Autosled Launches SecurePass™ Digital Gate Pass System for Vehicle Shipment Security

Autosled Launches SecurePass™ Digital Gate Pass System for Vehicle Shipment Security

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Autosled Launches SecurePass™ Digital Gate Pass System for Vehicle Shipment Security

ROCKVILLE, MD – September 3, 2025– Autosled, ranked No. 12 and No. 513 on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and No. 9 on the 2024 Deloitte Fast 500, and a leading provider of digital technology solutions for automotive vehicle transport logistics, announced today launch of SecurePass digital gate pass system for vehicle shipments. The patent-pending solution was created to combat increasing industry fraud attempts while simultaneously ensuring smoother vehicle pickups and deliveries. 

“SecurePass’s market-leading technology provides retail automotive dealers and dealership employees with unparalleled peace of mind during their vehicle shipments,” noted David Sperau, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer for Autosled. “Experiencing the level of fraud prevention and security that SecurePass provides is truly a game-changer for Autosled’s current, and future, customers.” 

Built to safeguard vehicle shipments, SecurePass supports real-time authentication, enables audit tracking, and improves the overall accountability and integrity of the entire process. Both the shipment and driver details are verified, without which the vehicle cannot be released for pickup. SecurePass generates a unique, watermark-protected document featuring an embedded QR code that’s unique to each shipment. Only by using the QR code can access be gained to Autosled’s real-time, secure validation portal. SecurePass not only reduces the risk of unauthorized vehicle access, but accelerates the verification process as well. 

“With SecurePass, we’ve built technology that fundamentally raises the bar for shipment security,” said Frank Soehnge, Vice President of Technology at Autosled. “Every QR code, every verification step, every passcode is designed to close the gaps that bad actors exploit. SecurePass not only protects vehicles but also creates a more reliable and trustworthy process for everyone in the automotive transport ecosystem.”

SecurePass is available only at Autosled. Customers can choose to add this extra layer of security to any of their vehicle shipments at no extra cost. Start shipping vehicles with Autosled to get started with SecurePass.

About Autosled
Autosled provides seamless digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, auctions, automotive manufacturers and brokers nationwide. With thousands of registered and vetted transporters in its network, Autosled is the premier vehicle shipment marketplace with unmatched efficiency at ports, railyards, and facilities. Ranked #9 on Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 500 list, and #12 on Inc. 5000’s 2024 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Autosled continues to offer secure online payments, custom price quotes, electronic accounting and invoicing, verified transporter insurance, 24/7 multilingual customer support, and online vehicle shipment scheduling for all vehicles. Continuing its commitment to fraud prevention and vehicle security, Autosled launched SecurePassTM– its patent-pending digital gate pass system. Vehicles delivered through Autosled are trackable, with real-time GPS and communication with transporters throughout the process. For more information, visit: www.autosled.com.

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CP Consulting Group
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peyton.hoffman@autosled.com

AUTOSLED Ranks No. 513 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

AUTOSLED Ranks No. 513 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

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AUTOSLED Ranks No. 513 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 790% Percent, This Marks Autosled’s 2nd Time on the List

NEW YORK, August 25, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Autosled is No. 513 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. 

“Making the Inc 5000 list for the second consecutive year is a remarkable accomplishment for Autosled,” said David Sperau, Autosled’s Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer. “The team is incredible and full of the entrepreneurial spirit that will continue to make Autosled a driving force in the automotive logistics industry.”   

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. 

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. 

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine.

About Autosled
Autosled provides seamless digital vehicle shipment options for dealers, auctions, automotive manufacturers and brokers nationwide. With thousands of registered and vetted transporters in its network, Autosled is the premier vehicle shipment marketplace with unmatched efficiency at ports, railyards, and facilities. Ranked #9 on Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 500 list, and #12 on Inc. 5000’s 2024 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Autosled continues to offer secure online payments, custom price quotes, electronic accounting and invoicing, verified transporter insurance, 24/7 multilingual customer support, and online vehicle shipment scheduling for all vehicles. Continuing its commitment to fraud prevention and vehicle security, Autosled launched SecurePassTM– its patent-pending digital gate pass system. Vehicles delivered through Autosled are trackable, with real-time GPS and communication with transporters throughout the process. For more information, visit: www.autosled.com.

Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. 

 

About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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peyton.hoffman@autosled.com

Autosled Launches Autosled Direct Vehicle Transport Service

Autosled Launches Autosled Direct Vehicle Transport Service

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ROCKVILLE, MD – 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.

For Media Inquiries, contact:
Peyton Hoffman
CP Consulting Group
(757) 748-4533 (cell)
peyton.hoffman@autosled.com

The Top Five Advantages of Self-Dispatching

The Top Five Advantages of Self-Dispatching

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Mike Buerger

In an industry as dynamic as vehicle transport, flexibility and control are highly valued assets. One way that transporters can significantly increase control over their operations is by dispatching their own loads. This approach, also known as self-dispatching, enables drivers and transport owners to put their futures directly into their own hands. The top five benefits of using self-dispatch are:

1. Route Optimization 

In the simplest terms, getting the most out of every mile is really what determines whether a logistics company is successful or not. The ability to see nearby loads in real-time, and claim them on the fly, directly reduces the amount of time that drivers spend deadheading. The lower the amount of time deadheading, the higher the efficiency and profit for each transport.

