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Remarketing Market Conditions: Vehicle Logistics

As the remarketing landscape shifts, auctions need fast, flexible logistics. Carpool helps you move vehicles smarter, faster, and with full visibility.

Carpool Logistics ·
auto transport partner

Why Our Customers Drive Everything We Build

Carpool builds every feature with one goal in mind: making life easier for the customers who trust us to move their business forward.

Carpool Logistics ·
cloud logistics

What We Stand For: The Core Values of Carpool Logistics

At Carpool, our core values aren’t posters on a wall – they guide how we operate, solve problems, and build long-term trust in vehicle logistics. Learn how our commitment to transparency, action, and

Michael Malakhov ·
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2025 Year in Review

2025 was a defining year for Carpool and the customers and carriers who rely on us. We accelerated our growth trajectory by expanding customer and carrier partnerships while continuing to invest deeply in the Carpool platform, resulting in faster, more predictable vehicle delivery at scale. Carpool delivered 149,000 vehicles in 2025, representing 114% year-over-year growth. Our customer […]

Austin Bryan ·
Fund Raising

Carpool Logistics Secures $12M Series A

Carpool Logistics has reached a major milestone in its mission to modernize automotive logistics. We’re excited to announce the successful close of our $12 million Series A funding round, led by Wavecrest Growth Partners with participation from CarMax. This investment will accelerate our ability to provide scalable, technology-driven vehicle shipping solutions that meet the evolving […]

Austin Bryan ·
Awards

Carpool Graduates from ATDC!

We’re thrilled to announce that Carpool Logistics has successfully graduated from the prestigious Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech! This milestone marks a significant step forward for our company as we continue to revolutionize the way people commute. Our CEO, Michael Malakhov, had the honor of speaking at the graduation ceremony, sharing insights […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Hypepotamus: Supply Chain Advice From Industry Leaders

Southeast is a natural space for startups building in the supply chain and logistics space. The region is where giants like UPS, FedEx, FreightWaves, and Manhattan Associates have set up shop. It is also home to some of the country’s most important airports and shipping ports. Over the last decade, the region has seen many […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool Logistics Honored as a Top 40 Innovative Company in Georgia!

We are thrilled to announce that Carpool Logistics has been named one of the Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)! This prestigious recognition acknowledges our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions within the transportation industry and fostering a thriving technology ecosystem in Georgia. Being selected for the TAG Top […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool Logistics named Atlanta’s Best B2B Startup

On October 5th, 2023, the Atlanta Startup Awards took place at Monday Night Garage celebrating the best of the Atlanta startup community. The Atlanta Startup Awards, jointly organized by members of the Atlanta Startup Community, recognizes and celebrates the city’s most successful rising tech companies, startup pioneers, and disruptive innovators. The Best B2B Startup Award […]

Joe Norton ·
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2023 Fire Awards

Still, Atlanta companies continue to grow and evolve. In recognition of the area’s most innovative companies, Atlanta Inno has identified 25 companies in six categories as honorees of our 2023 Fire Awards. The categories reflect the diversity of the tech scene, from artificial intelligence to clean energy.  The list was curated through community nominations, Atlanta […]

Joe Norton ·
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Carpool Logistics Takes its Place Among Atlanta’s Tech Leaders

Today marks a significant milestone by joining the ranks of esteemed companies displayed on the prominent Atlanta Tech Village sign. This placement signifies the company’s growing influence within the Atlanta tech ecosystem and its commitment to disrupting the traditional car shipping industry. Carpool Logistics offers a revolutionary approach to vehicle transportation. Their platform leverages technology […]

Joe Norton ·
The Carpool Blog

Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Showcase

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 […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Georgia Trend: Growing Tech in Georgia

By Kenna SimmonsFebruary 27, 2023 One of the best decisions Michael Malakhov made as a startup entrepreneur was influenced by something that’s quintessentially Atlanta: traffic. Malakhov and cofounder Eric Morris decided to house their company, Carpool Logistics, in Atlanta Tech Village (ATV), a “tech hub” that’s part incubator, part accelerator, part coworking space for entrepreneurs. […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool Logistics named finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards

ATLANTA (Feb. 14, 2023) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced the finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards, presented by EarthLink. As TAG’s preeminent award program, the TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia. Each year, a select group of 24 industry technology leaders seeks out the best […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Rawls Auto Auction to be recognized by Westlake Financial as a 2022 Nationwide Auction of the Year!

We are thrilled that our customer, the Rawls Auto Auction, will be recognized by Westlake Financial as a 2022 Nationwide Auction of the Year. Carpool Logistics is Rawls Auto Auction’s partner for auto transport, and we are excited to play a small part in supporting this incredible recognition.  By Auto Remarketing StaffWednesday, Feb. 08, 2023, […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Atlanta Inno: Atlanta’s 2023 Startups to Watch

By Zach Armstrong – Digital ProducerJanuary 20, 2023, 03:53pm EST It’s been a rough year for startups.  In 2022, Georgia companies raised about half of what they did the previous year, which was a record level for funding. Investors have switched a focus on growth for profitability. That shift in market dynamics has led to a […]

Joe Norton ·
The Carpool Blog

Built In Honors Carpool Logistics in Its Esteemed 2023 Best Places To Work Awards

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. 

