Transporting Cars for Dealerships — Fast, Insured Dealer Transport

Typical transit is 3–5 business days, depending on distance, transport type and urgency. Short trades between nearby stores can be faster, and expedited service is available for critical deliveries.

Ask about a dealer account for recurring pricing.

• Licensed broker working only with carriers holding active FMCSA authority and insurance
• Upfront, all-inclusive pricing with bulk discounts
• Every vehicle insured from pickup to delivery
• Coordination with stores, auctions and customers
• New and used vehicles, plus trucks, vans, motorcycles and RVs
• No full payment upfront

Dealerships rely on transport for inventory, trades and customer deliveries. The transporters they keep using do a few things well:

• Show up on time so a sold car isn't sitting on someone else's lot.
• Document condition with clear photos and a detailed Bill of Lading.
• Communicate so sales staff can update customers.
• Handle volume without dropping single-car moves.
• Price consistently so the desk can quote delivery costs with confidence.

ShipMyCar US gives dealerships one point of contact for open, enclosed and multi-car moves.

Dealer trades are time-sensitive: a customer is waiting, and the car is in another state. For dealer-to-dealer car shipping, we need both dealership addresses, receiving hours, contact names and the vehicle's VIN. Short regional trades can often move within days; long-distance trades follow normal transit times. For high-end trades, enclosed transport protects the car's showroom condition.

More buyers expect delivery to their door, especially when they buy online or from out of state. We deliver to residential addresses nationwide, coordinate times with the customer, and complete the Bill of Lading inspection on arrival. If the customer's street can't fit a large carrier, the driver arranges a nearby spot. Read buying a car online.

Dealer groups and fleet operators often move vehicles between stores, from auctions, and to reconditioning centers. Commercial car shipping at that scale works best with predictable lanes, multi-car loads and a regular schedule. We also handle line haul transport for larger, recurring moves and rental car transport for fleet rebalancing.

Most used inventory comes from auctions. We pick up from Manheim, ADESA, America's Auto Auction, Copart and regional dealer auctions. Send the release and gate pass details as soon as the car is paid for so we can book the pickup before storage fees start. See Manheim auction transport and ADESA auction transport.

Some dealerships use a single car delivery company with its own trucks. That works well on fixed lanes. A broker draws on many carriers, which helps when you need a truck in a different direction, an enclosed trailer, or a fast pickup in a busy season. Many dealers use both. Read why an auto transport broker is your best choice.

Most dealership moves follow standard transit times once a carrier is assigned: one to three days for regional trades and about a week for cross-country moves. To keep inventory moving:

• Book as soon as a deal is signed or an auction purchase clears.
• Share receiving hours and a backup contact at each store.
• Use expedited service for sold units with tight delivery promises.
• Plan recurring lanes so carriers can schedule trucks in advance.

Open carriers move most new and used inventory — it's the standard for factory-to-dealer delivery. Enclosed transport is worth it for luxury, exotic, collector and high-value pre-owned units, and for cars with fresh detail work that you want to arrive showroom-ready. See enclosed car transport and luxury car shipping.

For smooth dealer moves, share the VIN, stock number, pickup and delivery addresses, store hours, and a contact name and phone at each end. For customer deliveries, let us know whether the driver should collect any paperwork or keys. Every vehicle gets a Bill of Lading inspection at both ends, and you can request photos for your records.

Dealer trades often happen within a region, like Atlanta to Charlotte or Chicago to Dallas. Long-distance inventory moves often run along Sun Belt corridors such as Texas to California and Florida to Texas.

• Combine multiple units on one load
• Plan recurring lanes with predictable volume
• Use open transport for standard inventory
• Give flexible pickup windows for non-urgent units
• Book auction pickups right after purchase to avoid storage fees

Dealers work with us because they get one contact for every kind of move — single units, multi-car loads, enclosed transport for high-end inventory and home deliveries for customers. Every vehicle is inspected on the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery, carriers are licensed and insured, and pricing includes fuel and carrier insurance. We also offer flexible scheduling for regular lanes, so your team spends less time chasing trucks and more time selling cars.