An American Supercar Shipped from Kissimmee, FL to Houston, TX

Shipping a Corvette is not like shipping a typical commuter vehicle. It requires some planning, the proper trailer configuration, and a carrier that understands what they are dealing with when it comes to a performance vehicle. When a Kissimmee, FL customer called us on February 12th to transport their 2017 Chevrolet Corvette to Houston, TX, we got right to work. The vehicle was picked up four days later on February 16th and delivered to Houston on February 18th.

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Why This Corvette Needed Enclosed Transport

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette is designed to perform and represents this value in more ways than one. Its low-slung design hugs the road. Its hood slopes over a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine. And its exterior paint job reveals every scratch and chip when it’s subjected to road debris at highway speeds.

Open carriers are just fine for regular passenger vehicles. But for a Corvette that’s transported on a two-deck open carrier, the risks are very real. Rocks kicked up from the road are a problem, as is UV damage from multi-day transport. And then there’s the unpredictable weather from Florida to Texas. Enclosed hard-side transport eliminates all these risks because the vehicle is shielded by aluminum and steel walls and a closed roof. This is why the owner opted for enclosed transport, and it was the correct decision.

Same-Day Booking, FAD, and Carrier Assignment

One of the more efficient aspects of this shipment was how quickly everything fell into place on February 12th. The booking was made, and the first available date was secured. A carrier was assigned on the same day.

This is not always possible with enclosed transport because there are fewer enclosed hard-side carriers than open carriers. The route from Kissimmee to Houston is along heavily trafficked shipping lanes in the Gulf South, however. This route is regularly driven by carriers between Florida and Texas. It did not take long to find an enclosed carrier for this shipment. When a carrier is assigned quickly, the customer is better off. They know who has their vehicle and when it will be picked up. The delivery time is also known.

The Route from Kissimmee to Houston

With a distance of approximately 1000 miles, the journey from Kissimmee, FL (34746) to Houston, TX (77041) is no quick trip. Truckers take a western route through the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast states to reach southeast Texas. This route is one of the more predictable routes from Florida to Texas, as it has good interstate access.

The Corvette left Kissimmee on February 16th and reached Houston on February 18th. Two days for such a distance is a good delivery time. Truckers following FMCSA Hours of Service rules can only drive for so many hours before they must take a mandatory rest break.