Shipping a Vehicle Without Wheels

Can you ship a car without wheels? Yes. If you are missing 1, 2, or all the wheels on your vehicle, NX can ship your car.

Unlike regular car transport, where cars are driven onto carriers, a vehicle without wheels need loading assistance. Loading is usually done with a tow truck, winch, or forklift onto the car carrier. We can help you with that.

Understanding the Complexity of Wheel-less Vehicle Transport

Without wheels, the vehicle can't be driven or rolled onto a truck. This makes loading and unloading a process and requires special equipment and an experienced auto transport company.

Why Shipping a Vehicle Without Wheels is Challenging But Not Impossible

The main problem is that the vehicle can't move on its own. Without wheels, it can't be driven, towed, or winched onto a truck. This makes loading and unloading harder and increases the risk of damage during transport.

The Limitations of Traditional Transport Methods

Traditional transport methods depend on the vehicle's ability to move. Without wheels, these methods don't work. Transporters can't drive the vehicle onto a carrier, and towing isn't an option.

Innovative Solutions for Transporting Non-Operational Vehicles

Even with these challenges, there are ways to transport vehicles without wheels. These solutions use special equipment and methods to move the vehicle safely.

Utilizing Flatbed Trucks for Wheel-less Vehicles

Flatbed trucks are often used for vehicles without wheels. They provide a flat surface for vehicles of different sizes. To load a vehicle onto a flatbed, transporters use cranes or winches (if a vehicle is fitted onto dollys) to pull it onto the truck.

Forklifts are Your Best Friend

Forklifts fitted with long forks for cars `are important for loading and unloading vehicles without wheels. They can lift and move thse heavy objects, making them perfect for this job. Forklifts help position the vehicle on the truck, making sure it's secure and balanced.

Preparing Your Vehicle for Transport Without Wheels

In order to have your vehicle without wheels be ready for transport, make sure it is positioned in a location where there's plenty of room. If it's in a garage or shed, the car or the shed must be relocated.

If the vehicle is a rolling frame on dollies, let us know. This may allow for a low trailer with a winch to pull it. Please note most carriers will now allow dragging or scraping the vehicle due to liability issues and damage to their truck or trailer as well.