FROM THE LOT TO THE NEXT DESTINATION.
Dealership & Auto Auction Car Shipping
Clear plans for inventory and customer deliveries.
Move vehicles between dealerships, from an auction, or to a customer. Onyx coordinates the carrier, release details, and handoff across the 48 contiguous states.
No upfront payment.
No charge until a carrier is assigned.
Auction pickups require a phone quote.
Call (800) 808-0176 before booking.
AUCTION VEHICLE SHIPPING
Contact Dispatch for an Accurate Quote
Buying from Copart and IAA auctions? These vehicles cannot be quoted through our online calculator. Contact dispatch so we can review the details and provide an accurate transport price.
Have the auction location, lot or stock number, vehicle condition, and delivery ZIP code ready.
Dealership & auction pickups
Coordinate lot hours, release contacts, and vehicle availability.
Open & enclosed options
Match the trailer to the vehicle and shipment requirements.
Clear receiving arrangements
Confirm who will inspect and accept the vehicle at delivery.
VEHICLE TRANSPORT FOR YOUR NEXT SALE
Keep the vehicle handoff moving.
Dealership car shipping connects inventory with the location that needs it. You may be transferring a vehicle between stores, collecting a purchase, or delivering a sold car to a customer in another state. Each shipment needs accurate vehicle details and a person ready to release and receive it.
Auction transport adds another layer of planning. The vehicle must be paid for and available for release, and the driver needs the facility information and any required pickup documents. We review those details before arranging a carrier.
Useful for: dealer trades, inventory transfers, auction purchases, and retail customer deliveries. Buying from a private seller? See shipping for online buyers and resellers.
01 / INVENTORY
Move between locations
Arrange store-to-store transfers without assigning a staff member to make the long drive.
02 / CUSTOMERS
Reach buyers farther away
Plan delivery around the buyer’s contact details, location access, and availability.
03 / RELEASE
Prepare before dispatch
Confirm payment, keys, lot numbers, and release instructions before the pickup is arranged.
FROM RELEASE TO RECEIPT
How dealership and auction shipping works.
01
Share the shipment details
Provide the route, vehicle year, make and model, available date, and direct lot contact. For an auction pickup, call with the lot or stock number and release requirements.
02
Confirm release & pickup
Make sure the facility has released the vehicle and the pickup contact is ready. The driver records the vehicle’s condition before loading; retain the inspection and transport paperwork.
03
Inspect at delivery
Have an authorized recipient available at a truck-accessible location. Compare the vehicle with the pickup report and record any new concerns before signing the delivery paperwork.
Work around the facility: release hours, appointment rules, and storage deadlines can affect pickup. Tell us about them early. Carrier availability and transit times are estimates, so do not assume a storage deadline guarantees a collection time.
QUOTE THE ACTUAL SHIPMENT
What affects dealership and auction shipping cost?
A useful estimate starts with the actual route, vehicle, trailer preference, and available dates. Larger vehicles require more trailer space, while a remote lot or narrow pickup window may limit carrier options.
Contact dispatch for an accurate price. Copart and IAA auction purchases cannot be quoted through the online calculator. Our team must review the vehicle condition, release status, loading arrangements, and receiving location before scheduling. Call (800) 808-0176.
No upfront payment. Payment begins after carrier assignment.
Route & lot location
Distance, carrier traffic, and access to the pickup and delivery locations influence price.
Vehicle & trailer choice
Vehicle dimensions and open or enclosed service affect trailer space and available equipment.
Release dates & timing
A vehicle that is not ready for release cannot be collected. Share facility hours and workable dates.
One vehicle or several
Provide the complete vehicle list and destinations. A shared trailer or volume price must be confirmed.
MATCH THE TRAILER TO THE VEHICLE
Open or enclosed dealership transport.
PRACTICAL FOR EVERYDAY INVENTORY
Open transport
Open transport is a common choice for standard dealership inventory and retail deliveries.
Cost: generally lower than enclosed service.
Availability: a broad range of carriers serves common routes.
Exposure: vehicles travel outdoors and can encounter weather and road dust.
ADDED SHELTER FOR SPECIAL VEHICLES
Enclosed transport
Consider enclosed transport for a luxury vehicle, collector car, or finish that needs extra shelter.
Protection: covered sides and a roof reduce exposure to weather and road debris.
Planning: disclose clearance, modifications, and loading needs.
Budget: enclosed service usually costs more and depends on suitable carrier availability.
AUCTION RELEASE & RECEIVING DETAILS
Make the vehicle ready before the truck arrives.
Confirm the auction or dealership has completed its release process. Provide the lot or stock number, facility address, pickup contact, operating hours, and any release document the driver needs. Keys and instructions should be available through the authorized contact.
For Copart and IAA auctions, discuss the actual vehicle condition and loading arrangements by phone. If separate unloading equipment is needed at delivery, the customer must arrange it; Onyx does not provide or arrange forklifts, loading docks, or other separate unloading assistance.
Your release checklist
- Purchase complete and vehicle cleared for release.
- Correct lot or stock number and pickup documents.
- Keys, facility hours, and appointment instructions.
- Accurate vehicle condition and loading details.
- Reachable recipient and suitable delivery access.
Before booking: confirm any special equipment and receiving requirements with our team. Do not rely only on the auction listing’s condition description.
PLAN THE LOT-TO-DESTINATION DETAILS
Dealership and auction shipping questions.
Practical answers for inventory moves, auction purchases, and customer deliveries.
Yes. Provide the vehicle details, store addresses, operating hours, and authorized contacts at both locations. Tell us whether the vehicle is inventory, a dealer trade, or a customer purchase so the release and receiving arrangements are clear.
No. Copart and IAA auction purchases require an accurate quote from dispatch rather than the online calculator. Call (800) 808-0176 with the lot or stock number, release status, vehicle condition, loading requirements, facility hours, and delivery details.
We can discuss transport from Copart and IAA auctions, subject to release and suitable carrier availability. The purchase must be complete and the required pickup documents available. Share the exact branch, vehicle details, and any appointment or access rules.
Yes. Provide the buyer’s authorized receiving contact and address, and confirm who is paying for transport. Pickup and delivery take place as close to the requested addresses as the carrier can safely and legally access.
Tell us the deadline and release status when requesting the quote. Pickup depends on carrier availability and the facility’s rules; a quote does not guarantee collection before storage charges begin. Keep any facility charges and deadlines under review until pickup is confirmed.
Share the number, dimensions, locations, and dates for all vehicles. We can review suitable arrangements, but space on the same trailer, a shared pickup time, or a discount is not automatic and must be confirmed.
If delivery requires a separate forklift, loading dock, or other equipment beyond the assigned carrier’s agreed capability, the customer is responsible for arranging it. Onyx does not provide or arrange that equipment. Discuss the receiving setup before booking.
No charge is processed until a carrier is assigned. The remaining payment schedule follows the option selected. Vehicle coverage is subject to the assigned carrier’s cargo policy, including its limits and exclusions. Keep the pickup and delivery condition reports.