Our recent shipping involved the relocation of 2006 Acura TSX from Indianapolis, IN to Los Angeles, CA via open trailer transportation. This was done over a distance of 2089 miles for $1,350.00, costing us $0.65 per mile.
This car is shipped as operable, implying that it can start and move on its own. It is therefore easy to load.
The Route
The Indianapolis-Los Angeles 2,089 miles-long route travels westward and goes across the heart of America. Freight carriers normally travel from Indianapolis and go towards St. Louis before taking the route on I-44 to the southwest via Oklahoma City.
Further on, the route takes up I-40 heading west via Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff and enters California via Barstow. Further on, the route takes up I-15 and I-10 heading towards Los Angeles.
This freight route is based on one of the most developed and successful coast-to-coast transport corridors that provide for high availability of carriers throughout all eight states.
Why This Long Haul Comes at a Lower Per-Mile Rate
The transportation distance of almost 2,100 miles follows the pricing structure that is present on any route that covers considerable distances by road. The rate per mile decreases with an increase in distance since the fixed cost incurred on route positioning is split among many miles. This forms one of the reasons why this shipment works out at $0.65 per mile, which is much lower than regional routes’ cost per mile.
What Loading an Operable TSX Looks Like
The 2006 Acura TSX has standard clearance height for a compact sedan, which means that the vehicle is loaded on to the open carrier in the same manner as any other everyday used vehicle, without requiring any special equipment or ramps. Since the vehicle was received operational, the owner simply drove the car right up the ramp during loading.
Open Transport
Open carriers are dominant in the market for auto transport services due to their lower operational cost and availability compared to enclosed carriers. An open carrier is thus the best option for such an ordinary vehicle as the TSX since it will be used on a daily basis on a long trip across the country.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Destination: Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Distance: 2089 miles
- Service cost: $1,350.00
- Cost per mile: $0.65
- Vehicle: 2006 Acura TSX
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Open
- Route: I-44 southwest through Oklahoma City, then I-40 west through Amarillo, Albuquerque, and Flagstaff into Los Angeles
