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Car Shipping from Copart Des Moines
AutoMove delivers dependable vehicle transport services from the Copart Des Moines facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Whether you secured a winning bid through Copart's VB2 online platform or attended a live auction, our logistics team manages every step of the shipping process — from lot pickup to final doorstep delivery anywhere in the United States.
The Copart Des Moines auction yard in Des Moines, Iowa operates as part of Copart's extensive national network of vehicle remarketing facilities. This location receives inventory from insurance companies, dealerships, rental agencies, and financial institutions. Vehicles range from lightly damaged repairable units to parts-only salvage, giving buyers at every level access to competitively priced inventory.
Why Ship from This Location with AutoMove?
After winning your bid at Copart Des Moines, contact AutoMove with your lot details and delivery address. We'll confirm the vehicle is cleared for release, book a carrier from our network, and arrange pickup within the facility's scheduled hours. Our team monitors each step, keeping you informed from load to delivery with status updates throughout.
Vehicles leaving the Copart Des Moines yard reach I-80 in about 6 miles, with I-35 roughly 6 miles out. Those are the corridors a car hauler actually runs to reach this gate, and the yard sits east of Des Moines.
AutoMove backs every Copart Des Moines transport with verified carrier cargo insurance and carrier accountability. We verify each carrier's insurance, licensing, and safety record before dispatch. Open hauling is available for most standard vehicles, while enclosed shipping is recommended for luxury cars, classics, and high-value purchases. You'll receive an estimated delivery window upfront, with tracking available once your vehicle is on the road.
Booking a pickup here
Carriers can only load while the gate is open, so a truck arriving after closing waits until the next business day — that is why we book a pickup window rather than just a date. Sales run weekly on Friday, and the days straight afterwards are the busiest for gate releases, so it pays to have a carrier booked before then. If you have won vehicles at more than one yard in this area, say so on the quote: putting them on a single carrier is normally cheaper than booking separate pickups.
How far is Copart Des Moines from major cities?
Driving distances from this yard: Des Moines 5 mi (10 min), Cedar Rapids 114 mi (2 hr 23 min), Omaha 140 mi (2 hr 40 min), Davenport 162 mi (3 hr 7 min). Larger metros: Lincoln 192 mi (3 hr 40 min), Kansas City 198 mi (3 hr 43 min), St. Paul 246 mi (4 hr 34 min). Mileage is measured on the road network, not in a straight line, and the times shown are typical car drive times. A loaded carrier runs slower and works to a pickup window, so plan on 1-2 days of transit to those metros once a truck is dispatched.