Passport Transport

What Passport Transport does

Passport Transport is a privately held enclosed auto transport company headquartered at 145 Evergreen Pkwy in Lebanon, Missouri, founded in 1970 and operating for over 50 years exclusively in enclosed vehicle shipping. The company transports high-value vehicles — classic, vintage, exotic, luxury, and race cars — for individual collectors, OEMs, dealerships, auction purchasers, and corporate relocation clients, with marketed service to both U.S. domestic lanes and adjacent international container and air freight offerings.

The operating model combines an owned fleet of custom-built, hard-sided enclosed trailers (equipped with hydraulic lift gates, air-ride suspension, GPS tracking, soft tie-downs, halogen lighting, and skylights) for the Premier Enclosed tier, with a 150+ partner-carrier extended network used to fulfill standard Enclosed shipments. AA-rated insurance applies to all loads, drivers average 15 years of experience, and the company has processed over $1B in cumulative vehicle transport value. Channel relationships with Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Barrett-Jackson Auctions, and Bring A Trailer provide ongoing acquisition flow.

Commercially, Passport Transport earns revenue on a per-shipment, transaction-based pricing model with quote-based rates ranging from roughly $1,500 to $5,000+ for domestic enclosed transport, $5,000 to $15,000 for international container shipping, and $20,000 to $40,000+ for air freight. No upfront fees are collected; payment is processed through Clover only after dispatch. Distribution is direct: a website quote calculator, an inside-sales phone line (866-582-3185), and SEO-driven content marketing feed top-of-funnel demand, while event and auction partnerships seed enterprise and high-net-worth leads. The company is privately held following a management buyout from former owner Passport Transport Custom Critical.

Name

Passport Transport

Legal name

Passport Transport

Website

https://passporttransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Passport Transport is a privately held enclosed auto transport company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Lebanon, Missouri. It ships classic, exotic, luxury, and race cars nationwide using company-owned lift-gate trailers and a 150+ partner-carrier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transport Services

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports) (HSAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Enclosed auto transport
• Vehicle shipping services
• Classic car transport
• Luxury car shipping
• Exotic car transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Enclosed Auto Transport Services: Passport Transport charges for enclosed vehicle transport services on a per-shipment basis. Pricing is quote-based, determined by distance, vehicle type, transport method (premier enclosed vs. standard enclosed), and timing requirements. They offer two service levels: Premier (premium enclosed transport using company-owned trailers) and Enclosed (cost-effective option using company fleet or trusted partner carriers). No upfront fees are charged - payment is collected only after the order is dispatched for pickup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Passport Transport provides enclosed vehicle shipping services in the United States using a company-owned fleet of custom-built hard-sided trailers equipped with hydraulic lift gates, air-ride suspension, and GPS tracking. The company offers two service tiers — Premier Enclosed (premium company-owned lift-gate trailers) and Enclosed (company fleet plus partner carriers) — along with specialized offerings for classic, exotic, luxury, and race cars, plus OEM, dealer, corporate relocation, and auction transport.

Product overview

Passport Transport is a premium enclosed auto transport company operating exclusively enclosed vehicle shipping since 1970. The company offers two main service tiers: Premier Enclosed Auto Transport (premium company-owned lift-gate trailers with white-glove service) and standard Enclosed Auto Transport (cost-effective enclosed transport via company or partner carriers). Beyond core transport, the portfolio includes specialized services for Classic Car Shipping, Exotic Car Transport, Luxury Car Transport, Race Car Transport, Snowbird Transport, Door-to-Door Auto Transport, Expedited Shipping, and vacation vehicle transport. For business clients, Passport Transport provides OEM Transport, Corporate Relocation, Auction Car Shipping, Rental Auto Transport, and Dealer Car Transport. All services feature GPS tracking, AA-rated insurance coverage, and door-to-door delivery capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premier Enclosed Auto Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in vehicle transport value processed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership as transportation provider for one of the world's most prestigious automotive events. The company transports rare and collectible vehicles to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, demonstrating their expertise in handling museum-quality automobiles.
• Barrett-Jackson AuctionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred transportation partner for Barrett-Jackson classic and exotic car auctions. Provides secure enclosed transport for auction purchases and collector vehicles.
• Bring A Trailer (BAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline auction platform specializing in classic and collector vehicles. Passport Transport provides enclosed shipping services for vehicles purchased through BAT auctions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reliable Carriers: One of the largest enclosed auto transport carriers in the US, with a fleet of custom-built enclosed trailers serving collectors, dealers, auctions, and OEMs. Directly overlaps with Passport Transport in classic, exotic, and luxury vehicle shipping.
• Horseless Carriage Auto Transport: Niche enclosed auto transport specialist focused on classic, antique, and exotic vehicles with door-to-door service in the US. Directly competes with Passport Transport in the same enclosed-carrier niche.
• Intercity Lines: Enclosed car transport company specializing in moving collectible and high-value vehicles, including race cars, using air-ride trailers. Directly comparable to Passport Transport's classic and exotic car shipping services.
• Pickerings Auto Transport: Specialty enclosed transporter for exotics, classics, and race cars using custom hydraulic lift-gate trailers. Competes head-to-head with Passport Transport in low-clearance and high-value vehicle shipping.
• SGT Auto Transport: Enclosed auto transport provider offering door-to-door services for luxury, classic, and exotic vehicles across the US. Closely comparable to Passport Transport in service scope and equipment.
• Montway Auto Transport: One of the largest US auto transport brokers, serving open and enclosed vehicle shipping for individuals, dealers, and fleets. Overlaps with Passport Transport's broader enclosed tier and dealer/oem services.
• Sherpa Auto Transport: Tech-enabled auto transport broker offering both open and enclosed vehicle shipping with pricing-lock guarantees. Competes with Passport Transport for individual and dealer vehicle shipments.
• RoadRunner Auto Transport: Auto transport broker and carrier offering enclosed vehicle shipping alongside open transport across the US. Competes in the standard enclosed tier with Passport Transport's non-premium service.

Others

• Bring a Trailer: Online auction platform for collector and enthusiast vehicles, where Passport Transport is an integrated shipping partner. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct transportation competitor.
• uShip: Online marketplace where customers post vehicle shipping jobs and carriers bid, including enclosed auto transport. Functions as an indirect channel competing for the same customer intent as Passport Transport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/passporttrans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PassportTransport
• Facebookfacebook.com/Passport-Transport-117928974928746
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/passport-transport
• Instagraminstagram.com/passporttransport

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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