Auto Transport Insights

Illinois’ Biometric Law and the New Wave of Secure Vehicle Release Tools

New secure vehicle release tools verify drivers, not authority. What OEM planners should know about Carpass, Cox SVT, Carmack liability, and Illinois BIPA.
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A car hauling truck on a dealer parking lot in a late evening.
$100K per Year: The Hidden Floorplan Cost of Slow Vehicle Transportation
Slow inbound car transportation silently drains dealer floorplan budgets. See the per-vehicle math, the $100K annual gap, and what carrier performance actually controls.
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A car hauling truck driving on the road by a soccer stadium.
104 Matches, 11 Cities, 39 Days - The Fleet Logistics Challenge Behind FIFA 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run 78 matches across 11 U.S. cities over 39 days — landing squarely in the busiest period of the year for rental car demand.
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3D concept of single vs multi-carrier in OEM logistics
Concentration Risk vs. Coordination Risk: The Real Trade-Off in Vehicle Logistics Carrier Strategy
Single-carrier or multi-carrier? Explore the real costs, hidden risks, and OEM case evidence behind vehicle logistics carrier strategy decisions.
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Top view of a telecom fleet of vans.
Who’s Moving the Technician Vans? The Overlooked Side of Telecom Fleet Relocation
Telecom fleet relocations involve far more service vans and pickups than bucket trucks. Learn how phased moves, documentation, and carrier selection protect field operations.
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A illustration of a magazine. Half is a auction hummer and another half is a auto hauling truck.
How Vehicle Transportation Works in the B2B Auto Auction Ecosystem
Discover how auction transport really works — title timing, condition documentation, dispatch logistics, and what to verify before you book a carrier.
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A car hauling truck picks up cars for dealership on an OEM parking lot.
Is a Direct Carrier Relationship Worth It for Your Dealership?
Brokers or direct carriers — the right answer depends on your lanes. Here’s how dealership ops directors should think through the decision.
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From Inventory Drift to Planned Repositioning: The Car Hauler's Role in One-Way Rental Logistics
One-way rentals create predictable fleet imbalances. Learn how car hauling companies help rental operators reposition vehicles efficiently — and what to look for in a hauling partner.
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3D Illustration of "Bait & Switch" problem.
Why Does Bait and Switch Still Happen in B2B Auto Transportation?
Bait-and-switch persists in B2B auto transport because it exploits urgency and limited visibility—especially 24–48 hours before pickup.
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Which Equipment Type Should OEMs Require From Finished-Vehicle Carriers?
Learn which carrier equipment specs OEMs should require—securement, air-ride, fleet age, capacity fit, tracking, and service recovery.
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