Our Story2022-04-16T01:34:27+00:00

Our Story

Showtime Transportation was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective: To Offer celebrities & Everyday people Auto Transportation services at a revolutionary price. While giving back a share of our profits to children of South Florida and throughout the Caribbean.

Chris was born in Kingston, Jamaica where he discovered his interests in cars and built the foundation of his work ethic and sense of fairness. His mother left for America to find a job, and once she saved up enough money she flew her children over to live with her in New York City. Within a short span of time, he started to excel beyond academic expectations and skipped two grade levels. When summertime came, he would go visit his father who owned an auto transportation company. From a young age, Chris was intrigued by the family business and helped with fixing up the trucks, loading them up, and familiarizing himself with the business. Until it was time to go back to school. Fast forward to his second summer of college, he took a visit to South Florida to become a certified transporter and passed the test with flying colors. Within a few weeks, he transitioned from an engineering major to a full-time truck driver, traveling to different cities and delivering clients’ vehicles as a new driver for his father’s company.

Within 5 years he began to build relationships and ship cars with celebrities such as Sean Combs (Diddy), Shaquille O’Neal, and Master P. More importantly, he met his wife and had his first-born, followed by two more children. In search of a better work-life balance, he transitioned from being a truck driver to the CEO and founder of Showtime Transportation in 2005.

On October 27, 2020, Chris was T-boned in a brutal car accident which left him in critical condition. While the odds were stacked against him, he was able to recover and get back on his feet just as sharp as before. Now that he has a second shot at life, he is back on his grind and living in his purpose. As a veteran in the industry and a leader of his company, he is dedicated to building long-term relationships with his V.I.P clients and creating a positive shipping experience from your first quote to the delivery of your vehicle. We assist celebrities, professionals, veterans, and parents. All people that we have respect for and believe play an important role in our society. Whether you are moving to a city because it excites you, to be with family, you’ve landed a new job,  or your child is enrolling in college.

Our team is here to offer all of our expertise and knowledge to ensure you have a smooth, simple, and stress-free transportation experience so that you can continue living without any interruptions.

If you have any questions or would like to ship a car with Showtime Transportation grab a quote or click the chatbox below.

We look forward to meeting you and transporting your cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I Pay For Shipping My Car?2021-08-14T22:22:09+00:00

Upon delivery, please pay the driver in either cash or put their full name on a money order and give it directly to them. Not Showtime Transportation.

Is My Vehicle Insured And What Paperwork Can I Expect?2021-08-14T22:26:26+00:00

Yes, your car is insured. Once you sign off electronically and verify that we will be transporting your car. We will send you an email confirming the service we will be providing and direct you to our web page for questions related to the shipping process.

When the driver is within a reasonable distance they will contact the person responsible for handing off your car.

Before the driver loads your car onto the truck, they will examine the car and complete a Bill of Lading and Vehicle Inspection Report. That both of you will sign and receive a copy of.

Once the driver starts getting near your delivery location they will call the point of contact that you have given them for drop-off.

Together they will use their Bill of Landing and Vehicle Inspection Report to reinspect the car upon drop-off. Where the car will likely be a little dirty from being on an open trailer but overall it should be in the same condition that it was picked up in. The driver is trained to transport your car without damaging it, cars rarely get damaged during the transportation process. . For perspective, brand new car dealerships ship most of their cars on open trailer trucks.

If damage does occur, you must report it upon delivery and note it on the Bill of Landing and Vehicle inspection Report. Regardless, you need to pay the carrier the balance owed for the shipment for services provided because nobody can prove the damage occurred upon delivery.
For this reason, you and the driver must sign the inspection report, at the bare minimum you sign the inspection report. Claims cannot be processed by the insurance company if they are not noted at the time of delivery. We recommend always taking photos before pick up and after drop off to support any claims of damages in the rare scenario that they occur.

How Long Does It Take To Deliver My Vehicle?2021-08-14T23:01:40+00:00

Estimated Delivery Time According to Distance

It is estimated that once your vehicle has been picked up, it can take on average, 1 day of travel for every 500 miles of distance.

Approximate delivery time according to distance:

100-500 miles takes 1 to 2 days

500-1000 miles takes 2 to 3 days

1000-1500 miles takes 3 or 4 days

1500-2000 miles takes 4 or 5 days

2000-2500 miles takes 5 or 6 days

2500-3000 miles takes 6 or 7 days

These numbers are estimates that may vary depending on the length of the trip, weather, and stops the driver must make to make other deliveries.

How Long Will It Take To Pick Up My Vehicle?2021-08-14T23:04:12+00:00

Our shipments usually take 1 to 7 days. Shipments to cities are faster than to more distant or difficult to reach places due to population density and demand. For people in remote areas, they can get their car faster if they are willing to receive the vehicle in a nearby large city.  

How will I get around town, in the time frame that my car is being transported?2021-08-14T23:10:09+00:00

It is best to plan the pickup and delivery of your car at a time that works best for you. It may be difficult to coordinate the timing but you should do what is most convenient for you. Find a friend or family member to help you get around while your car is being delivered. If you have a little extra money, you can use a transportation service such as Uber.

Am I allowed to pack things in my car before shipping it?2021-08-14T23:15:45+00:00

Schedule the transport of your car a week before the shipping date to get a better price. You can ship your car on the day of shipment but keep in mind that it could cost you extra.

Is it best for me to transport my Car in an Open or Enclosed Trailer?2021-05-26T19:29:29+00:00

Over 90%  of all cars that are transported are shipped in an open trailer. Open trailers have been known to be safe and reliable as long as they have been around. Over 70% of dealerships use open trailer trucks to import new cars to their dealerships. When it comes to luxury vehicles or collector’s items, we recommend going with an Enclosed trailer, as they provide a higher level of safety at a price that is about 33%-50% more expensive than the open trailer cost.

How Early In The Shipping Process Should I Set Up My Order ?2021-08-14T17:48:34+00:00

For best pricing schedule your car to be transported one week before your shipping date. You can still ship your car the day of just keep in mind that you will be paying a higher price.