Red River Army Depot Car Shipping

Red River Army Depot Auto Shipping Services by A-1 Auto Transport

18 miles west of Texarkana is the Red River Army Depot (RRAD).

The depot is big, covering a space of about 15,000 acres. The depot was activated in 1941 for the storage of ammunition but due to the demands of World War II, its function was expanded to include storage and repair of equipment like tanks. It currently has a working population of 3500 people and works range from processing timber to working on military vehicles.

If you have been posted to the depot, you will have a lot of space to work with. However, getting your vehicle to the area might be a challenge for you especially if you live far. No worries A-1 Auto Transport can help.

Shipping to a Base in the CONUS Area

The Red River Army Depot is in Texarkana, Texas, United States. The rule for being posted to such a base on US soil is that the government won’t pay for the shipping of your vehicle to the site. You will have to make such arrangements yourself.

Although there are cases where exceptions are given, they are rare. Still, discuss with your transportation officer to know if you might be one of the few to get sponsorship for a CONUS area.

While you sort all this out, you should already be getting quotes from shipping companies.

Full List of Military Shipping Services We Offer

A-1 Auto Transport ships vehicles of various kinds to RRAD including:

• Cars
• Motorcycles
• Mopeds

Military Car Shipping

It is tempting to risk a drive to the depot. However, the risk isn’t worth it if you are currently stationed far away from it. If you live on the east coast currently, the drive will be long and tedious.

The better option is hiring a shipping company to get your vehicle safely to the base while you enter a plane and arrive refreshed. The cost difference between doing it yourself or hiring a professional might not be much.

The depot might have rules surrounding vehicles so inquire from your transportation officer about the rules of vehicles. That way you won’t be going through this for anything.

There are documents that will be needed at different stages of the shipping process and they include:

• Military issued identification card
• Proof that you own the vehicle to be shipped
• Permit to ship vehicle. This applies to leased vehicles.
• PCS

Preparing your car for Shipment

Preparing your car for shipping is straightforward. It includes:

• Assembling the car papers and having them updated if they have expired.
• Draining the petrol in the petrol tank to reduce the chances of a fire.

Military Motorcycle Shipping

Since the chances of getting a government-sponsored move are slim, you should make your arrangements to ship your motorbike early. That way, you can plan and budget properly for the shipping of your motorcycle.

If the motorcycle is the second vehicle you intend to ship, that is okay. A-1 Auto Transport offers shipping discounts for clients that want to transport more than one vehicle at a time.

Meanwhile, get your documents ready. Ensure you have your proof of ownership if you or a family member own the vehicle or get a permit to ship it if it is a lease.

Preparing your motorcycle for Shipment

Getting your bike ready for shipping is a process that shouldn’t be ignored.

• Get the motorcycle papers in order and updated so there are no documentation problems.
• Drain the fuel in the fuel tank to reduce the chances of spillage while transporting.

Contact Us

We can help you ship your vehicle to the depot. Get the best shipping service by simply dialing 1-888-230-9116.