Shipping an extended-wheelbase full-size SUV such as the 2025 Lincoln Navigator L is not the same as shipping a regular sedan. The vehicle is quite massive and heavy, and it requires careful positioning on the open carrier. When a client in Hudson, Florida required the delivery of their Navigator L to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, everything moved very quickly with no issues. Here is how it was done from start to finish.
The Shipping Route
The Lincoln Navigator L 2025 is one of the largest production SUVs available. Its elongated wheelbase causes the vehicle to stretch well beyond the standard Lincoln Navigator, making it a challenge for carriers to position on a trailer. With a length of approximately 222 inches and a weight over 6,000 pounds, this is not a truck that any carrier will pick up without considering the move carefully.
The route from Hudson, FL 34667 to Philadelphia, PA 19142 is approximately 1,150 miles. It begins by going north on Interstate 75 and then merging onto I-95, which is one of the busiest freight routes on the East Coast. This route sees a constant flow of carrier traffic, which is beneficial to the client as there is typically good availability and faster transit.
Booking and Carrier Assignment
The shipment was booked on February 13, with the first available date set for the same day. The client was prepared to relocate the vehicle as soon as possible, and thus the timeline began immediately.
A carrier was assigned on February 16, three days after the shipment was booked. This is a good turnaround for a large SUV shipment on an open trailer in mid-February. Open trailer transport is the most common form of transport in the industry, as it is cheaper and there are many more open trailer carriers running the I-95 corridor than any other type of trailer.
The assigned carrier included a standard multi-deck open hauler. Due to the Navigator L’s size, placement was done with caution. Large SUVs such as this one are normally loaded on the lower deck because of the increased clearance and to prevent stacking problems associated with the top deck for taller vehicles. A four-point tie-down system was used at the wheels to secure the vehicle before departure.
Why Open Transport Made Sense Here
The 2025 Lincoln Navigator L is a luxury SUV; however, in this case, an open transport was the best choice. This is due to the fact that most of the transport of vehicles within the country is done by open transport, considering that they are affordable and easily accessible.
For example, this transport cost $947, and if an enclosed transport were used for this same vehicle and route, it would have cost $1,266, making an open transport $319 more affordable and still safe.
The Lincoln Navigator L comes with a standard ride height and sufficient ground clearance to prevent any issues during loading. The car was driven onto the truck on its own power. It was then tied down with a four-point tie-down system at the wheels and locked to DOT specifications before the truck departed.
Open transport does leave the car vulnerable to the elements of the road. This is not a problem for a daily-driven SUV. Clients who want their car in a completely protected environment can opt for enclosed transport, although this takes longer since there are fewer enclosed carriers on any given route.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Hudson, FL 34667
- Destination: Philadelphia, PA 19142
- Vehicle: 2025 Lincoln Navigator L (Operable)
- Distance: 1,150 miles
- Primary routes: I-75 N → I-95 N
- Trailer type: Open trailer
- Season: Mid-February
- Price: $850 (~$0.74 per mile)
See also: Pennsylvania to Florida Car Shipping
