Car hauling dispatch that fills your decks in the right direction
Car haulers are the rigs people slow down to watch load. Behind that show is a puzzle: which vehicles fit which slots, how much the deck weighs, which pickups line up and where each car drops. Our car hauling dispatch desk solves the puzzle with you, finds dealer, auction and relocation loads, and brings each one to you to approve. The rate con comes straight to you.
A full deck going the right way pays. A half deck chasing pickups all over the map doesn't. Planning is the difference.
PICK YOUR TRUCK
Car hauler
An open multi-level trailer built to carry cars, SUVs and pickups.
- FREIGHT
- Dealer moves, auction cars, relocations
- CDL
- Yes
OUR FEE
5%
of gross (7% while your MC is under 6 months)
CH 02
Plan the deck: slots, sizes and weight
Tap each slot to cycle through sedan, SUV, pickup or empty, choose how many slots your rig has, and set the weights. The planner adds up the deck and warns when you're over the cargo limit you set or carrying several big vehicles that may not fit every position.
The weights are examples. Real vehicles vary a lot, so use the weights on the dispatch sheet and your rig's ratings. Big pickups and SUVs eat weight and height fast, and the top deck has its own clearance limits.
A real loading plan also depends on your decks, the order of your drops and which vehicles run. A non-running vehicle needs a winch and a spot you can reach. We note all of that on the offer, so you can plan the load before you see the cars.
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A car hauling offer, vehicle by vehicle
Every car hauling offer from us lists the vehicles, whether each one runs, the pickup and drop addresses, any auction or dealer release requirements and the total rate. Try the example: a mixed dealer load with two drops.
If you don't take non-running vehicles, avoid residential deliveries, or won't go into certain cities with a full rig, tell us once. We filter every offer against your rules.
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Car hauling dispatch costs 5% of gross
Run one car hauler on an authority past its first six months and our cut is 5% of each load's gross. Younger MCs pay 7% until they reach six months, and two or more rigs drop to 4% while our fleet rate lasts.
Car hauling gross is usually the total of the per-vehicle rates on the rate con. We take our percent of that total and add nothing on top: no signup charge, no weekly minimum, and passing on a load is free. Compare it with any quote you have on the dispatch costs page.
Want to test a load before you say yes? The load profitability calculator takes your costs and the full deck's pay and shows what's left.
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Wedge vs stinger, dealer vs auction loads
Rigs
Wedge trailers are open trailers with a sloped deck, often pulled by a heavy-duty pickup or a tractor. They're simpler, cost less to start, and suit smaller loads and regional runs. If you pull one behind a pickup, the weight and CDL rules on our hotshot dispatch page apply to you too.
Stinger and high-mount rigs are the big multi-level car carriers you see on the interstate, with decks that extend over the tractor. They carry the most vehicles and need the most skill to load safely.
Our guide to the types of semi trucks shows how car carriers fit among the other rigs on the road.
Loads
- Dealer transfers: new and used vehicles moving between dealers, usually with business-hours pickup and delivery.
- Auction loads: pickups from auction lots, with release paperwork, gate passes and sometimes non-running vehicles.
- Fleet and rental moves: batches of similar vehicles, often good for filling a deck in one stop.
- Relocations: personal vehicles for people moving, often residential, with more customer contact.
Each type pays differently and takes a different amount of time per vehicle. Mixing them well is how a car hauler keeps the deck full both ways.
How we plan a car hauler week
The best car hauling weeks fill the deck from a few pickups close together and drop in a few places close together. The worst weeks chase one vehicle here and two there across a whole region, with the deck half empty for hundreds of miles. Our job is to build the first kind of week.
We start from where your deck empties out and work backwards: which auctions, dealer groups or fleet lots near your last drop have vehicles going your direction, and how many slots can each one fill? Then we bring you offers in an order that makes sense together. You still approve every load. You just see them as a plan instead of a pile.
Timing matters too. Dealers and auctions keep business hours, and auction lots can be busy on sale days. We line up pickups to match, so you aren't waiting at a locked gate with a deck to fill.
What brokers and auction lots ask for
- Your trailer type, number of slots and whether you can take non-running vehicles with a winch.
- Cargo coverage that fits the value of a full deck, which can be high on new vehicles.
- Release paperwork, gate passes or buyer numbers for auction pickups.
- Condition reports signed at pickup and delivery, with photos.
- A delivery window that matches the dealer's or customer's hours.
We keep these details in your carrier packet and on each offer, so the paperwork is ready before you arrive and nothing holds up the gate.
Inspections and damage: protect yourself at every pickup
Car hauling claims usually come down to one question: was the scratch there before you loaded it? Inspect every vehicle at pickup, note existing damage on the condition report, and take clear photos from every side, including the roof and wheels. Do the same at delivery before the customer signs.
It takes a few minutes per vehicle, and it's the best protection you have. We include the inspection requirements for each load on the offer, and we keep the delivery paperwork with your load record in case a question comes up later.
Tie-downs matter just as much. Use the right straps for each vehicle and position, and recheck them after the first stretch of road and at every stop.
Car hauling mistakes that cost the most
- Half decks over long miles. A partial load across the country rarely pays like a full deck. Plan pickups along the way.
- Assuming a vehicle runs. A non-running vehicle with no notice can cost an hour or a whole pickup. Confirm before you go.
- Skipping photos. Without pickup photos, you can end up paying for damage you didn't cause.
- Ignoring weight and height. A deck of trucks and big SUVs can be over your limits even with empty slots.
- No plan for the trip back. Car haulers that run home empty give away much of what the outbound load paid.
Every one of these is easier to avoid with the details on the offer before you accept, and that's how we send every load.
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Car hauler dispatch questions
CH 01How many cars fit on a car hauler?
It depends on the rig and the vehicles. A full-size open car hauler often carries around seven to nine cars, while smaller wedge trailers behind a pickup carry fewer. Pickups and large SUVs take more room and weight than sedans, so the real number changes load to load. Your rig's specs and the vehicles' sizes decide it.
CH 02How many cars can a wedge trailer carry?
Wedge trailers come in different lengths, from smaller setups pulled by a heavy-duty pickup to longer ones behind a semi tractor. The count depends on the trailer length, deck layout and vehicle sizes, and on staying within your weight ratings. Check your trailer's specs and plan each load by vehicle size and weight, not by slot count alone.
CH 03Can a new MC haul cars?
Yes. Many car carriers start on new authorities, though some brokers and auction programs want specific cargo coverage for vehicles and a clean record first. Have your trailer type, capacity and insurance certificate ready, and we'll start with brokers that set up new carriers. Clean pickups and damage-free deliveries build trust fast in this market.
CH 04How much do car haulers make per load?
It varies too much for a single honest number: distance, number of vehicles, vehicle types, pickup and delivery locations and the season all change it. Car hauling is usually priced per vehicle, then added up per load. Judge a load by what the full deck pays per mile after your costs, and use the load profitability calculator to check.
CH 05How are car hauling loads paid?
Typically per vehicle, often with a combined rate for a full load, paid by the broker or shipper on the terms written on the rate confirmation. Some loads include extra pay for non-running vehicles or difficult pickups. We make sure those terms are written down before you accept, and the rate con comes straight to you to sign.
CH 06Do you book auction and dealer loads?
Yes. We look for dealer transfers, auction pickups, rental fleet moves and personal relocations, and we plan them so your deck fills going the right direction. Each type has its own rules for pickup windows, paperwork and inspections, so every offer lists them. You approve each load, and passing costs nothing.
Fill your decks going the right direction
Tell us your rig, your slots and the loads you like. We'll plan full decks and the trip back, and every load still waits for your yes.