Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to the questions we’ve received so far:

What is the difference between RunBuggy Marketplace and RunBuggy Hitch?

RunBuggy Marketplace provides shippers and haulers a platform to connect in order to move vehicles. RunBuggy Hitch is software that allows companies, in this case, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, the ability to centralize and manage their transportation. The two systems are separate and do not share any data.

What does joining Berkshire Hathaway Automotive's Hitch environment cost?

Nothing. Transport partners are able to join and operate within Berkshire Hathaway Automotive’s Hitch environment for free.

How do I get onto Berkshire Hathaway Automotive’s RunBuggy network for the first time?

All Berkshire Hathaway Automotive partner transport company contacts received an invitation link. Clicking this link will put you directly into your RunBuggy account view. If you need the link re-sent, please reach out to the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive team.

How do I log onto RunBuggy after the first time?

RunBuggy has passwordless technology that allows users to enter in their email address and log on through a verification email link. If you select ‘I trust this device’ before logging on, the system will remember that device and it will streamline logins going forward.

How do I add my team to my RunBuggy Hitch account?

Please see above job aid and video that walks you through the step-by-step process of adding users to your RunBuggy account.

How do I add my drivers to my RunBuggy Hitch account?

Below is a job aid that walks you through the step-by-step process of adding users to your RunBuggy account.

What are the differences between the accounts I can add?

Below is a description of each user type so you can add your team in the correct roles. These can be edited at any time:
Admin
• Admins able to view all aspects of the account
• Admins are able to add other admins
• Admins are able add users and drivers
• Admins are able to assign drivers to orders
• Admins are able to manually progress orders

User
• User accounts are able to assign orders to drivers
• User accounts are able to manually progress orders
• User accounts are NOT able to add other users to the company account
• User accounts are NOT able to add drivers to the company account

Driver
• Drivers are only able to login through the RunBuggy mobile app on their phones
• Drivers are able to progress orders through the app
• Drivers able to provide ETAs
• Drivers take pictures of the vehicles

Admin+Driver
• This account type has the capabilities of both Admin and Driver

User + Driver
• This account type has the capabilities of both User and Driver

Please see above job aid that walks you through the step-by-step process of adding users to your RunBuggy account.

How do my drivers access the RunBuggy Hitch system?

When you add a driver to your account, they will receive an invitation link in their email inbox. This link will prompt them to download the RunBuggy mobile app on their phone. Once they download the app, they can login using their email address

How will I see my Berkshire Hathaway Automotive orders?

When a Berkshire Hathaway Automotive order is created on a route that your company has won, you will see the order populate in the RunBuggy system. From there, it is the transport partner’s responsibility to assign a driver and get the vehicle moved using the RunBuggy mobile app.

Is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive’s transport allocation process changing?

No, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is continuing to collect monthly bids for all lanes and selecting transportation partners for each lane. RunBuggy Hitch will not interfere with that process.

How will my company get paid for Berkshire Hathaway Automotive orders?

RunBuggy Hitch does not impact the current payment process for Berkshire Hathaway Automotive orders. Transportation partners will continue to be paid by the auction.

Why do my drivers need to use the RunBuggy mobile app?

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive has selected RunBuggy Hitch as the software they want to use to track their transports. The RunBuggy mobile app gives transparency into what is happening with each vehicle.

How does my company join the RunBuggy Marketplace?

Transport companies are able to join the RunBuggy Marketplace by following this link: https://runbuggy.com/runbuggy-for-car-haulers/ and clicking on the ‘Sign up’ button in the top right corner. We will need some company documentation and contact information for you to fully onboard, but our team is there to make it as seamless as possible. IMPORTANT: Signing up for the RunBuggy Marketplace is NOT required to participate in the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive Hitch environment, but the RunBuggy Marketplace is a great opportunity for your company to move more cars.

Account Onboarding

App Usage

Training

Operations

Account Onboarding

You should have received a separate invitation to Berkshire Hathaway Automotive’s Hitch system. If you don’t see the email, please check your spam/junk folder.

Why do I need to provide my driver's capability and capacity?

This helps Berkshire Hathaway Automotive match the most appropriate load with the most appropriate transporter.

What is passwordless technology?

Passwordless technology is a method of authentication that allows users to access their accounts and systems without entering traditional passwords. It relies on alternative forms of authentication such as biometrics, security tokens, or cryptographic keys. To learn more, click here.

Do all users need their own account?

Yes. All user (owner, dispatcher, drivers, etc.) need their own account.

How do I learn more about RunBuggy?

You can learn more about RunBuggy here. To sign-up for RunBuggy, click here

For more help setting up your account, please click here

App Usage

You can download the RunBuggy app here. For a quick reference on how to use the RunBuggy app, click here.

For more detailed help on using the RunBuggy App, please contact support@runbuggy.com or call 888-872-8449

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Training

For Berkshire Hathaway Automotive transport partners, you will receive an invitation to a kickoff meeting with the RunBuggy team to help set up your account.For live driver training (recommended for first time users), enroll in one of our training sessions with a RunBuggy Blue Team member.

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For more detailed help on using the RunBuggy App, please contact support@runbuggy.com or call 888-872-8449

Operations

Please contact the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive team for assistance.