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To request a quote, click the Talk to an Expert button on any page to access our intake form. Provide shipment details (origin, destination, dimensions, weight, service type, timeline), and a McCollister’s logistics specialist will follow up with customized pricing and a tailored solution.
If you’re an individual or dealer handling auto transport, our easy quote‑to‑book platform offers a faster way to move forward and is available on select auto transport pages.
Pricing is based on:
Every solution is customized for transparency and accuracy.
You will receive proactive shipment updates from our logistics team throughout transit. We utilize GPS technology and the Samsara platform to monitor truck positioning and maintain shipment visibility. Select business units may also provide direct tracking links when available.
McCollister’s uses an array of tracking technology to maintain shipment visibility, including:
Billing options include:
COD is commonly used for single moves, including residential relocations, commercial moves, and personal vehicle transfers.
National Accounts streamline invoicing across ongoing or repeat shipments. We also support API and EDI digital invoicing integration for seamless billing connectivity.
We accept approved business payment methods outlined in your agreement, including:
All payments must be processed through official McCollister’s billing channels. Representatives will review payment options prior to booking and recommend the appropriate method based on service type.
McCollister’s delivers nationwide transportation, distribution, and specialized
warehousing solutions through:
Through our UniGroup affiliation and a network of 500+ agents, we support
coordinated services across the United States and Canada. International service
is available based on project scope.
McCollister’s operates a nationwide network of secure, certified, and specialized facilities strategically located across the United States. Our locations support transportation, logistics, and warehousing projects for clients in every region.
If none of our existing properties meets your requirements, McCollister’s has the capabilities, resources, and expertise to deliver customizable and scalable solutions wherever you need them.
Our facilities are located in:
For a full list of our locations and to find the facility nearest you, visit our Locations page.
We maintain comprehensive cargo and liability insurance coverage across transportation, warehousing, and handling operations.
Coverage limits can be reviewed and adjusted based on shipment value and requirements. Certificates of insurance, additional insured endorsements, and extended coverage options are available upon request and review.
McCollister’s prioritizes shipment protection and risk prevention. In the unlikely
event of damage:
We are committed to efficient and transparent claims resolution.
Yes. Every client is supported by experienced logistics professionals who provide coordination and proactive problem resolution.
For larger or complex projects, we assemble cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and operational oversight.
Yes. Our long‑standing success and diversification are founded on scalable
transportation and warehousing solutions that adapt to:
Yes. Backed by our asset‑based fleet and diversified business verticals,
McCollister’s delivers high‑touch, specialized logistics solutions for
mission‑critical transportation needs.
Our capabilities include:
Our affiliation with UniGroup, United Van Lines, and Mayflower Transit strengthens our national network while maintaining personalized service and operational accountability.
Yes. Our warehousing capabilities include:
Yes. McCollister’s maintains all required operating authorities and complies with federal and state regulations, including FMCSA requirements where applicable.
We proudly maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Our safety culture includes:
We maintain structured regulatory compliance, ongoing staff training, risk management protocols, internal audits, and continuous monitoring to ensure consistent operational excellence.
We serve a broad range of industries requiring specialized and high‑value transportation solutions.
McCollister’s supports both B2B and B2C clients, including:
McCollister’s proudly offers the following transportation services:
To partner with McCollister’s, our providers must meet strict standards for operational practices. All partners must maintain:
Our oversight ensures alignment with McCollister’s safety and operational standards.
Yes. We provide integrated transportation, warehousing, and distribution solutions under a coordinated logistics strategy.
Our sustainability efforts include:
For more information on our ESG practices, visit our dedicated page.
Through GPS visibility, structured contingency planning, and operational oversight, McCollister’s responds quickly to weather events, equipment issues, or capacity shifts to minimize impact and maintain delivery performance.
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Aerospace transportation and logistics refers to the specialized movement, handling, and support of aircraft, spacecraft, aerospace components, and related materials throughout the supply chain. Because aerospace parts are extremely high-value, oversized, and time-critical, and often require strict regulatory compliance, this sector combines advanced logistical practices with industry-specific engineering and safety standards.
Improper aerospace transportation can lead to damaged or contaminated parts, safety hazards for workers and drivers, and serious regulatory issues if rules set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are not followed. These mistakes often cause delays that interrupt production or repair schedules, create documentation problems that prevent parts from being accepted, and can result in environmental spills or fires when hazardous materials are not handled correctly. Overall, improper handling increases financial losses, harms a company’s reputation, and may leave the organization responsible for costs that insurance will not cover.
