Car Shipping from North Carolina to Ohio with Axis Auto Logistics
Getting a vehicle from North Carolina to Ohio doesn’t sound that hard, on the surface. The mileage from one state to the other isn’t that extreme, and the whole region is well served by the Interstate highway system and its secondary network of US highways and state roads. It gets a little more complicated, though, when you remember that you’d most likely be going through some major population centers with a lot of traffic - or you could end up going many miles off the Interstate route to a remote, rural destination or pickup point. Now imagine yourself taking on that job in an 80 ft commercial auto transport truck that’s loaded with 8 or 9 customer vehicles, and you can see why you don’t want to leave this task up to the first North Carolina car shipping company that presents itself. Too often, low shipping costs also means a company that might be cutting corners on other stuff, and performance you’re not going to be satisfied with.
At Axis Auto Logistics, we want to be your go-to resource when you’re in need of getting a vehicle from point A to point B. We’ve put together the right combination of equipment, people, systems and experience to make us the first choice for thousands of people who need car shipping services. More than anything else, though, our team always puts customers and their needs first. We want to not just get the job done capably, we want to beat expectations and make your experience an exceptional one.
In these next few sections, we’re going to take a look at the process of getting a vehicle from starting point to destination, we’ll walk you through how to set up your own car shipping order to your specs and your vehicle, and we’ll delve into some of the variables and factors that go into setting rates and a billing structure for auto transport.
Instant Cost Calculator: Ship Your Vehicle from North Carolina to Ohio with Axis Auto Logistics
Remember spending all the time on the phone with customer service to get an idea of what you needed to pay for a service or product? Those days are over with Axis Auto Logistics – just find the Quote Calculator feature on the Axis website. Use the dropdown boxes to put in this information:
- Vehicle year/make/model
- Vehicle running condition
- Zip codes of starting point and destination
- Preferred timeframe for transport
- Preferred method of transport
Just enter these details, wait a few seconds and you’re done – the calculator will deliver an accurate quote for the shipping services you need. All quotes from Axis are considered valid for 7 calendar days, and are locked in and final with no added charges or hidden fees.
Request a Prompt Auto Shipping Estimate
Elements That Determine Your Auto Transport Expenses
When setting up a rate structure for vehicle logistics, these are some of the different elements that have to be taken into account:
Vehicle year/make/model: in the logistics business, it’s just a given that it’s more expensive to ship anything that’s bigger and heavier, it’s going to be more expensive to ship. A factory stamping press is going to be a lot bigger and heavier than a golf cart and will occupy more space on a trailer (which could be occupied by other cargo), just like a 5500 lb, 15 ft long Ford Expedition will cost more to ship than a 2800 lb Fiat 500.
Routing: the Interstate highway system was designed for streamlined travel between population centers and mostly bypasses small towns, with limited access via onramps and offramps. When a transport driver has to go off the main route and covers many miles of two-lane road to get to a remote or rural location, that means higher shipping costs. Cost/mile is always the yardstick for logistics.
Preferred transport method: Axis has a few different options that are designed for various levels of security and protection for vehicles, and those transport options all vary when it comes to pricing.
Seasonality: it’s understood that there are always spikes in shipping during certain calendar periods, with peaks and valleys in the volume of orders that we handle. When there’s an uptick in volume and more trucks are on the road handling customer needs, the availability of drivers is going to be scarcer and supply/demand will bend shipping rates upward until things slow down again.
Preferred method of transport: no two shipping orders are going to be the same. Different vehicles call for different levels of protection and security while en route, and we offer a few different shipping services to help tailor orders to those needs. Those shipping services all come in at different price points on the rate scale.
The Process of Vehicle Transportation Between North Carolina and Ohio
There’s no more to the process than this:
Use the Quote Calculator as described to get your quote and find out what you can expect to spend. If you’re unclear on anything or need more details, don’t hesitate to reach out via live chat or give us a call at (864) 249-4838. After you’ve got your quote, just click the “confirm” button and your order will be put into the system. We won’t charge your account until we can connect you with a driver and assign your order.
In the order, you’ll give us the address and your desired time and date for pickup, and we’ll dispatch a driver to your curbside address in that window of time and the driver will load and secure your for the road. Remember that an 80’ commercial truck needs a lot of room to turn and maneuver. If your urban or suburban street is congested with lots of cars or overhanging branches, it could be difficult or even against city ordinance for a driver to come to your location. If that sounds like your scenario, consider a more accessible spot to meet, such as an open parking lot.
We give you an ETA, and the driver will arrive curbside at your destination at that time to unload your vehicle. If your order was set up for discount shipping with a balance due on delivery, any outstanding amount can be paid directly to the driver. Cash, cashier’s check or money order will work.
