Geyers Towing auto transport
Open car transport from Maryland
We haul cars, SUVs, pickups and minivans on our own open carriers, from Maryland and Northern Virginia down I-95 to Florida and back. The driver who picks up your car works for us, and so does the one who delivers it.
Or call (301) 540-1600
- Nine open carriers
- Our own drivers
- Trips to Florida every week
(Thursdays in snowbird season)
Get a price
Where is your car going?
Fill this out and we’ll call you back with a price and a pickup day. It helps to have these ready:
- Where the car is now and where it’s going
- Year, make and model (add them in the notes)
- The date it’s ready to go
Rather talk it through? Call (301) 540-1600.
Your car rides on a truck like this one
What is open car transport?
Open car transport, also called open auto transport, means your car travels on an open carrier, the kind you see hauling cars down the interstate, alongside other customers’ cars. Because one truck carries several cars, open transport costs less than an enclosed trailer, which carries fewer.
Nothing covers your car, so it gets the same rain and road dust it would if you drove it there yourself. For most cars, that means a wash when it arrives.
Open carriers are all we run. If you’re shipping a classic or a car you’d never take out in the rain, you may want an enclosed trailer instead. Our open vs enclosed guide can help you decide.
From pickup to delivery
Is open car shipping safe?
Our own drivers carry your car from pickup to delivery, and its condition is written down at both ends.
We check it with you
At pickup, you and our driver walk around the car and mark any scratches or dents on an inspection sheet. You both sign it.
Our driver loads it
Your car goes on one of our carriers. It doesn’t get handed off to a trucker we hired for the job.
It travels with us
It rides down I-95 on our truck. Our terminals and transport yards are locked, covered by cameras and staffed around the clock.
We check it again
At delivery, you and our driver or one of our staff go over the car against the pickup sheet and sign it again.
We’re fully insured for the vehicles we haul. If you want to see the coverage before pickup, ask us and we’ll go over it with you.
When we go
How long does open car transport take?
We run the same trip every week, so you know your pickup and delivery days when you book.
Holidays can move these days. When you call, we’ll tell you which schedule your date falls on. Every trip needs a reservation, and snowbird trips fill up months ahead, so most people book 90 days or more before they want to go.
Where we drop off in Florida
- Port St. Lucie
- West Palm Beach
- Davie
- Opa Locka
- Fort Myers, at ParkSmart at the airport or our transport yard
- Naples Jet Center, if you’re flying in there
On the way, we also stop near I-95 in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. More on the Maryland to Florida route.
Your vehicle
Can we ship your car?
Most everyday vehicles, yes. Check here before you book so there are no surprises on pickup day.
We can take
- ✓Cars, SUVs, pickups and minivansAs long as they start, steer and stop on their own.
- ✓Your car for the winter in FloridaFly down and pick it up at one of our Florida stops.
- ✓A car for a move along our routeIf both ends are on our route. Buying at auction? Call first and we’ll tell you if we can pick it up.
- ✓Lifted or larger vehicles, once we confirm themTell us about them when you call. They cost more.
We can’t take
- ✕Cars that don’t runEvery car has to drive onto the carrier and off it.
- ✕Motorcycles, boats or three-wheelers
- ✕Some oversized wheels and lift kitsWe can’t take every one. Ask us first.
- ✕Anything that needs an enclosed trailerWe only run open carriers. When enclosed is worth it.
Not sure about yours? Call (301) 540-1600 and ask, or see everything we haul on our auto transport services page.
What your price depends on
How much does open car transport cost?
We don’t post prices, because no two trips are the same. Tell us about yours and we’ll give you a price before you book anything.
- Where it’s goingWhere we pick the car up and which of our stops it goes to.
- How big and heavy it isSUVs, pickups and other larger or heavier vehicles cost more than a sedan.
- Pickup at your houseWe can pick up or deliver at your home in most of Maryland and parts of Virginia, for an extra charge.
- What’s insideUp to 100 pounds of your things can ride along. If the car is overpacked, there may be an extra charge.
- Big wheels or a lift kitIf we can take the vehicle, there’s an added charge.
Get your price before you book
Tell us where the car is, where it’s going and what it is. We’ll call you back with a price and a pickup day.
Payment is due in full by your transport date. We take cash, check and credit card. Cards have a processing fee.
