Frequently Asked Questions
Everything customers ask before hiring a driver to drive their car or rental truck, answered by the people who do it. If your question is not here, email info@crosscountrydriver.com or request a quote and ask.
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Cost and payment
How much does it cost to have someone drive my vehicle cross country?
Most trips cost $0.75 to $1.25 per mile for the driver, the driver’s travel and any towing. New York to Florida is typically $1,000 to $1,400; New York to California is $1,900 to $2,500. Fuel and tolls are added at actual cost with receipts after delivery.
What is included in the price?
The driver, door to door; the driver’s travel to pickup and home from delivery; towing if needed; GPS monitoring by our office; photographs at pickup and delivery; premium AAA roadside coverage. Fuel and tolls are extra, at cost.
How do you estimate fuel costs?
For cars we use FuelEconomy.gov figures for your vehicle. For moving trucks we estimate about 8 miles per gallon for a 26-foot truck, about 5 when it is towing a vehicle, and 10 to 12 for smaller trucks. You pay the actual amount against receipts.
When and how do I pay?
A deposit is due before pickup. The rest of the base price, plus fuel and tolls at actual cost with receipts, is paid after delivery. Cash or check is fine.
What is added to the base price?
The base price includes the driver’s flight and ground transportation. Fuel and tolls are added at actual cost, with receipts.
Booking and timing
Can you hire someone to drive your car across country?
Yes. One vetted professional driver drives your car door to door, anywhere in the lower 48 states and Alaska, from $0.75 a mile. The same driver stays with it the whole way, and coast to coast takes 3 days or less.
Can I pay someone to drive my car long distance?
Yes. That is what we have done since 2013, more than 1,000 trips. You pay per mile, from $0.75 to $1.25 as a base price, plus fuel and tolls at actual cost, and the per-mile rate falls slightly on longer trips.
Can you pay someone to drive your car somewhere?
Yes. Tell us where the car is and where it needs to be, and we price the trip by the mile, with photos of the car at both ends.
How long will it take to move my car cross country?
About 1,000 miles a day from pickup: 1,000 miles in a day, 1,500 in a day and a half, 2,000 in two days, 3,000 in three.
How far ahead should I book?
A week or two is comfortable. Rush trips are possible.
Can I hire a one-way driver to move my car to another state?
Yes. One-way trips are most of our work, and the driver’s travel home is included in the base price.
Do you drive from New York to California?
Yes. New York to California and California to New York are two of our most popular routes.
Will I know who my driver is before pickup?
You will have your driver’s name before pickup, and your driver will call you about eight hours before delivery. If your insurer wants to add the driver to your policy, we provide the license details.
Do you cover Alaska or Hawaii?
All 48 contiguous states and Alaska. Not Hawaii.
Insurance and safety
Our insurance statements, as written by our attorney:
Is my vehicle insured during auto transport?
Absolutely. We provide insurance coverage for every vehicle we transport, giving you peace of mind from pickup to delivery.
What happens in the event of an accident?
First, you are notified immediately. Secondly, information on both parties involved would be exchanged, a police report would be attained, and the cost of the repairs would be covered under the owner’s insurance deductible. If the accident is caused by our driver leading to an insurance claim, Cross Country Driver would gladly reimburse the owner up to $500 towards the policy’s deductible. To date, Cross Country Driver has never had an accident, and we are very proud of it.
What about the insurance on the trip generally?
Insured and Secure: Your peace of mind is paramount. That’s why we offer comprehensive insurance coverage for every trip. In the unlikely event of an incident, your vehicle is protected. Our drivers are insured, experienced professionals who specialize in long-distance travel.
What do I need to provide before pickup?
Proof that the vehicle is insured and registered, and a signed service agreement. If your insurer wants to add the driver to your policy, we provide the license details.
What happens in the event of a breakdown?
We carry a premium AAA package, which may cover initial towing. We will get the vehicle to a dealership for its make or an approved garage and keep you informed.
Do any of your drivers smoke?
Absolutely not. We do not allow it under any circumstances.
Vehicles, personal items and pets
Which vehicles do you drive?
Cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and rental moving trucks up to 26 feet, with or without a vehicle in tow. We do not drive RVs, motorhomes or motorcycles.
Will you drive my U-Haul truck?
Yes, any rental or moving truck up to 26 feet, including with a tow package for your car.
Can I pack personal items in the car?
Yes. A reasonable amount of personal items can travel in the vehicle. Tell us what you are sending when you request a quote.
Can my pet ride along?
No. We don’t transport pets.
Can I ride along?
No. Our drivers travel alone with your vehicle.
Can you handle multiple vehicles?
Yes. Each vehicle gets its own driver and we coordinate the schedule through one point of contact.
Choosing a service
How do I find someone to drive my car across country?
Start with a quote. Request a Vehicle Quote with the pickup and delivery addresses, and the owner prices your trip personally and replies within one business day.
How do I hire someone to drive my car across the country?
Request a quote, approve the price and agree a pickup date; one vetted driver then takes the car door to door. Before you book with any company, ask who the driver will be, how drivers are vetted and what the price includes.
What is a driveaway service?
A driver drives your vehicle to its destination rather than carrying it on a truck. It avoids loading, unloading and transfers, and lets you send a reasonable amount of personal items in the car.
Is hiring a driver cheaper than shipping?
Usually not; a carrier is cheaper on most routes. A driver gives you a pickup window and delivery date planned with you, door-to-door handling by one person, and room for a reasonable amount of personal items.