McCollister’s plans routes for aerospace transport by evaluating road dimensions, weight limits, infrastructure capability, regulatory permits, safety risks, weather, community and environmental impact, security requirements, and overall timing and cost efficiency to ensure the safe and on-time delivery of sensitive aerospace components. We always conduct detailed physical route surveys to ensure the safest and most efficient route is utilized.
Aerospace transport security requires a combination of controlled access, real-time tracking, and secure vehicles to protect high-value and sensitive components. Key measures include limiting personnel access, using GPS and sensor monitoring, employing tamper-evident containers, and providing trained escorts for oversized or high-risk loads. Strict handling protocols, chain-of-custody documentation, cybersecurity for digital logistics systems, and compliance with regulations like ITAR are essential, along with contingency planning for theft, tampering, or emergencies to ensure the cargo reaches its destination safely and securely.
Aerospace companies should contact transportation and logistics providers as early as possible in the project or production planning phase, ideally before manufacturing begins or as soon as components are designed and sourced.
Contacting a logistics provider early—during design, procurement, or pre-production—is critical to ensure the safe, timely, and compliant movement of aerospace components while minimizing risk and cost.
McCollister’s handles all vehicle types, makes, and models, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, luxury vehicles, electric vehicles, classic, antique, and exotic cars.
For individuals, it is crucial to choose a reputable auto transport company to best protect your vehicle(s). Common issues that may arise include theft and scams, hidden fees, poor communication, severe damage due to poor handling and securing, delayed delivery, incorrect documentation, and inadequate insurance coverage.
For dealers, choosing an incompetent and/or unreliable auto transportation partner can cost you thousands in lost revenue. Delays, damages, poor communication, and even thefts and scams can produce financial impacts that ripple across your operation, leading to significant losses that go beyond a single shipment. When vehicles sit idle, interest rates accumulate, depreciation increases, and resale value drops.
The losses caused by improper auto transport are not just monetary, however. Delayed and/or mishandled shipments will likely also harm your relationships with customers and other dealers, perhaps irreparably.
For OEMs, choosing an incompetent and/or unreliable auto transportation partner can cause many problems that ripple throughout your organization. These issues can include:
Combined, these unnecessary setbacks reduce efficiency at scale and increase the total cost per delivered vehicle.
When it’s time to transport classic, luxury, antique, and exotic cars, you want to partner with a company that takes the utmost care of your vehicle and gives you peace of mind. White-glove delivery provides customers with a tailored and elevated delivery experience, including specialized handling, enhanced protection, and personalized coordination.
White-glove delivery is a core feature of McCollister’s platinum package. Some premium features include:
Please note: white-glove delivery is only offered under our platinum package.
When booking your transport, we ask for as much time as possible. For our gold and silver packages, we can usually provide transport within three days, depending on the season and weather.
In the AutoVista app, you will see options for 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-day pickup available. When choosing the best option for you, keep in mind that these date ranges are based on the date two business days from the completed submission of your booking. If you have a rush order that needs to be picked up fewer than two business days out from the date of booking, please contact us directly to confirm we can service the order.
For our platinum package, we can typically provide service within two to three weeks. Please contact us directly for more details.
To help ensure the best auto transport experience, it is essential to appropriately prepare your vehicle. Consider the following actions:
3PL stands for third-party logistics, and it is used to refer to organizations or networks that arrange or handle a variety of supply chain functions. In the case of McCollister’s Auto Transport, we mean companies we contract with to haul on our behalf. These businesses are well-vetted partners who exhibit the same dedication, values, and commitment to excellence as our internal asset-based fleet. Among other checks, the vetting process includes conducting verifications of appropriate insurance coverage, DOT compliance, and internal best practices.
Pricing is based on a number of factors, including route distance, vehicle quantity, and timing requirements.
We work with a range of OEM clients, including car manufacturers, automotive suppliers, EV companies, and global logistics partners needing white-label or branded shipping services.
McCollister’s OEM transport rates are structured around your specific logistics needs and volumes, as well as seasonal demand and market capacity.
For an accurate quote, please contact our dedicated OEM logistics team directly.
Aviation shipments involve tight timelines, sensitive components, and strict handling requirements. Using a general freight provider increases the risk of delays, improper handling, asset damage, and extended aircraft downtime—each of which can carry significant operational and financial consequences.
