Auto dealer transport

Dealer shipping built for inventory speed.

Auction lane runs, dealer trades, port to lot, lot to customer. Volume pricing, monthly billing, and one rep who knows your store.

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Volume
Pricing tiers
API
Inventory feed
Net 15
Monthly billing
Dedicated
Account rep
Auctions
All major lanes

Dealers move cars, not retail packages.

Your inventory cycle is days, not weeks. The car you bought at Manheim Pennsylvania has to be on your lot in Charlotte before the weekend, detailed, and on the line. The Tahoe you traded to a sister store needs to roll today, not Friday. The retail unit you sold online needs to be at the customer's driveway in 5 days or they cancel and you eat the F&I.

Whipshipper runs dealer freight as a separate book. Your account has a single rep who knows your stores, your lanes, and your tolerance for delay. Auction lane runs are scheduled, not begged for. Dealer trades are dispatched same day on most pairs of cities. Sold unit delivery is white glove if you need it.

Volume pricing scales with monthly cars. Monthly invoicing instead of card per load. Optional API so your DMS pushes loads directly without anyone typing VINs.

Why dealer groups use Whipshipper

Built for inventory turns, not for one off retail shoppers.

1

Volume pricing tiers

10, 25, 50, 100 cars a month tiers. Real discount, not a coupon code. Locked in once your monthly volume averages in.

2

Dedicated account rep

One person, one phone, one email. Knows your stores, your salespeople, your tolerance for stale inventory.

3

Monthly billing, Net 15

Single invoice, paid Net 15 or Net 30 depending on volume. No card on file per load.

4

API and DMS integration

Optional API that pulls VINs from your DMS, builds loads, and pushes ETAs back into your inventory feed.

5

Auction lane scheduling

Manheim, ADESA, Copart, IAA, ACV. Standing lanes with windows, not gambling on the open load board.

6

Dealer trade speed

Same day dispatch on most paired city dealer trades. We know which routes are tight and which need a backup carrier.

Whipshipper dealer vs typical broker

Most brokers treat your dealership like a retail customer. We do not.

Whipshipper dealer program

  • Dedicated rep who knows your stores
  • Volume pricing tiers, locked in monthly
  • Net 15 monthly billing, single invoice
  • API or DMS integration available
  • Auction lane runs on schedule
  • Same day dealer trade dispatch on common pairs
  • Sold unit retail delivery with photos and customer comms

Typical retail broker

  • Different rep every call, no history
  • Card on file per load, no volume discount
  • Pay before pickup, every time
  • Manual VIN entry, manual quote, manual everything
  • Auction runs subject to open board availability
  • Dealer trades quoted like a retail customer
  • Sold unit delivery without customer comms

How dealer onboarding works

Four steps from intro to live.

1

Kickoff call

30 minute call with your account rep. We map your stores, lanes, volume estimate, and pain points.

2

Pricing tier confirmation

We send a written tier sheet with your rates per lane band, billing terms, and SLAs. You sign once.

3

API or DMS sync, optional

If you want auto load creation, we connect to your DMS. Takes 1 to 2 weeks. Manual entry still works.

4

Go live

First load through your account portal or rep. Monthly invoice cycles start, billing posts every 15th and 30th.

Dealer lane categories

Six categories we run for stores.

Auction lane runs

Standing weekly lanes from Manheim, ADESA, ACV, Copart, IAA into your store. Scheduled, not gambled.

Dealer trades

Same day or next day between paired city stores. Volume pricing, no per load deposits.

Port to lot

OEM port arrivals to your dealer lot, with shipment manifest matched to your DMS.

Sold unit retail delivery

Customer pickup or driveway delivery with photos and SMS updates to the buyer.

Service loaner relocation

Move loaners between sister stores to balance fleet inventory. Open or enclosed by request.

Wholesale to wholesale

Cars going between wholesalers, auctioneers, and reconditioning centers. Volume rated, no retail packaging.

