Our CEO, Michael Malakhov, was invited to speak at the Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Showcase. Michael shared his experience of navigating the ups and downs of building a company from scratch and shared his personal experiences and insights into the challenges and successes. The session was moderated by Alex Rhodeen, Supply Chain Catalyst, Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) as part of the SCL Interdisciplinary Research Center seminar series. The post Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Showcase appeared first on Carpool Logistics ..read more

Built In announced that Carpool Logistics was honored in its 2023 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Carpool Logistics was recognized as a Best Startups to Work Award. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.  “We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised as a Best Place To Work in Atlanta! We love our team and look forward to growing our company, culture, and amazing team,” says Michael Malakhov, CEO. Built In determines the w ..read more

Carpool Logistics CEO, Michael Malakhov, sat down with Tech and Innovation Reporter Zach Armstrong to discuss the future of vehicle shipping. Check out the full article below! As more people buy cars online, Atlanta Tech Village startup bundles vehicle shipments The market for automotive logistics is too fragmented, says Carpool Logistics CEO and founder Michael Malakhov. It is saturated with small businesses that ship less than five cars to auctions and dealerships, all while the industry lacks the technology to optimize transactions for both parties. Malakhov’s startup, an automotive l ..read more

There are several things to take into account before shipping your car. Are you moving and considering shipping your car to your new location? There is so much planning that goes into a move and into shipping a car. If you are relocating or a snowbird, there are a few things to keep in mind when preparing to ship your car. As we discussed in ..read more

There are four stages to the car shipping process. One of the first questions anyone has when it comes to shipping a vehicle is “how long does it take?” Like anything else, that depends. The entire transport process for a 1,000-mile shipment can take up to 6-7 days to execute. Each stage requires significant planning to avoid any delays, but there are numerous unpredictable obstacles that can cause disarray. Think of it like the Olympic relay competition. Each athlete’s performance affects the entire team’s outcome. One error or delay can cause an entire domino effect. To break it down, there ..read more

It’s about that time again, time to pack up and head north for the summer. The southern weather has been lovely but it’s gonna be a hot summer and it’s time to start preparing for migration.  Many people think the life of a snowbird is all cocktails and beaches but there’s a lot of planning and prepwork that goes into traveling for three months of the year. In addition to packing your personal belongings you have to prepare your home (summer or winter) for your extended absence. Many snowbirds rent their summer homes when they aren’t there and that’s a whole other list.  General Prep ..read more

Learn more about vehicle transportation for consumers interested in purchasing a car online. The used car industry has been on fire since the chip shortage adversely affected car manufacturers’ supply chains. Subsequently, the shortage of new cars significantly drove up the demand for used cars. In addition, Covid accelerated the used car industry’s e-commerce penetration, which only accounted for 0.9% prior to the pandemic. Covid also kept some consumers from visiting a dealership. Others simply couldn’t find a vehicle they were looking for in the local market. Either way, consumers turned to ..read more

Learn more about why one of our core values is our approach to our customers. We launched Carpool Logistics, with five critical core values in mind. Each was (and still is) extremely important to us as founders but they were also key to establishing a strong foundation for the company. That simple definition played a critical role in our success and rapid growth. The core values are strongly woven into our culture and our team. One of our core values is our approach to our customers. Customer Experience The automotive logistics industry has historically been afflicted with inconsistent service ..read more

Learn more about the best practices for Vehicle Home Delivery. E-commerce has taken foothold in all parts of our life. People are more comfortable making larger purchase online thanks to companies like Amazon, Walmart and eBay. The way people buy and sell cars is also changing. More people are shopping for vehicles online as consumers get comfortable with purchasing cars remotely. This shift started before the pandemic and has accelerated as Covid-19 spurred people to shop more online and demand for cars surged. What this means for Dealerships The auto dealership could soon look like other par ..read more

At Carpool Logistics, we pool cars! One of the critical components of a successful remarketing strategy is reliable transport service. Auctions have strict guidelines to meet. Delivery timelines are important no matter their customers, whether it is a financial institution or a fleet account. For auctions, transporting vehicles is a necessary evil but it requires a very well thought out strategy. Car hauling has an extremely fragmented pool of transporters. 89% of car hauling capacity is represented by transporters with five units or less. For auctions to efficiently manage vehicle transport ..read more