The transportation of an automobile of such class as the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is not something to just entrust the first found transporter with. The distance between the two cities from Miami Lakes to Triadelphia is 1,170 miles. The transportation fee when the enclosed transport was used was equal to $2,200. The car was transported from one dealership to a private address.
Shipping a Car from Florida to West Virginia
This is a frequently traveled path by automobile carriers from Florida to West Virginia. It wasn’t difficult to locate an enclosed carrier for this trip because the I-95/I-77 corridor is used for regular transportation services between the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions. As a result, carriers are usually readily available throughout the year.
With a distance of 1,170 miles, this is a medium to long distance trip. Medium to long distance trips using enclosed carriers typically cost between $1.70 and $2.10 per mile. Therefore, at $2,200, the price offered was reasonable for such a vehicle. However, open carriers may be more economical. However, due to the ZR1X’s poor ground clearance and aerodynamic performance, enclosed carriers were the better choice.
The 2026 Corvette ZR1X is a low vehicle. Any objects flung out by the tires traveling down the highway will damage the paint job and carbon fiber, which would be much more expensive to repair than the difference in price for open versus closed transport. Because the vehicle would be moving from a dealership to a personal residence, maintaining the exterior appearance took precedence.
Transporting the vehicle to a personal residence in Triadelphia posed no difficulties. The shipper assured us that the road could accommodate the trailer, so we did not need to make alternative arrangements.
What Information Is Needed to Pick Up from a Dealership
Dealer pickups follow a different procedure, and getting all the necessary information in place prior to the arrival of the driver will save much time and effort. The most essential thing here is the identification of the vehicle through its VIN, or vehicle identification number. Usually, dealerships keep a number of similar vehicles, and it is the only way to ensure that the correct vehicle will be loaded.
The following information was provided well in advance of the pickup in Miami Lakes:
- VIN number of the vehicle matching the purchase documents
- Contact person at the dealership with a phone number
- Opening hours of the dealership and location of the vehicle within the lot
- Information regarding a possible transit license plate or copies of the registration papers
- Confirmation of the presence of the key and disarmament of the alarm system
The driver filled out the Bill of Lading upon pick-up. This is the document where information on the condition of the car upon load is usually provided. Both the driver and dealership representative have their signatures on it. Any damages were notated in the vehicle diagrams attached to this document. Photos of the car’s condition from various angles were also taken before the vehicle’s load.
It is worth mentioning that the dealership indicated the amount of gas left in the car. In case of the ZR1X, the tank was only partially filled. The reason for this is simple as the carrier wants no more than a quarter tank at the moment of transport. It simply does not serve any purpose as additional fuel adds weight and needs to be accounted for.
In case you purchase a car from a dealership and plan on shipping it yourself, it might be beneficial for you to inform the dealership about it before you conclude on your purchase. Some dealerships use particular carriers and may attempt to set up the shipping process for you.
What Equipment Is Used to Load an Enclosed Trailer
The ZR1X is low-clearance, and this will definitely affect the way it will be loaded into the carrier. Normally, metal loading ramps are used, but the loading angle they provide is too large, as there is a risk that the car’s front end and body will be scratched. For this cargo, hydraulic loading ramps were used, which allowed reducing the loading angle to such a level that the vehicle will not be damaged.
The truck itself is hard-sided enclosed trailer. The walls of the hard-side trucks are made of steel and aluminum. The hard sides do not bend under the influence of any force; thus, the cargo will stay safe throughout the trip.
Within the trailer, the Corvette had been tied down at each wheel with soft strap tie downs. These types of tie downs are typically used for exotic cars because the soft ties will not place any weight on any part of the suspension system nor on the brake calipers. Additionally, these tie downs will avoid contacting any painted surfaces. Chock blocks had been placed in front and back of the vehicle as a precaution against any forward or backward movement during transportation.
Transporting a low-rider like the ZR1X is more time-consuming than that of a regular car. In order to assure that there would be no problems transporting the vehicle, the driver had to open the ramp fully to lessen the incline and walk the car into the trailer making sure that all clearance measurements are within limits.
The transport service from Miami Lakes to Triadelphia consisted of enclosed transport without any stops or handling of the vehicle along the way.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Miami Lakes, FL 33014
- Destination: Triadelphia, WV 26059
- Distance: 1,170 miles
- Transport Cost: $2,200
- Vehicle: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
- Trailer Type: Hard-sided enclosed
