Carpool Logistics

Michael Malakhov and Tony MacDonald represented Carpool at the 25th annual Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global (#ALSCGLOBAL) conference. It was an energizing few days of conversations with leaders shaping the future of automotive logistics – including a great conversation with Sean McGirr of Mercedes-Benz USA. At Carpool, we believe the industry deserves more than just vehicle shipping. It needs logistics infrastructure built for visibility, security, and scalability. Events like ALSC Global bring that vision into focus, and we’re proud to be part of the dialogue driving it forward.

Welcome to the latest Carpool Market Pulse, covering what's changed and what's trending each week in auto logistics: Volume: ↓ 5% WoW; fourth straight weekly dip. Regions: SE ↓ 5% , MW ↑ 4%, NE ↓ 5%, South ↓ 10%, SW ↓ 14%, NW ↓ 7%. Mix: Repo ↓ 7% | Enclosed ↑ 1% | Multi-Car Shipments ↑ 3%. Pricing & Supply (via Black Book): Wholesale ↓ 0.33% (faster than last week’s −0.21%), Auction conversion 61%(steady), Retail supply 36 days (tightening 40→38→37→36). Playbook for this week: • Transport volumes in Midwest remain strong, with truck capacity tighter than usual.  • Avoid Michigan outbound lanes as volume is up 31%, leading to longer turn times.  • Outbound volume from the Southwest has decreased by 30% over the last three weeks, presenting potential cost-effective shipping opportunities. • The Southeast continues to show looser truck capacity, and the Northeast market has also shown capacity improvement.  • No-sale auction units are being repositioned geographically to improve inventory turn times and meet demand in faster-moving regions. Want corridor-level rate bands and a 30-day execution plan for your lanes? Get in touch and we’ll map it for you. #AutoLogistics #Dealers #Auctions #Remarketing #UsedCars #SupplyChain #CarShipping #OEMLogistics

Tony MacDonald, our Director of Logistics, joined the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA)'s 2025 Conference in Marco Island this week. From award-winning leaders to forward-thinking speakers, the energy was all about what’s next in fleet and automotive. Carpool is proud to be part of that momentum – building smarter logistics with total visibility, fewer disruptions, and partnerships built on trust. Here’s to an AI-driven future, stronger connections, and moving this industry forward together. #AFLA2025 #AutoLogistics #FleetInnovation #FleetManagement #AutoLeasing

Let’s dive into what’s moving the market this week – here's your Carpool Market Pulse: Carpool Market Pulse (WoW + 3-wk): • Volume: ↓ 11% WoW; third straight decline. • Regions: SE ↓ 7% (near early-Sept baseline), MW ↓ 6%, NE ↓ 8% (multi-week slide), South ↓ 11%, SW ↓ 22% (~35% below over 3 weeks), NW ↓ 6% (~15% below). • Lanes: West Coast - East Coast long hauls ↓ 20–27% WoW. • Mix: Repo ↓ 8% (gave back last week’s +6%), Enclosed ↓ 4% (2nd week down), Multi-car shipments ↓ 6%. Pricing & Supply (Black Book): Wholesale ↓ 0.21% (drifting), Auction conversion 61% (from 64% two weeks ago), Retail supply 37 days (tightened from 40). Dealer Used Inventory: (Cox) ~2.21M units on lots at September start (+2% MoM & YoY, 2025 high), yet dealership days’ supply is falling on strong sales and acquisition pressure is rising. Playbook for This Week: 1. Revisit the Southwest Region for cross country moves as transport volumes have declined by 40% since mid-August.  2. Northeast & South Regions both experienced a post-summer decline, with current volumes below the median.  3. While there's been a slight dip, the Midwest region is still maintaining volumes at the median level, showing relative resilience. Want corridor-level rate bands and a next-30-day execution calendar for your lanes? DM us and we’ll map it. #AutoLogistics #Dealers #Auctions #Remarketing #UsedCars #SupplyChain #OEM #Upfitters

From 7 cars in our first month to 14,000 today – thanks to the Atlanta Business Chronicle for highlighting Carpool’s growth: https://hubs.ly/Q03H-L_t0

