The 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sport is designed to tackle rugged terrain, but even the most rugged off-road vehicles require a well-organized shipping process when traveling across state lines. Below is a summary of how Tempus Logix organized an open-transport shipment from Dallas, Texas to Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The Shipment at a Glance
The request was received on the 19th of February, and it was for a 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sport, which was to be shipped from the 75212 zip code in Dallas, TX, to the 30083 zip code in Stone Mountain, GA. The customer requested the First Available Date to be the 20th of February, which gave us a brief window.
However, the carrier was assigned the same day. The Jeep was picked up on the 20th and was delivered to Stone Mountain, GA, the next day, the 21st. The entire process, from booking to drop-off, was done in about 48 hours. Of course, not all shipments can be done in such a short amount of time, but it is what can be achieved when everything falls into place.
The Route
The road from Dallas to Stone Mountain is about 800 miles and mostly follows I-20 East for the bulk of the trip. This is one of the most heavily used routes in the South because it connects two of the largest metropolitan areas in the South. Since this is one of the most used routes in the South, it didn’t take long to find an available open hauler. The use of open transport is the most commonly used method in the South because it is one of the most used routes.
The Transportation Type
Open transport was the appropriate choice for this shipment for a few reasons. The 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sport was designed to be driven on the road every day and withstand the elements. The exposure to road air and mild weather for one day would not be detrimental to the vehicle. In addition, open auto carriers have more flexibility with scheduling since they make up the vast majority of auto carriers on the road. This was a major factor in how quickly this shipment was booked and assigned to a carrier within 24 hours.
Had the customer been shipping something like a collector car or sports car, which requires white-gloved handling and care, then the enclosed auto transport would have been the better choice. The drawback of working with an enclosed auto carrier is the wait time for pickup and the additional expense. For something like the 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sport, it would have been unnecessary to incur these additional expenses.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Dallas, TX 75212
- Destination: Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Vehicle: 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sport (Operable)
- Distance: 800 miles
- Primary routes: I-20 E → I-20 E through Shreveport, LA → Birmingham, AL
- Trailer type: Open trailer
- Season: Mid-February
- Price: $699 (~$0.87 per mile)
