For Jeep enthusiast and automotive content creator Christopher Gillam, cross-country moves have become part of life. Over the past few years, Christopher and his growing family have relocated multiple times to pursue career opportunities. 

Each move required careful planning, flexibility, and a reliable way to transport their vehicles. During previous moves, Christopher chose Montway to ship his family’s vehicles, and based on the reliable service he received, he chose us again as he moved from California to Texas.

Christopher’s time in California was always meant to be temporary. As his wife focused on a year-long fellowship in Sacramento, Christopher planned their move to Texas. They were already seasoned travelers, but with a young family and multiple vehicles, the logistics quickly became more complicated. Shipping the Jeeps wasn’t just about convenience; it was a way to simplify a complicated move.

In a previous move from Florida to California, Christopher shipped one of his Jeeps with Montway and the other with a different car shipping company. It was his 5-star experience that brought him back to Montway for his most recent relocation. 

By contrast, the other auto transport company added more frustrations and complications to an already stressful move. 

“We did not have a great experience with the other company at all. Two hours before pickup, the truck driver called us and quoted a much higher price than what we were originally told. When I called the shipping company, I was met by a very rude agent. Then, when the car finally arrived in California, they wanted us to pick it up at four in the morning in a parking lot that was about 20 miles away from our agreed-upon drop-off point.”

Having experienced the difference in service first-hand, it was an easy decision when it came time to book his Texas car shipment. He knew that Montway would provide clear communication, helpful customer service, reliable door-to-door delivery, and transparent pricing.

For this move, Christopher shipped two very different vehicles: a 1989 Jeep Wrangler and a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. While a 30+ year-old vehicle is technically vintage, Christopher wasn’t too concerned about its safety—it was a Jeep after all. He claimed it was his fun vehicle, made for off-road adventures and rugged rides.

“The ’89 Jeep might be considered vintage by some people, but it’s really my fun vehicle. It’s a Jeep that’s meant to be driven in the woods and in the mud. It has plenty of scratches and dents already, so I wasn’t really concerned about shipping that one.”

However, the 2018 Wrangler came with different expectations. It was the family’s primary mode of transportation, so he wanted to make sure it arrived in good condition. 

“Our 2018 Jeep Wrangler is our daily driver, so I was definitely more concerned about that one getting scratched or damaged. But there were zero issues at all.”

Open transport proved to be the right balance for both: efficient, practical, and dependable for cross-country shipping.

Even compared to his previous shipment with Montway, Christopher noticed a difference in how the door-to-door delivery was handled.

“Last time, the truck driver dropped off our vehicle about half a mile from our house, which I still consider door-to-door. Our Sacramento neighborhood had really small roundabouts, so it would have been very difficult for an 18-wheeler to get down our street.”

This time, the driver went the extra mile.

“This time around, the driver recognized that challenge and showed up with a pickup and trailer instead. It was truly door-to-door. Even though I had zero issues with the previous experience, I was really impressed that the driver took the initiative to find a solution that worked for our neighborhood.”

With so many moving pieces to handle during his move, cross-county car shipping proved to be a huge time saver and stress reducer. Christopher was already familiar with auto transport and knew how helpful it could be for times like these. 

“Honestly, I was more stressed out about moving our personal items from the house. I knew the cars would be fine. Having the Jeeps shipped was actually a stress reducer for me—it was one less thing I had to worry about during the move.”

Clear, accessible communication played a big role in that peace of mind, and the pickup and delivery went exactly as planned.

Christopher is quick to offer advice for anyone who might ship their car, and it comes from hard-earned experience.

“I would tell people to be a little careful. Some car shippers will quote you a really cheap price, but then on the day of pickup, that price can increase drastically.”

That’s why he recommends Montway.

"With Montway, the price quotes were accurate and there were no surprises. What I was quoted is what I paid, and that made a huge difference."

In addition to truly door-to-door delivery and consistent communication, Montway’s accurate pricing added to Christopher’s peace of mind. Montway’s TruePrice Guarantee is the industry’s old 30-day price lock, protecting your booked price from any surprise charges or hidden fees. 

From Florida to California and now from California to Texas, Christopher’s experience highlights the value of consistency, transparency, and real customer care—especially during major life transitions.

Whether you’re shipping one vehicle or multiple, moving cross-country or across the state, Montway is here to help make the journey easier. Learn how auto transport works or speak with a Montway representative at 888-666-8929 today.