As per our latest transportation, the 2026 BMW X5 and 2018 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have been transported from Valencia, CA to Tomball, TX via open trailer transport and the cost incurred for this was $2,339.00 which comes to be $1.51 per mile.
Combining a newly purchased SUV with a widebody muscle car in one truck gives a good understanding about the carrier’s strategy for such a diverse load being sent to the same destination.
The Route
At 1,551 miles, the trip from Valencia to Tomball is almost as long as the width of the southern United States. Most haulers would start off from Valencia, which is in the Santa Clarita Valley region located to the north of Los Angeles. They would then drive east towards I-5 and finally take up I-10.
For the rest of the route, drivers follow the I-10 interstate highway all the way till they reach Tomball. The interstate highway goes through Phoenix, Arizona and Las Cruces, New Mexico to enter Texas. After that, they follow the highway till San Antonio, Texas before reaching Houston in Texas where the trip ends at Tomball by following the TX-249 highway to the north.
Since this particular route spans five states on one of the busiest routes for cargo transport in the world, it should not be too difficult to find a carrier for your haulage at $1.51 per mile rate.
Why an SUV and a Muscle Car Ship Well Together
Sending two cars to the same destination using one trailer reduces the cost of transport equally among both customers as opposed to having each one send a separate car to the destination. A full size SUV and a two door muscle car are different in the way that they occupy the deck space, making it easier for the shipper to arrange the load accordingly.
As a 2026 model, the X5 is transported in the usual manner of a new car with average ground clearance for a midsize luxury SUV. On the other hand, the Hellcat, even though it is known to perform well, is not a low clearance car like a sporty car. It just requires more attention during the loading process because of its tires.
Why Open Transport Works for This Pair
Both cars involved in this particular shipment belong to the category that is shipped by a regular open carrier on a daily basis. The size of the X5 and the width of the Hellcat are considered while shipping, but there is no need for the special ramps and decreased approach angle like a real low clearance sports car demands.
Open transport is cheaper than any other solution for such a long distance journey. And as both vehicles can be easily driven, they are loaded and unloaded just like any other functioning vehicle.
Securing Two Very Different Vehicles on the Same Trailer
When the truck is loaded, each unit will have four tie-downs that are placed separately from the others. The Hellcat, due to the fact that it has wider wheels with low offset, must be positioned with more space between the rails of the trailer and also away from the X5 which is parked next to the trailer because performance tires are mounted closer to the edge of the ramp than a factory all-season tire would be.
The X5 will usually be higher and heavier than the Charger and needs to be positioned so that the weight is balanced between the axles of the trailer. Loading of two different cars on the deck of the trailer takes some extra time in comparison to loading two units back to back.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Valencia, CA 91354
- Destination: Tomball, TX 77377
- Distance: 1551 miles
- Service cost: $2,339.00
- Cost per mile: $1.51
- Vehicles: 2026 BMW X5; 2018 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
- Trailer type: Open
- Route: I-5 to I-10 east through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, then TX-249 north into Tomball
