Factor
Distance
Per-mile rate drops as distance increases. 200 miles costs roughly $2 per mile. 2,000 miles is closer to $0.55 per mile. Carriers spread fixed costs over more route.
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$816
$718 to $938 range
- Distance
- 1,200 miles
- Vehicle
- Sedan
- Transport
- Open Transport
- Per mile
- $0.68
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Five factors that move the number.
Factor
Lane density
Popular routes (Northeast to Florida, California to Texas) have more carriers and cheaper rates. Remote-to-remote lanes cost 20 to 40 percent more.
Factor
Vehicle size
Pickup trucks and SUVs cost 15 to 25 percent more than sedans. Oversize vehicles (lifted trucks, dually pickups) add carrier-equipment surcharges.
Factor
Transport type
Enclosed runs 1.5 to 2.5x open. Expedited adds 50 to 150 percent. Standard open is the cheapest baseline.
Factor
Season
Snowbird season (October to November south, March to April north) raises rates 20 to 40 percent. College move weeks and holiday deliveries also peak.
Factor
Vehicle condition
Inoperable vehicles need winch or lift-gate carriers and add a small fee. Oversize, modified, or low-clearance vehicles need specialized equipment.
By the numbers
6,400+
Vetted carriers in network
$1M
Cargo insurance per shipment
98.4%
On-time delivery rate
24h
Average dispatch time
FAQ
Common pricing questions.
Standard open-carrier transport runs roughly $0.50 to $1.20 per mile. Short hauls (under 500 miles) typically cost $400 to $800. Cross-country averages $1,100 to $1,500 for a standard sedan. Enclosed transport runs 1.5 to 2.5 times the open rate.