For service members
Military PCS motorcycle shipping
Quick answer
Military PCS motorcycle shipping moves a service member’s bike to a new duty station within the continental United States, door to door in an enclosed trailer. Many riders ship the bike separately from household goods so it arrives clean and on its own schedule. Book as early as your orders allow.
Planning around your orders
- 1Call as soon as you have your orders and report date.
- 2Decide whether the bike should arrive before you, with you, or after you settle in.
- 3Name someone to release the bike if you leave before pickup.
- 4Give us the delivery address, or a spot near base if on-base truck access is restricted.
Summer is peak PCS season
Most PCS moves happen in late spring and summer, which is also peak motorcycle shipping season. Booking early gives you more choice of pickup dates.
Paperwork and practical details
Have your registration and proof of ownership handy, and keep a copy with you rather than packed in your household goods. If the bike is financed, check whether your lender needs to know it is moving to another state. Plan to register and insure it at the new duty station once it arrives.
Virginia is home to several large installations, including Naval Station Norfolk, Fort Gregg-Adams near Petersburg, Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, and Quantico. If you are moving in or out of one of them, our Richmond base is close by, and our agents can help you plan a pickup that fits your report date.
FAQ
Military PCS motorcycle shipping: common questions
Can you deliver a motorcycle onto a military base?
It depends on the base’s access rules for commercial trucks. If the truck cannot enter, we arrange delivery to your off-base home or a meeting spot nearby.
Can someone else release my bike after I have left?
Yes. Give us the name and phone number of a spouse, friend, or unit member who will hand over the key at pickup.
Do you ship motorcycles overseas for OCONUS moves?
Our door-to-door service covers the continental United States. Call to talk through an overseas move and we will tell you what is possible.
Can I ship my bike separately from my household goods move?
Yes. Many service members ship the bike on its own so it can be scheduled around their report date.
Ready to ship your ride?
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