Exact same story for me. Someone in another thread noted that those of us who have been waiting for the shipper generally appear to be in middle America. Not sure if that’s a solid theory - but it fits my situation (Nebraska).
Don't get too excited by early production date as you may still have some time before it gets to you. My Lariat hybrid was released for shipping nearly a month ago, but it hasn't moved. I ordered a year ago (October 2021), so I'm used to waiting. Still, the worst part about the wait is seeing...