Transport Holdings Inc

What Transport Holdings Inc does

Transport Holdings Inc, doing business as Cars Transport, is a U.S. vehicle transportation company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana (with a listed location in Carmel, Indiana). The company operates a dual broker/carrier model, sourcing loads from a nationwide network of hand-selected, certified, and bonded drivers rather than owning a large proprietary fleet. Its core service is coast-to-coast auto shipping, offered via open and enclosed trailers with door-to-door or terminal-based pickup and delivery, priced on a per-shipment transaction basis that factors in vehicle size, distance, location, season, fuel, and trailer type. The company also provides a broad catalog of specialized services, including motorcycle shipping, military PCS transport, college student transport, non-running vehicle transport, custom/exotic vehicle logistics, and dealer and commercial fleet transport, with premium add-ons such as enclosed trailers, guaranteed pickup/delivery dates, and same-day pickup.

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction fees on each shipment, with no subscription or recurring contract model disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and hybrid: a phone-based quote line (877-988-8697) and an online quote form drive lead capture, augmented by a basic social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram, and Pinterest and a customer testimonials page. The customer base is split between individual consumers (relocations, online car purchases, military, college, snowbird) and enterprise accounts (corporations, dealerships, manufacturers, moving companies), with approximately 7,000 customers served per year. The technology stack is modest: a 24/7 online vehicle tracker, direct driver contact for status updates, and cargo insurance up to $1 million per vehicle bundled into the quote. There is no disclosed artificial intelligence, proprietary routing model, or data flywheel.

The company is privately held, fully licensed, bonded ($75,000 bond), and insured, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or partnerships in the available data. Management team, ownership structure, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the only corporate contact is a general email and phone number. The employment footprint is approximately 84 employees per firmographic data, with an active ApplicantPro careers page indicating ongoing hiring.

Name

Transport Holdings Inc

Legal name

Cars Transport

Website

https://cars-transport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Transport Holdings Inc (DBA Cars Transport) is a U.S. vehicle transportation broker and carrier, founded in 2009, providing coast-to-coast auto shipping via open and enclosed trailers for individual consumers, dealerships, and corporate clients, supplemented by motorcycle, military, college, and specialty vehicle services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive / Vehicle Transport Brokerage (TLADAMAM), Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers (TLADADAJ), Vehicle Pickup/Delivery & Concierge (Key Handling, Inspections, Condition Reports) (HSAKAFAL), Classic, Exotic & High-Value Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAG), Inoperable / Non-Running Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Auto shipping logistics
• Door-to-door car shipping
• Open and enclosed carriers
• Fleet and dealer transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Merrillville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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 Transportation Services: Per-transaction fees for shipping vehicles coast to coast. Pricing based on vehicle size, distance, location, season, fuel costs, trailer type (open vs enclosed), pickup/delivery dates, and insurance coverage.
2. Premium Add-on Services: Additional fees for enclosed transport upgrades, guaranteed pick-up/delivery dates, same-day pickup, and other premium options beyond standard open transport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transport Holdings Inc (dba Cars Transport) is a U.S. vehicle transportation company that ships cars, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles coast to coast via open and enclosed carriers. Operating as both broker and carrier with a network of certified drivers, the company delivers door-to-door and terminal-based service to corporations, dealerships, manufacturers, moving companies, and private individuals. Each shipment is backed by $1 million cargo insurance and supported by 24/7 real-time vehicle tracking.

