Driver database and bulletin board started for auto haulers.

Companies looking for experienced auto transport drivers will soon be able to search a database for a nominal subscription fee. Drivers wishing to post articles or share information are encouraged to try the new bulletin board (free: http://forums.autohaulershopper.com/

More on the PTS bankruptcy filing.

Tribune-Chronicle: "Car hauler files bankruptcy By LARRY RINGLER / Tribune Chronicle LORDSTOWN — Performance Transportation Services Inc. will continue to haul vehicles, including those made at the General Motors Corp. Lordstown Complex, after a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing designed to help the sale of the company. The parent of Leaseway Auto Transport said Monday’s voluntary bankruptcy was required to sell the company to Allied Systems Holdings Inc. for $67 million."

'Performance' Seeks Ch 11 Asset Sale

'Performance' Seeks Ch 11 Asset Sale: "'Performance' Seeks Ch 11 Asset Sale"

Well, from what I've heard, Allied was in desperate need of some equipment.

Adjustable rollback strap

Watch a short video of this new type of adjustable auto tie-down strap for rollback trucks.

The proper cinch method for side mount auto tie-down strap system.

For more info, go here.

New video shows side mount wheel strap system

Autohauler Supply - AA Autohauler WHEEL STRAPS » Side Mount Wheel Strap Systems Short video shows new wheel strap system for wedge trailers.

Wicked Strap Deal (auto tie-down)

Autohauler Supply has ratchet wheel straps on sale for $15.95 including ratchet!

Watch a video about the new improved auto transport wheel strap!

Ratchet Wheel Strap Deal

$15.95 each, including ratchet
Check it out

Madison County Record | Cottrell cleared in federal court trial

Madison County Record | Cottrell cleared in federal court trial: "9/20/2007 6:24 PM"

It's about time.

EZ Dispatch: web application for car haulers

I guess I've known Dave from EZ Dispatch for at least a couple years now, so when I got a call last weekend from him letting me know he was going to be in the area, I jumped at the chance to check out his new bar code scanner.

What the heck is EZ Dispatch, and why you should you care? Just possibly the best thing you've never heard of before that could make your job easier!

I drove out to meet Dave at his hotel in my son's 1992 Toyota Tercel, and he started his demonstration by scanning the VIN on the door frame with the Barracoda scanner. When we got back to his room to check out the results on his laptop (the scanner connects wirelessly via Bluetooth), he told me how much my kid's car weighs-- 1950 pounds!

Using this system, a driver can scan in a load and print bills of lading in minutes! Not only that, but the dispatcher can see what cars have been picked up or dropped off in real time, which means better customer service and faster billing (always a good thing).

But the time savings only starts with the driver-- back at the office, the system can download invoices straight into Quickbooks, so you don't have to re-type all that vehicle information in!

Currently, Dave has two different bar code scanners that work great with laptops, and his system will also work with cell phones that have data capabilities (web enabled phones, or "WEP" for short)

Having seen this system, I don't know why anyone with a car hauler business wouldn't subscribe to this service... unless they enjoy filling out paperwork. Dave hauled cars for years, so you can be sure he'll give you a straight answer and not a bunch of "Technical-ese" that you won't understand. To find out more, go to http://ezdispatch.com/

Madison County Record | Appellate Court issues mixed ruling in Cottrell claim

Madison County Record | Appellate Court issues mixed ruling in Cottrell claim

For those of you who missed the ruling on the Cottrell law suit.

Madison County Record | Stack to Wendler: Take it and leave it in Tennessee

Madison County Record | Stack to Wendler: Take it and leave it in Tennessee: "Stack to Wendler: Take it and leave it in Tennessee"

Basically, the last dying gasps of the lawsuit against Cottrell, Cassens, et. al.

Slide N Glide Graphite Video

Autos hauled out of Tacoma

According to an email I just received from Sharon Glassy, auto transport is up at the Port of Tacoma, WA:

Automobiles (units) 81,379 up 9.1 percent

That might go way up if the Chinese start exporting cars to the US market!