Leading Automotive Digital Logistics Marketplace, Autosled, Adds Ric Fleisher to Board of Advisors

Leading Automotive Digital Logistics Marketplace, Autosled, Adds Ric Fleisher to Board of Advisors

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Urgently and Merlin Mobility co-founder brings 30 years of technology experience

ROCKVILLE, MD – August 29, 2022– Autosled, the modern automotive digital logistics marketplace for retail automotive dealers and transport providers, announced that Ric Fleisher, co-founder of Urgently and Merlin Mobility, has recently joined its Board of Advisors. 

As co-founder of Urgently, a global mobility and roadside assistance marketplace platform- trusted by millions of consumers across telematics, automotive, insurance, and mobility, Fleisher helped create the world’s leading Roadside-As-A-ServiceTM solution. In this role, he established partnerships with automotive manufacturers and insurance companies which were instrumental in the company’s success. Today, Fleisher is co-founder and COO of Merlin Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company with a focus on advanced driving safety solutions for vehicles nationwide. He has previously been involved in nine startups across real estate, mobile, location-based services, ID verification, networking hardware, speech, streaming video, collaboration, intelligent agents, and RFID.

In reflecting on his new advisory role, Ric Fleisher said, “I am very excited to work with the Autosled team. My automotive and two-sided marketplace experience lends itself well to the area of automotive transport. We have a tremendous opportunity to disrupt the space with a superior experience just as Urgently has for roadside assistance.”

Earlier in the year, Autosled closed a $5 million Series A round led by Lyndon Rive, and established its Board of Directors with automotive, mobility tech and logistics expertise. The company continues its mission to revolutionize the automotive transport marketplace by streamlining the vehicle move process for both shippers and transporters. Last week, the company launched its in-app turn by turn navigation for its mobile transporter application. The commercial-grade GPS software allows drivers to toggle between regular and trucking routes for destinations for both Autosled and outside shipments as well.

“We are excited to have Ric’s support and guidance as we build the leading auto transport marketplace.  His perspectives on platform technology, customer acquisition and investor relations are great additions to our team,” noted Leon Keshishian, Autosled’s chief executive officer. 

About Autosled

Autosled provides seamless digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, transporters, auctioneers, brokers, and individuals that are relocating. New and used cars, trucks, motorcycles, classic and luxury vehicles are delivered nationwide. Autosled offers enclosed and open door-to-door transport for residences and businesses. Dealers save time and move inventory faster. Services include custom price quotes, secure online payments, electronic accounting and invoicing, online vehicle shipment scheduling, verified transporter insurance and a vetted network. Vehicles delivered through Autosled are protected, with real-time GPS vehicle tracking, and instant communication with transporters throughout the process. For more information, visit: www.autosled.com.

For Media Inquiries, contact:

Peyton Hoffman

Strategic Marketing Consultant

Autosled

(757) 748-4533 (cell)

peyton.hoffman@autosled.com

Autosled Launches In-App Turn By Turn Navigation for Transporters

Autosled Launches In-App Turn By Turn Navigation for Transporters

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Company Strengthens Technology Stack with the Addition of In-App Navigation

ROCKVILLE, MD – August 23, 2022– Autosled, the modern automotive digital retail logistics marketplace, announced that it has released “turn by turn” GPS navigation for its mobile transporter application. 

The latest version of Autosled’s Transporter App follows truck routes and includes alternate routes for each load. Transporters can retrieve all relevant details for each vehicle shipment within the mobile application. With the addition of Autosled’s new turn by turn navigation tools, drivers no longer need to switch between the app and external maps or navigation systems. Transporters can toggle between Autosled’s maps and load details seamlessly. Drivers are presented with multiple routes and can confirm their route of choice. The navigation will continue from pickup until vehicle drop off, unless otherwise paused by the driver.  

