Military Vehicle Shipping Program
Military Car Shipping Discount for Service Members and Veterans
Active Duty service members, military retirees, veterans, and Reserve or National Guard members can receive 25% off Star Auto Shipping's service charge for a vehicle shipment arranged through Star Auto Shipping. The discount does not apply to the independent motor carrier's transportation charge. Request the military discount before booking and confirm your eligible military category. Do not upload or email a military ID copy to Star Auto Shipping. Eligibility may be confirmed through a secure third-party verification service when necessary.
How Does the Military Car Shipping Discount Work?
The military car shipping discount reduces Star Auto Shipping's service charge by 25%. The independent motor carrier's transportation charge is separate and is not reduced by this offer.
Your quote or order should clearly identify the carrier transportation charge, Star Auto Shipping's service charge, the military discount, and the resulting total before you book. The final accepted quote remains the all-inclusive price for the agreed shipment, while the military discount calculation applies only to Star Auto Shipping's service charge.
| Example Star Auto Shipping service charge | $100 |
|---|---|
| Military discount | 25% |
| Discount applied to service charge | -$25 |
| Discounted service charge | $75 |
This example explains how the discount is calculated. It is not a vehicle shipping quote or a statement of Star Auto Shipping's standard service charge. The carrier's transportation charge is separate.
Who Qualifies for the Military Auto Transport Discount?
The program is available to customers who confirm before booking that they belong to one of these eligible groups:
- Active Duty service members
- Military retirees
- Veterans
- Reserve members
- National Guard members
Military spouses and dependents do not qualify solely through their relationship to a service member or veteran. A spouse or dependent may qualify if that person independently belongs to one of the eligible groups listed above.
How Military Discount Eligibility Is Confirmed
To request the discount, tell the assigned Star Auto Shipping representative which eligible military group applies to you before booking and confirm that you meet the program's eligibility requirements. Star Auto Shipping does not ask customers to upload or email a Common Access Card or military ID copy directly to the company.
If additional confirmation is needed, Star Auto Shipping may ask the customer to complete eligibility verification through a secure third-party service. Never place a Social Security number, DoD identification number, military record, or military ID image in the public quote form or send it directly to Star Auto Shipping.
Commercial businesses may ask to see a military ID for eligibility, but official guidance explains that a business should not photocopy a military identification card. Star Auto Shipping does not ask customers to provide one.
How to Claim the Military Vehicle Shipping Discount
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Request a Vehicle Shipping Quote
Provide the pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle year, make and model, operating condition, preferred transport type, and the date the vehicle will be available.
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Mention the Military Discount
Before booking, tell the assigned Star Auto Shipping representative that you are requesting the military car shipping discount and identify your eligible category: Active Duty, military retiree, veteran, Reserve, or National Guard.
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Review the Discount Calculation
Confirm that the quote or order shows the carrier transportation charge, Star Auto Shipping's service charge, the 25% military discount, and the resulting all-inclusive total before you approve the shipment.
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Accept the Carrier Offer
Review the assigned carrier, pickup timing, delivery estimate, transport type, payment terms, and order details. Star Auto Shipping does not require an upfront payment before the customer accepts a carrier offer.
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Prepare the Vehicle for Pickup
Remove personal belongings and toll tags, leave approximately one-quarter tank of fuel, document the vehicle's condition with photographs, and review the Bill of Lading with the driver at pickup and delivery.
For a complete explanation of quoting, carrier assignment, pickup, inspection, transit and delivery, read how car shipping works.
Military Car Shipping for PCS Moves and Other Relocations
Military members and veterans may need vehicle shipping for a Permanent Change of Station move, a temporary assignment, deployment-related planning, retirement, separation, or a personal relocation. Star Auto Shipping arranges nationwide vehicle transport through independent, FMCSA-registered motor carriers.
This military discount is a commercial Star Auto Shipping offer. Customers should confirm reimbursement, authorization, and documentation requirements directly with their transportation office, branch, or other appropriate government contact. Star Auto Shipping does not determine eligibility for government reimbursement.
Permanent Change of Station Moves
Arrange vehicle transport between duty locations or between a residence and a new assignment while the service member and family travel separately.
