If you've ever seen "jockey drive" on a car-shipping quote and wondered what it means — simply put: someone drives your car for you, so you don't have to be at the port at all.
What Is Jockey Drive?
Jockey drive is a service where a professional driver (jockey) drives your vehicle on your behalf for the land legs of the shipment — from your pickup location to the yard/port in the Peninsular, and at the destination from the port to your address in Sabah/Sarawak. The car still crosses the sea by RORO; the jockey only handles the land driving.
How It Works
- 01
Pickup at your location
The jockey comes to your address, inspects the car with you, takes photos, and signs a handover form.
- 02
Drive to the yard/port
The jockey drives the car to our Klang yard, then to Port Klang to be loaded onto the RORO vessel.
- 03
Sea transit (RORO)
The car sails to the destination port. The jockey doesn't board the ship — the car is securely lashed on the deck.
- 04
Delivery at destination
A jockey/local agent collects the car at the port and drives it to your address in Sabah/Sarawak. Inspect & sign on receipt.
Is Jockey Drive Safe?
Yes — with the right controls:
- 📷 Before & after photos document the car's condition at every handover.
- 🛡️ Allianz Marine Insurance covers the whole transit (warehouse-to-warehouse).
- 📊 Odometer recorded before and after — mileage added is minimal (only to/from the port).
- 👨🔧 Experienced drivers who handle loading/unloading daily; GDL-licensed for commercial vehicles where needed.
Jockey Drive vs Doing It Yourself
With door-to-door jockey, you never have to go to the port — ideal if you're busy, have already relocated, or are shipping from another city. The port-to-port (P2P) option is cheaper if you hand over/collect the car yourself at the port. See the full comparison in the door-to-door vs port-to-port guide.
FAQ
What is jockey drive?
Jockey drive is a service where a professional driver (jockey) drives your vehicle on your behalf — from your pickup location to the yard/port, and at the destination from the port to your address. It's the backbone of door-to-door service.
Is jockey drive safe?
Yes. The vehicle is inspected and photographed before handover, covered by Allianz Marine Insurance throughout transit, and handled by experienced drivers. You receive a report + photos via WhatsApp at every phase.
How much mileage is added?
Minimal — only the drive from your pickup location to the port, and at the destination from the port to your address. We record the odometer before and after for transparency.
Who are the jockey drivers?
Experienced drivers who handle vehicle loading/unloading daily. For commercial vehicles like lorries, we use GDL-licensed drivers where needed.
Is jockey drive included in the price?
Jockey drive to/from the port is part of the service. Door-to-door pickup/delivery from your home adds +RM 250. The exact rate depends on location — check with our officer.
Can I drop the car at the port myself?
Yes — the port-to-port (P2P) option is cheaper if you hand over/collect at the port yourself. Door-to-door jockey is for those who want full convenience.
🚗 Want door-to-door jockey service?
We collect the car at your home and deliver it straight to your address in Sabah/Sarawak — you just fly there.
// Rentaka Logistics — vehicle shipping since 2023
