The Challenges of Managing Vehicle Transportation
Vehicle transportation isn’t like moving standard freight. It involves unique complexities—coordinating multiple parties, ensuring vehicle safety, managing handoffs, and staying updated through each stage of the move. Yet many businesses still rely on generic TMS platforms built for palletized freight, which leads to gaps in visibility, inefficiencies, and added operational costs.
Generic freight platforms fall short in key areas:
- Limited shipment visibility – Often offering only batch updates or requiring manual status checks
- Manual coordination – Requiring constant email and phone communication to assign and update shipments
- Weak transporter networks – Lacking access to reliable vehicle haulers at scale
- Delayed payment and claims workflows – Creating bottlenecks for billing and issue resolution
As demand for vehicle shipping grows, these gaps make it harder for businesses to stay competitive.
What Makes Hitch the Best TMS for Vehicle Logistics?
Hitch by RunBuggy is a purpose-built, cloud-based Transportation Management System designed specifically for the complexities of vehicle logistics. From automated coordination to status-based tracking and seamless integration, Hitch addresses the exact challenges generic TMS platforms overlook.
1. End-to-End Automation for Vehicle Transport
Hitch streamlines the entire shipping process by eliminating manual work:
- Automated order creation and scheduling – Manage single or bulk shipments effortlessly
- Smart transporter assignment – Automatically match shipments with verified drivers
- Status-based updates – Track vehicle progress through key milestones like pickup, in transit, and delivery
- Simplified invoicing and claims processing – Speed up billing cycles and reduce administrative burden
2. Status-Based Shipment Visibility
Unlike generic platforms that lack timely updates, Hitch provides milestone-driven visibility:
- Structured status updates – Receive updates at each key phase of the delivery journey
- Automated notifications – Get alerted to changes in timing, availability, or delivery status
- Clear communication – Reduce customer inquiries by proactively sharing updates throughout the transport process
3. Access to a Nationwide Network of Verified Transporters
Hitch connects you directly to RunBuggy’s extensive transporter marketplace, offering:
- Scalable hauler access – Tap into a network of 17,000+ verified transporters
- Faster load assignment – Move vehicles quicker with streamlined driver matching
- Route optimization tools – Reduce empty miles and improve transport efficiency
4. Seamless Integration with Your Existing Systems
Hitch is designed to work with your current logistics stack, including ERP systems and internal workflows:
- Eliminate manual data entry – Sync orders and updates directly
- Centralized dashboard – View and manage all active shipments in one place
- Improved collaboration – Strengthen communication between your team and transport partners
Why Hitch is Built for Vehicle Shipping—And Generic TMS Platforms Aren’t
Companies that switch to Hitch experience:
- Lower operating costs – Through automation and more efficient coordination
- Faster shipping timelines – With smarter matching and milestone-driven updates
- Greater scalability – Easily increase shipping volume using our transporter network
- Improved customer experience – Status-based visibility keeps everyone informed
Generic TMS platforms weren’t designed to handle the logistics of moving vehicles. Hitch was.
Ready to Upgrade Your Vehicle Logistics?
If you’re still navigating slow coordination, limited shipment visibility, and inefficient hauler sourcing, it’s time to make the switch. Hitch by RunBuggy gives you the tools to optimize vehicle logistics and grow your business with confidence.
Schedule a demo today and see how Hitch can transform your transportation strategy.
