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Second POV & Additional Military Vehicle Shipping

A military family may have more vehicles than the government POV entitlement covers. The key is to separate the officially authorized vehicle from any additional privately arranged shipment so the timing, cost, port requirements and paperwork are not mixed together.

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Key Planning Points

Military OneSource says CONUS members can drive or privately ship one or more POVs at their own expense, subject to their own plan and any applicable exceptions.
For OCONUS-related moves, the government generally ships one eligible POV; members considering more than one POV should contact the transportation office about their specific authorization and private-arrangement options.
The second/additional vehicle may need a different timeline than the government-authorized POV.
If an additional vehicle involves Hawaii or another ocean leg, terminal and carrier rules should be checked separately.
Phoenix can coordinate a privately arranged additional vehicle but does not determine or consume the member’s official entitlement.

Identify which vehicle belongs to which transportation plan

Before requesting private transport, decide which vehicle is being handled under the official entitlement, if any, and which vehicle is being moved privately. Keep the documents, pickup contacts and deadlines separate.

Official resource: Military OneSource — PCS & POV FAQs

CONUS additional vehicles

Military OneSource states that members moving within the 48 contiguous states may drive their vehicle or pay to ship one or more POVs at their own expense. If an exception, reimbursement question or inability to drive affects the official move, contact the transportation office before assuming the private invoice is covered.

Official resource: Military OneSource — Preparing to Move / POV guidance

OCONUS additional vehicles

For OCONUS-related PCS moves, one eligible POV may generally be shipped at government expense. Military OneSource specifically directs members who want to make their own arrangements to ship more than one POV to contact the local transportation office. The private second-vehicle plan should not interfere with the official VPC appointment or documentation for the entitled POV.

Build two timelines when needed

Treating every vehicle as if it shares one pickup and delivery process is a common planning mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the government usually ship two cars for an OCONUS PCS?

Military OneSource generally describes one POV at government expense, with exceptions handled through the transportation office. If you want to ship more than one, contact that office before making assumptions.

Can Phoenix ship the additional vehicle privately?

Phoenix can coordinate a privately arranged shipment when the route and vehicle are within the available service model. That private shipment is separate from the government POV entitlement.

Should both vehicles be shipped on the same date?

Not necessarily. The government VPC process, private carrier availability, family travel and destination access may create different useful dates for each vehicle.

Related Auto Transport Resources

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