Price ranges by vehicle class for the main lanes into Tennessee. The carrier sets the price.
As of 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 state population centers; approximate road distance is straight-line distance increased by 20%
| Route | Vehicle | Open transport | Enclosed transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Sedan or compact car | $902–$1,375 | $1,353–$2,062 |
| California | SUV or crossover | $955–$1,455 | $1,432–$2,182 |
| California | Pickup or large SUV | $1,082–$1,649 | $1,623–$2,474 |
| California | Van or minivan | $965–$1,470 | $1,447–$2,205 |
| California | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $1,008–$1,537 | $1,513–$2,305 |
| California | Motorcycle | $854–$1,302 | $1,281–$1,953 |
| Florida | Sedan or compact car | $502–$765 | $753–$1,147 |
| Florida | SUV or crossover | $531–$809 | $797–$1,214 |
| Florida | Pickup or large SUV | $602–$918 | $903–$1,376 |
| Florida | Van or minivan | $537–$818 | $805–$1,227 |
| Florida | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $561–$855 | $842–$1,283 |
| Florida | Motorcycle | $475–$724 | $713–$1,086 |
| Texas | Sedan or compact car | $572–$872 | $859–$1,308 |
| Texas | SUV or crossover | $606–$923 | $909–$1,385 |
| Texas | Pickup or large SUV | $687–$1,046 | $1,030–$1,570 |
| Texas | Van or minivan | $612–$933 | $918–$1,399 |
| Texas | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $640–$975 | $960–$1,463 |
| Texas | Motorcycle | $542–$826 | $813–$1,239 |
| North Carolina | Sedan or compact car | $421–$641 | $631–$962 |
| North Carolina | SUV or crossover | $445–$679 | $668–$1,018 |
| North Carolina | Pickup or large SUV | $505–$769 | $757–$1,154 |
| North Carolina | Van or minivan | $450–$686 | $675–$1,028 |
| North Carolina | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $470–$717 | $705–$1,075 |
| North Carolina | Motorcycle | $398–$607 | $598–$911 |
| Illinois | Sedan or compact car | $450–$686 | $675–$1,028 |
| Illinois | SUV or crossover | $476–$725 | $714–$1,088 |
| Illinois | Pickup or large SUV | $540–$822 | $809–$1,234 |
| Illinois | Van or minivan | $481–$733 | $722–$1,100 |
| Illinois | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $503–$766 | $754–$1,150 |
| Illinois | Motorcycle | $426–$649 | $639–$974 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | Sedan or compact car | $376–$573 | $564–$859 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | SUV or crossover | $398–$606 | $597–$909 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | Pickup or large SUV | $451–$687 | $676–$1,031 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | Van or minivan | $402–$612 | $603–$919 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | Heavy-duty or oversized vehicle | $420–$640 | $630–$960 |
| Within the state, from Memphis | Motorcycle | $356–$542 | $534–$814 |
Registering an out-of-state car. Check the state agency sources there for current requirements and fees.
The location list has separate auction areas for Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. A car bought in one metro is not sitting in another. Ask the yard which city will release it, and do not dispatch the truck to the wrong one. Memphis is the largest city without an auction row on this list. A Memphis delivery is still its own trip, not a Nashville stopover.
Fort Campbell sits on the Kentucky line at Clarksville. Naval Support Activity Mid-South is the Memphis-area Navy site. Arnold Air Force Base and Joint Base Berry Field are the other listed installations. Military OneSource says a privately owned vehicle moved inside the contiguous states is largely the member's expense, with exceptions. Confirm the gate. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Vanderbilt in Nashville are listed campuses, along with Southern Adventist University in Collegedale. Confirm the drop street.
Nashville and Memphis both have industrial corridors a trailer can use, and downtown streets it should not. Common practice is a lot the driver can pull through. A chain-law page for the state did not load on November 10, 2026, so this note does not state a chain rule. Check the state road report the day of travel if the route crosses the eastern mountains.
The Department of Revenue says a person who moves from another state should register within 30 days at the county clerk. Bring identification, proof of residency, the out-of-state registration, and the title or the lienholder's name and address. A personal vehicle already titled in the same name can be imported without sales and use tax. The new-resident pages do not require an inspection first. Steps are on the Tennessee registration page.
Call (800) 989-8833 Quotes by phone, 24/7
