How to Post a Load in 3 Minutes (And Why It Beats Calling a Broker)

Every day a purchased vehicle sits waiting for transport means lost sales opportunities, tied-up capital, and potentially missed arbitration windows.

While picking up the phone to call your broker might seem like the quickest solution, the reality is far different. That quick call often translates to days of waiting while your broker hunts for the lowest-cost carrier, which is not always the fastest or most reliable one.

The truth is, posting a shipment on Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is also fast. It takes about 3 minutes to post your shipment. Plus, you are in control of the price you set and can easily check the status. Here's how to do it.

The 3-Minute Posting Process

Step 1: Log in and Enter Vehicle Details

• Go to your AHX dashboard and click "Upload"
• Enter or paste the VIN and indicate if the vehicle is operable
• Select pickup and delivery locations (saved addresses make this even faster)

Step 2: Set Your Price and Add Documentation

• Set your base and maximum price (Use the Quote Tool to see the current market average)
• Drag and drop any gate passes or vehicle photos
• Choose an open or enclosed transport

Step 3: Submit

• Click "Submit" and you're done
• Your load is now visible to over 5,500 vetted carriers nationwide

Want more detailed steps? Check out our step by step explainer.

What's Really Holding You Back?

Even with all the benefits AHX offers, some dealers still hesitate to switch. If you’re still calling your broker, there’s a reason. Here’s what’s holding them back, and why it doesn’t need to anymore: 

"I don't have time for another system"

The platform is designed specifically for busy dealership staff. Antonio Sbrocca from Suburban Ford of Ferndale puts it perfectly: "The user interface is bar none the best I've used in the transport industry. Loading auction vehicles takes seconds (literally) when you have addresses saved."

"Making a quick call to my broker seems easier"

That quick call may only take a minute, but what happens next is where your time and money vanish. With AHX, the average time from posting to carrier acceptance is just 1 day, with delivery in 4 days versus the 14-16 days through traditional brokers. It's like booking your own flight online versus using a travel agent from the 90s.

"I'm worried about carrier reliability"

Every carrier on AHX is extensively vetted and continuously monitored. Their performance history is tracked, and the direct communication channel means no playing telephone through a broker if issues arise. You get carrier contact information immediately upon booking.

"Fast service usually costs more"

Actually, the opposite is true. By eliminating the broker's 20-30% markup, most dealers see a 15-20% cost reduction while experiencing faster delivery times. Clayton Hays, Sales Manager at Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw, puts it simply: "I have counted that you have saved me thousands over the past few months."

Broker Myths vs. AHX Reality

Myth: "Brokers simplify the process."

Reality: Brokers add an unnecessary middleman, creating communication delays and payment complications. With AHX, you post once and connect directly with carriers.

Myth: "Brokers have better carrier networks."

Reality: Every carrier on AHX is thoroughly vetted and continuously monitored. That means you’re not just choosing from a large network (we have 5,500+ vetted carriers), you’re choosing from a trusted one.

Myth: "Posting online is complicated."

Reality: The platform is designed for ease of use, with most dealers mastering it immediately. As Antonio Sbrocca from Suburban Ford of Ferndale puts it: "The user interface is bar none the best I've used in the transport industry."

Myth: "Brokers get you the best price."

Reality: Brokers typically add a 20-30% markup that you never see. Denton, a Used Car Manager at a major Midwest dealership, confirms: "I was skeptical at first, thinking it would be just another broker with a fancy website. But after my first few shipments, I realized this was completely different."

The Broker "Quick Call" Myth

"I can just call my broker and be done in 30 seconds!"

Sure, the initial call might be quick—but then what happens? Your vehicle sits... and sits... and sits while your broker hunts for the cheapest carrier (not the fastest or most reliable one).

This outdated approach costs you in ways you might not realize:

• 10+ Days of Holding Costs: At 7% floor plan interest, each extra day costs you $2-4 per $10,000 in vehicle value
• Blown Arbitration Windows: Miss a 7-day window because your vehicle is still in transit? Now you're stuck with any undisclosed issues
• Lost Sales Opportunities: Every day a vehicle isn't on your lot is a day you can't sell it
• Customer Frustration: Delays in dealer trades or customer deliveries directly impact your CSI scores

Would you still use a travel agent to book a simple flight? Of course not. So why are you still using the automotive equivalent for your vehicle shipments?

What Dealers Are Saying

"Wanted to let you know how happy I am with the service I've been getting with Auto Hauler Exchange. Not only are the prices extremely reasonable compared to shipping services provided by auctions, but the user interface is bar none the best I've used in the transport industry. Loading auction vehicles takes seconds (literally) when you have addresses saved."

• Antonio Sbrocca, Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager, Suburban Ford of Ferndale/Lithia Motors

"I recently went back and audited quite a few of our shipping invoices AHX and I have done together and I have counted that you have saved me thousands over the past few months."

• Clayton Hays, Sales Manager, Jim Ellis Volkswagen of Kennesaw

"I was skeptical at first, thinking it would be just another broker with a fancy website. But after my first few shipments, I realized this was completely different. The transparency in pricing and the speed of delivery have been game-changers for our dealership. We're now sourcing inventory from across the country with confidence."

• Denton, Used Car Manager, Major Midwest Dealership

Start Your 3-Minute Posting Today

It's time to move beyond the broker model that's costing you time, money, and opportunities. Create your first load posting on Auto Hauler Exchange today and experience the difference that direct carrier access can make for your dealership.

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