Recently, a 2023 Ford Bronco successfully completed a cross-country transportation service from Duxbury, Massachusetts to Boulder, Colorado. This shipment is an excellent example of how effective planning and good routing can guarantee an efficient delivery time for cross-country vehicle transportation services.
Quick Assignment and Pickup Coordination
The customer booked the shipment on January 20th with a first available date of January 21st. The transport broker assigned the shipment to a carrier on January 22nd, just two days after booking. This quick assignment set the stage for a smooth pickup process.
The carrier picked up the Bronco on January 28th. While this was six days after carrier assignment, the timeframe falls within normal industry standards for cross-country shipments. Most transport companies recommend booking at least two to four weeks in advance to secure optimal pickup windows. This shipment’s timeline showed efficient coordination between all parties.
The Massachusetts to Colorado Route
The Duxbury to Boulder route spans about 2,000 miles across the nation. This mileage would take about six to seven days of actual driving time, considering the federal Hours of Service regulations. Truckers are only allowed to drive a maximum of 11 hours a day, which is equivalent to about 450 miles of daily progress, considering truck inspections and fueling stops.
The Bronco arrived on February 2nd. This gave the shipment a five-day window from pickup to delivery. This is an efficient rate of travel for a 2,000-mile trip. The carrier made good progress across the country without significant delays due to weather, traffic, or mechanical issues.
Open Transport for the Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is suitable for open transport. The Bronco is a midsize SUV with a standard size that fits perfectly on open transport carriers without needing any special handling. The Bronco’s ground clearance and size are also within the normal range, so the loading and securing of the vehicle were done in the normal way.
This shipment is an example of the realistic expectations for auto transport across the country. The total time from the initial booking to the final delivery took 13 days. The actual transit time from the point of pickup took five days.
If a customer is considering shipping a vehicle, the actual transit time for a cross-country shipment is around seven to ten days. However, there are several variables that go into the actual transit time, including the weather, the traffic, and the point of pickup. The carrier will often pick up several vehicles along the route, so the order in which the vehicles are picked up will determine the actual delivery time.
The federal government has regulations that dictate the number of hours that can be driven in a day. This means that, considering that drivers can drive 11 hours in a day, they can cover about 400 to 500 miles in a day. This means that if the route is 2,000 miles, it will take at least four to five days of driving. However, considering that there is also time needed to arrange pickups, deliveries, and rest time, it is likely that it will take five to eight days.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Duxbury, MA 02332
- Destination: Boulder, CO 80303
- Vehicle type and condition: 2023 Ford Bronco (Operable, midsize SUV)
- Distance: Approximately 2,000 miles
- Primary routes: MA-3 N to I-90 W through Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois; I-80 W through Iowa, Nebraska; I-76 W into Colorado; US-36 W to Boulder
- Trailer type: Open multi-car carrier
- Season: Late January (winter)
- Total transit time: 5 days
- Price: $1,450 ($0.73 per mile)
