P.A.T.

What P.A.T. does

P.A.T. Auto Transport is a privately held, family-owned auto transport carrier headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 2010. The company operates 100% company-owned tractor trailers configured to carry 9-10 vehicles per load — explicitly positioning itself as an asset-based carrier rather than a brokerage — and provides pickup and delivery coverage across all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

Its customer base is concentrated in B2B enterprise vehicle logistics, with named relationships across 11 automotive OEMs (Nissan, Hyundai, Tesla, Kia, Audi, Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Mazda, Chevrolet) and two major rental car brands (Enterprise, Hertz). The company supports direct B2B sales to large manufacturers and fleet operators rather than retail or dealer-channel volume.

The technology stack disclosed is operational rather than differentiated: a proprietary electronic proof-of-delivery mobile application paired with real-time shipment tracking, plus standard dispatch tooling. No ML/AI-driven routing, predictive ETA, or automated load-matching capability is evidenced. The business model is straightforward fee-for-service hauling on a per-vehicle or per-load basis under enterprise contracts, with revenue mechanics tied to fleet utilization, lane density, and contract renewals with a concentrated set of large counterparties.

Name

P.A.T.

Legal name

PAT Auto Transport, Inc.

Website

https://patautotransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

P.A.T. Auto Transport is a family-owned, asset-based auto hauler based in Pensacola, FL, operating 100% company-owned tractor trailers across the lower 48 states and serving 11 OEMs plus Enterprise and Hertz.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Road Carriers (Car Haulers/Auto Transport) (TLADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers (TLADADAJ), Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Auto logistics hauling
• Car carrier services
• Finished vehicle delivery
• Automotive freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transport Services: P.A.T. generates revenue through transportation fees charged to OEMs, dealerships, auto auctions, rental car companies, and brokers for transporting vehicles across the continental United States. Services include new vehicle transport, dealer/auction transport, and rental fleet transport. The company operates 100% company-owned assets (not a broker) and books and hauls its own loads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

P.A.T. Auto Transport is a finished-vehicle logistics carrier that transports automobiles from manufacturing plants, ports, and railheads to dealerships, auto auctions, rental car companies, and brokers across all lower 48 continental U.S. states. The company operates 100% company-owned tractor trailers (each moving 9-10 vehicles) and is explicitly positioned as a direct carrier rather than a broker, meaning every load it books it also hauls. Services are supported by an electronic proof-of-delivery app and real-time dispatch tracking for end-to-end shipment visibility.

Product overview

P.A.T. Auto Transport is a car hauling and auto transportation logistics business offering three interconnected core services: New Vehicle Transport, Dealer and Auction Transport, and Rental Fleet Transport. All services are delivered using 100% company-owned tractor trailers (each capable of moving 9-10 cars at a time) and proprietary technology including an electronic proof-of-delivery app. The company operates as a direct carrier rather than a broker, serving OEMs, dealerships, auto auctions, rental companies, and other auto transport businesses across the continental United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Vehicle Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Damage-free vehicle delivery using technology-enabled tracking and consistently maintained equipment

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Acertus: Vehicle logistics company providing transport, delivery, and storage services for OEMs, dealers, and rental companies. Comparable to P.A.T. in finished vehicle logistics service scope.
• Reliable Carriers: Asset-based auto transport carrier specializing in vehicle delivery for OEMs, auctions, and dealers across the US. Direct peer to P.A.T. with overlapping OEM and dealer customer base.
• Performance Team: Vehicle distribution and finished vehicle logistics provider, now part of UPS, serving OEMs and dealers nationwide. Direct peer offering similar finished vehicle transport services as P.A.T.
• Day & Ross: Canadian-based transportation company with a dedicated auto transport division serving North American OEMs and dealers. Comparable to P.A.T. in finished vehicle logistics service offering.
• Auto Driveaway: Vehicle transport company serving dealerships, rental companies, and OEMs across the US. Direct peer to P.A.T. in finished vehicle and dealer transport services.
• Cassens Transport: Family-owned finished vehicle transport carrier with coast-to-coast US service for OEMs, dealers, and rental companies. Comparable to P.A.T. in business model, asset ownership, and customer mix.
• United Road: Major US finished vehicle transport carrier serving automotive manufacturers, dealerships, and rental companies. Closely comparable to P.A.T. as a direct asset-based auto haul operator with national coverage.
• Jack Cooper Transport: One of the largest finished vehicle logistics carriers in North America, providing OEM, dealer, and auction vehicle transport services across the US. Directly comparable to P.A.T. as an asset-based car hauler serving the same customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Largest US auto auction company with related transport and remarketing services. Adjacent competitor to P.A.T. in dealer and auction vehicle transport, but operates as part of Cox Automotive's broader portfolio.
• Holman Automotive: Large diversified automotive services group with a vehicle logistics arm providing transport and fleet services. Comparable to P.A.T. in finished vehicle transport but operates as part of a much broader automotive services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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