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Montway Auto Transport — DealerRefresh Vendor Library
Montway Auto Transport is a technology-enabled, asset-light vehicle transport broker headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, that connects auto dealerships,…
Montway Auto Transport
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Montway Auto Transport is a technology-enabled, asset-light vehicle transport broker headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, that connects auto dealerships, auctions, OEMs, fleet managers, and individual consumers with a nationwide network of more than 30,000 vetted carriers across all 50 U.S. states. The company offers door-to-door open and enclosed shipping, expedited transport, and an enterprise partner portal with online quoting and API integrations purpose-built for dealership and corporate clients. Montway has grown through acquisitions including TurnTime Transport (2025) and Angels Moving Autos (2025), expanding its dealer-facing logistics capabilities.
What you do with it
arrange nationwide vehicle transport from auction to dealership with real-time visibility and minimal manual coordination, so they can keep inventory pipeline moving without operational bottlenecks or blind spots
When a dealer is sourcing vehicles from auctions outside their local market — often 150+ miles away — and needs reliable, trackable delivery to their lot
consolidate transport ordering, tracking, and documentation across carriers into a single platform, so they can give executive teams transparency and accountability over inventory logistics at scale
When a multi-rooftop dealer group is managing vehicle moves across locations and needs centralized control over logistics
access on-demand, transparent-priced transport without rate negotiation or volume minimums, so they can maintain inventory velocity regardless of sourcing volume or timing
When a dealer needs to move single units or low volumes on flexible terms without committing to high-volume carrier contracts
Community evidence → Stable
Montway's presence on DealerRefresh is primarily vendor-driven — the quotes are largely Montway's own posts, not independent dealer voices evaluating the product. Within that context, the community record reflects consistent positioning around logistics technology (the automation portal, transparent pricing, on-demand booking) and genuine industry awareness efforts such as webcasts with Mike Trudeau on dealer transport challenges. There is no community-sourced dealer testimony — positive or negative — about actual transport outcomes, carrier reliability, pricing competitiveness, or platform performance. The absence of organic dealer feedback means the JTBD fit is plausible based on the problems Montway articulates, but unvalidated by the DealerRefresh community itself.
Logistics technology and automation (MAP portal, on-demand pricing, bulk VIN upload)3 mentions
Auction-to-dealer transport as a growing dealer operational need3 mentions
Cost and margin pressure on transport (interest rates, diesel prices, aging inventory)1 mention
Supply chain visibility and remarketing efficiency2 mentions
Flexible, low-volume transport options for dealers2 mentions
Industry presence and relationship-building (conferences, webcasts, awards)4 mentions
Absence of independent dealer validation or negative feedback1 mention
11 mentions · 4 positive · Scored from 20+ years of candid DealerRefresh discussion. Scores shift as new conversations happen.
POSITIVE
"Montway, founded in 2007 and now the nation's leading auto transport company, provides nationwide and international shipping services with 365-day extended hours. The webcast explores how vehicle shipping has become increasingly important to dealership operations, particularly since the pandemic, and highlights Montway's technological innovations in the logistics space."
Top challenges in finished Vehicle Logistics | Mike Trudeau of Montway Auto Transport →
POSITIVE
"Montway Auto Transport posted about the importance of supply chain visibility in automotive remarketing and fleet management, citing that only 6% of companies have full visibility and outlining benefits like risk mitigation, flexibility, and increased revenue."
Only 6% of companies report full visibility in their supply chain. Why does it matter? →
POSITIVE
"Montway Auto Transport is promoting a new automation platform designed to streamline vehicle transport booking and pricing for dealers. The platform aims to eliminate rate negotiation hassles by offering transparent, on-demand pricing and automated booking functionality."
Don’t like surprises when it comes to pricing? Neither do we. →
POSITIVE
"Montway Auto Transport celebrates Kay Cielle's inclusion in the 2022 Women in Remarketing honorees program, alongside leaders from major industry players like CarMax and Capital One."
Women in Remarketing 2022: Insights & Takeaways →
NEUTRAL
"Montway Auto Transport solicits feedback from dealership professionals about their challenges and needs when transporting vehicles from auto auctions, positioning their online ordering, tracking, and flexible volume capabilities as solutions."
Top-rated auto auction transportation and logistic services →
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"Mike Trudeau from Montway Auto Transport returns to discuss how rising interest rates, diesel prices, and aging inventory are creating significant challenges for dealers in North America, particularly around vehicle transport and logistics costs."
Interest Rates, Diesel Prices & Aging inventory | Mike Trudeau →
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"Montway Auto Transport promotes their single-car and low-volume transportation services as a solution for dealers needing flexible logistics to keep inventory moving."
What are your thoughts on single-car and low-volume moves? →
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"Montway Auto Transport surveys attendees about automotive conference preferences, asking what events are must-attends, what draws people to booths, and what promotional items they actually value."
Live Events Survey - What Swag Do You Put In Your Bag? →
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"Montway Auto Transport is promoting the upcoming Automotive Logistics Finished Vehicle Logistics Conference and inviting DealerRefresh members to connect there"
Finished Vehicle Logistics Show 2022 →
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"A Montway Auto Transport moderator provides demographic data on Generation Z car buyers (born 1997-2012, representing $44 billion in purchasing power with 88% planning to purchase within five years)"
Selling to Gen Z: Tips, tricks and insights →
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"Kiar from Montway Auto Transport is inviting DealerRefresh members to connect at the upcoming Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR), noting that several of their B2B logistics staff will be attending."
See you at the Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR)? →
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