Car hauling
5 guides for car hauling, plus 2 free tools. Start with the calculators, then the pricing guide and invoice template — the two pages most operators come back to.
Free tools
Build your car hauling startup budget
Pick a budget tier, edit any price to match your market, and see your real startup cost, monthly overhead, and how many hauls it takes to break even. No signup, no email.
Open the tool → Text message scriptsText & email scripts for car hauling
Pick a situation, fill in the details, and copy a ready-to-send message. No-shows, deposits, confirmations, late payments, and reviews — covered.
Open the tool →Start here
How Much to Charge for Car Hauling Per Mile
Per-mile rates by distance and equipment, fuel surcharge math, enclosed premiums, inoperable and oversize surcharges, and the deadhead most haulers price at zero.
Invoice templateCar Hauling Invoice Template (Free)
A copy-paste auto transport invoice — VIN and vehicle detail, loaded miles, fuel surcharge, enclosed and winching lines, BOL reference, and the COD balance.
Software & apps
- Car Hauling and Auto Transport Invoicing App (2026)
Five tools compared for owner-operator car haulers — real prices, which one bills per mile with a fuel surcharge, and how to invoice a broker versus a private shipper.