Door-to-door vehicle shipping across Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Valley and every corner of the Golden State — plus every lane to the other 49. Vetted carriers, transparent quotes, and real people from quote to delivery.
Fast, secure pricing in 30 seconds.
From a quick quote to your driveway — here's how Thunder moves your vehicle in and out of California.
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIPs and your vehicle. You get a free, all-in price in about 30 seconds — no obligation, no bait-and-switch.
Lock in your date and we match you with a vetted, insured carrier who runs your lane. We confirm the pickup window and keep you posted.
Your driver picks up at your home, office or dealership and delivers door-to-door. Updates along the way, a quick inspection at drop-off, done.
Whatever you're moving and wherever it's going, we have a carrier and a plan for it.
Our most popular, cost-effective option. The same open carriers dealerships use, running daily out of LA, the Bay Area and San Diego.
Full protection from weather, road debris and prying eyes. Ideal for luxury, exotic, classic and show cars.
Pickup and delivery as close to your address as the truck can legally and safely get — no terminals, no drop-offs.
Need it gone this week? We prioritize your load with carriers already positioned in your area for the fastest possible pickup.
Seasonal moves between California and Arizona, Texas, Florida or the Pacific Northwest, scheduled around your calendar.
Serving Camp Pendleton, San Diego Naval Base, Travis, Edwards, Vandenberg, Twentynine Palms and every California installation.
Copart, IAAI, Manheim and dealer-to-dealer moves across California with gate-release and paperwork handled.
California to New York, Texas, Florida, Washington, Illinois and everywhere between — the busiest lanes in the country, every week.
Heading to UCLA, Stanford, Berkeley, USC or a new job in Silicon Valley? We move cars for students and corporate relocations year-round.
Daily drivers, commuter cars and family sedans — the backbone of every open carrier.
Full-size pickups, lifted trucks and oversized SUVs are priced accurately up front, never surprised at pickup.
Enclosed, liftgate-equipped carriers for low-clearance and high-value vehicles.
Collector cars headed to Pebble Beach, Monterey Car Week or a new garage — moved by specialists.
Crated or palletized transport for bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides.
Inoperable? We assign a winch-equipped carrier. Just let us know in your quote.
Thunder runs the Golden State every day. Whether you're moving across town in LA, up I-5 to the Bay, or out of state entirely, we have carriers on your lane.
Transit windows are typical estimates and vary by season, carrier and route.
Price My RouteA licensed, insured brokerage that treats your vehicle — and your time — like it matters.
FMCSA-registered broker. Every carrier we dispatch carries active cargo insurance — verified before they ever touch your car.
The quote you see is the price you pay. No "fuel surcharges" or last-minute adders at pickup.
We screen for licensing, safety record and insurance, and we keep working with the carriers who show up on time.
From budget-friendly open haulers to white-glove enclosed, matched to your vehicle and your lane.
Know where your car is from pickup to delivery, with a real person a call or text away.
Port of LA pickups, HOA-restricted streets in Irvine, mountain roads to Tahoe, summer heat in the Valley — we've routed it all.
Thunder Car Logistics is a licensed, FMCSA-registered auto transport broker built around the busiest car-shipping state in the country. We connect California drivers, dealers, relocating families and collectors with a network of carriers we've screened for licensing, safety record and cargo insurance.
Our job is simple: give you a real, all-in price fast, put your vehicle on a truck that actually shows up, and stay on the phone with you until it's in your driveway. No call centers overseas, no games with the quote.
Price depends on distance, vehicle size, open vs. enclosed transport and how soon you need pickup. Cross-country moves from Los Angeles or the Bay Area to the East Coast are the most common lane we run, and in-state moves are often same-week. Use the quote tool above for an exact, all-in price in seconds.
In-state California moves usually take 1–3 days. California to Texas or the Pacific Northwest runs about 3–6 days; California to the East Coast is typically 7–10 days. We share an estimated delivery window as soon as your vehicle is dispatched.
Yes. Every carrier we dispatch must carry active cargo insurance, and we verify it before assignment. Coverage details are available before you book.
Open transport is the most common and affordable option and is how most new cars reach California dealerships. Enclosed adds full protection from weather and road debris and is the right call for luxury, exotic, classic and show cars.
Payment terms are confirmed at booking. There are no surprise charges at delivery — your all-in quote is your price.
Yes. Tell us in the quote and we'll assign a carrier with a winch and the right equipment to load it safely.
Absolutely. We regularly pick up at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Copart and IAAI yards, Manheim, and dealerships statewide. We'll handle gate passes and release paperwork with you.
You or someone you designate (18+) should be present to sign the inspection report at both ends. Many customers hand off to a neighbor, family member or building manager.
Get a free, no-obligation quote in about 60 seconds — or call and talk to a real California shipping specialist right now.
