While exhibiting at NADA 2024, the Autosled crew was featured on the Dealer Talk podcast. We discussed Autosled’s expansion into the consumer market, and how this new program makes it easy for any dealer to handle logistics. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts here: Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki
For dealers who are interested in talking about how Autosled can handle your logistics at any level, set up a chat with one of our professionals. No strings attached: https://autosled.com/dealers/
ROCKVILLE, MD – January 29, 2024– Autosled, leading provider of digital technology solutions for vehicle transport logistics, announced today the launch of Autosled Direct, a direct to customer vehicle transport service. This extension of the company’s existing B2B vehicle shipment service is rolling out initially to retail automotive dealers who no longer wish to be involved in the transport logistics processes of their customers before being offered to the general public.
“In an era where online convenience is growing more pertinent, consumers continue to buy vehicles from farther away. This is why we’ve taken our dealer-facing platform and created a more streamlined, transparent way for anyone to ship a car”, said David Sperau, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Autosled. “Our Autosled Direct program is perfect for retail automotive dealerships that want fast shipping and exceptional customer service, without the hassle of managing logistics details. Our tech keeps customers updated, while our support team is available to help consumers with each move. This way, dealerships can focus on what they do best – selling cars, while Autosled makes sure that every vehicle is handled with excellence and customers are satisfied”.
Autosled Direct enables retail dealerships nationwide to turn over their customers’ individual vehicle transport requests to the nation’s trusted expedited carrier with 24/7 dealer support. Created by former third-generation dealers as an answer to their own vehicle logistics problems, Autosled continues to maintain no subscription fees or monthly contracts for either dealers or consumers. In addition to a vetted transporter network of over 11,000 nationwide transporters, Autosled also holds its own $5 million umbrella insurance policy- protecting shippers from coast to coast.
“I used Autosled Direct to transport my new car purchase from South Carolina to Colorado”, said Jennifer Suzuki, Founder and CEO of eDealer Solutions. “Autosled’s team took away all of the stress of moving my car. I didn’t have to make calls, get quotes or worry about a single thing! It was quick, easy and awesome! Painless transportation!”
As a special during NADA 2024 only, Autosled is offering first-time shippers that complete a demo at Booth# 4213 a free vehicle move up to 500 miles in the month of February. Any dealers wishing to complete a demo or begin transitioning their customer vehicle transport process over to Autosled, can register at: https://autosled.com/nada-2024/.
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.
ROCKVILLE, MD – January 16, 2024– Autosled, a leading provider of digital technology solutions for vehicle transport logistics, announced today the promotion of Jim Reilly to Director of Field Sales. For the last two years, he has served as Autosled’s Business Development Manager. In this new role, Jim will manage and further develop the company’s regional field sales team throughout Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.
“It is our pleasure to promote Jim into this newly-created dynamic role alongside the expansion of the Autosled’s Field Organization,” noted David Sperau, co-founder and chief revenue officer of Autosled.
“His many contributions as a leader amongst his peers, combined with his business and revenue generation have earned him this opportunity.”
Prior to joining Autosled, Jim spent twenty-five years working across various aspects of retail automotive, ranging from an individual contributor to managing a team of thirty employees. Logistics has been an integral part of his career throughout the entirety of that time, so joining Autosled in 2021 was a natural fit.
“I am honored to take on this new role and am equally as excited to grow the field sales team on a National level,” said Jim Reilly, director of field sales for Autosled. “Logistics certainly has its challenges, but I am confident that with the people and culture at Autosled, we will see continued success in 2024 and beyond.”
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.
ROCKVILLE, MD – December 18, 2023– Autosled, a leading provider of digital technology solutions for automotive vehicle transport logistics, announced today the launch of its new Dealer Exchange Network. This technology allows dealers to order both outbound and inbound vehicle exchanges simultaneously, ideally enabling both exchanges to be handled by the same transporter. This creates a seamless round-trip experience in the instance where one vehicle must be transported before the other, as well as a round-trip transport experience with fewer restrictions. As always, dealers can view each shipment’s status directly in the Autosled platform.
“This makes it even easier for our customers to get their vehicles where they need them to be, and faster,” noted David Darden, chief information officer for Autosled. “This also translates into less time and miles on the road for the drivers in our transporter network.”
An industry-wide misappropriation of vehicle inventory post-COVID has caused a dramatic increase in dealer exchanges. As Autosled continues to expand its nationwide network of over 11,000 transporters, simplifying the vehicle transport process has become a primary focus for the company. Enabling haulers to view whether or not a vehicle is part of a round-trip exchange order provides an added layer of transparency and accountability for all involved. With Autosled’s average days to deliver steady at around three days for vehicles shipped 500 miles, its new Dealer Exchange Network provides increased efficiency in that process.
“We’re currently seeing an uptick in the amount of vehicles that dealers are transferring internally between their own respective groups and franchises, in large part due to OEM misallocation from the factory,” said David Sperau, co-founder and chief revenue officer for Autosled. “We’re also witnessing the trend of specific equipment preferences in retail increase recently. Dealers are more willing to swap units in order to maximize their ROI. We’ve built out processes specifically with this in mind. Our Dealer Exchange tool is focused on making it as easy, quick and cost-effective as possible for dealers to trade these units amongst themselves.”
To learn more about Autosled’s Dealer Exchange Network, stop by Booth #4213 in the West Hall at NADA 2024 or visit https://autosled.com/nada-2024/.
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 is 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, visitwww.autosled.com.
Increases support for automotive manufacturers and government officials
ROCKVILLE, MD – December 4, 2023– Autosled, a leading provider of digital technology solutions for vehicle transport logistics, announced today the promotion of Bart Schuster to Senior Vice President of OEM and Government Relations. A 27-year veteran of the automotive industry, Bart most recently served as Vice President of Sales for Autosled. In his new role, Bart continues to manage Autosled’s sales division as they drive revenue growth, while also expanding Autosled’s strategic OEM partnerships, coupled with expansion of the company’s government services division.
“Bart has been a strong addition to servicing the logistics needs that we have,” noted Kathy Bray, director of business ventures for Summit Automotive Partners. “He, and Autosled, have done a great job in aiding us with our vast geographic footprint, and does so with exemplary customer service. I look forward to his help as dynamic needs arise!”
Prior to joining Autosled, Bart worked for over a decade in retail automotive with experience that includes running retail auto dealerships. He also had a successful career working for OEMs with roles in sales, market development, logistics and regional management. His tenure across both retail dealerships and manufacturers makes him uniquely qualified for this position.
“Bart’s industry experience and understanding of OEM requirements have been instrumental in facilitating our expansion into the OEM logistics sector,” noted David Sperau, co-founder and chief revenue officer for Autosled. “The logistical challenges within retail automotive are multifaceted, complex and require a high level of focus. Bart’s drive, determination and familiarity with the nuances involved is setting the stage for Autosled to make a really positive impact going forward.”
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.