AOG transportation supports situations where an aircraft is grounded due to mechanical issues or missing components. These shipments are time-critical and require immediate coordination to restore operations as quickly as possible.
Yes. McCollister’s provides 24/7/365 pickup, delivery, and support for time-sensitive aviation moves, including AOG requests and scheduled critical shipments.
Our aviation shipments are handled by trained drivers using specialized equipment and secure loading practices. Shipments are GPS-tracked to provide visibility and accountability throughout transit.
Simply contact our team to speak with an aviation logistics expert. We’ll assess your requirements and coordinate a transportation solution built around your timeline, asset, and operational needs.
Commercial relocations involve more than moving furniture. Inexperienced providers often lack the planning, communication, and coordination required for complex office environments. This scenario can result in damaged assets, downtime, poor employee experience, cost overruns, and last-minute chaos. McCollister’s specializes in structured commercial moves designed to prevent these outcomes.
McCollister’s supports the packing, protection, and coordination of employee desk-level technology as part of a commercial relocation. We provide antistatic monitor protection and organized packing solutions for keyboards, cables, mice, phones, and related equipment to keep components protected and properly grouped.
If requested, McCollister’s can also coordinate disconnection, reconnection, and rebooting of computers and phone systems through McCollister’s Technical Services (MTS) to help reduce downtime.
Yes. McCollister’s coordinates commercial relocation projects with our in-house technical services team, allowing organizations to manage furniture, systems furniture, desk-level technology, and more complex IT assets under one integrated plan.
This approach helps eliminate coordination gaps and ensures workspaces and technology environments come online together.
To begin, we typically need a general understanding of the project scope, estimated size, locations involved, and desired timeline. For more complex relocations, we may conduct a site walk or planning call to ensure the quote reflects the full scope of work and avoids surprises later.
The earlier, the better. Engaging McCollister’s early in the planning process allows us to help design the move, identify risks, and create a realistic timeline. Early involvement leads to smoother execution, fewer disruptions, and greater confidence throughout the relocation.
White glove transportation is a specialized logistics service designed for shipments that require added care, coordination, and inside handling. At McCollister’s, this practice typically includes multi-person teams, inside pickup and delivery, careful placement, protective handling during transit, and debris removal once items are unpacked.
The goal is to ensure your products are not just dropped off, but delivered pristinely, safely, and with minimal disruption to your operations.
The term “white glove” refers to a higher standard of service and attention to detail. It reflects an approach where handling, presentation, and care matter just as much as transportation, similar to the way white gloves have traditionally symbolized precision and professionalism.
In logistics, it signals a level of service that goes beyond curbside or dock delivery.
First-mile logistics focuses on the beginning of a shipment’s journey. It typically refers to managing careful pickup and transfer from the asset’s origin point into the broader transportation network. In addition to these services, first-mile logistics can include tasks such as packaging, labeling, and sorting products prior to loading them onto vehicles for transport.
Conversely, final-mile delivery refers to the last stage of the shipment’s journey, from a distribution point or carrier handoff to its destination inside a facility, business, or residence. With McCollister’s final-mile services, this stage often includes inside delivery, placement, coordination with on-site teams, and white-glove handling to ensure products arrive ready for use, installation, or setup.
To provide an accurate quote, we typically ask for:
This information allows us to plan appropriately and ensure the right level of service from the start.
White-glove delivery is a wise choice for products that require added care, coordination, or inside placement, particularly when presentation, condition, or timing matters. Common examples include:
McCollister’s supports through-the-wall (TTW) ATMs, drive-through/island construction, and free-standing lobby ATM kiosks, including challenging rigging and installations aligned to customer QC and compliance standards.
Yes. McCollister’s project managers and rigging experts work with customers through each project phase; managers are responsible for planning, permitting, and construction and can meet client-dictated update cadences.
McCollister’s verifies ATM installations for ADA compliance, including required height, wheelchair access, and access pathways, helping reduce exposure to alleged violations.
Yes. McCollister’s is an all-in-one source for programmatic deployment and installation and provides logistics support that includes nationwide warehousing, staging, distribution, reverse logistics, and disposal—helpful for repeat deployments across multiple locations.
Yes. McCollister’s offers PCI destruction & NPI decommissioning services and can provide documentation supporting confidentiality and proper handling.
