In the recent move, we transported the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek vehicle from Austin, TX to Fruita, CO using open trailer transportation services. This crossover traveled for 1054 miles with charges of $1,475.00 amounting to $1.40 per mile.
The Crosstrek was operable upon pick up which means that the car started, ran, and drove using its engine. This made the loading process easy.
The Route
The 1,054 miles-long journey from Austin to Fruita follows a north-western direction, first moving from Texas and then proceeding to the Rocky Mountains. Generally, truckers start from Austin on interstate I-35 towards Fort Worth and move northwest from there using US-287 passing Amarillo and panhandle of Texas.
The route continues into Colorado through I-25 moving northward, where it connects to I-70 moving westwards through the mountainous area towards Grand Junction. From Grand Junction, the route proceeds a bit more to Fruita lying near the Colorado National Monument.
What a Regional-to-Long Haul Rate Looks Like
A 1,054 mile shipment is placed within the middle range in terms of the distance covered between a short and long-distance haul. It costs $1.40 per mile, which is reflective of the middle range. The second half of the journey is mountainous, which makes it slightly more complex compared to a similar flat route.
Open Transport
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek comes with standard ground clearance that is appropriate for a compact crossover, even slightly higher compared to many other cars due to its high profile, so the process of loading it to an open transport for a few cars is similar to what is done with other regularly driven cars, not requiring special equipment or approach ramps.
Also, as the car was shipped in an operable condition, the driver drove it up the ramp directly at the point of pickup. The four-point tie-down wheel straps were used for securing it.
Using an open transporter also keeps the price of this shipment low.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Austin, TX 78705
- Origin: Austin, TX 78705
- Distance: 1054 miles
- Service cost: $1,475.00
- Cost per mile: $1.40
- Vehicle: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Open
- Route: I-35 north to Fort Worth, then US-287 northwest through Amarillo, I-25 north, and I-70 west into Fruita
See also: Texas to Colorado Car Shipping
