Car hauling dispatch that fills every spot on the deck

A car hauler earns by the vehicle, so an empty spot is money left at the auction. Our car hauling dispatchers build full loads from dealer, auction and private moves, negotiate the price per unit, and plan the next pickup on your way back.

Book car hauling loads

Before every car load, we confirm

Vehicle types, weights and whether they run
Pickup and delivery contacts and hours
Photo inspection at pickup and delivery
Pay per unit and any extra for non-runners
The rate con goes to you to sign

Deck Fill: build a full load

Set how many vehicles your trailer carries, your own weight rating and the average pay per vehicle. Then tap sedans, SUVs and pickups onto the deck. Revenue, weight and empty spots update as you go. Weights are rough typical curb weights; always check the real vehicles.

Vehicle spots on your trailer

Your cargo weight rating

From your own ratings

Average pay per vehicle

EXAMPLE

Spot 4 empty
Spot 5 empty
Spot 6 empty
Spot 7 empty

Load revenue

$975

Cargo weight

11,400 lb

Empty spots

Vehicle weights are rough typical curb weights; check the real vehicles and your height and weight limits before you load. EXAMPLE pay.

A car hauling dispatcher who only fills half the trailer is costing you the other half. We hold a load until it makes sense or tell you plainly why it will not fill.

Car hauler setups and the work each one fits

The trailer you run decides the freight we look for. Typical capacities vary by trailer and vehicle size; your own ratings and state height limits set the real limit.

Setup	Typical capacity	Freight it suits
Wedge behind a pickup	About 3 to 4 vehicles	Dealer trades, auction runs, short regional moves
Open trailer behind a semi (stinger or high-mount)	About 7 to 9 vehicles	Full dealer and auction loads, longer lanes
Enclosed trailer	Fewer vehicles, higher pay per unit	Classic, exotic and high-value vehicles

Capacities are general ranges, not specifications. Check your trailer maker's ratings.

The inspection routine that protects you

Most car hauling disputes come down to who scratched what and when. A clean routine settles them before they start:

Photos at pickup. every side, the roof, the wheels and the odometer, with the time stamp on.
Condition report signed by the shipper. every existing scratch and dent marked before the car moves.
Load and secure to the trailer maker's method. the right straps or chains for each wheel position.
Photos at delivery. the same angles, signed off by the receiver on the report.

Insurance items brokers check for car haulers

Car hauling brokers look closely at cargo coverage, because one load can be worth more than the truck. Many ask for cargo limits high enough to cover a full deck of vehicles, and some want proof that the policy covers the vehicles you haul, not just general freight.

We check each broker's requirements before we offer you their loads so you are not turned away at the packet. Talk to your agent about limits that fit the trailer you run. This is general information, not insurance advice.

If you are still pricing the rig, see how truck and trailer financing works before you sign.

What our car hauling dispatcher handles

Car loads fall apart over small things: a dealer that closes at five, a gate code nobody sent, a car that will not start. We chase those details so you can drive.

Building loads from dealer trades, auction releases and private moves so the deck leaves full
Negotiating pay per unit, plus extra for non-runners and inoperable vehicles
Collecting release numbers, gate passes and contact names before you arrive
Planning pickups in an order that fits how the trailer loads
Check calls with brokers and dealers so nobody calls you at the wheel
Filing for detention or a dry run when a vehicle is not ready

A week on a car hauler, EXAMPLE

Monday: four dealer trades loaded across two stops in the morning, with three more units added from an auction release by noon. Tuesday: deliveries at three dealers on the way out, with the backhaul already booked from an auction near the last drop. Wednesday and Thursday: a full load back toward home, planned before the first delivery was made. Friday: one short run, then home.

This is an example of how we plan, not a promise of loads. The point is the order: the backhaul is found before you leave, so the truck rarely runs a long leg empty.

Straight answers for car haulers

Will you send me out with half a load?

Only if you agree that a partial load makes sense, such as a high-paying run that sets up a full load back. Otherwise we keep building the load until the deck is full or tell you why it will not fill.

Can you mix dealer and auction pickups?

Yes, as long as the stops fit your hours and the way your trailer loads. We plan the pickup order around the deck positions, so the first car off is not buried behind the last one on.

Questions to ask any car hauling dispatcher

Before you sign with anyone, us included, get straight answers to these:

Who signs the rate con?. It should always be you, in your company name. If a dispatcher signs for you, walk away.
How is the fee charged?. As a share of gross, a flat weekly fee, or per load. Get it in writing, with any extras listed.
Do you know auction and dealer releases?. A dispatcher who has never chased a release number will cost you dry runs.
How do you handle damage claims?. Ask what help you get with photos, condition reports and the broker when a dispute comes up.
Can I leave?. Look for month-to-month terms and a short notice period, not a long contract.

You approve every car hauling load

1Dispatcher finds and negotiates
2Broker sends the rate con to you
3You sign it, or you say no

We bring you the vehicles, the pickups, the drops and the pay per unit. If you take it, the broker sends the rate con to your email in your company name, and you sign it yourself.

If a load includes a non-runner your trailer cannot winch, or a stop you cannot reach in time, say no. It costs you nothing.

Car hauling dispatch pricing

7% of gross while your MC is under 6 months, 5% for one truck, 4% for two or more trucks on one MC. The schedule is the same for a wedge and a nine-car stinger.

No setup fee, no minimum, month-to-month. See the pricing page.

7%MC under 6 months, any fleet size
5%1 truck, MC 6+ months
4%2+ trucks on one MC, MC 6+ months
Of gross load revenue. No setup fee, no minimums, month-to-month, 30 days notice, no haul no pay.

Car hauler dispatch questions

How much does a car hauler setup cost?

It ranges from a pickup and a used wedge to a semi with a new high-mount trailer, so one number would mislead you. Our buying guides keep dated prices with sources. Run any price through the payment calculator, then use Deck Fill above to see how many vehicles a month cover it.

Can a new MC haul cars?

Yes. Some brokers and auction programs want history or higher cargo limits first, so we start with the ones that load new carriers. New authorities pay 7% for the first 6 months, and then the rate drops by itself to 5% or 4%.

Can I haul cars without a CDL?

A pickup and a wedge can stay non-CDL if the combined weight rating is under 26,001 lb or the trailer is rated 10,000 lb or less, under 49 CFR 383.5. Larger setups and every semi with a car trailer need a CDL. Check the ratings on your truck and trailer.

What insurance does a car hauler need?

Liability on file with FMCSA, plus cargo coverage high enough for a full deck of the vehicles you haul. Many brokers set their own minimums and ask what the policy covers. Ask your agent for limits that fit your trailer, and we check each broker's rules before booking.

How many cars can a wedge trailer carry?

Usually three to four, depending on the trailer length and the vehicles. Your weight rating and the height of the load set the real limit. Tell us your trailer and its ratings, and we build loads that fit inside them.

Do I have to take the loads you find?

No. You hear about every load first: how many units, running or not, the pickup and drop and the pay. If the deck plan works, the broker emails the rate con in your company name and you decide whether to sign. Nothing is accepted for you, and turning a load down costs nothing.

Fill the deck, then fill the week

Tell us your trailer and your lanes. A dispatcher calls you back.

Book car hauling loads

YOUR NUMBERS, EXAMPLE

Payment: $1,715 /mo
Our fee: 5% of gross
YOU KEEP: the rest