PCS moves are stressful enough. Here's everything military members and families need to know about shipping a vehicle during a permanent change of station.
PCS Moves and Vehicle Shipping
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves often require shipping one or more vehicles to your new duty station. The military may reimburse you for one vehicle through Government Bill of Lading (GBL) transport, but many families choose to ship additional vehicles privately — especially if they're moving to or from overseas assignments that go through CONUS ports.
What Military Members Get
EZ Auto Movers offers military members a dedicated discount, zero deposit requirement, and flexible scheduling to accommodate PCS timelines. We understand that orders change and pickup dates shift — our military program is designed with that reality in mind. We also have experience with the specific documentation requirements for military vehicle shipments.
How to Book Military Car Shipping
Contact EZ Auto Movers and let us know you're an active-duty service member or veteran. Have your orders ready — you may need to provide a copy when booking. We'll help you determine the best carrier type for your route, whether your new duty station requires door-to-door or terminal delivery, and coordinate timing to align with your report date.
Most Common Military Shipping Routes
Active bases generate the most military vehicle shipping demand: Virginia Beach/Norfolk (Norfolk Naval Station), San Diego (Naval Station San Diego), Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Fort Bragg / Fort Liberty (North Carolina), Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio), and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (Washington). These routes are active year-round and typically have strong carrier availability.
Shipping to Hawaii or Overseas
Shipping to Hawaii requires ocean freight from a West Coast port (typically Los Angeles or Seattle). EZ Auto Movers coordinates the full route — land transport to the port, RoRo ocean loading, and final delivery in Hawaii. For overseas OCONUS assignments (Germany, Korea, Japan, etc.), the military typically arranges vehicle transport through the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) system.
Frequently Asked Questions
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