Military PCS Car Shipping: A Practical Guide for Service Members

Getting PCS orders is both exciting and overwhelming. This guide walks through how military PCS car shipping works for stateside moves, what costs to expect, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Military PCS Car Shipping


DOES THE MILITARY PAY FOR CAR SHIPPING ON A PCS?

For overseas (OCONUS) moves, yes — the government covers one POV shipment through the Defense Personal Property Program. For stateside (CONUS) moves, there's no direct coverage. Your Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is a lump-sum benefit that can help offset private shipping costs, but you arrange the transport yourself.


5 STEPS TO SHIP YOUR CAR ON A CONUS PCS

  1. Confirm your orders — you need a report date and destination before getting quotes.
  2. Get quotes from a licensed broker. US Car-Go Freight requires no upfront deposit.
  3. Prep your vehicle — remove items over 100 lbs, photograph every panel, note existing damage.
  4. Door-to-door pickup — the carrier comes to your address, no terminal drops.
  5. Inspect at delivery — check the car against the Bill of Lading before signing.


TYPICAL PCS CAR SHIPPING COSTS

  • East Coast → Southeast: $500–$800
  • Southeast → Midwest: $600–$900
  • East Coast → West Coast: $900–$1,400
  • Texas → Florida: $600–$850

Book 4–6 weeks out during PCS season (May–August) for the best rates.


KEY REMINDERS

  • Use a licensed, insured broker — not a marketplace with unknown carriers.
  • Your cargo is covered under the carrier's insurance for the full transit.
  • Back-to-back PCS? A family member can coordinate pickup from their address.
  • Non-running vehicles can still be shipped (+$150–$250 surcharge).

US Car-Go Freight specializes in military PCS car shipping across all 48 states. No deposit. Verified carriers.


Full guide: https://uscargofreight.com/blog/military-pcs-car-shipping/

Free quote: https://uscargofreight.com/get-a-quote/

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