Our most recent relocation entailed transporting a 2017 Audi A3 from Tempe, Arizona to Orlando, Florida through open trailer transport. The automobile was relocated over 2142 miles at a cost of $1,328.00, which is $0.62 per mile.
The Audi was operable upon shipment, i.e., it could start, run and drive under its own power when picked up. There were a few personal items packed by the owner in the vehicle too. This was a very common request in a relocation of this nature.
The Route
The 2142-mile journey begins at Tempe and ends in Orlando and cuts across the southern United States right from one side to another. In general, the carriers normally travel from the Phoenix region and travel east via Interstate 10, passing through New Mexico and all through Texas using such cities as El Paso, San Antonio, and Houston.
The journey continues moving eastwards using Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama before getting into the Florida panhandle. From here, the journey takes the carriers on Interstate 75 to the South close to Lake City and then onto the Florida turnpike and I-4 east to Orlando.
This corridor is along one of the most busy routes for freight transport and thus keeps the availability of the carriers high throughout.
Why This Long Haul Comes at a Lower Per-Mile Rate
A shipment that travels more than 2,100 miles can take advantage of the same pricing structure as any other lengthy auto transport process. This is due to the fact that as mileage increases, the cost per mile decreases because the fixed costs incurred by the transporter in terms of planning the route become more spread out over a greater number of miles.
At a price of $1,328.00, this represents the actual costs incurred in terms of time and fuel over the entire distance. However, the cost per mile makes this a rather economical one among other long-haul shipments.
Extra Items
In addition to the automobile itself, some personal belongings were included in the shipment as well, all of which was maintained within the customary 100 pounds limit that most carriers allow for free. This is a regular request for long-distance transportation as it allows for the owner to include some boxes or other personal property alongside the vehicle as opposed to sending it separately.
As per the requirements of the carriers, everything that goes inside should remain under the aforementioned limit as well as out of sight, being packed inside the trunk or storage compartment of the automobile. Weight in particular plays an important role in this situation because the handling of the vehicle is affected by it in the process of loading and securing it on the deck.
Why Open Transport Suits an Operable A3
The Audi A3 model from 2017 comes with standard ground clearance, making it load on an open multi-car carrier in the usual manner that other regular cars are loaded without the use of approach ramps. The reason why this was done is because the vehicle was delivered in working condition and the driver simply drove the car up the ramps. It was tied down using the standard wheel strap tie-down system.
Using open transport lowers the cost of the service, especially since it will travel a long distance.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Tempe, AZ 85280
- Destination: Orlando, FL 32815
- Distance: 2142 miles
- Service cost: $1,328.00
- Cost per mile: $0.62
- Vehicle: 2017 Audi A3
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Open
- Extra cargo: Personal items, under 100 lbs
- Route: I-10 east through New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, then I-75 and I-4 into Orlando