2. Increased Earning Potential

Self-dispatching not only presents the potential for increased earnings through optimization, but by selecting their own loads, truckers can target shipments that offer the best rates.  They can also choose to take on higher-paying, expedited loads. Cutting out extra dispatching labor costs also boosts the bottomline.    

3. Schedule Flexibility

When a trucker is in charge of his or her own dispatching, the schedule can be arranged to better suit one’s personal or family life. This could mean planning loads around a child’s school schedule, a spouse’s work hours, or even significant events like birthdays or anniversaries. With self-dispatching, truckers can balance their work-life schedule better, reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction.

4. Building Direct Relationships

Self-dispatching allows truckers the ability to build direct relationships with shippers and brokers. This can lead to more consistent repeat business and potentially increased rates, both of which can significantly improve the bottom line.

5. Skill Development

Lastly, self-dispatching can result in skill development. Managing one’s own dispatching requires learning about market rates, logistics planning and more. These skills are invaluable, not just in the immediate context of dispatching, but also in broader business and career development.

Without a doubt, finding non-driving time to dispatch loads on the road is difficult, but the advantages created by self-dispatching make it well worth the effort.  It’s important to remember that successful self-dispatching requires a good understanding of the market, strong planning skills, and a willingness to take on the challenges of running one’s own business.

Autosled is a vehicle transport technology platform that allows car-haulers to grab available loads on the go. Self-dispatching significantly improves the profitability of small and large businesses alike. Autosled is thrilled to continue  to offer this capability to its nationwide transporter network of over 11,000 haulers.  

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Sit Down with a Founder

Sit Down with a Founder

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Q and A: Featuring Dan Sperau

Mike Buerger

Dan Sperau is a 3rd generation automotive enthusiast.  His grandfather was an employee of Henry Ford, while his father owned a Ford Dealership in Alabama.  Following his college education, Dan swiftly immersed himself into the retail automotive industry.  After his time in retail, he spent 12 years financially consulting dealership groups, specifically around incentive and recovery audits. He co-founded Autosled in 2018, along with his brother David.  We asked him a few questions about his experiences, and here is what he had to say:

Your automotive background is finance-centric.  Did you ever think you would get involved in the transportation and logistics side of the business?  How has your background influenced your approach to Autosled’s operations?

“No, I never thought I would get involved in the logistics side of things.  However, the concept of Autosled just made too much sense to ignore.  Micromanaging vehicle transportation creates so much paperwork behind the scenes for every dealership. Auto groups that deal with hundreds of transporters, 1099’s, and thousands of checks a year have to hire a small team just to handle it.  Autosled evolved as a solution to these challenges, offering efficiency that individuals with backgrounds similar to mine can genuinely value.”

What was the deciding factor in your commitment to co-founding Autosled?

“My brother, David – who spent 25 years in retail, was the driving force.  The frontline dealers who are actually handling the shipments, run into their own host of problems.  All of the dealer and financial pain points are interconnected.  The opportunity to create a uniform experience that could handle everything all at once was exciting.”  

Starting a new company is a tremendous risk, and there are always doubts.  Do you remember a single moment when you realized that it was going to work?

“Yes, it was in December of 2020.  We had built the MVP software (minimum viable product) and had been moving cars since July of that year.  But that December, the first self-dispatched load occurred.  Seeing it go through the system without any prompting or manual intervention was almost surreal.  I looked at Dave and said, “Did that just happen?”  That was the “ah-ha moment” when we knew it was going to work.  Self-dispatching is a force multiplier for us.  It allows our small team to be able to handle a large amount of work.  Just over two years later, over 85% of our loads are self-dispatched, so that’s been a huge win for us.”

You mentioned the self-dispatching capability.  Autosled’s carrier network has over 11,000 transporters.  How do you tackle communicating with so many transporters across the country?  

“It all starts with our operations team.  Autosled’s app evolved to make life easier for transporters, and our team is here to support them.  From the start of the onboarding process, we educate our transporters on the capabilities of Autosled’s technology.  Things like self-dispatch and 2-day quick pay are huge competitive advantages when used effectively.  It helps that our staff speaks six different languages as well. Having a staff that is fluent in the same languages as our transporters removes as many barriers as possible. We’re just trying to make everything smoother and better for them, period.”    

What future challenges will the car-hauling and retail vehicle logistics side of the industry face and how can Autosled help address those issues?

“The increase of online sales to meet customer expectations is going to continue.  Traditional hub and spoke style models will become more fractured than they already are.  While this makes it harder for small transport businesses, it is especially challenging for companies running large fleets.  The role that Autosled can play is to provide the tools, such as a self-dispatching load board and digital bills of lading, for these companies to be more flexible in order to navigate the changing markets.”    

Autosled went from two brothers with an idea to a company with over 50 employees in a relatively short time.  What advice would you give to other Entrepreneurs who may be following a similar path?

“Without risk, there is no reward.  Your company is your baby and it’s scary to put it in other people’s hands, because you think you always know best.  That is why it is so important to surround yourself with the right people.  It’s what they do that brings our vision to life. It’s not just David and I.  Trust me, I’ve learned more from my people than they have from me.  Our company culture is built like a family; we care about everyone.  As a founder, without good people to support you and strong company culture, you’re toast.”     

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