Trailer Transport — Professional Trailer Hauling Nationwide

• Travel trailers and toy haulers
• Fifth-wheel trailers — see fifth wheel transport
• Utility, landscape and car-hauler trailers
• Enclosed cargo trailers
• Gooseneck and flatbed equipment trailers
• Concession and food trailers — see food truck shipping
• Horse and livestock trailers (empty)
• Boat trailers — see boat shipping
• Step-deck, drop-deck, RGN, Landoll, belly-dump and beam trailers
• Dry van and reefer semi trailers

Most trailer transport costs between $1,000 and $2,000 for typical long-distance moves, and more for large or oversize trailers. Short tow-away moves can be a few hundred dollars.

• Check tire pressure and tread, including the spare
• Grease wheel bearings and test the brakes
• Confirm all lights and the breakaway switch work
• Know the hitch type and ball size or kingpin
• Secure or remove anything inside; latch doors and windows
• Retract slides, stabilizers and awnings on travel trailers
• Have the title or registration ready

Travel trailer transport is usually done by a driver with a properly equipped tow vehicle, who hitches your trailer and tows it to the destination. This works for most bumper-pull travel trailers and many fifth wheels. Before pickup:

• Secure everything inside, including cabinets and drawers.
• Retract slide-outs, awnings and stabilizer jacks.
• Check tires, brakes and lights — the trailer needs to be road-ready.
• Remove or secure loose exterior items like ladders and bike racks.

For fifth wheels, see fifth wheel transport. For motorhomes, see RV transport.

Power only trucking means the carrier provides the truck and driver, and you provide the trailer. It's common for businesses that own their own trailers — such as equipment, cargo or commercial trailers — and need them moved without renting additional equipment. The trailer must be roadworthy and legally registered, with working lights and brakes.

Not every trailer can be towed. Damaged trailers, very small utility trailers, or trailers without working lights may ship on a flatbed instead — a method sometimes called open trailer shipping. Small utility and cargo trailers can also ship alongside other vehicles if they fit. Share the trailer's length, width, weight and condition so we can recommend the right method.

• Travel trailers and teardrop campers
• Fifth wheels and toy haulers
• Enclosed cargo trailers
• Utility, landscape and equipment trailers
• Car hauler and boat trailers
• Horse and livestock trailers (empty)
• Concession and food trailers — see food truck shipping

• Trailer length and weight
• Towing vs. flatbed transport
• Distance and route
• Condition — trailers that aren't road-ready need flatbed transport
• Season, especially spring and fall when RVers move
• Pickup and delivery access

Snowbird RVers often move trailers south in fall and north in spring, which makes those weeks busier. Book early in those windows.

A few minutes of preparation prevents most trailer transport problems. Before the driver arrives:

• Tires: Check pressure and tread, including the spare. Old or dry-rotted tires are the most common cause of roadside breakdowns.
• Bearings and brakes: Have them serviced if the trailer has been sitting for a long time.
• Lights and wiring: Test brake lights, turn signals and running lights.
• Coupler and safety chains: Make sure the coupler size matches what the driver expects, and the chains are intact.
• Interior: Latch cabinets, tape drawers, secure the fridge door and remove loose items.
• Exterior: Retract awnings, slide-outs and steps, and lock all doors and compartments.
• Paperwork: Have the title or registration available and give the driver any keys.

• RV owners moving a travel trailer to a new campground, home or storage lot
• Snowbirds sending a trailer south for winter without towing it themselves
• Buyers who purchased a trailer from a dealer or private seller in another state
• Businesses relocating cargo, equipment or concession trailers between job sites
• Dealers moving inventory between lots

Each move has different timing and access needs, so tell us where the trailer is parked and how the driver can reach it.

At delivery, the driver parks and unhitches the trailer at the agreed spot. Walk around it with the driver, check for new damage, test the lights if you can, and note anything on the Bill of Lading before signing. Leveling, hookups and setup at a campground are usually up to you or the park staff.

The carrier's insurance covers damage it causes during transport, noted on the Bill of Lading at delivery. Check whether your own RV or trailer policy also covers the trailer while it's being towed by someone else, and remove valuables — belongings inside aren't covered by the carrier.

Trailer and RV moves peak on snowbird lanes — for example, from the Midwest and Northeast to Florida, Arizona and Texas in the fall, and back north in the spring. Routes like Minnesota to Arizona, Michigan to Florida and Minnesota to Texas see the most seasonal demand. Booking early in those windows helps you get the dates you want.