Every day a unit sits in transit is a day it is not on your lot earning gross. Sahara Auto Transport provides dealer auto transport built around how stores actually operate: quick quotes for dealer trades, flexible scheduling for inventory moves, and clear communication with your sales, used car, and F&I teams. Whether you run a single independent lot or a multi-rooftop group, we coordinate carriers so the right vehicle shows up at the right store without your managers chasing updates.
Our dealership vehicle transport covers the full range of retail needs. We move dealer-to-dealer swaps when a customer wants a trim or color you do not have, relocate aged inventory to stores where it sells faster, bring trade-ins back from service loaners or satellite lots, and deliver sold units straight to an out-of-state buyer's driveway. Sahara assigns a dedicated account contact who learns your stores, your preferred pickup windows, and your paperwork, so repeat orders take minutes instead of a string of phone calls.
We also understand that a car dealership shipping company has to protect the customer experience, not just the car. Drivers complete a photo-documented inspection at pickup and delivery, and we share those condition reports with your team. For high-line inventory, we can arrange enclosed carriers. For everyday volume, open multi-car carriers keep costs efficient. Either way, you get one point of contact and one consolidated invoice.
Dealers who rely on Sahara
- Franchise dealers completing dealer trades across state lines
- Independent used car lots sourcing inventory from other markets
- Multi-rooftop groups balancing stock between stores
- Online and remote sales teams delivering sold units to buyers' homes
- Dealers moving loaners, demos, and service vehicles between locations
- Buy-here-pay-here operators handling recoveries and relocations
What you get
Why customers choose Sahara for this
Dedicated account contact
One Sahara coordinator learns your stores, preferred pickup hours, and contacts, so you never have to re-explain your setup on a new order.
Fast dealer trade turnaround
Dealer trades are often time sensitive because a deal is waiting. We prioritize quoting and carrier assignment so the swap happens while the customer is still excited.
Photo condition reports
Drivers record the vehicle's condition with photos at pickup and drop-off, giving your used car manager and sales staff clear documentation for every unit.
Consolidated invoicing
Group many moves onto one statement for easier reconciliation in your accounting office. Net terms are available for qualified dealers on approval.
Customer home delivery
Sold a car to a buyer three states away? We deliver to the customer's door when local access allows, keeping your brand front and center at the finish line.
Step by step
How Dealership Vehicle Transport works
Mile 01
Send the unit details
Share the VIN or year, make, and model, the pickup store, the destination, and when the vehicle is ready. Paste in a dealer trade sheet or a list of several units if that is easier.
Mile 02
Approve your quote and window
Your Sahara account contact confirms pricing, an estimated pickup window, and whether open or enclosed transport fits the unit. Once approved, we lock in a vetted carrier.
Mile 03
Pickup with documented inspection
The driver meets your porter or lot staff, inspects the vehicle, takes photos, and signs the bill of lading. Keys, books, and spare fobs travel with the car if you include them.
Mile 04
Delivery and paperwork
At the receiving store or buyer's home, the vehicle is inspected again and signed for. You receive the delivery confirmation and condition report for your deal jacket.
Pricing
What shapes your price
- 01Distance between the sending and receiving store or buyer
- 02Open versus enclosed carrier for high-line or collectible inventory
- 03Number of units moving on the same route and schedule
- 04Vehicle size and weight, such as heavy-duty trucks or large vans
- 05Pickup flexibility versus a firm, rush dealer trade deadline
- 06Whether the vehicle runs, steers, and brakes on its own
Making dealer trades and inventory moves run smoothly
The fastest dealer trades happen when both stores are ready before the truck arrives. Have the vehicle cleaned out of personal items, gas at roughly a quarter tank, and keys with your porter or receptionist. Let us know your receiving hours and any lot restrictions, such as narrow entrances where a full-size carrier cannot turn. When a big rig cannot reach your lot, drivers can usually meet staff at a nearby open lot.
For recurring work, Sahara can set up a standing schedule, for example a weekly run between two rooftops or a monthly sweep of aged units to a sister store. Tell us how your group prefers to receive updates, whether that is a text to the used car manager or an email to the office, and we will build that into every order. Our goal is simple: fewer phone calls for your team and more cars ready to sell.