Deployment and Storage-Related Moves
Transport a vehicle to a family residence, approved storage location, or another destination selected by the customer before or after a deployment.
Military Retirement or Separation
Move a personally owned vehicle when transitioning from military service, returning to a home state, beginning civilian employment, or relocating closer to family.
Personal and Family Relocations
Eligible customers may use the discount for a qualifying personal vehicle shipment even when the move is not an official PCS. The discount does not establish government reimbursement or official-move status.
Open or Enclosed Auto Transport for Military Moves
Open Auto Transport
Open auto transport moves vehicles on an uncovered multi-car carrier. It is a commonly selected option for everyday cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and other vehicles when open transport meets the customer's needs. Learn more about open auto transport.
Enclosed Auto Transport
Enclosed auto transport carries the vehicle inside a covered trailer, providing additional separation from normal weather exposure and road debris. It may be considered for classic, exotic, luxury, modified, low-clearance, or other vehicles when additional protection is preferred. Learn more about enclosed auto transport.
| Transport option | Carrier type | May suit |
|---|---|---|
| Open auto transport | Open multi-car carrier | Everyday cars, SUVs and trucks when open transport meets the customer's needs |
| Enclosed auto transport | Covered trailer | Classic, exotic, luxury, modified, low-clearance, or other vehicles when additional protection is preferred |
Door-to-Door Military Car Shipping
Door-to-door car shipping means pickup and delivery are coordinated as close to the requested addresses as a large auto transport carrier can safely and legally access. Base housing, secured installations, apartment communities, narrow streets, low branches, restricted roads, and limited loading space can prevent a carrier from reaching an exact address.
The customer and driver may coordinate a nearby legal and accessible meeting point when the requested location cannot safely accommodate the carrier. Customers are responsible for confirming installation access rules and meeting-location requirements before pickup or delivery.
What Affects Military Car Shipping Cost and Timing?
The 25% military discount reduces Star Auto Shipping's service charge, but the carrier transportation price depends on the shipment itself. Pricing factors include:
- Pickup and delivery locations
- Total distance and carrier route availability
- Vehicle size, weight, and condition
- Open or enclosed transport
- Operable or inoperable condition
- Pickup and delivery access
- Requested timing and seasonal demand
- Current carrier availability
Long-distance auto transport may progress approximately 400 to 500 miles per day after pickup as a general planning guideline. This is not a guaranteed delivery schedule. Traffic, weather, driver-hour requirements, inspections, other scheduled stops, and access conditions can affect timing.
Request a quote as soon as your vehicle-availability date and destination are reasonably known.
For actual historical prices and transit results from completed vehicle shipments, review our car shipping case studies. These examples are not current quotes or guarantees.
Military Vehicle Shipping With Star Auto Shipping
Star Auto Shipping LLC is a Houston-based auto transport company arranging nationwide vehicle shipping through independent, FMCSA-registered motor carriers. Customers can request open or enclosed transport and receive assistance coordinating carrier assignment, pickup, vehicle inspection, shipment communication, and delivery.
MC #1664753 · USDOT #4282092
- Nationwide vehicle shipping coordination
- Open and enclosed auto transport options
- Carrier insurance verification before assignment
- Bill of Lading inspection at pickup and delivery
- Clear identification of the carrier transportation charge, Star Auto Shipping's service charge, and the military discount before booking
- No upfront payment before the customer accepts a carrier offer
Star Auto Shipping is not endorsed, certified, approved, or partnered with the military, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, or Military.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Military Car Shipping Discount
What is the Star Auto Shipping military car shipping discount?
Active Duty service members, military retirees, veterans, and Reserve or National Guard members can receive 25% off Star Auto Shipping's service charge for a vehicle shipment arranged through Star Auto Shipping. The independent motor carrier's transportation charge is separate and is not discounted.
Does the 25% military discount apply to the full car shipping price?
No. The 25% discount applies only to Star Auto Shipping's service charge. It does not reduce the independent carrier's transportation charge. Review the service charge, carrier transportation charge, discount, and resulting all-inclusive total before booking.
Who qualifies for the military vehicle shipping discount?
