Automoves

What Automoves does

Automoves is a Canadian vehicle logistics and transport brokerage founded in 2008 and headquartered in Toronto (Etobicoke), with regional offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Halifax, and 17 regional terminals spanning the country. The company operates an asset-light, non-asset-based model that aggregates a network of carriers to move vehicles on behalf of individual consumers, auto dealers, salvage and insurance buyers, commercial fleets, government agencies, and international export customers. Core services include personal vehicle shipping, dealer car transport, enclosed and classic car shipping, non-running/winch vehicle transport, vehicle storage, international auto export, commercial and government fleet shipping, and specialty services such as Sprinter van and snowbird seasonal delivery.

The technology layer centers on the proprietary Automoves ONE real-time tracking system and a dealer-facing Transport Management System that delivers vehicle inspections, pickup times, and automated billing. No public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The company monetizes via transactional, quote-based pricing with take rates that vary by route, transport type (open vs. enclosed), vehicle size, and door-to-door vs. terminal-to-terminal service; credit terms are extended to regular shippers. Volume pricing and priority scheduling are available to dealer accounts.

Go-to-market is predominantly inside sales via toll-free phone and website quote forms, with same-day quotes within 60 minutes, supported by SEO-optimized location and route landing pages, content marketing, and channel partnerships with every major Canadian auto auction platform (Copart, Impact, Adesa, Manheim, TradeRev, eBlock, Ritchie Bros.) and provincial insurers (MPI, SGI, ICBC). The company is privately held, founder-operated or owned by a small investor group, has no disclosed institutional funding, and has grown organically since inception.

Name

Automoves

Legal name

Automoves Ltd.

Website

https://automoves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Automoves is a Canadian vehicle logistics broker operating 17 regional terminals across Canada, providing car shipping services for individual consumers, auto dealers, salvage buyers, commercial and government fleets, and international export customers via an asset-light carrier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transport Services

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports) (HSAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Vehicle shipping services
• Auto transport logistics
• Dealer car transport
• Enclosed car shipping
• Commercial fleet transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transport Services: Core revenue from transporting vehicles across Canada using open and enclosed car haulers. Pricing based on route distance, transport type (open vs enclosed), and vehicle size. Door-to-door service available at premium pricing. Payment via etransfer, certified cheque, cash, or bank transfer. Credit terms available for regular shippers.
2. Dealer Transport Services: Streamlined car transport solutions for auto dealers including auto auction transport, bulk car shipping, and factory-to-dealer transport. Volume pricing offered for dealers with recurring shipping needs. Priority scheduling on major Canadian corridors.
3. Specialty Vehicle Transport: Premium transport services for specialty vehicles including classic cars, luxury vehicles, exotic cars, and non-running/inoperable vehicles. Enclosed shipping and winch loading capabilities available at higher price points.
4. Vehicle Storage Services: Secure, climate-controlled vehicle storage in Toronto for vehicles awaiting pickup or delivery when customer timelines do not align.
5. International Car Shipping: Auto export services via sea, road, or air transport through network of international partners. Includes consolidated and dedicated shipping options to global destinations including Europe, Middle East, and United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Automoves is a Canadian vehicle logistics company that transports cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles across Canada and internationally using a non-asset-based carrier network coordinated through 17 regional terminals. It provides open and enclosed car shipping, door-to-door and terminal-to-terminal service, non-running vehicle transport with winch loading, dealer-focused transport management with automated billing, and international export via sea, road, and air. Revenue is earned on a per-shipment basis with quote-based pricing that varies by route, vehicle type, and season.

