With our most recent transport process, we have transported a Toyota Highlander Hybrid of 2020 from New Haven, CT to Seattle, WA via open trailer transportation. This SUV was driven 2933 miles for $2,800.00, which is the equivalent of $0.95 per mile.
This SUV was moved operational, meaning that it was able to start, operate, and drive on its own power upon pickup. There was also a guarantee of the date of pick up on July 2 and booking on the same date of July 2.
The Route
The journey of 2933 miles from New Haven to Seattle is done almost entirely by I-90, which is one of the longest interstates in the nation. Trucks depart from New Haven and travel toward the northwest direction to join the interstate near Albany, following I-90 until they reach Chicago via New York, Ohio, and Indiana.
From there, the journey continues through Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Dakota. From there, the route passes through Montana and Idaho before the interstate ends in Seattle. Due to the fact that this route follows only one interstate most of the way, this route can be said to be easier to plan than most others.
Why This Long Haul Comes at a Lower Per-Mile Rate
This shipment, which spans almost 2,900 miles, is subject to the same rate structure that applies on any long-distance car transport. This is because the rate per mile decreases as total distance increases due to spreading out the fixed cost incurred in positioning the vehicle over many more miles. It costs $0.95 per mile in this shipment due to long distance transportation, even with the cost of scheduling a pickup date included.
Guaranteed Pickup: Booked and Picked Up the Same Day
A guarantee pickup date means that the carrier guarantees to pick up the vehicle on a predetermined date in comparison to a typical pickup of a period of several days in standard booking. The delivery has been scheduled for July 2 and picked up on the same date, which suggests good availability of the carrier along the I-90 corridor.
One of the busiest long-haul corridors in the United States is the I-90 Corridor connecting the Northeast with the Pacific Northwest, where trucks travel through regularly in either direction. Such a reliable stream makes same day pickup significantly more likely in comparison with other route running between less connected markets in almost 3000 miles distance.
Why Open Transport Fits a Hybrid SUV
A 2020 Highlander Hybrid has standard ground clearance for a midsize SUV, so it loads onto a multi-car open carrier the same way most daily-driven vehicles do, without needing approach ramps or specialized equipment. Since the vehicle shipped operable, the driver drove it straight up the ramps at pickup. It then got secured using the standard four-point wheel strap tie-down at each corner.
Open transport also keeps the cost more manageable on a trip this long, which matters even more on a shipment already carrying the added cost of a guaranteed pickup date.
Transport Summary
- Origin: New Haven, CT 06511
- Destination: Seattle, WA 98112
- Distance: 2933 miles
- Service cost: $2,800.00
- Cost per mile: $0.95
- Vehicle: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Open
- Pickup: Guaranteed for 07/02, booked and picked up same day
- Route: I-90 west through New York, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and Idaho into Seattle
