Semi Truck Transport — Shipping the Freightliner Cascadia and Every Class 8

Tell us the exact model, cab and roof height when you request a quote.

Typical semi truck shipping costs run about $3,000–$7,500 on trailer, depending on distance and configuration. Drive-away service is often less.

• Distance and fuel
• Cab and roof height, which decide the trailer class
• Running or non-running condition
• Permits for oversize loads
• Pickup and delivery access — rural yards and auction lots add time
• Expedited timing
• Seasonal demand and winter weather

We provide an all-inclusive quote with permits included.

• Freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado and Century Class
• Freightliner M2 106 and 112 medium-duty and vocational trucks
• Freightliner 108SD and 114SD severe-duty trucks
• Kenworth T680, W900 and T880
• Peterbilt 579, 389 and 567
• Volvo VNL and Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite
• International LT and HX series

• Measure overall height, including stacks, air horns and roof fairings
• Remove personal items and loose gear from the sleeper
• Secure or remove fairings and side skirts if they're loose
• Lower air suspension if instructed by the carrier
• Note any leaks, warning lights or mechanical issues
• Have the title, registration and any release paperwork ready

There are three main ways to ship a semi truck like the Freightliner Cascadia:

• Day cabs: Shorter and lighter, easier to fit on a lowboy and less expensive to move.
• Mid-roof and raised-roof sleepers: Taller and longer; height matters for lowboy moves under bridges.
• Tandem vs. single axle: Tandems are heavier and longer.
• Aerodynamic packages: Side skirts and fairings add width or can be damaged on loading ramps.
• eCascadia (battery-electric): Heavier, with specific towing and battery handling instructions from the manufacturer.

Share the cab configuration, wheelbase and overall height for an accurate plan.

• Method: Driveaway is usually cheapest; lowboy transport costs more but adds no miles.
• Distance and route: Longer moves and more states mean more fuel, time and permits.
• Truck condition: Non-running trucks need towing or winch loading.
• Height and weight: Taller sleepers may need specific lowboys or routes.
• Number of trucks: Fleet moves can use piggyback driveaway or multi-unit loads to lower the per-truck cost.
• Timing: Rush moves and holiday weeks cost more.

The Cascadia is one of the most popular Class 8 trucks on the road, so used units sell through dealers, fleet remarketers and auctions nationwide. Before you buy:

• Get the VIN and check service history and engine hours.
• Confirm the title is clear and ready to transfer.
• Decide whether you want driveaway (adds miles) or lowboy (no miles).
• Plan registration and IRP/IFTA requirements for your operation.
• Get a transport quote before finalizing the purchase so the total cost is clear.

Fleets rotate tractors between terminals, dealers move inventory between locations, and lessors return units at the end of a lease. For freightliner shipping at volume, we can coordinate driveaway teams, piggyback loads or lowboy moves depending on condition and urgency. Tell us the number of units, locations and dates.

For other commercial vehicles, see truck shipping, Isuzu NPR truck transport and bus shipping.

• Remove personal items and loose gear from the cab and sleeper.
• Secure or remove side skirts and fairings if they'll be at risk on loading ramps.
• Check tires, lights, brakes and fluids for driveaway or tow moves.
• Record the odometer and engine hours.
• Provide keys, registration and any required permits or paperwork.
• Photograph the truck from every side.

For driveaway moves, the truck needs valid registration or temporary permits, and the driver carries the trip paperwork. For lowboy moves, the carrier's permits cover oversize loads if needed. Keep the title, bill of sale and any lease return documents ready, and record the odometer and engine hours at pickup and delivery for your records.

We move Class 8 trucks between dealers, fleets, auctions and owner-operators nationwide, with frequent lanes through Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and California, where large trucking hubs keep used truck inventory high.