“Ultimately, we want Autosled’s platform to be the easiest, most intuitive way for carriers to be able to find loads and keep their trucks full. Not only is this a benefit for our customers, but it ensures that Autosled’s transporter network wastes as little fuel as possible on each route. For carriers, efficiency directly translates to higher profits. Turn by turn navigation brings the entire platform together, and is an important step towards building a transporter-friendly marketplace”, noted Dan Sperau, Autosled’s co-founder and Chief Financial Officer. 

To launch the in-app navigation, users simply download the latest version of the free Autosled app from the Google Play or iPhone App Store. Once logged in, users click on the navigation icon in either the Available Loads or My Loads sections of the app. To launch navigation, users will select whether this is for a vehicle pickup or dropoff before the Start and Finish addresses auto-populate to calculate the route. Multiple stops can be added along the same route- allowing drivers to stay within the application for all of their pickups and dropoffs. Voice navigation will direct drivers turn by turn within the Autosled application. 

”Autosled’s existing infrastructure allows transporters to deliver vehicles faster. Current processes will only be accelerated by our free, real-time turn by turn navigation. This commercial-grade GPS software allows drivers to toggle between regular and trucking routes, depending on the size of their hauler. With the added ability for drivers to input multiple points of pickup or dropoff, Autosled’s transporter network will be able to pivot quickly as new loads are accepted. Now, drivers can not only track Autosled’s shipments, but additional destinations for outside loads as well. This is a starting point towards the company’s mission of improving driver capacity, while simultaneously reducing waste,” said Leon Kesheshian, Autosled’s Chief Executive Officer.  

About Autosled

Autosled provides seamless digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, transporters, auctioneers, brokers, and individuals. As a tech first company, Autosled’s web and phone platforms create a marketplace between shippers and transporters that are faster, cheaper and more reliable. Services include custom price quotes, secure online payments, electronic accounting and invoicing, online vehicle shipment scheduling, verified transporter insurance and a vetted network. Vehicles delivered through Autosled are trackable, with real-time GPS and communication with transporters throughout the process. For more information, visit: www.autosled.com.

For Media Inquiries, contact:

Peyton Hoffman

CP Consulting Group

(757) 748-4533 (cell)

peyton.hoffman@autosled.com

3 Quick Tips for First-Time Electric Vehicle Transporters

3 Quick Tips for First-Time Electric Vehicle Transporters

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By: Mike Buerger

Automotive is in the beginning stages of the electric revolution.  Some combustion-powered personal vehicles may stay on the market, but the majority of cars and trucks on the road will be EV’s in the nearer-than-you-think future.  The ability to adapt to this change will sink or float most, if not all companies in the industry.  Here are some tips for transporters that may not be familiar with electric vehicles.

Turn the car off

We’re not trying to insult your intelligence, but remember to turn the car off.  There is no engine or exhaust noise with electric motors so it is easy to misjudge whether one is on or off – a common first experience with EV’s.  The motors won’t pull power while stationary, but the onboard computer and accessories can drain a battery in as little as 24 hours (depending on charge level).  You don’t want to haul a vehicle for days only to not be able to move it off your trailer when you arrive.  Taking an extra few seconds to double-check can save you both money and frustration.   

Towing an EV is probably a bad idea

Electric drivetrains do not work the same as traditional ones.  Not all EV’s come with a “neutral” option that disengages the motor.  Towing an EV with the motor still engaged can cause serious damage to the vehicle.  This is especially important if you work with inoperable vehicles and don’t want to sour relationships with shippers.  Be prepared to deal with this going forward.    

EV’s are heavy

Electric vehicles are heavy because their batteries and protective cases are heavy.  The new GMC Hummer EV weighs just over 9,000 lbs (1,000 lbs heavier than the original Hummer H1).  Even the tiny Nissan Leaf weighs nearly 2 tons!  EV’s have a weight issue and you need to be aware when planning multi-load routes and filling your trailer.  

  
Technology is changing the future of auto transport.  Stay ahead of the curve by using next-gen tools like the Autosled transporter app.  Sign up for a free account to gain access to our unique load board, load management and BOL system.  Keep your trucks full with the click of a button!