Non-Emergency Transportation Services

Where to next?

24×7 By Appointment
Location Central Alabama

Our Services

Non-Emergency Transportation to Get You Where You Need
to Go Safely

Trust our expert team at Careavan to get you to your destination safely. We offer individualized care, from bedside to destination. Our compassionate drivers have been trained in CPR and are ready to transport you or your loved one wherever you need to go. We specialize in wheelchair transports, and we have the best alternative to an ambulance transport there is: the broad chair.

Non-Emergency Transportation

  • Appointments
  • Friends & Family
    Gatherings
  • Errands
  • Work

Social
Gatherings

  • Weddings
  • Graduations
  • Funerals
  • Family Reunions

About Careavan Transport

Careavan is Alabama’s trusted provider of non-emergency medical transportation, combining years of experience in healthcare and logistics with true compassion. Owned by Mark Porterfield, Careavan has been in business since 2014. Our trained drivers offer bedside-to-destination care, specializing in wheelchair transport and safe alternatives to ambulance services. With state-of-the-art vans and a commitment to personalized support, we make every ride safe, comfortable, and stress-free. From helping you out the door to ensuring you’re settled at your destination, we’re here every step of the journey.

Safe, Reliable, and Loved by Our Riders

Hear from our riders and see why they choose Careavan for non-emergency transportation.

Winfred W.
Alexandra E.
We had a great experience with Careavan! We scheduled a few weeks out for them to pick up my dad from Fairhaven. They were professional, kind, and prompt. They took every precaution to make sure my dad was comfortable and cared for, and he loved his outing. We will definitely be using this service again!
Will McDaniel I.
Care van is a blessing. My dad is paralyzed in a wheel chair and care van makes his doctor visits easy.
Jenny C.
Are they expensive? Yes! However, all of these transport places are expensive. My mom talks about how extensively they strap her in and make sure she is safe. She also tells me how nice and friendly the drivers are. This means a lot to me! I will continue to use them!
Krissy K.
I had a terrible fall and broke multiple bones a few weeks ago. I couldn’t go to my doctor in my vehicle, as my leg braces won’t fit in. This service picked me up and brought me home from ashville, Alabama to Birmingham and back. The drivers were wonderful people …especially the female who picked me up initially… She calmed me down and dealt with issues we had ( couldn’t get down the steps in wheelchair). I’ve been thru so much lately and it was nice to know someone was listening to my concerns and fears, even tho it wasn’t even her job to. Date of service was Nov 8, 23. Thank you. Please tell this special lady what a difference she made in my day!!
Harold W.
I recently scheduled for Careavan to transport my wheelchair bound mother to my father’s funeral. Darius was extremely compassionate and went above and beyond to help get the transportation scheduled, even staying past his time to leave for the day just to make sure all of the details were taken care of for us. My sister also rode on the trip with my Mom and she couldn’t say enough good things about Tony, the driver. She was very complimentary about how nice he was to them both and also how very professional he was with his driving. I also met and spoke with Tony for a few minutes at the funeral and he was so kind and just wanted to do everything he could to make sure my mom was taken care of. I am very appreciative of the service we received from Careavan and I only gave them 5 stars because that’s as high as they will allow.
Alan C.
We called Careavan at 6:00 pm to arrange a ride for my wife from hospital to home that evening. Our driver arrived at 7:15, the time we requested, brought wheelchair right to hospital room, helped her into the chair, took her to the van and secured her for the ride. Not only brought her to the house, he took right to the room we want and helped her get out of the chair. From my experience I would give this company and employees 10 stars if I could.
Pam M.
I currently have 2 broken ankles that are non weight bearing and need transport to doctors. When I say Careavan is phenomenal I truly mean it. I can’t remember everyone’s name but Cheri and Kim were amazing and we talked about so many things as I also lost my husband on May 1st and my accident happened on May 6th.
The company is very professional and go above and beyond in transporting me to my appointments. It sure has taken a lot is stress off of me to know they will take me and pick me up and to know I’m safe. I would recommend Careavan to anyone. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ann T.
Drivers were very professional and on time to and from pick.
Vicki

A lack of transportation should not be the reason to live a solitary life.

Careavan is here to keep you connected—to friends, family, and your community. Schedule your ride today and enjoy life without limits.

Resources for Passengers & Caregivers

Elmore County Resource Center
United Ways
of Alabama
Meals on Wheels Montgomery, AL
Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC)

Frequently Asked Questions

At Careavan, we aim to make our services easy, reliable, and trustworthy. Have questions about cost, insurance, or who can ride with Careavan Transport? We have answers!
How much will the transport cost?

We charge a load fee plus mileage. The service levels are ambulatory (patients can walk with or without assistance), wheelchair, & broad chair. The broad chair is the best alternative to stretcher transport that we can offer.

Will my insurance cover it? Do you accept Medicaid?
What forms of payment do you accept?
How much notice do you need in order to set up a trip?