Active Duty service members, military retirees, veterans, Reserve members, and National Guard members qualify when they request the offer before booking. Military spouses and dependents do not qualify solely as dependents unless they independently belong to one of the eligible groups.
Is proof of military service required?
Customers must confirm that they belong to an eligible military category before booking. Star Auto Shipping does not ask customers to upload or email copies of a Common Access Card or military ID directly to the company. If additional confirmation is necessary, the customer may be asked to complete eligibility verification through a secure third-party service.
How do I claim the military car shipping discount?
Request a vehicle shipping quote and tell the assigned Star Auto Shipping representative that you qualify for the military discount before booking. Review the service charge, 25% discount, separate carrier transportation charge, and resulting total before accepting the order.
Can military spouses or dependents receive the discount?
Military spouses and dependents do not qualify solely through their relationship to a service member or veteran. They may qualify if they independently belong to an eligible group, such as Active Duty, military retiree, veteran, Reserve, or National Guard.
Can the military discount be combined with another promotion?
The military discount cannot be combined with another Star Auto Shipping promotional discount unless the written terms of the other offer expressly allow it. Ask the assigned representative to confirm the applicable offer before booking.
Can I use the discount for a PCS vehicle shipment?
Yes. An eligible customer may request the military discount for a vehicle shipment connected with a PCS move or another relocation. This commercial discount does not determine whether the shipment qualifies for government authorization or reimbursement. Confirm those requirements with the appropriate military transportation office.
Does Star Auto Shipping require a copy of a military ID?
No. Do not upload or email a Common Access Card or military ID copy directly to Star Auto Shipping. Customers must confirm their eligible military category before booking. If additional confirmation is needed, Star Auto Shipping may ask the customer to complete eligibility verification through a secure third-party service.
Does the military discount expire?
The program is ongoing and currently has no scheduled expiration date. Star Auto Shipping may change or discontinue the offer for future bookings. Any discount already documented in a confirmed order remains governed by that order's written terms.
Is Star Auto Shipping endorsed by the military or Military.com?
No. This is an independent commercial discount offered by Star Auto Shipping. It is not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, any military branch, or Military.com. Publication in a third-party discount directory does not constitute endorsement.
For answers about vehicle preparation, insurance, pickup, delivery and transport options, read our complete car shipping FAQs.
Military Car Shipping Discount Terms
- The customer must confirm before booking that they are an Active Duty service member, military retiree, veteran, Reserve member, or National Guard member.
- Military spouses and dependents are not eligible solely through their relationship to an eligible person. They qualify only if they independently belong to an eligible group.
- Star Auto Shipping does not ask customers to upload or email a Common Access Card or military ID copy directly to the company.
- Never place a Social Security number, DoD identification number, military record, or military ID image in the public quote form or send it directly to Star Auto Shipping.
- Star Auto Shipping may require eligibility confirmation through a secure third-party verification service when necessary.
- The discount equals 25% of Star Auto Shipping's service charge for the eligible shipment.
- The discount does not apply to the independent motor carrier's transportation charge or an amount paid directly to the carrier.
- The discount has no cash value and cannot be applied retroactively after a shipment has been booked.
- The discount cannot be combined with another Star Auto Shipping promotional discount unless the written terms of the other offer expressly allow it.
- Vehicle shipping prices and carrier availability vary based on the route, vehicle, transport type, timing, access conditions, and current carrier availability.
- Pickup and delivery dates are estimates unless a separately confirmed written service states otherwise.
- The program is ongoing and has no scheduled expiration date.
- Star Auto Shipping may change or discontinue the program for future bookings. A discount already documented in a confirmed order remains governed by that order's written terms.
- The discount is an independent commercial offer. It does not establish government authorization or reimbursement and does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, any military branch, or Military.com.
Questions about an order? Read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, or contact Star Auto Shipping.
Request a Military Car Shipping Quote
Share your pickup and delivery ZIP codes, vehicle details, operating condition, preferred transport type, and vehicle-availability date. Mention your eligible military category before booking so the representative can show the 25% service-charge discount and separate carrier transportation charge in your quote.
Requesting a quote is free and carries no obligation to book. No upfront payment is required before you accept a carrier offer. Pickup and delivery timing depends on the route, carrier availability, and shipment conditions.