Trusted Motorcycle Logistics, Shipping, and Transport in Salt Lake City, UT
A motorcycle is not a small car and it does not ship like one. It has to be loaded without pressure on the forks, secured without scarring the bodywork, and guarded from road spray, rock strike, and anything shifting in the trailer beside it. Open auto carriers get bikes there. They don't always get them there the way they left. Redman Van & Storage moves motorcycles from Salt Lake City in enclosed, secured equipment with crews who move high-value cargo every day.
Motorcycle Transport Services
- Enclosed, weather-protected transport
- One-bike and multiple-bike shipments
- Door-to-door and terminal-to-terminal service
- Soft-tie and wheel-chock loading with zero fork compression
- Loading ramp or lift gate handling — no riding onto trailers
- Crating for air freight and international shipments
- Short-term storage prior to or following transport
- Condition report with photographs at pickup and delivery
Motorcycles We Ship
- Touring-style, cruiser, and bagger models
- Sport bikes and superbikes
- Adventure, dual-sport, and off-road motorcycles
- Vintage, classic, and collector motorcycles
- Bespoke and show builds
- Three-wheelers, sidecar combinations, and inoperable project motorcycles
- Dealer and manufacturer fleet transfers
How We Safeguard the Bike
Every Salt Lake City shipment starts with a documented condition report and photographs. Bikes are held in place with soft ties over the handlebars and wheel chocks at the front, never with straps compressing the suspension for the entirety of the trip. Fuel is lowered, batteries are handled where needed, and fairings and painted surfaces are protected. Inoperable and project bikes are lifted or winched rather than pushed.
Why Pick Redman Van & Storage
We have been relocating irreplaceable, uncrated property since 1891 — pianos, fine art, antiques, and laboratory equipment. A motorcycle is precisely the kind of cargo that discipline was built for. Being a North American Van Lines agent we ship from Salt Lake City to anywhere in the country, and we can arrange secure storage in Salt Lake City on either end of the move.
Take the Next Step
Tell us the make, model, condition, and the two addresses. Request a Salt Lake City motorcycle shipping quote from Redman Van & Storage or call (385) 386-5135. We ship bikes to and from Salt Lake City year-round.
FAQs
Do you ship non-running motorcycles?
Yes. Non-operational, project, and partially disassembled bikes are managed routinely. They are winched or lifted onto the equipment rather than ridden, so the bike does not need to start up or hold a charge. Let us know the condition when you request a quote so the right loading equipment is dispatched.
Is enclosed transport worth it over an open carrier?
For any bike with paint you care about, yes. Enclosed transport removes road spray, rock strike, weather exposure, and public visibility. For premium, custom, vintage, and collector bikes the gap in protection is considerable; for a well-used commuter bike an open option may be acceptable.
How do I prepare my motorcycle for shipping?
Reduce fuel to roughly a quarter tank or less, remove or secure loose accessories, saddlebags, and GPS units, disable the alarm, record any existing damage, and make sure tires are inflated so the bike rolls. Our team prepares a condition report with photographs before loading.