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About Sherpa Auto Transport

Sherpa Auto Transport ships vehicles door to door in all 50 states. It also offers a Price Lock Promise, which helps ensure you won’t pay more than your initial quote. You can contact Sherpa Auto Transport online or by phone to get a free quote.

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Pros
  • Door-to-door shipping
  • Strictly vetted carriers
  • Price Lock Promise
  • Free car wash upon delivery
  • Clear communication
Cons
  • Terminal-to-terminal transport not offered
  • A few reports of delays

Helpful Reviews

Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH
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I was moving a car from Idaho to Virginia and I liked the convenience of using Sherpa. I talked to the guy and decided to go with them. Dealing with customer service was very good.

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San Juan, PR
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Sherpa delivered an outstanding service during my car transport from Philadelphia to Napa. They were very helpful in accommodating dates for pickup and delivery and provided a rea...

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What is Sherpa Auto Transport?

Sherpa Auto Transport is a broker that offers transparent pricing and well-reviewed customer service. It ships cars within all 50 U.S. states. It also ships SUVs, vans, trucks, classic automobiles and inoperable vehicles. The company offers a Price Lock Promise, which means you won’t pay more than the initial quote.

How does Sherpa Auto Transport work?

You can call Sherpa Auto Transport’s customer service or fill out an online form to receive a free quote backed by Sherpa’s Price Lock Promise. After your shipment is locked in, Sherpa vets potential carriers for transport. Once a carrier is secured, Sherpa provides estimates for both pickup and delivery. The carrier will typically call to confirm 24 hours before pickup and delivery.

You can call or email customer service at any time to see the vehicle’s location and estimated time of arrival. Depending on the length of the route and how close your pickup and drop-off locations are to major cities, delivery can take anywhere from one day to a few weeks.

Sherpa Auto Transport services

Sherpa Auto Transport offers both local and long-distance transport and can ship a wide array of vehicles, including sedans, vans, SUVs, classic cars, inoperable cars, motorcycles and luxury vehicles. It offers both open and enclosed transport, along with door-to-door car shipping in 48 states.

Sherpa Auto Transport costs

Sherpa Auto Transport offers a Price Lock Promise, which means your total shipping price won’t change after booking. If additional funds are needed to secure a carrier, Sherpa will contribute up to $300 to keep your original price.

If you decide to cancel before a carrier is assigned to you, you’ll only pay a $50 dispatch fee. However, if you cancel after a carrier is assigned to you, you’ll be charged the initial payment amount.

FAQ

Is Sherpa Auto Transport a carrier or broker?

Sherpa is an auto transport broker, which means it doesn’t own trucks or employ drivers. Instead, it connects you with third-party carriers that handle the actual transport. Sherpa coordinates the shipment and helps manage logistics, but the carrier is responsible for picking up, transporting and delivering your vehicle.

Are there any discounts available with Sherpa Auto Transport?

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers discounts for returning customers, first responders, military families and multivehicle shipments. It also offers a discount to customers paying their carriers via cash or check.

Does Sherpa Auto Transport offer insurance for transported vehicles?

Yes, all of Sherpa’s carriers are required to have at least $1 million in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. Sherpa verifies that each carrier’s insurance policy is valid for the duration of your car shipment.

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Is Sherpa Auto Transport legit?

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport is a legitimate auto transport broker. It’s registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT #4085166) and has Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) authority (MC #1555035). The company works with a network of vetted carriers across all 50 states.

Sherpa requires its carriers to have at least $1 million in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance, and it verifies coverage before transport. The company also offers a Price Lock Promise to help protect you from unexpected price increases after booking.

Customers frequently highlight Sherpa’s clear communication, fair pricing and reliable delivery, with many noting their vehicles arrived on time and in good condition. There are a handful of complaints about delays and communication issues, but the majority of customers praise the company’s professionalism and overall service quality.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2026

    I asked Google who was the top-rated auto transport company, and Sherpa was among them. I needed a car transported across the country and I didn't have the time to do it myself, so I called. I have no idea about how much these usually cost, but to save me the headache, I thought the price was good. It took five to six days to finally lock in a carrier and it was a bit stressful, but after that, the experience was great. They texted me and called. They gave me a four to five-day window and I had them deliver the car to a shopping center. I didn't want any issues with going down residential streets. They let me know the day the car was arriving and around what time, and that was the day of. There were about four texts between us. Everything was good. They took care of it all and I didn't have to take time off of work myself or put any more miles on the car.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 4, 2026

      My son was working at a different location for the summer, and it was easier to transport the car than to drive it there. I Googled transport companies and Sherpa Auto Transport came up, and I called them. Everything worked perfectly from booking to delivery and it was a good experience. We'll probably use Sherpa again when we ship the car back at the end of the summer. But there could have been better communication. My son and I had to keep calling Sherpa to find out where we were meeting and what time. They said the driver would be here at a certain window. Noon came around and nobody talked to my son. He finally called the company and they said they were running late and gave another window of time.

