Our recent shipment involves shipping a 2023 RAM 1500 from Plano, TX to Magnolia, TX via open trailer. This involved driving the truck a distance of 225 miles, for a charge of $1,350.00, which amounts to $6.00 per mile.
The Ram being transported here was fully operable; that is, it had the ability to start, run and drive itself. However, what makes this shipment special is not the distance or the vehicle but the confidence it comes with. This shipment was guaranteed to pick up on the 27th, it was booked on the 27th and it was picked up on the 27th as agreed.
The Route
The 225-mile stretch from Plano to Magnolia extends from the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area all the way to the outskirts of Houston. The carriers normally start in Plano and travel southwards via the Dallas North Tollway or I-35E towards I-45 south towards Houston.
The carriers continue moving south for a while before turning west on local highways into Magnolia, a fast-growing area that is located in Montgomery County, northwest of Houston. This route connects two of the largest metro areas in the state of Texas.
Why a Short Regional Haul Still Commands a Premium Rate
This particular shipment is significantly below the miles after which per mile pricing becomes more flexible. Short distance transportation pricing is quite the contrary to cross-country shipping. The expense of dispatching a truck for a haul doesn’t drop when the haul is shorter; therefore, it is necessary to compensate it by higher price per mile.
In this case, the rate of $6.00 per mile quite adequately demonstrates that. This is not an example of unreasonable pricing but a real cost of on demand regional haul including reliability factor.
Guaranteed Pickup
The pickup date that has been promised is definitely a guarantee and not just an estimate. This means that the shipping company has done the planning such that the exact date is achievable due to the schedules and route taken by the particular driver as opposed to being dependent on when the truck becomes available.
In this particular case, it is important to point out that the date that had been promised was indeed honored. The date was the 27th and the truck came on the 27th. It is important to note that in an industry that takes up to a couple of days to be late on the pick up dates, this is a noteworthy achievement.
Why Reliability Matters Most on Short-Notice Moves
Regional transport such as this particular one is accompanied by stricter deadlines from a personal side – be it a deadline for closing, a schedule at the workplace, or a relocation which cannot be put off any further. At a distance of just 225 miles, there’s no leeway in the plan for possible delays, because everything may happen in one day once the process begins.
This is why a date guarantee becomes of great importance in this case rather than in case of a long-distance relocation, which has a larger cushion time. Fulfilling the promise of sticking to the schedule makes the transport process memorable.
Open Transport
The 2023 Ram 1500 is equipped with standard ground clearance, which makes loading this full-size pickup truck onto the multi-car open carrier just like any other commonly used vehicle, and approach ramps were not necessary. Because the truck arrived ready to drive, the customer drove it right up the approach ramps when the pickup was done.
Also, the use of open transport was economically feasible, as there was already value in the guaranteed pickup date.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Plano, TX 75093
- Destination: Magnolia, TX 77354
- Distance: 225 miles
- Service cost: $1,350.00
- Cost per mile: $6.00
- Vehicle: 2023 RAM 1500
- Condition: Operable
- Trailer type: Open
- Pickup: Guaranteed for the 27th, booked and picked up as agreed on the 27th
- Route: Dallas North Tollway/I-35E to I-45 south, then local highways into Magnolia
