Dealer & Business Auto Transport
Move inventory between lots, pick up auction wins, relocate fleets, and scale your logistics without adding headcount. Built for businesses that ship vehicles as part of their operation.
Transport Built for How Dealers Actually Work
Dealerships, auction houses, and fleet managers have fundamentally different needs than individual consumers shipping one car. You need consistent carrier availability for recurring shipments, predictable pricing that works with your margins, payment terms that align with your cash flow, and ideally a system that does not require a phone call every time you need a car moved. That is what we built.
Our platform handles the full spectrum of dealer logistics — from a single auction pickup to a 200-vehicle fleet relocation. Whether you are a used car dealer pulling inventory from auctions across three states, a franchise group transferring vehicles between rooftops, or a corporate fleet manager rotating cars between regions, the system flexes to your operation without breaking your workflow.
Volume Pricing
Up to 8%+ below market
Net-30 Terms
Sell before you pay
REST API
DMS integration
Dedicated Manager
For 20+ vehicles/mo
Dealer-to-Dealer Transfers
Multi-Location Inventory Management
A truck that sits unsold for 60 days in Denver might sell in a week in Phoenix. The problem is that internal transfers cost money — and if the logistics are slow or unreliable, the vehicle ages on your lot instead of generating revenue at the right location.
Our platform lets you set up recurring transfer lanes between your locations. Once configured, creating a new shipment takes seconds: select origin lot, destination lot, add the VIN, and submit. Carriers familiar with your locations bid quickly because they already know the pickup process, gate hours, and lot contact. Repeat business creates efficiency — for you and for the carrier.
For dealer groups shipping 20 or more vehicles per month between locations, we assign a dedicated account manager who monitors your queue, ensures carrier availability on your lanes, and flags delays before they become problems.
Auction Vehicle Pickup and Delivery
You won the auction — now you need the car at your lot before storage fees eat your margin. Auction pickups have unique constraints: gate hours, release paperwork, lot staging areas, and strict deadlines (most auctions charge daily storage after 3 to 5 business days). We navigate all of it.
Auction Houses We Work With
Our carriers regularly work with the major auction houses. They know the process: gate passes, buyer numbers, condition reports at release, and the specific lot layouts at each facility. That familiarity translates to faster pickups and fewer complications.
Batch scheduling available: For dealers buying at multiple auctions weekly, provide your list of won vehicles (VIN, auction location, release date) and we route carriers to pick up multiple vehicles in a single sweep — reducing per-unit cost and getting inventory to your lot faster.
Fleet Relocation Logistics
Corporate fleet relocations — whether triggered by employee transfers, office openings, seasonal repositioning, or end-of-lease returns — require coordination at scale. Moving 50 or 200 vehicles from a closing branch to multiple destinations is not something you do with one phone call.
Our platform handles multi-origin, multi-destination fleet moves with a project management approach. You provide the vehicle manifest (VINs, current locations, destinations, priority tiers), and we build a phased transport plan. High-priority vehicles move first; lower-priority units queue for the most cost-effective available carriers over a longer window.
Multi-Origin Routing
Multiple pickup locations, multiple destinations
Fleet Dashboard
Every vehicle status at a glance
CSV Export
Reports for your internal systems
Volume Pricing and Payment Terms
Consumer pricing does not work for dealers. You need rates that protect your per-unit margins when you are shipping 15 or 50 vehicles a month. Our volume pricing tiers are straightforward:
5%
Below marketplace rates
10-24 vehicles/mo
8%
Below marketplace rates
25-49 vehicles/mo
Custom
Negotiated with your manager
50+ vehicles/mo
Payment terms for qualified businesses include net-30 invoicing — meaning you receive and sell the vehicle before your transport bill is due. New accounts start with standard prepayment and transition to terms after 60 days of consistent activity and a credit review.
Invoices are consolidated monthly with detailed line items: VIN, origin, destination, carrier, pickup date, delivery date, and cost. Import directly into your accounting system without manual reconciliation.
API Integration for High-Volume Shippers
For dealerships and fleet companies shipping at scale, our REST API eliminates manual order entry entirely. Integrate transport directly into your DMS, inventory management system, or custom tools:
Create Shipments Programmatically
Pass VIN, origin, destination, vehicle details, and preferred dates. The system handles carrier matching and bidding automatically.
Real-Time Tracking
Query vehicle status (queued, assigned, picked up, in transit, delivered) and location data via API.
Webhook Notifications
Receive push notifications at every status change. Trigger internal workflows without polling.
Reporting Endpoints
Pull historical data on costs, transit times, carrier performance, and volume for internal analytics.
API access is available to business accounts shipping 25+ vehicles per month. Documentation, sandbox environment, and technical support are included. Contact our business team to get started.
Real-Time Fleet Tracking
When you have 30 vehicles in transit simultaneously, you need visibility — not a spreadsheet of estimated delivery dates and phone calls to dispatch. Our tracking dashboard shows every active shipment on a map with current carrier position, estimated arrival time, and status history.
The system is built for dealers who treat logistics as a competitive advantage, not an afterthought.
Set Up Your Business Account
Whether you are a single-point independent dealer or a multi-state franchise group, we have the infrastructure to handle your transport volume. Call (800) 930-7417 to speak with our business team, or email info@americanautoshipping.com with your monthly volume and primary corridors. We will respond within one business day with a custom rate proposal and account setup instructions.
Already have an account? Log into the marketplace to manage your shipments, view tracking, and download invoices.
Dealer Transport FAQ
Yes. Dealers shipping 10 or more vehicles per month qualify for tiered volume pricing. The more you ship, the lower your per-unit cost. Contact us for a custom rate sheet based on your monthly volume and typical corridors.
We offer net-30 payment terms for established dealer accounts with approved credit. New accounts start with prepayment and can transition to net-30 after 60 days of consistent activity.
Yes. We regularly pick up from Manheim, ADESA, Copart, IAAI, and independent auctions nationwide. We coordinate with auction lot staff for gate passes, release timing, and vehicle staging.
Yes. Our REST API allows you to programmatically create shipments, track vehicles in real time, receive webhook delivery notifications, and pull reporting data into your DMS. Contact our business team for API documentation and credentials.