Copart
Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) operates a global digital auction platform for total-loss and wholesale vehicles, connecting insurance carriers, fleet operators, and dealerships with a network of approximately one million buyers across 185 countries via daily online auctions and integrated logistics.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersFairfield, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Copart does
Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) operates a global digital auction and logistics platform for vehicle remarketing, primarily serving insurance carriers, fleet operators, and dealerships that consign total-loss, damaged, and used wholesale vehicles. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dallas, the company runs daily online auctions across 11 countries, connecting seller supply to a buyer base of approximately 1 million registered members in 185 countries, including dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, dealers, and individual consumers. The proprietary VB3 platform handles real-time bidding, vehicle search across more than 125,000 listings per day, title transfer via the Title Express system, and integrated domestic long-haul delivery; the company also operates National Powersport Auctions (acquired 2017) for motorcycles, boats, and powersports vehicles.
Revenue is generated primarily through percentage-based transaction fees on consigned vehicles, supplemented by Basic and Premier membership fees, vehicle sales revenue, and logistics/delivery services. This asset-light, fee-based model produces a 42.1% gross margin and 33.8% net income margin, supported by ownership of approximately 90% of storage land and a $5.1B net-cash balance sheet. Growth channels include international expansion (most recently Germany, Brazil, UAE, Bahrain, and Oman), new product lines such as Blue Car and Purple Wave, the December 2025 Mapa Broker partnership app for Hispanic-market buyers, and continued bolt-on acquisitions funded by a $1.25B revolver signed in January 2026.
The business experienced an abrupt CEO transition in July 2026 when Jeff Liaw stepped down after two years and founder Jay Adair returned to the role; the announcement drove an ~8% share-price decline and prompted securities-fraud investigations. Technology investments include AI-driven pricing analytics from millions of historical sales, an AI-augmented buyer app, and AI-enabled security operations recognized by the 2026 CSO Award.
Copart firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Copart
- Legal name
- COPART INC
- Website
- http://www.copart.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) operates a global digital auction platform for total-loss and wholesale vehicles, connecting insurance carriers, fleet operators, and dealerships with a network of approximately one million buyers across 185 countries via daily online auctions and integrated logistics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Copart industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Vehicle Auctions
- NAICS
- Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Salvage, Total Loss & Insurance Auction Services (TLABAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online) (TLABAKAA)
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Where Copart is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fairfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Copart business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Auction Transaction Fees: Copart earns revenue primarily through fees charged on auction transactions rather than inventory ownership. Sellers (insurance companies, fleet operators, dealerships, individuals) consign vehicles to Copart, and Copart earns a percentage fee on each sale. The capital-light model provides high margins with stable supply driven by accident frequency.
- Membership Fees: Copart charges membership fees for access to its auction platform. Members include dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, dealers, and individuals who pay to participate in vehicle auctions. The company offers Basic and Premier membership tiers.
- Vehicle Sales Revenue: Revenue from the sale of vehicles consigned to Copart's auction platform, where Copart earns fees on both the service side and vehicle sales side of transactions
- Logistics and Delivery Services: Revenue from vehicle delivery and logistics services including domestic long-haul transportation for auction vehicles
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Basic and Premier Membership tiers available for auction participants |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Copart product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Copart operates a global digital auction platform (VB3) on which insurance companies, fleet operators, dealerships, and individuals consign salvage, damaged, and used vehicles for sale to dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, dealers, and individual buyers via real-time online bidding. The company also provides integrated vehicle logistics (inspection, storage, and long-haul delivery), title management via Title Express, and AI-driven pricing analytics, monetizing the platform through transaction fees and membership subscriptions rather than vehicle ownership.
Product overview
Copart operates as a global digital auction and logistics platform for vehicle remarketing. The company's core offering is the VB3 (Virtual Bidding Technology) digital auction platform enabling fully virtual online auctions across 11 countries. The platform connects insurance companies, fleet operators, dealerships, and individual sellers with buyers including dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, and general consumers. The product portfolio includes core auction services (Vehicle Finder search tool, Copart Go for public sales), specialized verticals (National Powersport Auctions for powersports, Blue Car, Purple Wave), and supporting services (Title Express for title transfers, Vehicle Reports for condition data). The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees rather than inventory ownership, operating a capital-light marketplace model with extensive yard networks for vehicle storage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- VB3 Digital Auction Platform Proprietary fully virtual online auction platform enabling real-time bidding and connecting consignors (insurers, fleet operators, dealerships, individuals) with buyers (dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, dealers, consumers) across 11 countries.
- Copart Go Public and General Business segment that enables non-dealer buyers — including individuals and small businesses — to register, browse, and bid on salvage and used vehicles through Copart's auction platform.
- Copart Dealer Services (CDS) Dedicated auction service for automotive dealerships to source wholesale, used, and repairable vehicle inventory through Copart's platform and yard network.
- National Powersport Auctions Wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in auctions for motorcycles, boats, and powersports vehicles, integrated with Copart's logistics network and dealer channels.
- Blue Car Strategic vertical expansion on Copart's platform aimed at diversifying the consignor/seller base beyond traditional insurance salvage supply.
- Purple Wave Strategic vertical expansion on Copart's platform aimed at diversifying the consignor/seller base and supporting market growth in additional equipment categories.
- Title Express with One Inc. ClaimsPay Integration Integrated digital title management and payment service for lienholder payoffs and title transfers, merged with One Inc.'s ClaimsPay to streamline total-loss cycle times for insurance consignors.
- Mapa Broker Copart App Mobile auction access app co-developed with Mapa Broker featuring AI-powered tools to increase Hispanic-community participation in Copart car auctions in the United States.
- Integrated Vehicle Logistics and Delivery Complete logistics services including domestic long-haul transportation, inspection, and storage for auction vehicles across Copart's yard network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 4 million vehicles sold per year with 125,000+ available daily
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Copart
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Copart technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability4 records
Feature5 records
Copart partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Mapa BrokerminorMapa Broker announced a partnership with Copart at the Harvard World Leaders Congress to develop a new app aimed at increasing access to car auctions for the Hispanic community in the United States. The app will feature AI-powered tools and enhanced functionalities, with the first version launching in December 2025.
- One InccoreOne Inc partnered with Copart to integrate digital payments into the auction process, merging ClaimsPay with Copart's Title Express system to streamline total-loss cycle times, lienholder payoffs, and title transfers. This integration accelerates the digital payment process for insurance claims and vehicle auctions.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Copart competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Copart social profiles
Digital presenceCopart compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Copart financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Copart leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Copart subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Copart funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Copart M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A11 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Copart
What does Copart do?
Copart operates a global digital auction platform (VB3) on which insurance companies, fleet operators, dealerships, and individuals consign salvage, damaged, and used vehicles for sale to dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters, dealers, and individual buyers via real-time online bidding. The company also provides integrated vehicle logistics (inspection, storage, and long-haul delivery), title management via Title Express, and AI-driven pricing analytics, monetizing the platform through transaction fees and membership subscriptions rather than vehicle ownership.
Is Copart a public or private company?
Copart is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Copart founded?
Copart was founded in 1982. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Copart based?
Copart is headquartered in Fairfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does Copart make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Auction Transaction Fees are the primary driver. The others are membership Fees, vehicle Sales Revenue and logistics and Delivery Services.
Does Copart have an API?
No public API is recorded for Copart.
What industry is Copart in?
Copart's product category is Online Vehicle Auctions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAKAH, Salvage, Total Loss & Insurance Auction Services, with a secondary code of TLABAKAA, Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online). Its NAICS code is 425120.