4 Pickup Trucks on Open Carrier from Houston to Salt Lake City


A-1 Auto Transport managed a long-haul delivery of four full-size pickups from Houston, Texas to Salt Lake City, Utah. These included heavy-duty trucks used for a construction fleet relocation. The total distance spanned over 1,470 miles, delivered safely and on time via open carrier.
Challenge

The route involved navigating multiple elevation zones across New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, with potential complications due to steep grades and weather variability. The client also required coordinated drop-off times for fleet activation upon delivery.
Solution

A-1 Auto Transport assigned a specialized open carrier driver experienced in long-haul truck loads, and implemented GPS tracking with live status updates. Fuel and rest stops were optimized to ensure consistent progress through mountain corridors. All four pickups were delivered to the Salt Lake fleet yard within the estimated 3–4 day window.
Key Takeaways
- Distance: ~1,470 miles
- Transit Time: 3–4 Days
- Vehicle Types: 4 Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks
- Transport Type: Open Carrier
- Client Type: Fleet Relocation for Construction Company
