US → DEC · Nationwide Holiday Network
Holiday Vehicle Transport & Online Car Sales Shipping
Shipping a vehicle during the month of December introduces unique logistical challenges, including tight holiday deadlines, major winter weather systems, and reduced carrier fleet capacity over Christmas and New Year's. Whether you are shipping a surprise vehicle gift to a family member, transporting a car purchased from an online end-of-year dealership sale, or handling a last-minute winter relocation, Enterprise Auto Transport coordinates dependable, door-to-door transit to get your vehicle delivered safely. We operate transparently as an independent, licensed transport broker under USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. Unlike blind automated lead-generation websites that harvest your personal details and sell them to aggressive telemarketers, we handle your time-sensitive holiday quote manually and vet your carrier with extreme precision.
Distance
Varies by lane; most December moves run 300–1,600+ miles
Transit
1 to 8 days in transit depending on distance, weather and holiday capacity
Corridor
Nationwide Holiday Network
The Nationwide Holiday Network explained
December volume concentrates on three patterns: surprise gift deliveries to family members, online and end-of-year dealership purchases, and last-minute winter relocations. Northern corridors carry the highest weather risk; southern corridors like I-10 and I-75 stay more reliable. We route around closures rather than promising a fixed hour, and we are straightforward about what the week between Christmas and New Year's actually looks like for driver availability.
Estimated Auto Shipping Rates: December Holiday Season
| Route Distance | Open Carrier Shipping | Enclosed Carrier Shipping | Average Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Transit (300 — 600 Miles) | $600 — $850 | $900 — $1,200 | 1 — 3 Days |
| Interstate Transit (600 — 1,200 Miles) | $950 — $1,300 | $1,400 — $1,750 | 3 — 5 Days |
| Cross-Country Transit (1,200+ Miles) | $1,250 — $1,650 | $1,700 — $2,150 | 5 — 8 Days |
Estimated market ranges for planning only — not a quote. Actual pricing depends on the exact pickup and delivery points, vehicle condition, season, carrier availability and how far in advance you book. Call (239) 273-4649 for a real number on your vehicle.
Can you ship a vehicle during the Christmas and New Year holidays?
Yes, Enterprise Auto Transport actively coordinates vehicle shipping during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. However, because many independent carrier drivers take time off to spend with their families, total truck capacity decreases significantly across the industry. We strongly recommend booking 3 to 4 weeks in advance to guarantee a spot with a highly vetted carrier before holiday capacity drops.
Time-Sensitive Coordination for December Dealership & Gift Moves
The Enterprise Holiday Vetting & Reliability Protocol
Active Carrier Schedule Auditing
We verify the carrier truck driver's exact holiday routing schedule to ensure they do not plan extended multi-day layovers while your vehicle is loaded on the trailer.
Direct Insurance Underwriter Confirmation
We do not accept unverified paperwork. We check directly with the carrier's active insurance agency to confirm a minimum of $100,000 in open cargo insurance or $250,000+ for enclosed transport.
Direct Coordination with Dealerships
If you are purchasing a vehicle online from an out-of-state dealership, we handle all coordination directly with the dealer's fleet or sales manager to manage seamless gate-pass and vehicle release paperwork on your behalf.
Nationwide Door-to-Door Delivery Service
We provide convenient door-to-door auto shipping connecting all major population centers, auction houses, and automotive dealerships nationwide—with heavy route frequency centered between the Midwest, Northeast, and our home base in Florida.
Carrier vetting before we dispatch this route
Enterprise Auto Transport is an owner-operated, federally licensed and bonded broker operating under USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. Before any carrier is assigned to a US → DEC load, we confirm the carrier's active operating authority and safety standing in the FMCSA SAFER system, verify current cargo insurance appropriate for the trailer type, and favor carriers with a proven history on this specific corridor. Before the truck arrives you receive the carrier's company name, the driver's direct phone number and the carrier's insurance information, so you can verify the company yourself on the FMCSA website before your vehicle is loaded. Read our full carrier vetting process.
Seasonal price drivers on this lane
Early December (best availability)
The first two weeks are the most reliable window of the month. Drivers are still running full schedules and northern weather has not fully set in. A gift vehicle that must arrive by Christmas should be booked here, not later.
The week of Christmas
Driver availability drops as owner-operators take time off. Loads still move, but pickup windows widen. We will tell you honestly whether a specific date is realistic rather than booking it and hoping.
December 26 through January 1
Year-end dealer purchases and online sales create a genuine surge in this exact week, layered on top of reduced driver availability. It is the least predictable stretch of the year.
January
Capacity normalizes quickly in the first two weeks of the new year, and rates ease off the December peak on most lanes.
Route logistics
Active carrier schedule auditing
We verify the carrier truck driver's exact holiday routing schedule to ensure they do not plan extended multi-day layovers while your vehicle is loaded on the trailer.
Direct insurance underwriter confirmation
We do not accept unverified paperwork. We check directly with the carrier's active insurance agency to confirm a minimum of $100,000 in open cargo insurance or $250,000+ for enclosed transport.
Direct coordination with dealerships
If you are purchasing a vehicle online from an out-of-state dealership, we handle all coordination directly with the dealer's fleet or sales manager to manage seamless gate-pass and vehicle release paperwork on your behalf.
Nationwide door-to-door delivery service
We provide convenient door-to-door auto shipping connecting all major population centers, auction houses, and automotive dealerships nationwide—with heavy route frequency centered between the Midwest, Northeast, and our home base in Florida.
Pickup hubs in Nationwide
- Dealerships and online purchase pickups nationwide
- Auction houses and fleet release locations
- Northeast and Midwest snowbird origins
- Private-party sales in all 50 states
Delivery hubs in Holiday & Year-End
- Residential addresses nationwide
- Naples, Fort Myers and Southwest Florida
- Florida, Arizona and Gulf Coast winter destinations
- Dealer and business addresses
Included on every US → DEC move
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Professional full-size semi carriers only
- $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
- up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
- Owner Operated
- Direct driver contact throughout transit
Secure time-sensitive transit for your vehicle without worrying about automated bait-and-switch pricing or spam calls. Connect directly with an experienced logistics coordinator today. Call Enterprise Auto Transport Direct: (239) 273-4649. Licensing Credentials: USDOT #2273104 | MC #774106. Note: We are an independent vehicle logistics brokerage based out of Florida. We have zero affiliation or connection with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
- $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
- up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
- Licensed & bonded · USDOT #2273104 · MC #774106
- Owner Operated
- BBB Accredited Business | A+ Rating
FAQ
Nationwide to Holiday & Year-End shipping questions
Can you ship a vehicle during the Christmas and New Year holidays?
Can you ship a vehicle during the Christmas and New Year holidays?
How do online car buyers coordinate transport for end-of-year dealership sales?
What happens if winter weather delays my holiday car delivery?
Route matrix
Other interstate snowbird corridors
- New York to Florida
- Ohio to Florida
- Indiana to Florida
- Michigan to Florida
- Illinois to Florida
- Texas to Florida
- Florida to New York
- Florida to Ohio & Indiana
- Virginia to Florida
- Massachusetts to Florida
- Nationwide to University Campuses
- New York to Florida (Enclosed)
- New York to Florida
- Ohio & Indiana to Florida
- All car shipping routes
- Snowbird booking timeline
- Naples auto transport
Ready to Ship your car?
Open and enclosed semi-truck carriers, door-to-door delivery and a coordinator who answers the phone.