Product overview

Cars Transport is a vehicle transportation company offering a unified service model combining broker and carrier capabilities. The core offering centers on vehicle shipping services including open and enclosed transport options, with door-to-door and terminal delivery choices. Specialized services include motorcycle shipping, military auto transport, college auto transport, corporate relocations, dealer and commercial transport, and non-running vehicle shipping. The company operates a coast-to-coast network with a fleet of trusted and certified drivers, backed by cargo insurance up to $1 million. Technology features include 24/7 online vehicle tracking and guaranteed pickup/delivery date options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enclosed Transport Covered transportation upgrade that shields vehicles from weather elements and road debris during shipping; suited to classic, exotic, custom, and high-value vehicles.
• Open Transport Standard vehicle shipping using open car carriers; the more affordable default option for transporting cars and trucks across the United States.
• Door-to-Door Service Pickup and delivery of vehicles directly at the customer's specified origin and destination addresses, eliminating the need for terminal drop-off.
• Terminal Services Vehicle shipping with pickup and delivery at convenient terminal locations across the United States, offered as an alternative to door-to-door service.
• Motorcycle Shipping Specialized transport service for motorcycles, including coast-to-coast shipping with appropriate handling and securing.
• Military Auto Shipping Vehicle transport service tailored for military personnel and their PCS relocation needs across the United States.
• College Auto Transport Vehicle shipping service designed for college students relocating to or from campus, with door-to-door convenience nationwide.
• Corporate Relocations Vehicle transport solutions for businesses and corporate clients relocating employees or transferring personal vehicles as part of relocation packages.
• Corporate Vehicle Transport Fleet transport services for corporate vehicle fleets and business inventory moving between locations nationwide.
• Dealer and Commercial Auto Transport Vehicle shipping services tailored for car dealerships and commercial automotive businesses that move inventory between locations or to buyers.
• Online Car Buying Shipping Transportation service for vehicles purchased through online marketplaces and auctions, delivering cars from seller to buyer anywhere in the U.S.
• Custom Vehicle Logistics Transport solutions for custom cars, exotic vehicles, antiques, and other non-standard vehicles requiring specialized handling.
• Non-Running Vehicle Shipping Transport service for vehicles that do not operate or are immobile, requiring winch or specialty loading equipment.
• Guaranteed Pick-up and Delivery Dates Premium time-guaranteed shipping option that commits to specific pickup and delivery dates for customers with strict timelines, available at additional cost on top of standard transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 7,000 customers served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montway Auto Transport: One of the largest US vehicle transport brokers, offering coast-to-coast car shipping with both open and enclosed options, door-to-door service, and a similar customer mix of individual and dealer clients. Directly comparable in service model and scale.
• Sherpa Auto Transport: US-based auto transport broker specializing in door-to-door vehicle shipping with a price-lock guarantee and nationwide driver network. Closely matches Cars Transport's hybrid broker/carrier positioning and DTC GTM motion.
• AmeriFreight Auto Transport: National auto shipping broker offering open, enclosed, and specialty vehicle transport across the US. Comparable in pricing structure, insurance offerings, and customer segment breadth including military and corporate relocations.
• Ship a Car Direct: US vehicle transport broker emphasizing damage-free guarantee and vetted carrier network. Directly comparable in targeting online car buyers and individual consumers with broker model.
• Easy Auto Ship: National vehicle transport broker with door-to-door service, open/enclosed options, and similar specialization in exotic and classic cars. Comparable in scale, service mix, and target customer base.
• A-1 Auto Transport: Established US auto transport company offering nationwide vehicle shipping including specialty vehicles (motorcycles, classic, military). Similar 20+ year operating history and comparable service breadth to Cars Transport.
• AutoStar Transport Express: National vehicle shipping broker with open and enclosed transport, door-to-door service, and online quote model. Closely comparable in product offering and dual broker/carrier structure.
• RoadRunner Auto Transport: US auto transport broker serving individual and corporate customers with nationwide coverage, open/enclosed options, and similar use of technology for quoting and tracking.
• Payless Auto Shipping: Vehicle shipping broker offering nationwide car transport with similar service categories (open/enclosed, door-to-door, motorcycle, military). Comparable in scale and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• uShip: Online marketplace connecting shippers with carriers across multiple categories including vehicles, freight, and household goods. Broader than Cars Transport but overlapping in the auto shipping vertical with similar broker marketplace dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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