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BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.

July 14, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Eight Corvettes Go Missing in Kentucky but Are Later Found

Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built, but officers recovered the vehicles and made an arrest, police said.

March 25, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Auto Haulers Eye Initial Jack Cooper Tailwind in Weak Market

The collapse of auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport is expected to provide an initial tailwind for other carriers in the sector, and possibly stimulate some appetite for mergers.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFor-Hire

Five Auto Haulers to Merge as Backer Files for IPO

Five auto carriers look set to merge, with the combined entity likely to then add to its assets by buying up competitors, if an initial public offering pans out as planned.

April 17, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Peterbilt Adds Two Low-Roof Auto Hauler Configurations

Peterbilt unveiled two new configurations for car carrier cabs, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper.

February 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50

DHL Supply Chain Helps to Bolster Operations at Manheim Logistics

DHL Supply Chain detailed Oct. 13 how it plans to use its technology and resources to help bolster operations at Manheim Logistics.

October 14, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Redesigns VAH Model for Auto Haulers

Volvo Trucks North America announced the rollout of the Volvo Auto Hauler, a specialized solution for the auto transport industry that completes the design overhaul of the VTNA product portfolio.

June 26, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Exemption From Flag Rule for Stinger-Steered Auto Haulers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a limited five-year exemption to relieve motor carriers operating stinger-steered automobile transporter equipment from a requirement to place warning flags on projecting loads of new motor vehicles.

February 20, 2019
Business

M7 Auto Transport Emerges From Bankrupted Auto Strap Transport

M7 Auto Transport has announced its grand opening. The launch came after the auto hauler acquired the assets of Auto Strap Transport, which filed for bankruptcy in late 2017.

January 10, 2019
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

United Road Services, Carlyle Group Buy Fleet Car Carriers

United Road Services has joined with The Carlyle Group and other investors to acquire Colorado-based Fleet Car Carriers.

December 28, 2018