Countryside Auto Transport

What Countryside Auto Transport does

Countryside Auto Transport Inc. is a private, family-owned auto transport carrier headquartered in Menasha, Wisconsin, providing door-to-door vehicle transportation across the continental United States, excluding the Northwest and New York City. Founded in 1989 (with marketing materials claiming establishment in 1985), the company began by hauling cars from auto auctions and salvage yards for dealers, then pivoted in the mid-1990s to focus exclusively on privately owned vehicles and door-to-door service after rapid growth in its seasonal snowbird customer base. The company operates as a direct carrier rather than a broker, which allows it to offer on-time delivery guarantees and direct driver-to-customer communication. A self-claimed position as the number one on-time auto transport company in the U.S. is supported by a 5.0/5.0 average rating across 58 customer reviews.

The company generates revenue on a per-shipment basis across two service lines. Commercial Transportation serves OEM manufacturers, new and used dealerships, dealer trades, auctions, show vehicles, low-profile vehicles, and custom vehicles. Personal Transportation serves individual consumers including relocating households, seasonal snowbird customers via the dedicated "Snowbird Express" service, college students, and parties to online vehicle purchases. Pricing is quote-based, billed per shipment with a stated "No Deposits" policy, and rates are not publicly disclosed. The fleet comprises Cottrell 7-Car High Mount Trailers and Volvo VAH 64 9-Car Stingers equipped with automatic transmissions and adaptive cruise control, along with premium driver amenities (inverters, satellite radio, Serta mattresses). Driver compensation ranges from $65,000 starting salary to $85,000-$115,000+ for experienced drivers, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and profit sharing.

The go-to-market model is sales-led, relying on toll-free phone sales, a website-based quote request form, and direct email communication. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, Facebook, Instagram, organic search, and reputation-driven referrals. There are no publicly disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, partnerships, patents, AI/ML capabilities, named leadership team members, certifications, or third-party compliance credentials in the available data. The company currently runs an active hiring campaign for CDL drivers via a dedicated careers page, consistent with the 2015 facility expansion that was explicitly described as preparation for further company growth.

Name

Countryside Auto Transport

Legal name

Countryside Auto Transport Inc.

Website

https://countrysideauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Countryside Auto Transport Inc. is a family-owned, direct auto transport carrier based in Menasha, Wisconsin, providing nationwide door-to-door vehicle shipping for OEM manufacturers, dealerships, and individuals including seasonal snowbird relocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Transport Services

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Open Auto Transport (Door-to-Door) (HSAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Vehicle transportation services
• Auto transport carrier
• Door-to-door delivery
• Commercial vehicle shipping
• Car hauling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Menasha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Auto Transportation: Transport services for OEM manufacturers, new and used dealerships, dealer trades, show vehicles, auctions, low profile vehicles, trucks, cars, and custom vehicles. Revenue generated per shipment based on distance and vehicle type.
2. Personal Auto Transportation: Door-to-door transport services for individuals relocating, seasonal 'snowbird' customers, college students, and online vehicle purchases/sales. Revenue per shipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Countryside Auto Transport Inc. is a direct auto carrier providing door-to-door vehicle transportation services nationwide (excluding the Northwest and New York City). The company transports privately owned vehicles, dealer inventory, OEM-manufactured vehicles, auction purchases, and show vehicles using a fleet of specialized multi-car carrier trailers. Services are organized into commercial transportation (OEMs, dealerships, auctions) and personal transportation (relocations, snowbirds, online vehicle purchases, college moves), with on-time delivery guarantees and no deposit requirements.

Product overview

Countryside Auto Transport is a Wisconsin-based auto transportation company offering two primary services: Commercial Transportation for OEM manufacturers, dealerships, and specialized vehicle transport (auctions, show vehicles, dealer trades), and Personal Transportation for individuals including the seasonal 'Snowbird Express' service for winter migrations. The company also operates a CDL driver recruitment program for over-the-road positions. Founded in 1989, the company provides nationwide door-to-door auto transport with a focus on private customer service and professional vehicle handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Transportation Vehicle transport services for commercial clients including OEM manufacturers, new and used dealerships, dealer trades, auctions, show vehicles, low-profile vehicles, trucks, and custom vehicles. Includes dealer freight delivery direct from auctions to the buyer.
• Personal Transportation Door-to-door vehicle transport service for individual customers including relocations (temporary or permanent), seasonal snowbird travel, college students, and online vehicle purchases and sales. Operates nationwide with 24-hour advance contact before pickup and delivery.
• Snowbird Express Seasonal door-to-door vehicle transport service specifically designed for customers relocating to warmer destinations during winter months. Marketed as a popular branded offering within the personal transportation line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of industry experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AutoDriveaway: Direct auto transport carrier specializing in dealer, manufacturer, and individual vehicle relocations; operates a similar direct-carrier model with comparable commercial and personal customer mix to Countryside.
• Reliable Carriers: Direct auto transport carrier serving OEMs, dealerships, and auction customers with enclosed and open carriers; mirrors Countryside's direct-carrier model and commercial customer base, particularly for new vehicle logistics.
• Easy Auto Ship: Auto transport broker offering personal and commercial vehicle shipping nationwide; competes with Countryside across the same individual and dealer customer segments using similar marketing channels and service guarantees.
• Sherpa Auto Transport: Online auto transport broker focused on personal vehicle shipping with price-lock guarantees; competes directly with Countryside for snowbird, relocation, and online car purchase customers using a similar digital quote-to-booking flow.
• AmeriFreight Auto Transport: Auto transport broker serving personal and commercial customers with door-to-door vehicle shipping; directly comparable to Countryside on customer segments, service model, and geographic coverage.
• Montway Auto Transport: Largest U.S. auto transport broker connecting customers with carriers; directly competes with Countryside for personal vehicle transport customers including snowbirds and online car buyers. Both serve the same nationwide customer base with door-to-door vehicle delivery.

Broad incumbents

• uShip: Online shipping marketplace that connects customers with vehicle transport carriers and drivers; broader platform but overlaps with Countryside in personal vehicle transport for individuals and small dealers using a marketplace model.
• Cox Automotive / Manheim: Dominant automotive services conglomerate operating Manheim auto auctions and dealer logistics; relevant incumbent that competes with Countryside for OEM and dealer vehicle transport contracts at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CountrysideAutoTransportInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/countrysideautotransport_inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/countryside-auto-transport-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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