Alaska Transport FAQ'S
Should I wash my vehicle before Transport to or from Alaska?
Before you Shipping your vehicle to or from Alaska please insure that your vehicle is washed. The vehicle must be clean enough for a suitable inspection to determine any preexisting damage before Car Transport.
What if my vehicle is not in good operating condition?
All vehicle should be in safe operating condition including brakes, steering, tires, etc. Unless otherwise noted before Moving. McKnight Logistics must authorize any abnormalities. The transport of vehicles not in good working order is not impossible, but we must know about any and all oddities so that we can make sure that the transport of your vehicle to or from Alaska will be safe and secure.
Do I need to provide keys for McKnight Logistics?
Before Car Moving, remember to provide a copy of your keys to the driver upon pickup or delivery to port in Alaska. Please make sure that this copy does in fact work and make sure that you keep the original set.
What paperwork does McKnight Logistics need for the vehicle?
McKnight Logistics will need original copies of your registration, title, and any other notarized documents pertaining to the Moving of the vehicle. For example, if your vehicle happens to be under a loan or a lease from your finance company. You will need a notarized document allowing permission to Shipping to or from Alaska.
What if I do not own my vehicle?
Also, before Car Shipping, if you are not the owner of the vehicle make sure that you have appropriate paperwork. This would include notarized letters of authorization. For example, if the vehicle is co-owned, both registered owners must sign the consent form to transport to or from Alaska.
What do I need upon pickup?
Another thing to remember when Transport your vehicle, is that when picking up your vehicle, you must have proper identification.
What about electronic devices?
At McKnight Logistics we require that you disconnect any and all battery powered devices before Auto Transport. This way the battery will not run down during transit.
What about ground clearance?
Ground clearance is the amount of space between the ground and the lowest point on the vehicle. All vehicles must have at least six inches of ground clearance in order to be shipped safely during Vehicle Transport to or from Alaska.
How long does it take to Ship my car?
Delivery of your vehicle will take anywhere from the same day to 14 days. All cars are being loaded either on a car carrier or a truck along with other cars. Below are some basic ideas to help you along the way. All shipping times are estimated and should not be considered as guarantees.
- Car Transport From Alaska:
- Alaska to Tacoma, Washington with vessel service origin from Anchorage – approx. 7-10 days
- Alaska to Tacoma, Washington with vessel service origin from Dutch Harbor – approx. 9-12 days
- Alaska to Tacoma, Washington with vessel service origin from Fairbanks – approx. 10-14 days
- Alaska to Tacoma, Washington with vessel service origin from Kodiak – approx. 9-11 days
- Car Transport To Alaska:
- Tacoma, Washington to Alaska with with final destination in Anchorage – approx. 7-10 days
- Tacoma, Washington to Alaska with with final destination in Dutch Harbor – approx. 9-12 days
- Tacoma, Washington to Alaska with with final destination in Fairbanks – approx. 5-7 days
- Tacoma, Washington to Alaska with with final destination in Kodiak – approx. 5-7 days
