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Why Enclosed Auto Transport Is Worth It for Classic Cars

Name: Enterprise Auto Transport
Address: Naples, FL, US
Telephone: (239) 273-4649
Price range: $$$

Classic cars need more than mileage protection. Enclosed shipping shields irreplaceable paint, chrome, and trim from the hazards open carriers cannot avoid.

August 18, 2026 · 6 min read

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Verify before you book

Two minutes on the FMCSA website tells you who you're really dealing with

You do not have to take any company's word for it. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration keeps free public records on every licensed broker and carrier in the country. Here is exactly what to ask for and where to verify it:

1.Ask for the MC and USDOT numbers
Every legitimate broker and carrier must provide both on request. Our numbers: USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. If a company hesitates or deflects, stop.
2.Look them up on the FMCSA SAFER system
Go to safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and use the Company Snapshot search. Enter the MC or USDOT number and confirm the legal name, operating status and “Authorized” broker or carrier authority match what you were told.
3.Confirm the $75,000 broker bond
In the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance portal (li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov), verify the broker's BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund is active. No active bond means no legal authority to broker your shipment.
4.Request the carrier's insurance certificate
Before your car is loaded, ask for a certificate of insurance directly from the assigned carrier — cargo and liability. Match the carrier's name and DOT number on the certificate to the truck that arrives.

When you check our records you'll find Enterprise Auto Transport, USDOT #2273104, MC #774106 — an owner-operated, federally licensed and bonded broker with offices in Naples, Florida and Minnesota.

Open the FMCSA Company Snapshot Read our full verification walkthrough

Classic cars are not replaceable

A classic car is usually worth more than its market price. The paint may be decades old, the chrome may be original, and the body panels may no longer be manufactured. A stone chip on a modern car is annoying. A stone chip on a numbers-matching classic can be a permanent flaw.

That is why collectors treat enclosed transport as standard, not optional. The sealed trailer keeps weather, dust, and debris away, and the lift gate prevents the undercarriage scrapes that happen on steep ramps.

Soft-tie systems protect fragile suspension

Older suspensions and original bushings do not respond well to chains yanked tight through the control arms. Soft-tie wheel straps loop over the tires and hold the wheels to the deck, leaving suspension travel intact and keeping tension off body panels.

Every enclosed load we dispatch uses soft-tie securing. If a carrier wants to chain your classic car down, that is a sign to keep looking.

Insurance that matches the value

Many classic cars are insured for agreed value, but the carrier's cargo policy is what pays if damage happens in transit. Open carriers often carry $250,000 in coverage, which may not be enough for a high-end collector car. Enclosed carriers typically carry $1,000,000, giving both the owner and the carrier room to handle a claim properly.

Book enclosed transport for your classic

Whether you are heading to a show, selling to a buyer across the country, or moving your collection south for the winter, enclosed transport is the safest way to move a classic car. Get a quote through our Get a Quote form and we will match your vehicle with a carrier experienced in collector cars.

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