Dispatch AutopilotLoad boards for car haulers: how to find good auto transport loads
Most car haulers find their first loads on auto transport load boards. The carriers who grow fastest use the boards wisely and then build direct customers.
Where car hauling loads come from
- Auto transport load boards and marketplaces such as Central Dispatch and the Super Loadboard, where brokers and dealers post vehicles to move.
- Brokers you work with repeatedly, who call you first when they have a lane you run.
- Dealers, auctions, rental and fleet companies who ship regularly and often pay better for reliable carriers.
- Private customers through your website and referrals, usually at higher rates but with more hand-holding.
How to judge a load before booking
- All-in rate per mile including the empty miles to pickup (calculator).
- Payment terms and method: COD, quick pay, or 15–30 business days.
- Vehicle condition: inoperable cars need a winch and take longer.
- Pickup and delivery hours at dealers and auctions.
- Fit with your trip: does it fill the trailer on a route you already run?
Vet every new broker
- Check their authority and bond on FMCSA’s SAFER system.
- Look up their payment history and reviews on the load board.
- Get the rate, terms and vehicle details in writing before dispatch.
Track who pays
After a few months, look at which brokers pay on time and which lanes pay best. Move your time toward them. Dispatch Autopilot tracks payment terms in business days for every billed load and shows who is past due, so you know which brokers to keep.
Questions
What is the best load board for car haulers?
Most car haulers use one or two auto transport boards such as Central Dispatch or the Super Loadboard. The best one is where your lanes and preferred brokers post loads.
How do I avoid brokers who do not pay?
Check their authority and bond on FMCSA SAFER, read their payment history on the board, and get terms in writing. Track payment times for every broker.
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