Dealers Choice Auto Transport

What Dealers Choice Auto Transport does

Dealers Choice Auto Transport (DCAT) is a US-based vehicle transportation services provider headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, operating across all 50 states with a specialization in luxury, exotic, classic, and high-value vehicle transport. The company offers a broad service catalog including open and enclosed trailer transport, door-to-door service, single-car enclosed transport, driveaway, dealership transport, auto auction transport, snowbird seasonal transport, cross-country transport, classic car transport, exotic car transport, truck and truckaway transport, special events/car show logistics, and local towing for exotics. There is no proprietary technology platform documented in the source material; operations rely on a nationwide carrier/driver network, a content-marketing-heavy website with state-by-state SEO landing pages, an editorial blog, and phone-based sales (877-418-5225) for quote generation and coordination.

DCAT generates revenue through quote-based, per-shipment transactional pricing tied to distance, vehicle type, and service level (open vs. enclosed). Its customer base is hybrid: B2B clients include luxury/exotic car dealerships and auto auctions, while B2C clients include individual vehicle owners handling personal relocations, out-of-state purchases, and seasonal migrations. In December 2025, DCAT was acquired by Michigan-based RPM Freight Systems (RPM Moves) as part of RPM's broader automotive logistics platform build-out targeting a $1B revenue milestone. DCAT continues to operate under its established brand, now integrated with RPM's logistics network, technology platform, and nationwide capacity.

Name

Dealers Choice Auto Transport

Legal name

Dealers Choice Auto Transport

Website

https://dealerschoiceautotransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dealers Choice Auto Transport is a US-based vehicle transport services provider offering open, enclosed, and specialty shipping across all 50 states, serving luxury and exotic car dealerships, auto auctions, and individual vehicle owners nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transportation Services