Dealer volume on the platform

Real volume on real dealer accounts.

120+
Dealer groups active
8,400+
Dealer loads per month
98%
On time delivery
Net 15
Standard billing terms

Dealer volume pricing tiers

Per car rates drop as monthly volume goes up. Final tier confirmed after the first 30 days.

DistanceOpen TransportEnclosed TransportTransit Days
0 to 500 mi$350 to $500$650 to $9001 to 3 days
500 to 1,000 mi$500 to $700$850 to $1,2002 to 4 days
1,000 to 2,000 mi$700 to $1,000$1,200 to $1,7004 to 6 days
2,000+ mi$900 to $1,400$1,600 to $2,3006 to 9 days

Estimates only, your exact rate comes from the live carrier load board. Get an instant quote at the top of the page for real numbers.

Frequently asked questions

How do I qualify for dealer pricing?

Run 10 plus cars a month on average. We can start you on a trial tier and confirm after the first 30 days.

What are your billing terms?

Net 15 standard, Net 30 available at higher volumes. Single monthly invoice with PO support.

Do you have an API?

Yes. REST API that accepts VIN, pickup, drop off, and returns a quote, a load ID, and ETAs. DMS integrations available for the major platforms.

Can you run standing auction lanes?

Yes. Tell us which auctions, which days, which destination, and we schedule a recurring lane with a backup carrier built in.

What about dealer trades same day?

Common city pairs are usually same day dispatch. Cross country dealer trades are 1 to 2 day dispatch with prioritized carriers.

Do you handle sold unit retail delivery?

Yes. White glove option with customer SMS, photos at pickup and delivery, and signature capture for the BOL.

Can I see all my loads in one dashboard?

Yes. Account portal shows every active load, ETA, status, and invoice line. Multi user access for your inventory team.

What if I have a high value car?

Enclosed transport with high limit cargo coverage. Dedicated dispatch, lift gate loading, climate control optional.

Do you cover port to lot for OEM allocations?

Yes. Long Beach, Jacksonville, Brunswick, Tacoma, every major port. Shipment manifests match to your DMS.

How do I get started?

Fill out the dealer intake form at whipshipper.com/contact or call (888) 780-6207 and ask for the dealer team. 30 minute kickoff call gets you a tier sheet.

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Pick the path that fits how you want to move.

Book a dealer kickoff

30 minute call with our dealer team. Get a tier sheet.

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Track active loads

Account portal, all your loads in one view.

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Talk to dealer team

Dedicated dealer line. Talk to a rep who knows the game.

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Every auto transport service we run

Auto transport is not one product. A dealer moving forty units off an auction lane, a collector shipping a numbers matching car across the country, and a family sending one sedan ahead of a move are three different jobs that happen to use the same highways. They need different trailers, different insurance limits, different loading equipment, and different scheduling. Quoting all three the same way is how customers end up with a truck that cannot legally carry their vehicle. Pick the line below that matches what you are actually moving, and the quote comes back against the right equipment the first time.

By transport type

By vehicle

By who is shipping

Not sure which one fits? Call (888) 780-6207 and describe the vehicle and the route. A dispatcher will tell you which equipment it needs and what the lane is running, or start with an instant quote and adjust from there.

Auto transport coast to coast, state to state

We move vehicles in all fifty states, and the network is deepest where the freight already runs. Each state page below carries its own lane table, transit windows, and the local conditions that actually change a rate.

Northeast

Mid-Atlantic

Southeast

South

Midwest

Mountain

Pacific

Browse every city we coverPopular lanes and live ratesHow state to state shipping worksCross country moves

Read before you book

Most complaints in this industry trace back to something the customer was never told: that the first quote was a placeholder, that the broker on the phone is not the company driving the truck, or that personal items in the trunk are not covered by cargo insurance. None of that is complicated once somebody explains it. These are the explainers we send customers before they book, written to be useful whether or not you ship with us.

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