The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving the movement of vehicles. Commonly applied to all the forms of auto transport / auto shipping / car shipping.

The process of physically relocating a vehicle from one place to another on a conveyance such as an auto carrier.

 – Works within the auto transport company to find auto carriers available to relocate vehicles. Brokers provide trucking companies with vehicles to move.

The process of moving one vehicle from one location to another.

The Bill of Lading is the documentation used before pick up and after drop off to inventory the vehicles and their condition at pickup and drop-off.

A performance or surety bond.  This is a licensing requirement in order to accept cars for transport. This bond is in place to protect the auto carrier from non-payment.

The process of transporting, shipping, or moving a vehicle on a conveyance such as an auto carrier.

These  are synonymous terms with “Auto Transport”. This is another common way of referring to this process.

A type of trailer that is loaded with vehicles in order to facilitate the auto transport process.

Services specifically tailored for auto dealerships to facilitate transport for their vehicles.