Welcome to this week's edition of the Carpool Market Pulse. Overall car shipping volume dipped 6% week-over-week, and capacity was mixed across regions: • SE ↓ 4% | MW ↓ 5% • NE ↓ 8% | South ↑ 2% • SW ↓ 10% | NW ↔ • Multi-Car ↓ 1% • Enclosed ↓ 9% Pricing & Supply (via Black Book): • Wholesale prices ↓ 0.10% (decline slowing) • Auction conversion ↓ to 63% • Retail supply ↓ to 38 days Actionable Insights: • SE/MW: Take advantage of looser capacity in SE and MW for quick turns. • NE/SW: Volume dropped but capacity remains tight, and rates elevated. • Enclosed transport: Use enclosed to protect high value vehicles as market softens.  • Maintain risk hygiene: verified carriers, controlled handoffs, endpoint confirmation. The market moves weekly. Your logistics should, too. Let’s align capacity, rates, and risk before month-end. #AutoLogistics #Dealers #Auctions #Remarketing #UsedCars #SupplyChain #CarShipping

I’m excited to be in Marco Island, FL, in a couple of weeks for #AFLA2025 the best annual corporate fleet conference to learn the latest trends in fleet from industry experts, while connecting with colleagues new and old! If you haven’t already, register to join me in paradise! https://lnkd.in/evjmaYc5

Coming out of the long weekend, here is this week’s Carpool Market Pulse. Market Snapshot: Overall car shipping volume dipped 1% week-over-week, while truck capacity remains constrained following the holiday weekend. • SE ↑ 10% | MW ↑ 8%  • NE ↓ 5% | South ↓ 4% • SW ↓ 10% | NW ↓ 10% • Multi-Car ↔ Pricing & Supply (*Black Book): • Wholesale prices ↓ 0.23% (slower decline) • Auction conversion ↑ to 64%  • Retail supply ↓ to 40 days. Actionable Insights: • Buy on the dip: South region volumes have declined for three consecutive weeks.  • Watch tight zones: NE & SW volumes are starting to dip but capacity remains tight.  • Rotating demand: SE & MW volumes are up; expect tightening capacity this week. If you’re buying or bidding this week, we’ll help you price, plan, and protect every move. Let’s talk. #AutoLogistics #Dealers #Auctions #OEM #CarShipping #Remarketing #UsedCars #SupplyChain #AutoTech #LogisticsTech

Welcome to the Carpool Market Pulse, your weekly snapshot of the trends and stats shaping vehicle transport. We break it down fast, so you can make smarter, quicker decisions. Market Snapshot: After six consecutive weeks of growth, the vehicle transport market dipped 6% this week – a modest pullback after a 29% surge over the past month. With the upcoming holiday weekend, expect slight pressure on truck capacity. Here's how volumes are trending nationwide: • Nationwide ↓ 6% | Still up 21% over the past 6 weeks. • SE ↓ 8% (FL ↓ 19%, GA ↓ 10%) | 6-week trend: ↓ 19% • NE ↓ 5% (MA ↓ 4%, PA ↓ 5%, NY ↓ 5%) | 6-week trend: ↑ 62% • MW ↓ 8% (IL ↓ 18%, MI flat, OH ↑ 1%) | 6-week trend: ↑ 15% • S ↓ 6% | 6-week trend: ↓ 6% • SW ↓ 7% (CA ↓ 8%) | 6-week trend: ↑ 61% • NW ↓ 1% | 6-week trend: ↑ 94% • Multi-car ↓ 5% | Still up 6% over 6 weeks Market Pricing & Supply*: • Wholesale values ↓ 0.32% | A slower decline vs. last week’s -0.56% • Auction conversion ↑ to 63% | Highest since April • Retail supply: Steady at 42 days Actionable Insights: • Buy on the dip: Now’s a great time to acquire inventory, especially in the Southeast where truck capacity is up. • Watch tight zones: Truck availability is tightening on the West Coast and Northeast – expect longer lead times or rising rates. • Plan coast-to-coast carefully: Avoid increasing rates on West to East cross-country transport. • Secure your shipments: Vehicle theft and fraud are rising — double-check carrier credentials and verify delivery endpoints. We want Market Pulse to help you make more informed decisions – what other metrics or insights would make this more useful? Drop feedback below and help shape future updates. Follow Carpool for weekly logistics insights, and if faster turns with fewer surprises matter to you, let’s talk. #AutoLogistics #Dealers #Auctions #OEM #CarShipping #Remarketing #UsedCars #SupplyChain #AutoTech #LogisticsTech *Courtesy of Black Book: https://lnkd.in/g58gwz-U

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