A 2018 Nissan Murano was picked up from a private address in Georgia on February 28. It was delivered to a private residence in Kentucky the very next day. The total came to $550 for 390 miles at $1.40 per mile. Here’s how that shipment came together.
How Residential Car Shipping Actually Works
Door-to-door shipping means the carrier comes directly to your pickup address. There’s no terminal drop-off and no driving to a hub across town. Tempus Logix handles all the coordination so the only thing you manage is being available at both ends.
Once you book with Tempus Logix, we assign a carrier and confirm both addresses. The driver arrives within the agreed pickup window and loads your car on-site. From there it ships directly to the destination without any extra steps on your end. You coordinate once and the rest is handled.
This works especially well for private customers because it cuts out the extra back-and-forth that terminal-to-terminal shipping involves.
See Also: Dealer Auto Transport Services
Is $550 a Fair Price to Ship a Mid-Size SUV from Georgia to Kentucky?
Short answer- Yes. At 390 miles and $1.40 per mile, the $550 total is a fair market rate for Georgia to Kentucky. Mid-size SUVs take up more deck space than a regular sedan so the per-mile rate reflects that. Open transport on a busy corridor like I-75 keeps the cost down without affecting service quality.
Rates shift based on the season and how many carriers are running the route. This one was booked in late February, which is typically a steady pricing period along Southeast routes.
Price Estimate For a Mid-Size SUV From Georgia to Kentucky
How a Mid-Size SUV Gets Loaded and Secured on an Open Carrier
Open carriers use a hydraulic two-deck system to load vehicles. The back half of the top deck lowers to form a ramp. Cars are driven up onto the metal treads and the deck raises back to its standard position. The lower deck works the same way.
For the Murano, the driver checked ground clearance before loading since standard ramp angles are fine for mid-size SUVs. Once on the carrier, tie-down straps were attached at four points on the vehicle. Those straps connect to the wheel wells and the matching chassis points. Tension gets adjusted until the car is fully locked in place.
That four-point setup holds throughout the entire route. A properly strapped mid-size SUV won’t shift on an open carrier no matter what road conditions it runs into.
The I-75 Corridor: Why This Route Is One of the Most Trafficked Auto Transport Lanes in the Southeast
I-75 connects Georgia and Kentucky through one of the busiest shipping lanes in the Southeast. Carriers run this corridor constantly because it links major cities like Atlanta and Louisville. That volume keeps prices reasonable and shortens wait times for customers going in either direction.
Truck traffic on I-75 stays consistent year-round so pickups along this lane happen faster than on quieter routes. That’s the main reason this Murano was picked up and delivered within 24 hours. On a less active route, two to three extra days could easily have been added to the timeline.
What to Do If You Find Damage After Open Transport Delivery
Start with a full inspection before signing the Bill of Lading. That document records the vehicle’s condition at both pickup and delivery. It’s the most important thing you have if any damage shows up after drop-off.
If you spot something new, note it on the document while the driver is still there. Don’t sign until it’s written down. Take photos right at the delivery site. Then contact the carrier to file a claim with their cargo insurance as soon as you can. Waiting a few days can make the whole thing harder so acting right away is the smarter move.
Hold onto all your pre-shipping photos from before pickup. Those images are your baseline and carry the most weight if the claim goes to review.
Useful Topics:
- What Happens If a Vehicle is Damaged During Transport
- Understanding About Auto Transport Bill of Lading
Transport Summary
- Direction: Decatur GA to Lexington KY
Decatur, GA take I-20 W to I-75 N, continue on I-75 N toward Kentucky, then take exit 113 to merge onto I-64 E toward Lexington, KY - Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Murano
- Modification: Factory
- Condition: Runs and Drives
- Service: Open Auto Transport
- Shipping price: $550 ($1,4 per mile)
