Motorcycle Shipping

If you’re looking for a safe and affordable motorcycle shipping service, uShip can help. Whether you’ve just purchased a new bike and need to ship it across the country, or you need to transport your Harley to a rally like Sturgis, we make it easy to find the right motorcycle transport company to get the job done right.

From Harleys and Hondas to Yamahas and Kawasakis, uShip will help you figure out how to ship your motorcycle safely. Quickly get free quotes from reliable feedback-rated transporters along with helpful tips on preparing your bike for its journey.

The average motorcycle shipping costs between $350 to $700 to ship approximately 1,000 miles. For shipments under 1,000 miles, carriers give motorcycle shipping quotes ranging between $180 to $300. Additionally, the cost to ship a motorcycle will vary based on the carrier and these various factors:

• Distance of travel
• Make and model of the motorcycle
• Expediting the shipment
• Residential fees
• Extra coverage

For more shipment details, check out our cost to transport a motorcycle index. We have thousands of motorcycle shipments completed through the uShip marketplace for you to review and see a bit more about how we work.

To get a free, no-obligation quote on motorcycle transport service, fill out the information below.

Choosing the right motorcycle transporter comes down to choosing the company you’re most comfortable with. Once you have received bids from carriers, you have a limited time to accept the winner. You should choose your motorcycle hauler based on their authority, insurance, and experience.

Only once you verify carriers’ credentials should you start to compare motorcycle hauling quotes and service levels. There are enough legal, experienced motorcycle hauling companies available that you should have no problem finding one that fits your needs.

• • Make sure you know the type of trailer you want for transporting your motorcycle and make sure the company you hire offers a motorcycle delivery service with the option you want. You have the option of enclosed and open trailers.

• • Communicate with carriers using the question and answer function on your listing. Here you can clarify one another’s questions and get a clear understanding of all issues before booking.

• • Check each transporter that you consider for DOT and MC numbers. All motorcycle transporters must be registered with the Department of Transportation and must have an active DOT and MC number. The exceptions to this rule are forwarders and brokers, who only have MC numbers. Registered motorcycle transporters have the licensing, accountability, and quality you want in somebody you trust with your personal belongings.

• • Review your motorcycle transporter’s insurance coverage and liability on their uShip profile. Carriers are required to have both liability and cargo insurance to transport your motorcycle legally. Request written proof of your carrier’s coverage before entering into a deal with them. Read the fine print, and make sure the coverage is appropriate for your transaction. Your personal motorcycle insurance will probably not cover your motorcycle in transport, but it’s a good idea to check in and ask what you are covered for in the transit process.

• • Evaluate your transporter’s uShip profile for feedback. By viewing the feedback left by previous customers, you can see how the carrier performed on shipments similar to yours and their previous success with clients. Make sure the transporter has experience shipping motorcycles; an excellent car transporter may have never shipped a motorcycle before. After the transaction is complete, we encourage you to leave feedback and share your experience. This way, you can help future customers decide on a vehicle transporter. There’s no better way to thank your transporter for a job well done than by leaving a glowing feedback score and comment.

• When choosing the best motorcycle shipping quote, let your knowledge and research be your tools. By researching transportation companies and asking them questions, you can choose the best hauler for you. Some questions you may want to ask a carrier include:
  1. 1. What are your pickup and delivery procedures?
  2. 2. Do you have any specific policies or procedures I should be aware of?
  3. 3. What are your payment and deposit procedures?

Your decision is based on the carrier’s ability to accommodate your schedule, type of service they offer, insurance, price, and credibility. Use common sense and follow the uShip terms and conditions when choosing a transporter for a comfortable and safe transaction.