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (4412)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Classic, Exotic & High-Value Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE), Automotive / Vehicle Transport Brokerage (TLADAMAM)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Auto shipping
• Car hauling
• Dealership transport
• Exotic car shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Auto Transport Services: Dealers Choice Auto Transport generates revenue through one-time transaction fees charged for vehicle transportation services. Customers pay for transport based on distance, vehicle type, and chosen service level (open vs. enclosed transport). Pricing is quote-based, requiring customers to request estimates via phone or website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dealers Choice Auto Transport is a nationwide vehicle transportation provider that ships cars between locations across all 50 U.S. states using open and enclosed trailers, with door-to-door pickup and delivery. It serves both business customers (luxury and exotic car dealerships, auto auctions, car show organizers) and individual consumers (personal relocations, out-of-state vehicle purchases, snowbirds, classic car owners) through quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Dealers Choice Auto Transport is a specialized vehicle transportation provider with over 20 years of experience serving luxury and exotic car dealerships and auto auctions across North America. The company operates as a single integrated service platform offering multiple transport methods including Open Trailer Transport, Enclosed Trailer Transport, Door-to-Door Car Transport, Single Car Enclosed Transport, and specialty services for Classic Cars, Exotic Cars, and Dealership Auto Transport. In December 2025, Dealers Choice Auto Transport was acquired by RPM Freight Systems, and continues operating under its established brand name while customers gain access to an expanded portfolio of services. The company services all 50 states in the US and offers nationwide shipping capabilities through its network of professional drivers and logistics agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Trailer Transport Cost-effective vehicle shipping using multi-car open carriers, suitable for standard vehicles and long-distance transport across all 50 states.
• Enclosed Trailer Transport Premium vehicle transport using fully enclosed trailers that protect cars from weather, road debris, and environmental factors; recommended for high-value, classic, exotic, and show cars.
• Door-to-Door Car Transport Convenient transport that picks up vehicles directly from a specified origin and delivers them to the customer's desired destination, eliminating terminal drop-off or pickup requirements.
• Dealership Auto Transport Specialized transport services for automotive dealerships covering inventory transfers, customer deliveries, and auction acquisitions, with expertise in handling luxury and exotic vehicles.
• Snowbird Car Transport Seasonal vehicle transport service for snowbirds relocating personal vehicles between northern and southern states during winter months.
• Auto Auction Transport Transport service for vehicles purchased at auto auctions, facilitating dealer-to-dealer and dealer-to-customer deliveries with scheduling and capacity management.
• Classic Car Transport Specialized transport service for vintage, classic, and antique vehicles using enclosed trailers and soft tie-downs to prevent damage during transit.
• Cross-Country Car Transport Long-distance vehicle transport service spanning the entire United States with real-time tracking and delivery updates.
• Exotic Car Transport Services Premium transport services for exotic and luxury vehicles requiring enclosed trailers and specialized handling to prevent damage to high-value inventory.
• Truck Transport Services Transport services for trucks and commercial vehicles using specialized flatbed or multi-car carriers.
• Truckaway Auto Transport Vehicle transport service designed for efficient shipping, reduced handling, and improved delivery consistency through dedicated truckaway loads.
• Special Events / Car Show Transportation Vehicle transportation service for car shows and special events, coordinating pickup, on-site handling, and return of vehicles within the same day or extended periods.
• Driveaway Auto Transport Service where a driver personally drives the vehicle to its destination, suitable for vehicles that cannot be transported on carriers.
• Car Delivery Service Direct delivery of vehicles to specified destinations, supporting customer handoffs and dealer-to-buyer shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of experience in auto transport industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RPM Freight Systems (RPM Moves)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025RPM Freight Systems, LLC (operating as RPM Moves) acquired Dealers Choice Auto Transport on December 18, 2025. The acquisition combines RPM's logistics network and technology platform with DCAT's specialized carrier network to deliver enhanced operational efficiency and end-to-end visibility for customers in the dealer-to-dealer and personal vehicle sectors. DCAT continues operating under its established brand name while customers gain access to an expanded portfolio of services, including more nationwide capacity and enhanced technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sherpa Auto Transport: Tech-enabled auto transport broker offering instant pricing and online booking for open and enclosed vehicle shipping. Competes with DCAT for digital-native consumer shippers.
• uShip: Online marketplace where customers post vehicle transport jobs and carriers bid. Competes with DCAT for both consumer and dealer shippers and has driven digital quote transparency across the industry.
• AmeriFreight Auto Transport: National auto shipping broker offering open, enclosed, and door-to-door service with online quoting. Direct competitor to DCAT in the consumer and small-dealer segment.
• Easy Auto Ship: Auto transport broker providing open and enclosed vehicle shipping nationwide. Direct competitor focused on consumer and dealer transport with similar nationwide coverage to DCAT.
• Montway Auto Transport: One of the largest U.S. auto transport brokerages, offering open and enclosed vehicle shipping nationwide with instant online quoting. Direct competitor to DCAT across both consumer and dealer segments.
• Ship a Car Direct: National auto transport broker specializing in both open and enclosed vehicle shipping for individuals, dealers, and auctions. Competes head-to-head with DCAT on pricing transparency and service breadth.
• Corsia Logistics: National vehicle transport broker with strong dealer and consumer channels, offering enclosed and open transport. Comparable service mix and customer segments to DCAT.
• PARS (Professional Automotive Relocation Services): Specialist in dealership and auction vehicle transport across North America. Now a sister company under RPM Freight Systems alongside DCAT, with overlapping dealer/auction customers.

Broad incumbents

• RPM Freight Systems (RPM Moves): Michigan-based automotive logistics platform and parent company of DCAT. Provides broader freight, relocation, and dealer logistics services; the strategic acquirer positioning DCAT toward enterprise-grade capacity.

Emerging players

• Classic Car Transport (Enclosed Vehicle Shipping specialists): Niche specialist in enclosed transport for classic, exotic, and collector vehicles. Direct overlap with DCAT's Classic Car Transport and Exotic Car Transport service lines.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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