Product overview

Automoves is a vehicle shipping and auto transport company that operates as a unified platform offering multiple interconnected shipping services across Canada. The core portfolio consists of Personal Vehicle Shipping, Dealer Car Transport, Enclosed Car Shipping, Classic Car Shipping, Non-Running Car Transport, International Car Shipping, Commercial Fleet Shipping, and Government Fleet Shipping. These are complemented by add-on services including Vehicle Storage, Copart Auto Auction Shipping, Snowbird Car Delivery, and specialty options like Sprinter Van Shipping. The company also offers service-level features such as Door-to-Door Car Shipping and Winch Car Transport for inoperable vehicles. With 17 regional terminals across Canada, Automoves provides coast-to-coast coverage serving 98% of Canadian locations, handling vehicles ranging from personal sedans to commercial fleets and classic cars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Vehicle Shipping Door-to-door vehicle shipping service for individuals relocating or purchasing vehicles across Canada. Offers same-day shipping quotes with weekly departures from major cities.
• Dealer Car Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Pickups from major auctions within 48 business hours, eliminating storage fees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Copart Auto AuctionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCopart is a 100% online vehicle auction platform featuring used, wholesale, and salvage vehicles. Automoves provides transport services for vehicles purchased at Copart auctions across Canada, handling pickup and delivery to buyers.
• Impact Auto AuctionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImpact Auto Auctions is an online auto auction platform. Automoves handles vehicle transport for Impact auction purchases, including vehicles from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) salvage program.
• Adesa Auto AuctionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor auto auction company with locations across Canada. Automoves provides transport services for vehicles purchased at Adesa auctions.
• Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManitoba Public Insurance partners with Impact Auto Auctions for salvage vehicle sales. Automoves handles transport for MPI salvage vehicles purchased at auction.
• Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSGI is a Saskatchewan government insurance corporation. Automoves provides vehicle transport services for SGI-related vehicle shipping needs.
• ICBCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance Corporation of British Columbia. Automoves provides vehicle transport services for ICBC-related vehicle shipping.
• Ritchie Bros. AuctioneersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor equipment and vehicle auction company. Automoves provides transport services for Ritchie Bros. auction vehicle purchases.
• eBlock AuctionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline auto auction platform. Automoves handles vehicle transport for eBlock auction purchases.
• TradeRevminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline automotive auction platform. Automoves provides transport services for TradeRev auction vehicle purchases.
• Manheim AuctionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCox Automotive subsidiary and major auto auction company. Automoves handles transport for Manheim auction vehicle purchases.
• International Auto Export PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Canadian auto export partners enabling vehicle shipping worldwide via sea, road, and air. Includes partners for auto export to Europe (including China-Europe railway service), Middle East (Port of Jebel Ali), and United States. Capabilities include linehaul, PUD, home delivery, milkrun, cross-border, courier, and rail services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ship a Car Direct: US-based auto transport broker focused on consumer vehicle shipping with a price-lock guarantee model. Comparable to Automoves in its broker-only structure and reliance on carrier-network pricing for personal vehicle moves.
• uShip: Online shipping marketplace that matches vehicle owners with transport carriers across North America, including car shipping between Canada and the US. Directly comparable as a vehicle-shipping broker with a marketplace model and consumer/dealer demand base similar to Automoves.
• Easy Car Shipping: Vehicle transport broker operating across the US and Canada for personal and dealer customers. Directly comparable in customer mix (snowbirds, relocators, dealers) and Canadian/US cross-border routes that overlap with Automoves.
• SGT Auto Transport: US-based auto transport broker providing door-to-door vehicle shipping for individuals and dealerships. Directly comparable broker model and consumer/dealer target customer segments to Automoves.
• Auto Transport 123: Vehicle shipping broker offering nationwide auto transport for cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles. Comparable in service mix and pricing approach (quote-based, broker model) to Automoves, though primarily US-focused.
• Sherpa Auto Transport: North American vehicle transport broker offering door-to-door auto shipping for personal and dealer customers with online quoting. Closely comparable in business model (broker, quote-based pricing, door-to-door service) and customer segments (consumers, dealers).

Emerging players

• GoShip: Online freight and vehicle shipping marketplace connecting shippers with carriers, including auto transport. Comparable in marketplace model and digital quoting experience, but with broader freight scope beyond vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Montway Auto Transport: One of the largest US auto transport brokers, serving personal, dealer, and fleet customers with door-to-door service. Comparable to Automoves in service scope but materially larger in scale and footprint across North America.
• A-1 Auto Transport: Established US-headquartered vehicle transport broker serving both consumers and dealerships with open, enclosed, and specialty vehicle shipping. Comparable in offering breadth (specialty vehicles, international shipping) but wider US footprint than Automoves.

Regional players

• Reliable Carriers: Asset-based vehicle transport carrier serving Canada and the US for manufacturers, dealers, and auctions. Comparable as a North American vehicle transport provider but operates its own fleet rather than broker-only, and is more weighted toward OEM transport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/automoves
• Facebookfacebook.com/automovesltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/automoves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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