchases
- Enthusiast-forum and specialty-site finds
- eBay Motors wins
- Any seller, any state
How It Works
Tell Us About the Vehicle
Year, make, model, whether it runs, and where it is going. That is everything we need to start.
We Match the Carrier
We select a vetted carrier with the right equipment for your vehicle and route, and confirm insurance before dispatch.
Pickup & Transport
The driver inspects and documents the vehicle at pickup. You stay informed while it is on the road.
Delivery & Final Inspection
The vehicle is inspected again at delivery. You confirm everything matches the pickup condition before signing off.
The Condition Report Protects Both Sides
At pickup the driver walks the vehicle with the seller and documents its condition on the Bill of Lading — photos included. That report is your protection for a car you may never have seen in person: what was loaded is what must be delivered.
Cost Factors
Vehicle transport pricing is not a flat rate — it reflects the route, the vehicle and the equipment needed. These are the factors that move the number:
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Distance & route | Line-haul cost and how often carriers run the lane |
| Vehicle size & weight | How much carrier capacity it uses |
| Running or non-running | Winch-equipped carrier requirement |
| Open vs enclosed | Enclosed protection typically costs more |
| Timing flexibility | Expedited pickup narrows the carrier pool |
How Long Does It Take?
Most vehicle shipments are matched with a carrier within a few days of booking — often faster on busy lanes. Transit time depends on distance, route and equipment: regional moves often deliver in 1–3 days, while coast-to-coast shipments average 7–10 days. Your logistics specialist confirms a realistic pickup window when you book and keeps you updated through delivery.
Insurance & Safety
Every carrier in the Dobie network is vetted for active operating authority and insurance before a load is assigned. Your vehicle is covered by the carrier's cargo insurance from pickup to delivery, and our dispatch team verifies the certificate of insurance before every dispatch — not once a year.
Where We Coordinate It
Dobie coordinates vehicle transport across all 50 states, with deep operating experience in Texas, the South Texas border region and cross-border routes into Mexico. Wherever the pickup and the delivery are, one team manages the entire move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be at the pickup?
No — the seller (or their contact) hands the vehicle over. You receive the signed inspection report and photos, and you are present only at delivery.
How do you coordinate with a private seller?
We contact them directly, schedule a window that works for them, and handle the paperwork at their driveway or workplace. Sellers do this all the time — it is routine.
What if the car isn’t as described?
The pickup inspection documents exactly what is loaded, before transport. Transport protects the delivery condition; the purchase itself is between you and the seller — which is why the photo documentation matters.
How soon after buying should I book transport?
Immediately — sellers want vehicles gone, and pickup within days keeps everyone happy. Booking with the seller’s contact info gets the fastest coordination.
Last reviewed: August 2026 · Reviewed by the Dobie Transport logistics team
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