White-glove shipping for luxury, exotic, and classic vehicles. Covered trailers, liftgate loading, and specialist drivers — nationwide.
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Enclosed transport moves your vehicle inside a fully covered trailer, shielded from weather, road debris, salt air, and curious eyes from the moment it's loaded until it's delivered. It's the service of choice for luxury, exotic, classic, and collector vehicles — and for anyone who simply wants the highest level of care.
Southern California is home to some of the most serious car collections in the country, and a large share of Golden Coast's enclosed bookings come from Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Carlsbad, and the East County garages where restorations happen. We work with a focused group of enclosed operators who specialize in high-value vehicles, carry elevated insurance limits, and handle cars the way their owners do.
An enclosed carrier typically holds two to six vehicles rather than the eight to ten on an open rig, and drivers tend to be specialists who move exotics and classics for a living. Most trailers are equipped with hydraulic liftgates so low-clearance cars are loaded flat, and vehicles are secured with soft straps over the tires rather than chains or frame hooks. Many enclosed operators also offer white-glove extras such as climate control, battery tenders during transit, and detailed photo documentation at every stage.
Hard-sided enclosed trailers have rigid aluminum or composite walls and a solid roof. They provide the maximum protection against weather, debris, and theft, and they're the standard for exotics and concours-level classics. Soft-sided enclosed trailers use heavy-duty canvas stretched over a frame. They keep out rain, sun, and most road debris at a modestly lower price and are a solid middle ground for luxury daily drivers. Tell us about the vehicle and your priorities and we'll recommend the right one.
Not sure enclosed is necessary? Our open transport page explains the trade-offs, or call us and we'll give you an honest recommendation for your vehicle.
Typically 30 to 50 percent above open transport on the same route, depending on the lane, the trailer type, and how quickly you need pickup. For a high-value vehicle, most owners consider it well worth the difference.
Hard-sided trailers have rigid walls and offer the most protection and security. Soft-sided trailers use heavy canvas over a frame and protect against weather and debris at a slightly lower cost. We can arrange either.
Many do, and we specifically assign liftgate-equipped carriers for lowered vehicles, exotics, and anything with limited ground clearance so the car is loaded flat rather than driven up ramps.
Enclosed carriers in our network generally carry higher cargo insurance limits than open carriers. For especially valuable vehicles, we can provide a certificate of insurance before booking on request.
Because the pool of enclosed carriers is smaller, one to two weeks of notice is ideal. We can often arrange faster service, particularly on the West Coast and major cross-country lanes.
Tell us about your vehicle and get an all-in enclosed quote. Choose Enclosed as the trailer type in the form.
