On December 8th, a customer booked auto transport services for their 2019 Lexus RX 350 from Columbus, Ohio, to Dallas, Texas. The next day, a transport service was assigned, and the pick-up took place. By December 10, the 2019 Lexus RX 350 had arrived at Dallas, thereby indicating that with proper planning and organization, expedited auto transport services can be very successful.
The Complete Timeline
Day 1 (Sunday, December 9): Immediately after loading, it departed in the afternoon with an approximate distance of 600-700 miles. It traveled smoothly via I-70 W and entered Missouri after Illinois and Indiana. By late evening, it passed St. Lucie.
Day 2 Monday, December 10
The driver began early and took the rest of the drive. The journey took them through Oklahoma and then into Texas on I-40 and I-35. From Columbus to Dallas, it is approximately 1,075 miles. The driver then telephoned the customer on December 10, in the morning, to confirm an ETA at midday.
December 10 – All Done
The driver reached Dallas on time. The driver made use of the ramps to get the Lexus from the truck. The customer met the driver on arrival.
The customer and driver inspected the car together. The customer and driver made sure that there were no clashes as it transported.
Good news: the car looked perfect.
Both parties signed the Bill of Lading, stating that everything went well, and the car was in excellent condition. The driver handed them the keys and ensured that the engine started properly. It took no more than 20 minutes. The Lexus RX 350 drove 1,075 miles without an issue, arriving a day before most deliveries, and it cost exactly what we paid at booking.
Several factors made it easy to have a smooth shipping experience
- Big Cities: Both Columbus and Dallas have an enormous amount of truck traffic. Having truck traffic as an advantage, it becomes easy to locate carriers and transport cars.
- Early December Timing: December can be pretty nuts, but it’s still doable early on. It’s easier on your pocket and your planning schedule before it gets crazy at the end of the month.
- Vehicle Condition: The Lexus was in working condition and drove right onto the trailer. But if it’s not working properly, they have to winch it on. That might be an added cost and make it an even longer wait for a pickup.
- Good Communication: There was no delay because of good communication among the customer, broker, and carrier. All parties knew what was going on and when.
- The Direct Route: It didn’t have to make a whole list of stops on its journey. Just a single pick-up and a single delivery. That cuts a whole big amount of time from its travel.
- No Weather Worries: December weather can be very unpredictable. But as it turned out, we were treated with perfect running conditions. No snow, no ice, no postponements.
- Standard Vehicle: The size of the Lexus RX 350 SUV is normal. There isn’t any special equipment required. It doesn’t need large permits. It will fit perfectly on any trailer.
What Made This Fast
Columbus to Dallas is about 1,075 miles. Most shipments on this route take 3-5 days from booking to delivery. This one took two. Timing and availability were the only differences. It just happened that the carrier was already in the direction of the customer and had space. The customer wanted to go, the weather cooperated, and everything just clicked into place.
The Customer Review
It has a rating of 4.9 stars on Google with more than 2,025 reviews from verified customers.
The transport from Columbus to Dallas lived up to what customers have been saying all along: communicate with them, don’t surprise them, and the car will arrive at the agreed-upon time. It’s a relatively
Shipping Summary
Vehicle: 2019 Lexus RX 350
Route: Columbus, OH 43229 to Dallas, TX 75218 (1,075 miles)
I-70 W – I-35 S
Service: Open trailer for 7 vehicles
Cost: $800 ($0.75 per mile)
Season: Winter
