Case study
Car hauler added dealer network for $2,200/mo lift
NJ-based 9-car carrier running NE↔FL.
Quick answer
Auto transport operator added direct dealer accounts and snowbird seasonal lanes.
- Customer
- Patel Auto Transport
- Role
- Owner-operator
- Equipment
- Car Hauler
- Fleet size
- 1 truck
- State
- New Jersey
- Published
- 6/19/2025
Problem
- Living off Central Dispatch only.
- Snowbird season planning was guesswork.
Solution
- Direct dealer accounts added.
- Snowbird seasonal contracts locked Oct–Apr.
Implementation
- Month 1: 2 dealer accounts.
- Month 3: 5 dealer accounts + seasonal lane.
Results
| Metric | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly gross | +$2,200 | — | — |
| Direct dealers | 0 | 5 | — |
- Less reliance on auction load boards.
- Predictable Oct–Apr revenue.
"They nailed the car hauler niche."
FAQ
Open or enclosed?
Both — we dispatch open and enclosed car haulers nationwide.