Sean, congrats !
If it checks out ok, you could drive it back.
Does it have working AC ? I10 will be hot
If it were me, I would ship her back. (But then again, I'm a pussy when it comes to rock chips and such, so take all this with a grain of salt.)
A cracked windshield from a rock chip from a semi truck on I10 will set ya back more then the shipping costs.
Hope all turns out well ! Let us all know.
When you get in it, ready to drive 'er back, say, First stop, Pinnacle !