Who This Service Is For

Auction vehicle transport serves individual buyers who have won a vehicle at an online salvage auction and need it transported to their home, body shop, or repair facility. Licensed dealers sourcing wholesale inventory from auction lanes use this service to move multiple units per week. Auto recyclers and dismantlers acquiring salvage titles at Copart and IAAI rely on fast auction pickup services. Exporters purchasing vehicles at US auctions for international shipment also frequently use auction transport as the first leg of a multi-step logistics chain.

Copart and IAAI Salvage Auction Shipping

Copart and IAAI are the two largest salvage auto auction platforms in the United States, operating hundreds of yards across the country. Vehicles purchased at these auctions include total-loss insurance vehicles, flood-damaged cars, recovered theft vehicles, and repossessed units. Many of these vehicles are non-running and require flatbed or roll-back loading rather than standard drive-on carrier loading.

Zoomhaulers works with carriers experienced in salvage auction pickup procedures. Carriers familiar with Copart and IAAI know the release process, required documentation, and yard protocols. This experience avoids delays and minimizes unnecessary storage fees that accrue when vehicles sit unclaimed past the auction's free storage window.

Non-Running and Salvage Vehicle Transport

A large portion of auction vehicles are non-running — either due to accident damage, mechanical failure, or stripped interiors. Transporting a non-running vehicle requires specialized equipment. Flatbed trucks and lowboy trailers with winch capability can load vehicles that cannot be driven. Additional fees of $75 to $150 typically apply for non-running vehicles. When submitting your order, always specify whether the vehicle runs and drives, rolls and steers, or requires a winch pull.

How Auction Pickup Works

After winning your auction lot, you receive a vehicle release notice from the auction facility. Submit this information along with the pickup location, vehicle details, and delivery address to Zoomhaulers. We assign a carrier based on proximity to the auction yard and route coverage. The carrier coordinates with the auction facility for release, loading, and departure.

Transit times from auction pickup to delivery depend on distance. Local moves within the same state can complete in one to two days. Regional hauls up to 500 miles typically take two to four days. Cross-country transport from a West Coast auction to an East Coast destination generally takes seven to ten days. Expedited service is available for urgent pickups at an additional cost.

Auction Storage Fees and Timing

Most auction facilities offer a free storage period of three to seven days after the sale date. Storage fees begin accumulating once that window expires, often running $25 to $75 per day per vehicle. Booking your transport immediately after winning your lot helps ensure the carrier can complete pickup within the free storage window and avoid unnecessary holding costs.

What You Need to Provide

• Auction facility name and address or yard code
• Lot number and vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Gate release or buyer number for vehicle release
• Vehicle run and drive status (running, non-running, or partial)
• Delivery address and contact information