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Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Auto Hauler Exchange operates a business-to-business digital marketplace that directly connects vehicle shippers with auto carriers to streamline automotive logistics and eliminate traditional freight brokers. By removing intermediaries from the supply chain, the platform increases pricing transparency, reduces empty miles, and improves operational efficiency for both sides of the transaction. The company has scaled its logistics network to include more than 5,000 vetted auto carriers and over 350 active vehicle shippers, serving commercial clients like dealerships, rental fleets, and auto auctions. Auto Hauler Exchange has raised $5 million in Series A funding to support its continued marketplace expansion, securing financial backing from venture capital firms including MHS Capital and Golden Ventures. The enterprise is managed by executives including Dana Randazzo and Frank Zombo, and was officially founded in 2020 by Royce Neubauer.
Auto Hauler Exchange has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round.
Auto Hauler Exchange has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Auto Hauler Exchange has raised $5.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Auto Hauler Exchange's investors include Hyperplane, Hyperplane Venture Capital, MHS Capital.
Auto Hauler Exchange has raised $5.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series A in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $5.0M Series A | Hyperplane, Hyperplane Venture Capital, MHS Capital |
Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is a technology company that operates the first true digital marketplace for vehicle transportation, directly connecting shippers (such as auto dealers and fleet owners) with carriers without involving traditional freight brokers. This platform streamlines vehicle logistics by offering faster shipments (average delivery in 4 days), transparent pricing, and cost savings of 15–20%, while enhancing safety and fraud protection through rigorous carrier vetting and real-time shipment tracking[1][2][3]. AHX serves a diverse customer base including auto dealers, fleet owners, and logistics coordinators, solving key problems in the vehicle transport industry such as inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and fraud risks[1][2].
Founded by Royce Neubauer, who brings over 24 years of freight brokerage experience, Auto Hauler Exchange was created by a team with deep expertise in logistics, sales, marketing, and software development. The founding team includes Dana Randazzo (COO), Frank Zombo (VP Sales), Lindy Singer (VP Marketing), and Wes Whitlam (Head of Engineering). Their combined backgrounds shaped AHX’s technology-driven approach to vehicle shipping, aiming to eliminate brokers and their associated inefficiencies and opacity[1][4]. Early traction came from addressing long-standing industry pain points such as slow delivery times, hidden fees, and fraud, quickly gaining adoption among dealers and carriers seeking a more transparent and efficient solution[2].
Auto Hauler Exchange rides the broader trend of digital marketplaces disrupting traditional broker-based logistics models by leveraging technology to increase transparency, efficiency, and trust. The timing is favorable due to growing demand for faster, cost-effective vehicle transport solutions and increasing concerns about fraud and environmental impact in logistics. Market forces such as rising vehicle sales, fleet expansions, and the complexity of nationwide vehicle distribution amplify the need for a streamlined platform like AHX. By digitizing and automating key processes, AHX influences the automotive and logistics ecosystems by setting new standards for transparency, speed, and sustainability in vehicle transport[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Auto Hauler Exchange is well-positioned to expand its marketplace network, enhance technology features such as AI-driven route optimization and predictive analytics, and deepen its environmental impact initiatives. Trends shaping its journey include the continued growth of e-commerce vehicle sales, increasing regulatory focus on logistics transparency, and the push for greener transportation solutions. As AHX scales, it may further disrupt traditional vehicle logistics, potentially expanding into adjacent markets or integrating with broader supply chain platforms, thereby amplifying its influence on the automotive and logistics industries[1][2][4]. This evolution ties back to AHX’s founding mission to empower shippers and carriers with a faster, safer, and more transparent vehicle transport experience.
