Shipping Multiple SUVs & Sedans on an Open Carrier | Dallas, TX → Phoenix, AZ


A family relocating from Texas to Arizona needed to ship three vehicles: two SUVs and one sedan from Dallas, TX, to Phoenix, AZ. The move required safe and efficient multi-car transport with synchronized pickup and delivery to accommodate their relocation schedule.
Challenges
- Coordinating multi-vehicle pickup from one residence.
- Long-haul, over 1,000 miles across Texas deserts and Arizona highways.
- The customer needed delivery within a 4-day window due to a new job start.
Solution / Process
- Assigned a 10-car open carrier with space explicitly reserved for their three vehicles.
- Optimized the route to minimize idle time, ensuring steady progress across I-20 and I-10.
- Provided real-time GPS updates so the customer could track progress.
Outcome
- Vehicles were delivered in 3 days, 1 day ahead of schedule.
- Cost: $3,100 total ($1,050 per vehicle).
- The customer reported that all vehicles arrived damage-free and on time.
Pros & Cons Block
Pros: Cost savings for multi-car shipments, faster-than-expected delivery, and real-time tracking.
Cons: Open carrier exposes cars to desert dust and requires cleaning upon arrival.