Copart Car Shipping

How Copart car shipping works after you win the bid

Winning a lot on Copart is only half the job. The vehicle sits in a yard until it is paid for, released, and collected by a carrier, and the clock on storage keeps moving while you decide how to get it home. Titanic Auto Transport arranges that last leg: we match your vehicle to a licensed carrier, coordinate the yard pickup, and deliver to your door, a repair shop, or a dealership lot anywhere in the country.

Start with your quote as soon as the auction closes, or even before you bid if you want to price the full cost of a car. Give us the lot number, the Copart yard location, the vehicle year, make, and model, whether it runs, and where it needs to go. With that, we can quote a route and tell you what a realistic pickup window looks like.

What the carrier needs before pickup

• Your paid invoice or confirmation that the lot is paid in full.
• The lot number and the exact Copart yard address or branch name.
• A gate pass or release authorization, when your account issues one.
• The name of the driver or company that will collect the vehicle, so the yard can verify it.
• A contact number for the person who can answer questions about the paperwork.

Storage deadlines and scheduling

Copart yards generally allow a limited number of days after payment before storage charges begin, and the exact terms depend on your account, the vehicle, and the yard. Check your lot details instead of relying on a general rule, then tell us the date you need to beat. A firm deadline lets us prioritize carriers that can reach the yard in time.

Pickup hours at auction yards are also limited. Most operate on business-day schedules and may close early or require an appointment for large trucks. We confirm the window with the yard and the driver together, so nobody arrives at a closed gate. If the yard is far from major interstates, allow extra time for a carrier to route a truck there.

Running, non-running, and salvage vehicles

Many Copart lots do not drive. Some have flat tires, missing keys, collision damage, flood damage, or a locked steering column. Tell us the real condition up front, because an inoperable vehicle needs a driver with a winch and often a different truck than a running car. Quoting a non-running vehicle as a runner is the most common reason a pickup falls apart at the yard.

Photos from the lot listing help us judge ground clearance, wheel condition, and whether the car can roll. If the vehicle has body damage that sticks out, has been lifted, or has oversized wheels, say so when you request pricing. A salvage or rebuilt title does not stop us from shipping the vehicle, but it can affect which carriers will accept it and what paperwork the buyer should keep.

Open or enclosed transport for auction purchases

Most Copart buyers choose open transport. It is the standard way to move vehicles, it is the most affordable option, and it works well for cars that are headed to a body shop or a parts operation. Open carriers expose the vehicle to weather and road debris, which matters less on a damaged lot vehicle than on a finished one.

Enclosed transport makes sense for a low-mileage exotic, a classic, or any vehicle whose finish and interior you want fully protected. It costs more and has fewer trucks available, so book earlier. We will quote both when you are unsure and explain what the price difference buys on your route.

Inspecting the vehicle at pickup and delivery

Auction vehicles often have existing damage, so a clear condition record protects you. The driver will inspect the vehicle at the yard and note its condition on the bill of lading. Photograph the car yourself or ask the yard for current photos if you cannot attend, and keep them with your paperwork.

At delivery, walk around the vehicle with the driver before signing. Compare what you see with the pickup record and note any new damage on the bill of lading before the carrier leaves. Our team stays reachable by phone throughout the trip, so you can get a status update without chasing the driver.

Before you request a Copart shipping quote

• Lot number, yard name, and city or ZIP code.
• Vehicle year, make, model, and whether it starts and rolls.
• Delivery address or the name of the shop or dealer receiving it.
• Your storage deadline or the date you need the vehicle delivered.
• Open or enclosed preference, or a request that we price both.
• Any modifications, damage, or missing parts that affect loading.

Get your Copart vehicle moving

Titanic Auto Transport is a licensed, bonded, and insured transport broker, and we are not affiliated with Copart. We work from your paperwork and the yard's rules to get a carrier to the right lot on time. Call us or use the instant quote form above, and we will confirm the price, the pickup window, and what the yard needs from the driver before anything is dispatched.