Improper installation often leads to more than visible issues. Missed details can cause equipment downtime, return trips, delayed openings, and strained relationships with end users and partners. In premium environments, even small missteps can undermine trust and brand perception. The real cost is rarely just the invoice—it’s the long-term impact on your reputation.
Every project is treated as a unique environment, not a repeatable task. That means early planning, coordination across stakeholders, flexibility when schedules shift, and experienced teams who anticipate challenges rather than react to them. Complexity isn’t the exception—it’s the expectation.
Yes. McCollister’s supports the full spectrum, from single-unit residential or corporate gym installs to large, multi-story facilities and nationwide rollouts. The same attention to detail applies regardless of scale.
Fitness equipment doesn’t arrive in a vacuum. It enters active spaces, finished environments, and brand-defining moments. White-glove service ensures proper handling, placement, assembly, and presentation, reducing risk, eliminating rework, and protecting the client experience from day one.
Yes. McCollister’s offers on-site fitness equipment repair and maintenance for commercial gyms, studios, residential communities, and corporate fitness centers, supporting both cardio and strength equipment. With decades of hands-on fitness experience, our technicians help minimize downtime and protect the member experience long after installation is complete.
Our installation services are designed for projects involving high-value, specialized, or operationally critical equipment, especially when coordination across transportation, storage, and on-site installation is required.
Yes. McCollister’s regularly manages installations across multiple locations, supporting phased deployments, scheduled rollouts, and site-specific requirements through centralized project management.
Each installation project is supported by experienced project managers who coordinate timelines, site readiness, transportation, staging, and on-site execution to ensure consistency and accountability.
Absolutely. Installation services are often bundled with transportation and warehousing to create a seamless, end-to-end solution that minimizes delays, reduces risk, and improves overall project efficiency.
Transportation focuses on moving freight from one location to another. Logistics encompasses the broader planning, coordination, and management of transportation, warehousing, handling, and delivery activities to ensure shipments move efficiently from origin through destination.
A logistics provider is best suited for shipments that involve multiple service components, specialized handling, tight timelines, or operational complexity. Logistics support helps reduce coordination burden, improve visibility, and manage risk when moves require more than standard transportation.
Yes. McCollister’s supports urgent and time-critical shipments by coordinating equipment availability, routing, handling requirements, and communication across all service components. Our teams manage execution details to help meet aggressive timelines while maintaining shipment integrity.
McCollister’s maintains visibility across logistics projects through centralized coordination, proactive communication, and tracking technologies that span transportation, handling, and delivery stages. This approach allows customers to stay informed while our logistics teams manage execution and issue resolution behind the scenes.
Yes. McCollister’s works with you to design a logistics solution tailor-made for your project. We make sure it is built to scale with your changing needs, including fluctuating volumes, seasonal demand, and project-based requirements. Service scope and resources can be adjusted to support evolving logistics challenges without disrupting your operations.
McCollister’s supports a range of residential relocation needs, including employee and corporate relocations, military family moves, and private household moves. Each relocation is planned based on the specific scope, timing, and priorities of the move, rather than a standardized approach.
Unlike traditional household movers, McCollister’s operates as an asset-based transportation and logistics provider. Residential relocations are managed as coordinated projects, supported by trained professionals, established safety standards, and a single point of contact throughout the move.
Yes. McCollister’s regularly supports residential relocations that involve high-value items, specialty furnishings, or unique handling requirements. Each move is evaluated individually to ensure the appropriate level of planning, protection, and coordination.
Storage solutions can be incorporated into a residential relocation when timelines or circumstances require flexibility. Short-term or long-term storage options may be used to support transitions between residences or changing move schedules.
Residential relocations are supported by a dedicated point of contact who helps coordinate planning, communication, and execution. This approach provides clarity, accountability, and consistent support from start to finish.
Yes. McCollister’s offers full-value protection options for household goods during a residential relocation. Your sales consultant can walk you through available coverage options and help you select the level of protection that best fits your move.
Data center projects are typically costly and time-consuming. You may be tempted to save some money by trusting your project to the lowest bidder or attempting it yourself. Unfortunately, many logistics companies that offer professional IT services do so only as a secondary business. Therefore, going with a company that is not especially qualified to handle this type of work will almost certainly have huge negative consequences for your business. It will likely lead to project delays caused by poor planning or low skill, damage from bad packing/handling, and poor workmanship due to lack of training and ownership. For instance, when dealing with enterprise IT equipment, inept logistics teams will not know how to adequately protect your gear and optics, watch out for faceplates, properly handle rail kits, treat expensive DAC and SAS cabling, among a dozen other examples.
