Multi‑Vehicle Open Carrier | Charlotte to Houston

A-1 Auto Transport successfully moved three vehicles from Charlotte, North Carolina to Houston, Texas using a reliable open carrier setup. The load included a Toyota RAV4, Ford F-150, and a Honda Accord — a mix of sedan and truck types requiring staggered positioning on a 3-car hauler. The 1,040-mile trip was completed within 3–4 days, safely and right on schedule.

Challenge

Coordinating a multi-vehicle load across four states presented several operational hurdles:

• Varied vehicle sizes required strategic loading for balance and clearance
• Summer heat meant tires and straps needed routine checks during transit
• Heavy congestion through Atlanta and I-10 Westbound
• Customer requested delivery before a specific weekend relocation window

Solution

We assigned a veteran driver with a 3-vehicle open carrier rig optimized for mixed vehicle sizes. Vehicles were loaded in Charlotte using front-first/top-down positioning to maintain stability during the long haul.

The route was optimized to avoid peak Atlanta traffic, and our GPS-tracked hauler sent location updates every 6 hours. The delivery in Houston occurred a day ahead of schedule, just in time for the customer's move-in date.

Key Takeaways

• Route: Charlotte, NC → Houston, TX
• Distance: 1,040 miles
• Transit Time: 3–4 days
• Transport Type: 3-Car Open Carrier
• Vehicles Carried: Toyota RAV4, Ford F-150, Honda Accord
• Tracking: Real-time GPS + customer updates
• Result: Early delivery, no incidents, full customer satisfaction