Welcome to the Auto Transport Industry

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Understanding the Auto Transport Industry

Just like any industry, the auto transport business has many different groups involved in the process of shipping a car. Everything from the paper work that is filed when a reservation is made, the logistics planning that goes into preparing a route and the final pickup and delivery of the vehicle being shipped.

Industry Page Contents

1. Advertisement Websites: Auto transport advertisement data collection sites gather information from users seeking vehicle transportation and sell it to buyers, such as brokers or carriers, who will try to earn your business. 
2. Auto Transport Broker: A broker's role in the auto transport industry is to facilitate the process of connecting shippers with available auto carriers.
3. Auto Transport Driver: As the operator of the auto carrier, the driver handles tasks like loading, securing, and safely transporting vehicles to their destinations. 
4. Avoiding the Bait & Switch: Learn how to identify and avoid the bait-and-switch tactic often employed by non-reputable auto transport brokers.
5. Central Dispatch: This is the leading online platform for connecting vehicle shippers and auto transport carriers, facilitating efficient and reliable vehicle transport.
6. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: The FMCSA plays a critical role in regulating the auto transport industry, ensuring safety, accountability, and consumer protection. 
7. National Load Boards: These are online platforms that serve as a marketplace where auto transport brokers and carrier drivers connect to facilitate the shipping of vehicles. 
   
8. Super Dispatch: The alternative to Central Dispatch. Super Dispatch has a load board and other electronic services for car shippers. 
   
9. uShip Online Marketplaces: When you need to transport a vehicle or large items from one state to another, online marketplaces like uShip can seem like a convenient solution. 
   
10. Trucking Weigh Stations: Weigh stations play a crucial role in regulating commercial vehicle weight and safety compliance, including auto transport carriers. 

Transport Resources

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Department of Transportation
• Weigh Station Search