In 2023, a Toyota Camry was successfully shipped from Miramar Beach, Florida to Guadalupe, Arizona. This shipment took place at a distance of 1,761 miles for $1,654 via an open trailer. It is often requested since the route between these two destinations is in demand year-round because of snowbird movements, relocating customers, and dealer transport services.
This shipment is an example of how a standard car shipment can be completed.
The Route
The pickup point was Miramar Beach. It is a coastal community located in the panhandle region of Florida, near Destin. The 32550 zip code lies off from Highway 98 which is connected to the main interstate system for westbound shipments.
Moving westwards across the gulf states, drivers would take the I-10 route. The route covers the Florida panhandle area, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, and ends in Arizona. I-10 is among the busiest freight transport corridors in the southern states; hence, there are many carriers along this route.
The destination was Guadalupe, Arizona. The small city is situated in Maricopa county between Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Guadalupe is one of the destinations in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area which is in high demand when it comes to delivery of vehicles. Since Phoenix is a major hub for dropping shipments, it wasn’t hard getting carriers heading to that place.
The total distance was 1,761 miles. With a price of $1,654, the cost-per-mile amounted to $0.94 which is the same as a rate for sedans in the region.
The Process
Next came the client’s information about his vehicle. It included the year, make, model of the car, and zip codes for pickup and delivery. Based on all the above, we gave the exact price of transport and insurance, without adding any extra costs later.
After the quote confirmation, we reserved the booking by fixing the pickup window and assigning the best carrier depending on the route and type of trailer. Our driver contacted the customer in advance to arrange for pick-up.
On the pick-up day, the driver picked the client up at the specified location. Then he carried out an inspection of the vehicle and indicated its condition on the Bill of Lading form. Pictures were also taken as evidence that the car was in good condition when picked up. After that, the car was safely loaded and tied down according to DOT regulations.
At the time of delivery at Guadalupe, both the driver and the customer did a final walk-around. The condition of the vehicle was then checked against the check performed while picking up the vehicle to ensure that there had been no changes an route.
Open Trailer
This Camry shipped on an open trailer, which is the standard method most customers pick. Open transport carries multiple vehicles on a two-level rig. It’s the same kind you see hauling new cars to dealerships.
Open trailers cost less than enclosed options for a couple of reasons. They hold more vehicles per load, so the cost spreads across more cars. There are also far more open haulers on the road, which means shorter wait times and better pricing.
For a daily driver like a 2023 Camry, open transport is usually the right call. The car is exposed to weather and road dust during the haul, but that exposure is minor. It’s similar to what any car faces while being driven. The savings over enclosed shipping are real, and the protection is plenty for a standard vehicle.
Enclosed transport makes more sense for luxury, classic, or high-value cars that need a fully sealed environment. Those shipments cost more because enclosed haulers carry fewer vehicles and are harder to book. But for most consumer vehicles, open transport gets you the same result at a lower price.
Transport Summary
- Origin: Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
- Destination: Guadalupe, AZ, 85283
- Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Camry
- Transportation type: Open
- Distance: 1,761 mile
- Price: $1,654
- The route: Miramar Beach, FL → Guadalupe, AZ runs west along I-10 nearly the entire way.