      The same thing happened when I picked up the car. If it wasn't for me and my son being proactive and finding out what time, we would have been left in the dark. It worked out okay, but it was because of us having to go call people and ask what the plan was because they weren't contacting us.

      The drivers were good and it doesn’t make any difference where they’re from, but their English was not so good. My son wondered if maybe they didn't call because of that. When I met the people to pick up the car, the conversation was limited. It was just the basics like "Hello," "Hi," and "Sign here." The vehicle arrived in good condition. I looked it over very closely, and there was nothing wrong with it. It was dirty, but you'd expect that from being on the road. So I had to take it to the car wash. But they probably run into that a lot. Cars are gonna get dirty on a trailer.

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      Customer ServicePriceStaffRatesTransparencyValue

      Reviewed June 28, 2026

      When I searched about transport services, Sherpa had good reviews, and that's how I decided to choose them. Setting up the transport was excellent and I had a great experience. I was there at the time of pick-up and it was great. The pick-up driver was able to reach there on time, and he kept in touch with me. I would definitely recommend Sherpa 100%. I love the professionalism as well as the communication for updates. I noticed transparency throughout the process. The price was also worth the money I paid, and there were no no additional charges. It saved me a lot. There were no damages on my car. I'm sure it saved me more charges.

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      Customer ServiceTechPriceStaffRatesTimeliness

      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      My brother used an auto transport company to ship a previous car, and he had some issues with them. So, I said, “Okay, well, they got the car here in one piece. Let me go with them instead.” I put in a request with them to ship a ‘92 GMC truck from Nevada to Ohio, then they took weeks to get back to me and when they did, they tried to charge me $1,000 more than the original quote. If they wanted to charge me more, I was fine. But $1,000? Their excuse was gas prices and I thought, "But it's not gonna cost you $1,000 more. That's ridiculous." So, I told them to cancel it.

      I sent in the request with Sherpa Auto Transport, then they came back in exactly what they quoted me, which was awesome. They reached out and talked to me about what was going on as well as where I needed to get the truck, then they set someone up, and it was perfect. The gentleman who picked up the truck was worried about the trunk opening, so they went ahead and strapped it down and got everything here okay. Everything went really smoothly. He was really professional.

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      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      I got several quotes but I was told that people were trying to lowball everything and was gonna be a bait and switch. Sherpa's pricing wasn't outrageous, and they were able to match other reasonable quotes that I had gotten. It was just a little bit of a sticker shock for how much I thought it was going to be, but it’s fine. I liked that they had a price guarantee. If the fee was gonna be over a certain amount, they would cover the difference.

      The pickup was great. I wasn't gonna be there on the drop-off so I coordinated with my sister to be at the location where the drop-off was. She got a text early in the morning, and the delivery driver had given her an ETA. It wasn't at her house, so she drove 20 minutes or so to get to where the car was being dropped off. I could look at the text messages as well. But the driver showed up probably two hours after he said he was going to be and didn't even drive it to the right address. He dropped it and sent a text message to my sister that he was there. She looked outside but didn't see anybody. He then texted her and said he was at some other address, and if she could go and get the car. But eventually, he got it to her. Fortunately, she wasn't super inconvenienced, but that was a little bit interesting that it was so late. I was paying them $800 so they should get it to the right place.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      Jeremiah is amazing, he helped me scheduled the delivery and tried his best to pick up my car as late as possible and deliver it as early as possible from Boston to SF. It really helped during the chaos of moving. Super grateful for that service!

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      Customer ServiceStaffFollow-Through

      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      First time shipping a vehicle. Sherpa generally had good reviews. Took a couple extra days from original estimate, but was with our permission. Communication was excellent, including with shipping company (Impulse Logistics). Vehicle arrived as promised.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 20, 2026

      My experience with Sherpa was excellent. My driver was professional and courteous. He rearranged his pick-up schedule to suit my needs. Their equipment (the truck) was state-of-the-art. My car arrived on the first day of the delivery window with no damage whatsoever.

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      Staff

      Reviewed July 20, 2026

      Professionalism, a team dedicated to customer satisfaction, demonstrating flexibility and communicating with clarity to ensure consistently superior outcomes. They took the time to understand my needs, provided clear guidance throughout the process, and delivered a service that exceeded my expectations. Their responsiveness and attention to detail truly set them apart.

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed July 7, 2026

      This is our second time using Sherpa for a cross country auto transport and we were very pleased with our experience. Our car was delivered ahead of schedule, there was good communication about pick up and drop off windows and a very thorough inspection/photo taking at pick up and drop off. Overall, a very easy experience. Would certainly use again.

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      Sherpa Auto Transport Company Information

      Company Name:
      Sherpa Auto Transport
      Company Type:
      Private
      Year Founded:
      2017
      Address:
      5960 Fairview Road, Ste. 400, PMB 4554
      City:
      Charlotte
      State/Province:
      NC
      Postal Code:
      28210
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.sherpaautotransport.com