Kenworth Truck Transport from Bismarck to Charleston | A1 Auto Transport

A1 Auto Transport was contracted to relocate a Kenworth T680 sleeper cab with a 53-ft enclosed trailer from Bismarck, North Dakota to Charleston, South Carolina. This long-haul transport covered 1,750+ miles across nine states and took 3–4 days from dispatch to delivery. The client was a logistics firm repositioning assets to meet seasonal freight demands in the Southeast.

Challenge

Heavy-duty commercial vehicles pose unique transport challenges due to their combined length, axle weight, and total load rating. In this case, the rig measured over 70 feet in total, requiring special routing permits through multiple states and careful coordination at both pickup and delivery points. Winter weather in the upper Midwest also created potential hazards early in the route.

Solution

A1 Auto Transport assigned a Class A certified team driver unit equipped with heavy-haul clearance knowledge and GPS-monitored equipment. Permits were pre-cleared for transit through North Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and Kentucky. Our logistics team provided real-time updates to the client’s dispatcher throughout the journey. Despite light snow in the early leg, the vehicle arrived on schedule and damage-free in Charleston, ready for immediate fleet deployment.

Key Takeaways

• Route: Bismarck, ND → Charleston, SC
• Distance: 1,750+ miles
• Transit Time: 3–4 days
• Vehicle Type: Kenworth sleeper cab + 53-ft trailer
• Service Type: Heavy-duty commercial vehicle transport
• Special Handling: Oversize routing permits + team driver