Our team has been in the car shipping industry for a long time. We worked for some of the largest brokers and knew there was a better way to do things.

So we set out to create a company that would be different. We want to walk you through how the process works and we guarantee to match any price you hear from a competitor.

We’re a scrappy team that looks forward to earning your business.

Preparing your vehicle for the Houston to New York City route is straightforward. Here’s what you need to do:

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos. This protects you during the inspection process.

Remove personal items: Take out toll tags (E-ZPass, TxTag), garage door openers, and any loose items. Carriers aren’t insured for personal belongings, and extra weight can increase costs.

Check fluid levels and tire pressure: Your car needs to roll on and off the carrier safely. Make sure the battery is charged and there are no leaks.

Disable alarms: A car alarm going off during the 1,600-mile trip creates problems for the driver.

Keep gas low: Maintain about a quarter tank. This reduces weight while ensuring the car can be driven during loading and unloading.

Provide a key: The carrier will need one to move your vehicle.

For a complete checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Taking these simple steps ensures a smooth transport experience from Texas to New York.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Houston, TX to New York City, NY. At Sakaem Logistics, we require all our carriers to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car begins its journey from Houston to New York City, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is active and valid. You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate for your records before pickup.

This coverage protects your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. While damage is rare, you’re covered if anything unexpected happens on the road between Texas and New York.

Important: We recommend documenting your vehicle’s condition with photos before shipping. This helps if you ever need to file a claim, though most of our Houston to NYC shipments arrive without issues.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping from Houston to New York at least 1-2 weeks in advance. However, booking even earlier gives you the best chance at lower rates and more carrier options.

Here’s why early booking matters: Carriers often plan routes that bundle multiple vehicles heading in the same direction. When you book ahead, your shipment can be matched with other cars traveling from Houston or Texas toward the Northeast, which helps keep costs down.

Need to ship sooner? We can often arrange pickups with 2-3 days notice, though this may limit your carrier options and could result in higher prices. Rush shipments are possible but work best when you’re flexible on exact pickup times.

Best practice: Book as soon as you know your moving dates. This popular route from Houston to NYC typically has good carrier availability, but demand can spike during peak moving seasons (summer and end of month).

We accept all forms of payment. We can arrange credit cards or arrange for you to pay the carrier directly through cash/certified check. We even accept payment via Cash/Zelle/Venmo.

Your shipment with SAKAEM includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If your shipment includes ocean transit (Hawaii shipments), your vehicle must be emptied of all items. SAKAEM and your assigned carrier are not responsible for personal items left inside your vehicle. See our Auto Transport Process Article for more details.

A designated (adult) must be present at pickup and delivery. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

When shipping your car from Houston to New York City, you’ll choose between two main options:

Open Auto Transport is the most popular and affordable choice. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer (like the ones you see on highways). It’s exposed to weather and road debris, but this is how most cars are shipped safely every day. For the 1,600+ mile journey from Houston to NYC, open transport typically costs 40-60% less than enclosed.

Enclosed Auto Transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer. This shields it from weather, dust, and road debris during the cross-country trip. It’s worth considering if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic sports car, or any car with custom paint or modifications.

The key differences:

• Price: Enclosed costs 50-75% more than open transport
• Protection: Enclosed offers complete weather and debris protection
• Availability: Open carriers are more common and schedule faster
• Capacity: Open trailers carry 7-10 cars; enclosed carry 2-6 cars

For most standard vehicles making the Houston to NYC trip, open transport is perfectly safe and cost-effective. Choose enclosed if your vehicle’s value or condition makes the extra investment worthwhile.

Yes! We offer door-to-door auto transport service from Houston, TX to New York City, NY. This is our most popular shipping option because it’s convenient and hassle-free.

How it works: When you book with Sakaem Logistics, simply provide your preferred pickup address in Houston and delivery address in New York City. Our assigned carrier will come directly to your location to pick up your vehicle and deliver it right to your door at the destination.

In most cases, door-to-door service works perfectly. However, if your street has low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or weight restrictions that prevent large car carriers from accessing your location, our driver will contact you to arrange a nearby meeting spot. This is typically a safe, convenient location like a grocery store parking lot or gas station within a few blocks of your address.

Door-to-door service is included in your quote at no extra charge, making your Houston to New York City car shipment as easy as possible.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, vans and motorcycles across all 48 continental states + Hawaii. Our services even provide shipment for golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship vehicles that don’t run so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. The only exception is boats, which we do not transport.

Visit SAKAEM Logistics’ FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!