Additionally, logistics companies that do not specialize in data center projects will likely lack the ability to do thorough site surveys, increasing your risk of business disruption and downtime, compliance and security failures, cost overruns and scope creep.
McCollister’s Technical Services (MTS) has the expert knowledge, appropriate materials, and specialized workforce necessary to ensure your project is properly designed and strategized, your gear is handled safely, the right personnel are onsite, and the environment matches the planned documentation.
Data center relocation or migration refers to moving an organization’s existing data center infrastructure from one environment to another. This process can include removing servers from the racking as well as serialized inventory, packing and securing boxes with security tape for transfer.
Typically done when IT assets inside a data center have reached the end of their lifecycle, data center decommissioning is the process of properly disposing of the outdated equipment, according to industry standards, business need, and governmental regulations. MTS can provide many end-of-life services for decommissioning your data center, such as device removal, rack removal, cable removal, data destruction services, along with ITAD buyback options.
For an initial conversation with MTS, we would need to know the general scope of your proposed project (i.e., what you want to have done), how much material is involved (i.e., a general device list or count); where you want it done; and when you want it done. By giving us this information, we can often provide you with a quote for smaller projects through a quick email exchange. For larger and more detailed projects, we can use that information as a springboard to launch a productive planning call for your quote.
Organizations interested in undertaking a data center project should contact MTS as early as possible. If you involve us in your planning discussions, we can help design your project from start to finish, conduct consultations and site surveys, and address any challenges or concerns. Collaborating with us from the outset will give you confidence in the feasibility of your project and allow you to plan your resources appropriately. MTS is often fully booked out in multiple regions for even simple projects three or more weeks in advance. By contacting us at the start of your project planning, you can maximize safety, security, and efficiency, while minimizing business interruption.
McCollister’s specializes in transportation for assets that demand more planning, protection, and accountability than typical freight. Rather than applying a fixed process, we tailor equipment, handling methods, and routing to the specific asset and environment involved.
Yes. McCollister’s supports everything from straightforward point-to-point moves to highly complex, time-sensitive, or high-value shipments. Regardless of complexity, every move is managed with the same disciplined approach and attention to detail.
Each move is evaluated individually. Our teams consider asset characteristics, access conditions, timing, and risk factors to align the appropriate equipment, handling protocols, and routing—rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all solution.
Absolutely. Many industries have distinct transportation requirements, and we apply industry-specific knowledge where it matters. At the same time, every transportation plan is customized to the asset itself, ensuring the approach fits both the environment and the expectations involved.
Transportation scope can evolve. If conditions, timelines, or scope change, McCollister’s can adapt while maintaining continuity and accountability. Our teams coordinate adjustments without introducing unnecessary handoffs or disruption.
Operational risks include, but are not limited to, fire hazards from overcrowded storage, inventory damage, reduced productivity from inefficient layouts, and potential regulatory fines for non-compliance with safety standards.
Modern warehouses play a critical role in keeping supply chains efficient, flexible, and responsive. Core warehouse functions include:
Together, these capabilities work seamlessly to improve operational efficiency, enhance visibility, and support the smooth, reliable movement of freight across the supply chain.
Efficient warehousing is essential for your logistics operations to be balanced, responsive, and cost-effective. By optimizing inventory levels, warehouses help companies align supply with customer demand while avoiding excess stock or shortages.
Real-time inventory visibility supports better forecasting and planning, while well-positioned inventory enables fast, accurate order fulfillment. These capabilities also support just-in-time (JIT) strategies, helping reduce carrying costs without sacrificing service levels.
Advanced practices such as cross-docking and transloading further improve efficiency by moving goods quickly from inbound to outbound transportation. Combined, integrated warehousing and logistics operations support a more agile, reliable supply chain.
A 3PL (third-party logistics) warehouse is a facility managed by an external provider that handles warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment for other companies. These warehouses specialize in receiving inventory, storing it, and picking, packing, and shipping orders to customers, allowing businesses to outsource logistics.
No, they are different things. Drop shipping is a low-cost, inventory-free model where suppliers ship directly to customers, offering lower margins and less control. Third-party logistics, on the other hand, involves outsourcing inventory storage, packing, and shipping to a partner, providing higher control, faster delivery, and better branding, but requires purchasing stock upfront.