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Car Hauler Dispatch Services

Move Vehicles Profitably on Every Lane

Why Choose Our Car Hauler Dispatch

Auto transport is a specialized niche where dispatch relationships make or break profitability. Our car hauler dispatch team works directly with dealerships, auction houses, manufacturers, and relocation companies to book loads that fill every slot on your carrier. We negotiate per-vehicle rates rather than flat fees, which typically increases your revenue by 15-20% compared to load board pricing.

$0.90-$1.60/vehicle-mile

Rate Per Mile

$16,000-$24,000

Monthly Revenue

Key Benefits

  • Direct dealer and auction house relationships across 200+ accounts
  • Per-vehicle rate negotiation averaging $250-450 per unit
  • Multi-stop load building to fill all 7-10 carrier positions
  • Manufacturer contract lanes from assembly plants to dealership networks
  • Snowbird and seasonal relocation load planning (Oct-Mar premium)
  • Vehicle condition documentation and claims prevention protocols

Required Certifications

  • ✓MC authority with auto hauler commodity code
  • ✓Cargo insurance with auto-specific coverage ($500K-1M recommended)
  • ✓Vehicle condition report (VCR) process
  • ✓DOT number and FMCSA compliance
  • ✓Enclosed transport insurance (for luxury/exotic)

Car Hauler Market Rates by Region

Northeast

$2.04/mi

Gross Monthly: $16,320

Net Monthly: $10,608

Southeast

$1.61/mi

Gross Monthly: $12,880

Net Monthly: $8,372

Midwest

$1.66/mi

Gross Monthly: $13,280

Net Monthly: $8,632

South Central

$1.79/mi

Gross Monthly: $14,320

Net Monthly: $9,308

Mountain West

$1.74/mi

Gross Monthly: $13,920

Net Monthly: $9,048

West Coast

$1.94/mi

Gross Monthly: $15,520

Net Monthly: $10,088

Typical Car Hauler Loads We Book

New vehicle delivery from assembly plants to dealers
Dealer-to-dealer transfers and trades
Auction vehicle transport (Manheim, ADESA, Copart)
Snowbird and military PCS relocations
Salvage and insurance total loss transport
Classic and luxury vehicle enclosed transport
Fleet vehicle relocations

Car Hauler Challenges We Solve

1

Damage claims and insurance disputes on high-value vehicles

2

Finding loads that fill all carrier positions in the same direction

3

Seasonal demand — spring and fall peaks, summer and winter dips

4

Tight delivery windows at dealerships with limited unloading space

5

Vehicle inspection documentation requirements at pickup and delivery

Car Hauler Dispatch by State

Select your state for location-specific car hauler rates, lanes, and regulations.

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Mountain West

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West Coast

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Other Equipment Types We Dispatch

Dry Van

$2.20-$3.10/mile

Reefer

$2.60-$3.60/mile

Flatbed

$2.80-$3.80/mile

Step Deck

$3.00-$4.10/mile

Hotshot

$1.80-$2.80/mile

Box Truck

$1.50-$2.40/mile

Tanker

$3.00-$4.20/mile

Power Only

$1.50-$2.30/mile

Intermodal

$1.80-$2.70/mile

Car Hauler Dispatch FAQ

Our car hauler operators average $16,000-$24,000 in gross monthly revenue, with per-mile rates ranging from $0.90-$1.60/vehicle-mile. Actual earnings depend on your lanes, hours of service, and whether you run dedicated or spot market. Our dispatch team focuses on maximizing your loaded miles and minimizing deadhead.
Our dispatch fee of 5-8% covers everything: load booking across direct shippers and load boards, rate negotiation, paperwork handling (BOLs, rate confirmations, PODs), detention and accessorial billing, 24/7 support, and load planning. There are no hidden charges — the fee only applies to loads we book for you.
To run car hauler freight through our dispatch, you'll need: MC authority with auto hauler commodity code, Cargo insurance with auto-specific coverage ($500K-1M recommended), Vehicle condition report (VCR) process, DOT number and FMCSA compliance, Enclosed transport insurance (for luxury/exotic). If you're missing any of these, our onboarding team can guide you through the process.
We book a wide range of car hauler freight including New vehicle delivery from assembly plants to dealers, Dealer-to-dealer transfers and trades, Auction vehicle transport (Manheim, ADESA, Copart), Snowbird and military PCS relocations, and more. Our team matches loads to your equipment specs, preferred lanes, and earning goals.
Our dispatch team proactively addresses the biggest car hauler challenges: Damage claims and insurance disputes on high-value vehicles. Finding loads that fill all carrier positions in the same direction. Seasonal demand — spring and fall peaks, summer and winter dips. We've built processes and shipper relationships specifically to mitigate these issues for our operators.

Get a Free Dispatch Consultation

Tell us about your operation and we'll create a custom dispatch plan.

No commitment required. We'll review your information and reach out with a personalized dispatch plan.