4-Car Hotshot Open Carrier Transport from Knoxville to Albany

A-1 Auto Transport completed a hotshot-style open carrier shipment from Knoxville, Tennessee to Albany, New York, hauling four vehicles — a mix of sedans and SUVs — using a RAM 3500 dually with a wedge trailer. The transport was time-sensitive, servicing a multi-location dealership transfer.

Challenge

The dealership client needed four vehicles moved simultaneously with tight inventory rollover timing. The delivery schedule spanned the weekend, meaning careful coordination and overnight driving would be required to meet arrival deadlines in upstate New York. Additionally, adverse winter weather was forecasted along the Appalachian corridor.

Solution

We assigned an experienced hotshot team with CDL clearance for long-haul regional routes. The driver used a fully DOT-compliant wedge trailer with front and rear wheel strap systems, allowing a secure but fast load. A1’s tracking team rerouted through safer, salted interstate corridors, avoiding high-risk icy passes.

The job was completed in under 3.5 days, arriving Sunday night — just in time for Monday dealership processing.

Key Takeaways

• Route: Knoxville, TN → Albany, NY
• Distance: ~850 miles
• Transit Time: 3–4 Days
• Vehicle Count: 4 (Mix of SUVs & Sedans)
• Transport Type: Open Carrier Wedge (Hotshot)
• Service Type: Dealer-to-Dealer, Time-Sensitive