How Dealerships Can Cut Costs by Working Directly With Auto Carriers

The Hidden Cost Behind Every Broker Call

If you’re managing a car dealership, you’ve probably felt this pain: you sell cars fast but move them slow. Each time you need vehicles shipped, you post on Central Dispatch, get ten broker calls in five minutes, and end up paying a premium for a process that should be simple.

Brokers promise “nationwide coverage” - but what you actually get is a middleman who takes a cut and slows down communication between your dealership and the driver.

That’s why more and more U.S. dealerships are switching to direct carrier partnerships - companies like DisCarry that own or manage their own fleet and dispatch network.

Why Working Directly With Carriers Saves You Money

1. No Middleman Fees Every broker adds 10–20% markup to your transport cost. When you work directly with a carrier, you pay the real price - not a padded one.
   

2. Faster Communication Instead of waiting hours for updates through a broker chain, you speak directly with dispatchers and drivers. You know exactly where your load is, every mile of the way.
   

3. Reliable Scheduling Brokers often book loads they can’t fulfill immediately. Carriers plan routes based on real truck availability, not guesses. That means fewer delays and cancellations.
   

4. Long-Term Partnership Discounts Dealerships that move cars weekly or monthly get priority scheduling and loyalty rates. Direct carriers appreciate repeat clients and show it in pricing.

The Real-World Example

Imagine you need to move 10 vehicles from Dallas to Denver. Through a broker, you might pay $950 per car, plus face 2–3 days of delay while the broker finds a truck.

A direct carrier like DisCarry can often do it for $750–800 per car, confirm loading within hours, and deliver 1–2 days faster, saving you over $1,500 per shipment.

Multiply that by dozens of transfers each month, and you see why dealerships are switching fast.

What Makes Direct Carriers Like DisCarry Different

✅ Up to 100 available drivers - nationwide coverage. ✅ Professional dispatch team - real people, no bots, no delays. ✅ Insurance & DOT-licensed fleet - complete peace of mind. ✅ Dealer-focused service - we understand showroom timelines. ✅ No unnecessary phone chaos - one call, one confirmation, one invoice.

How to Transition From Brokers to Direct Carriers

1. Start small: Try one route or a small batch to test the process.

2. Compare delivery times & communication

3. Check insurance & MC/DOT verification

4. Review cost per car vs broker averages

5. Scale the partnership once results prove consistent

Final Thoughts

In 2025, time is as valuable as inventory. Dealerships that still rely on brokers are losing money every month, not just in fees but in delays, missed opportunities, and lost trust.

When you go direct, you gain control and when you go with DisCarry, you gain a partner,

not just a truck.