Welcome to the Auto Transport Industry

Understanding the Auto Transport Industry

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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.

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Here are some of the different factors and groups that may be involved in you auto transport experience:

1. Advertisement Hubs:
   Auto Transport Advertisement Data Collection Sites gather information from users who need auto transportation and sell to buyers who will try to earn your business request.
   
2. Auto Transport Brokers:
   A broker's role in the auto transport industry is to assist with the reservations process to connect a shipper with an available auto carrier for their car shipping needs. Learn about the differences between a good and a bad broker.
3. Auto Transport Drivers:
   The Driver in the Auto Transport process is the most important role as the auto carrier operator is the individual that would do the physical work of the transportation.
4. Bait and Switch:
   Learn how to spot and avoid the bait and switch tactic used by non-reputable auto transport brokers who low-ball your quote first to get your attention to raise it later when it's too late.
5. Central Dispatch:
   Central Dispatch is the leading online platform where auto transport drivers and brokers can interact to get vehicles moved. Learn more about the platform.
   
6. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):
   The FMCSA regulates auto transport by enforcing safety, licensing, insurance, and fraud prevention to protect consumers and ensure secure vehicle shipping.
   
7. National Load Boards:
   Learn about National Load Boards and how they work when connecting auto transport brokers and auto carrier drivers together when shipping cars.
   
8. Super Dispatch:
   Super Dispatch is a TMS that streamlines auto transport with digital BOLs, load tracking, invoicing, and automated dispatching.
   
9. Trucking Weight Stations:
   Weigh stations ensure auto transport carriers meet weight limits, follow safety regulations, and operate legally to protect roads and prevent unsafe hauling.
   
10. uShip Auto Transport Marketplace:
    How uShip works for auto transport, its step-by-step process, and potential challenges and paying a fee to connect with a broker.