Tennessee to Utah Car Shipping (2025 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in Tennessee and when dropping it off in Utah.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from Tennessee to Utah, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to Utah, which you should verify before loading your car in Tennessee.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Tennessee drivers need to fulfill liability insurance criteria of 25/50/15 ($25,000 for individual bodily injury, $50,000 for total bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage per accident). Valid proof of insurance is crucial for registration and may be requested by law enforcement during traffic stops. Motorists have the flexibility to choose additional coverage for an added layer of vehicle protection.

In Utah, it is mandatory for drivers to maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage, including $25,000 for individual injury or death, $50,000 for injury or death involving multiple individuals, and $20,000 for property damage. Additionally, uninsured motorist coverage with identical limits is required.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from Tennessee to Utah is about 1,690 miles, and that’s as fast as about 4 days. However, most car transport companies will take three to nine days to travel from Tennessee to Utah.

In Tennessee, vehicles must pass annual safety and emissions inspection. Cost is around $15 and more information can be found at Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's website.

Vehicles in the state of Utah are mandated to pass an annual safety inspection to ensure that key components such as brakes, lights and tires are in good working condition. Additionally, vehicles older than 6 years are also required to pass an emissions inspection to confirm that they are not emitting excessive levels of pollutants. If a vehicle fails either of these inspections, it must be repaired and retested before it can be legally driven on the road.

In order to get a driver's license in Utah, a person must pass a written test, a driving skills test, and a vision test, as well as provide proof of identity and residency, and pay the required fees. Those under 18 years of age must also complete driver education and have a learner's permit before being eligible for a full license.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from Tennessee to Utah after purchasing it.

When moving to Utah, you must register your vehicle with the DMV within 60 days. You will need to pay a vehicle tax, called sales and use tax, when registering. The amount will depend on the purchase price and county of residence. Additional fees and taxes may apply. Check with the Utah DMV or a local auto dealership for more information.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both Tennessee and Utah to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from Tennessee to Utah is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from Tennessee to Utah costs $1,423 to $1,893.