John, I apologize for the truck driver running late for pickup and any inconvenience. Sometimes they get put off of their schedule whether it be traffic or weather related to customer's not being available when they are there for pickup etc. When we booked the order I did tell you that price's do start going up from Florida heading north because there are so many people heading out of Florida around this time. I thank you and wish you the very best John. Sincerely, Julie