Get a price for your tripOr call (301) 540-1600
Carrier, not a broker
Most car shipping companies you’ll find in a search are brokers
That’s a normal way to do business, but it changes who you’re dealing with. Our guide explains how brokers and carriers differ.
When you book with a broker
You pay the broker, and the broker usually posts your car for an independent trucker to pick up. Your pickup date can depend on when a trucker takes the job at the broker’s price.
The company you talked to isn’t the company driving your car.
When you book with Geyers
You’re talking to the company that owns the carrier and employs the driver. Your car goes on our scheduled weekly trip, and you know the pickup day when you book.
If you have a question on the way, you call the same number you booked with.
Geyers Towing has been in business since 1993 and is based in Germantown, Maryland. We’re registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as a carrier, licensed to haul vehicles across state lines. USDOT 1029740, MC 859181.
See our FMCSA recordReviews
From people who’ve shipped with us
Reviews customers left for Geyers on Google.
“Every Autumn my husband and I go down to Florida to visit family and it’s always a challenge trying to find a reliable auto transport to get our car down there. This year we found Geyer’s Towing and these guys were amazing! They had a great price and they took our car south for us without a hitch. If you need an auto transport company you can trust, definitely give them a call!”Ann K., Maryland to Florida · Google review
“I called Geyer’s Towing to ship my car from DC to south Florida when me and my family moved. We have multiple cars, so the cost to ship 2 out of the 3 vehicles was less expensive than driving all three down (and much safer for my family!) They did a great job and there was no damage to the vehicle. The driver was professional and courteous, and he arrived on time to pick up the car. He drove it safely to Florida, and kept me updated along the way. I would definitely use their services again if I ever need to ship a car.”Hans C., DC to south Florida · Google review
“My family and I have been using (Steve) Geyers Transportation Services for at least 10 years. These are Only people I will use to take my cars back n forth from DC area to Florida! It may not be cheap, but then peace of mind isn’t either!”John C., DC area to Florida · Google review
Delivering a customer’s car in Florida
Before pickup day
Getting your car ready
- Leave about a quarter tank of gas, and no more than half.
- Keep what you pack under 100 pounds. Nothing blocking the windows, and leave the seats up.
- Take out anything valuable.
- Wash the car and take photos of every side.
- Take off your toll tag or switch it off, and turn off the alarm.
- Have a working key for the driver.
- Be there to sign the inspection sheet, or send someone you trust.
More tips in our guide to preparing your car for transport.
Questions
Open car transport questions
Is open car transport safe?
It’s how most everyday cars get shipped. Your car is out in the weather on the way, the same as if you drove it. We check it with you at pickup and delivery, our own drivers carry it from pickup to delivery, and we’re fully insured for the vehicles we haul.
How much does open car transport cost?
It depends on where your car is picked up and dropped off, how big and heavy it is, and whether you want pickup or delivery at your house. Call us or fill out the form, and we’ll give you a price before you book.
Is open car transport cheaper than enclosed?
Yes. An open carrier hauls more cars per trip than an enclosed trailer, so open transport costs less. Open carriers are all we run.
Do you offer enclosed car transport?
No. We run nine open carriers and no enclosed trailers. If you’re not sure which one your car needs, our open vs enclosed guide can help.
Does my car need to run?
Yes. Every car has to drive onto the carrier and off it. We can’t take cars that don’t run, or motorcycles, boats or three-wheelers.
How long does open car transport take?
On our Maryland to Florida trip, we pick up in Maryland on Friday and deliver in Florida on Monday. Coming back, we pick up in Florida on Monday and deliver in Maryland on Friday. In snowbird season, Maryland pickups move to Thursday, and cars coming home arrive on Thursday. Holidays can shift the days.
Can you pick up my car at my house?
In most of Maryland and parts of Virginia, yes, for an extra charge. Ask us when you call and we’ll tell you what’s available where you live.
Can I leave things in the car?
Yes, up to 100 pounds. Keep the windows clear and the seats up, and take out anything valuable. If the car is overpacked, there may be an extra charge.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you know your dates. Every trip needs a reservation, and snowbird trips fill up months ahead, so most people book 90 days or more out.
Ready when you are
Tell us where your car is going
We’ll call you back with a price and a pickup day.
Ask us anything about your car, your dates or the route.
