Our Motorcycle Shipping Service
Seattle Auto Shipping provides specialized motorcycle transportation for riders moving across the Pacific Northwest or nationwide. Two-wheeled vehicles require dedicated equipment and specialized loading procedures that standard flatbed car haulers cannot provide.
We assign carriers equipped with enclosed, air-ride trailers designed specifically for power sports. Your motorcycle is secured in an upright position using heavy-duty drive-in wheel chocks and a 4-point soft-webbing strap system anchored to the frame. In most cases, you do not need to drain fuel or remove fluids, and palletized crating is not required.
From Harley-Davidson cruisers and BMW touring bikes to track sport bikes and vintage restorations, we provide secure, door-to-door transport from your residence or dealership directly to your destination.
What Is Included with Motorcycle Shipping
Every motorcycle transport booking includes specialized handling and full carrier verification:
- Assignment of an FMCSA-licensed carrier specialized in motorcycle transport
- Enclosed trailer transport providing 100% protection against weather and road debris
- Heavy-duty wheel chocks and 4-point soft nylon strapping (zero metal-on-paint contact)
- Comprehensive Bill of Lading walkaround condition inspection at pickup and delivery
- Active commercial cargo insurance coverage included for the entire journey
- Door-to-door residential pickup and delivery at accessible locations
- Direct driver phone contact and milestone updates throughout transit
- Zero upfront deposit required prior to carrier dispatch confirmation
Shipping alongside an automobile or moving household vehicles? Explore our door-to-door transport options.
Why Choose Our Motorcycle Transport Service
Zero Odometer & Tire Wear
Eliminate hundreds or thousands of highway miles, tire flat-spotting, and mechanical wear by shipping your bike safely inside an enclosed trailer.
No Crating Hassle
Roll-on, roll-off chock securement means you avoid the high cost and hassle of building custom wooden crates or draining all motorcycle fluids.
Enclosed Climate Protection
Enclosed trailers protect custom chrome, delicate fairings, and leather saddlebags from rain, highway salt, and flying gravel.
Experienced Power-Sport Drivers
We match your bike only with commercial drivers trained in motorcycle handling, balancing, and low-incline ramp loading.
How Our Motorcycle Shipping Works
Specify Motorcycle Details
Tell us your bike's year, make, model, modifications (such as extended forks or wide saddlebags), and preferred shipping dates for an instant quote.
Specialist Carrier Dispatch
We assign a specialized motorcycle hauler to your route, verify active commercial insurance, and confirm your pickup window and driver contact details.
Secure Loading & Direct Delivery
The driver completes the Bill of Lading walkaround, chocks and straps your motorcycle securely inside the trailer, and delivers it directly to your destination.
Shipping on an urgent schedule for a rally or race event? Check our expedited shipping options.
Pricing Factors for Motorcycle Shipping
Motorcycle shipping rates are calculated based on route distance and vehicle specifications. Key pricing elements include:
- Total route mileage between origin and destination addresses
- Motorcycle category and size (standard sport/cruiser vs. heavy touring bike, trike, or sidecar)
- Aftermarket dimensions (ape hangers, extended rake, oversized saddlebags)
- Seasonal freight demand and major motorcycle rally dates (Sturgis, Daytona Bike Week)
- Pickup and delivery location accessibility
Seattle Motorcycle Pickup Coverage & Nationwide Routes
Based in Seattle, we provide dedicated enclosed motorcycle pickup across all Seattle neighborhoods—including Ballard, Fremont, West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Downtown Seattle, and Greenwood.
From our Seattle hub, our motorcycle transport network covers surrounding Puget Sound communities, including Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, and Puyallup.
Our specialized motorcycle carriers travel direct interstate routes nationwide, providing safe connections to popular riding destinations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and major national rally routes (including Sturgis and Daytona) across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to crate my motorcycle or drain the fluids?
No. Our specialized carriers use roll-on wheel chock securement, so crating is not required. You only need to keep fuel at approximately 1/4 tank or less.
Can I ship saddlebags and accessories on the bike?
Factory saddlebags and securely mounted windshields can remain on the motorcycle. Loose helmets, jackets, and unlocked gear should be packed separately.
Can you transport trikes, Can-Am Spyders, and sidecars?
Yes. We arrange transport for three-wheeled motorcycles, trikes, and sidecar rigs using specialized wide-ramp trailers. Make sure to specify your vehicle's width when requesting a quote.
Is my motorcycle insured during transit?
Yes. Every carrier in our network carries active commercial cargo insurance that covers your motorcycle while in transit, verified prior to dispatch.