Client Overview
- Business Type: Multi-State Auto Dealer Group
- Locations: 31 dealerships
- Annual Vehicle Moves: 15,000+
- Previous Freight Model: Broker-dependent with limited transparency
Challenge: Rising Transport Costs and Inefficient Processes
Managing transport across 31 locations, the dealer group struggled with:
- High broker fees inflating transportation costs
- Lack of transparent pricing and limited control over shipments
- Time-consuming manual booking and communication
- Reduced capital availability for vehicle purchases due to overhead
Solution: Direct Access to Carriers via a Digital Freight Platform
Adopting the platform enabled the group to:
- Bypass brokers and negotiate directly with vetted, insured carriers
- Access transparent, competitive pricing instantly
- Automate shipment booking and tracking with real-time visibility
- Streamline operations and reduce administrative workload
No subscription fees-only a small, transparent fee per shipment.
Results After 12 Months
Metric | Impact |
Average Cost Savings per Vehicle Move | $31.67 |
Total Annual Vehicle Moves | 15,000 |
Total Transport Cost Savings | $475,000 |
Additional Revenue from Vehicle Resale | $275,000 |
Total Business Value Unlocked | $750,000 |
Why This Worked
- Elimination of broker markups saved significant costs.
- Direct carrier access and price transparency ensured market-accurate rates.
- Automation and real-time tracking accelerated decision-making and delivery.
- Operational scalability handled high shipment volume without extra staff.
Conclusion
By leveraging a digital freight platform, the multi-dealer group reduced transport costs by nearly half a million dollars. They reinvested savings to acquire more vehicles, generating an additional $275,000 in resale profit-creating a total of $750,000 in new business value in one year.
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