Understanding Costs for Vehicle Shipping from North Carolina to Ohio
Timeframe for Transporting a Vehicle from North Carolina to Ohio
At Axis, performance benchmarks for drivers note that a delivery that has to cover 200 to 300 miles should be doable in a single day. If there are 2000 highway miles involved, that’s generally considered to be a 7 to 9 day turnaround. Keeping that in mind, let’s look at a few North Carolina to Ohio routes:
Please bear in mind these are all estimates and not guarantees. Considering the number of different ways that a driver can be delayed and get behind schedule once the truck is on the road, it’s especially hard to guarantee ETAs. Unexpected factors like bad weather, road conditions, detours, traffic and construction can all cause your delivery to be late, and of course drivers always have to be in compliance with DOT mandates on hours of service. If it does look like your order has been slowed down and the delivery schedule disrupted, you’ll be updated by the team at Axis Auto Logistics and we’ll give you updates as to when you can expect your car to be delivered.
| FROM | TO | MILES | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | Cincinnati | 519 miles | 2 to 3 days |
| Wilmington | Cleveland | 695 miles | 3 to 4 days |
| Asheville | Columbus | 395 miles | 2 days |
| Rocky Mount | Toledo | 698 miles | 3 to 4 days |
Diverse Auto Transport Options for North Carolina and Ohio
Here’s a rundown of the different types of transport services we offer, so we can respond to customer needs with better adaptability and flexibility
Here’s a rundown of the different types of transport services we offer, so we can respond to customer needs with better adaptability and flexibility
Convenient Door-to-Door Vehicle Delivery
You don’t need to go to a truck depot or freight terminal – our driver arrives curbside at your address, loads up and secures your vehicle for the road, then delivers it curbside at your destination.
Cost-Effective Open Carrier Transport
Everyone has seen the trucks that deliver vehicles to dealerships, and this is similar. Your car is loaded onto a double-decker transport trailer along with several others. IIf you feel your car needs an added measure of protection against road grit, upper deck loading is available; this is the most budget-friendly and popular transport we offer.
Some vehicles need more protection and security; with enclosed transport, your car is loaded into a closed trailer and locked in for its trip. We recommend enclosed transport for vehicles with low ground clearance, such as lowriders, exotics and supercars.
Assured Pickup Scheduling
Nobody likes to be kept waiting, so with guaranteed pickup your transport driver will be at your curbside at the exact window of time you specify.
Specialized Motorcycle Shipping
Yes, we do ship motorcycles - custom packed into a wooden shipping crate for protection.
Elite Classic and Luxury Car Transport
Ask about white-glove shipping with enhanced care and attention in handling, for high-dollar luxury cars or rare, delicate antiques.
Streamlined Dealership Vehicle Logistics
Equipment is available that can ship multiple cars for dealers or fleet management - call for info on bulk shipping discounts.
Dedicated Military Vehicle Transport
Axis offers a standing discount for all active duty military or National Guard members, and first responders.
Tailored College Student Car Shipping
Let us handle getting your college student’s car to a distant campus (and back again in the summer).
Accelerated Express Auto Transport
Got a last-minute shipping need? We can handle short-notice delivery jobs (premium rates apply).
Why Choose Axis Auto Logistics for Your North Carolina to Ohio Journey
Punctuality
No-nonsense pricing with no bait and switch, no hidden charges, no tricks
Responsiveness to customers
Menu of transport options available for different vehicles, different budgets and situations
Experienced team of professionals
Expert Advice for Efficient Vehicle Shipping in North Carolina and Ohio
We want you to have a seamless shipping experience, and these are a few steps you can take to get your car ready for the road:
Be sure that all four tires are completely inflated; also check that the battery is charged up, and all headlights and taillights work
Remember that the driver will need a copy of your car’s ignition key
It’s advisable to ship a vehicle with less than ¼ tank of gas, cutting curb weight and saving you on shipping costs
Please give your vehicle a good inspection for any motor oil, coolant, transmission, brake or power steering fluid leaks – a transport driver might refuse to load a vehicle with fluid leaks.
If you’re shipping an antique or classic with any mechanical quirks like a special startup procedure, consider leaving a “cheat sheet’ to inform the driver.
If your car’s isn’t operable, this is something we’ll need to know ahead of time. We can and do ship vehicles that can’t start, run, steer and stop on their own power, but it means different arrangements, extra equipment and extra time on the part of the transport driver. Not all transport trailers are set up with a winch and other equipment for inoperable cars
Please detach any removable external accessories: bike racks, light bars, rooftop carriers, cargo boxes.
Please remove the parking tags or toll tags and disable the car alarm.
You and the driver will individually conduct an inspection of the vehicle before and after transport, for the Bill of Lading document. Taking lots of photos with your phone is the best way to get an accurate record of your car’s condition.