Case Study: Three Vehicles on Open Carrier – Phoenix, AZ to Denver, CO

In March 2025, John Ramirez and his family relocated from Phoenix, Arizona to Denver, Colorado. They needed to ship three vehicles: a Ford F-150 pickup, a Toyota Camry sedan, and a Honda CR-V SUV—on a tight schedule. Open carrier transport provided the right balance of cost efficiency and speed, with all vehicles traveling together on a single trailer.

Route Details

• Origin: Phoenix, AZ
• Destination: Denver, CO
• Distance: ~850 miles
• Vehicles: Ford F-150, Toyota Camry, Honda CR-V
• Transport Type: Open carrier
• Transit Time: 3 days

Challenge

John wanted all three vehicles picked up from his Phoenix residence in one load to avoid managing multiple carriers. With his job start date in Denver approaching, timely delivery was critical.

Challenges included:

• Coordinating different vehicle sizes (pickup, sedan, SUV).
• Avoiding delays during early spring storms in the Rockies.
• Keeping the move affordable while ensuring safety.

Solution

A1 Auto Transport scheduled a 7-car open carrier to handle all three vehicles together. The team:

• Arranged pickup within 48 hours of booking.
• Used secure loading strategies to balance the larger F-150 with the sedan and SUV.
• Provided real-time GPS tracking for peace of mind.
• Selected a direct Phoenix-to-Denver route with limited stops to meet John’s timeline.

Result

All vehicles were delivered on time within 3 days, arriving at John’s new home in Denver in excellent condition. The open carrier transport proved cost-effective, and having all three vehicles shipped together simplified the relocation process.

John praised the clear communication and on-schedule delivery, noting that A1 made his family’s transition “smooth and worry-free.”

Key Takeaways

• Open carrier is ideal for multi-vehicle family relocations.
• A1’s scheduling and tracking ensure timely delivery across state lines.
• Transporting vehicles together saves both time and cost.
  
  

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