Joe Norton ·
In the News

CARPOOL NAMED A COMPANY TO WATCH IN 2023 BY HYPEPOTAMUS

Carpool Logistics was name a company to watch by Hypepotamus along with some amazing startups! You can see the full list here! The numbers speak for themselves  – B2B SaaS startups across the Southeast region were certainly busy this year scaling and helping enterprise clients navigate uncertain economic conditions.  Which startups made the biggest splash? […]

Joe Norton ·
Fund Raising

Atlanta Business Chronicle: Carpool Logistics CEO, the American dream is alive and well

By Zach Armstrong – Digital ProducerNovember 13, 2022 CEO and co-founder of Carpool Logistics Michael Malakhovgot $2 million in July from Atlanta Ventures to double both his customers and staff by the end of the year. Launched in 2021, his Atlanta Tech Village-based startup connects vehicle shippers with auto haulers that have available space on […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

ATDC Congratulates 15 Portfolio Companies selected for Venture Atlanta 2022

ATLANTA — The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), the state of Georgia’s technology incubator, today announced 15 of its portfolio companies have been accepted to participate in the Venture Atlanta 2022 Conference. Now in its 15th year, Venture Atlanta is one of the country’s most prestigious venture capital conferences and the largest such gathering in the Southeast. The […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Built In: The Future 5 of Atlanta Tech, Q3 2022

By Ashley BowdenSeptember 8, 2022 Sure, the latest initiatives from the Teslas, Apples and Googles of the industry tend to dominate the tech news space — and with good reason. Still, the tech titans aren’t the only ones bringing innovation to the sector. In an effort to highlight up-and-coming startups, Built In has launched The […]

Joe Norton ·
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Atlanta Inno: These 36 Atlanta startups will be featured at Venture Atlanta

By Zach Armstrong – Tech and Innovation ReporterSeptember 21, 2022 In its 15th year, the largest technology conference in the Southeast will feature 36 Atlanta startups at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, according to the conference lineup. On Oct. 19-20, 85 Southeastern companies will present at the Venture Atlanta conference to an expected attendance of at […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool Logistics Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2022 Presenting Company

Over $6.5 billion in funding awarded to date; leading tech investment conference continues to select large and diverse lineup of innovators from the Southeast’s hottest tech markets Carpool Logistics announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 450-plus applicants as one of the top technology companies in the Southeast to present at Venture […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Hypepotamus: Carpool selected to join Venture Atlanta’s stage this October

By HypepotamusSeptember 20, 2022 The theme for this year’s Venture Atlanta conference, FORWARD, aptly addresses this moment in time for the Atlanta technology ecosystem, says  CEO Allyson Eman.  “This year’s number of applicants broke even last year’s record, with the quality of companies making it a very difficult job for our Selection Committee,” she said upon the […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Built In: Carpool Logistics Wants to Make Auto Shipping More Sustainable

By Ashley BowdenSeptember 27, 2022 Sure, the latest initiatives from the Teslas, Apples and Googles of the industry tend to dominate the tech news space — and with good reason. Still, the tech titans aren’t the only ones bringing innovation to the sector. In an effort to highlight up-and-coming startups, Built In has launched The Future 5 […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool Wins Dell for Startups – Atlanta!

On the evening of August 25th, the Dell for Startups Pitch Competition took place at the Atlanta Tech Village. Hundreds of Atlanta based startups were nominated in hopes of being selected. Only six companies made the final cut to pitch in front of the five-member panel and audience. Each startup was given three minutes to […]

Joe Norton ·
Car Shipping for Auctions

Hypepotamus: Logistics Startups Take Center Stage as Supply Chain Stressors Shift

By Maija Ehlinger August 12, 2022 What a difference a year makes.  Summer 2021 was all about shipping containers, as alarm bells went off that Christmas presents would be stuck at US ports and consumers could expect delays in just about every item on their wish list.  This summer, all eyes are on warehouse shelves. […]

Joe Norton ·
Fund Raising

Biz Journal: Atlanta Ventures funds vehicle shipment startup Carpool Logistics

By Zach Armstrong – Tech and Innovation ReporterJuly 26, 2022, 02:53pm EDT An Atlanta-based logistics startup is ending its bootstrapping era. Carpool Logistics, an automotive logistics company based at the Atlanta Tech Village, has received a $2 million raise from Atlanta Ventures. Prior to the investment, the startup operated on $300,000 from the founding team. CEO and […]

Joe Norton ·
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Atlanta Ventures Featured Post: Why Atlanta Ventures Invested in Carpool

Why We Invested in Carpool We recently led a Seed investment to support Carpool Logistics. Their marketplace helps dealers and auto auctions ship and track cars more efficiently and reliably. Here are a few reasons why we invested in this round: The Team We have had the pleasure of getting to know Mike Malakhov and his team through […]

Joe Norton ·
In the News

Carpool featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle

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. […]

Joe Norton ·
Events

Carpool at the Georgia Technology Summit

Carpool Logistics team is honored to be named a 2022 Top 10 Most Innovative Company in Georgia. Our CEO, Michael Malakhov, presented at the Georgia Technology Summit at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 27th. The TAG Top 10 and Top 40 programs have an impressive track record of identifying and predicting future successful companies. Twenty […]

Michael Malakhov ·
In the News

Carpool Logistics named Top 40 Innovative Technology Company by TAG

Each year, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) selects the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia contributing to innovation and economic growth within the state of Georgia’s technology sector. Carpool Logistics is on a mission to solve the vehicle shipping headache facing dealerships, auto auctions, manufacturers, and consumers. They are taking on the fragmented, […]

Michael Malakhov ·
The Carpool Blog

Buying a Car Online? Don’t Forget the Delivery

Are you thinking of buying a car online? Learn about vehicle transportation for online purchases and what you need to know for home delivery.

Carpool Logistics ·
car transport company

Why Top Remarketers Outsource Vehicle Logistics

Managing transport in-house quietly erodes margins and turn time. Why the most efficient remarketers outsource the logistics layer — without giving up control or visibility.

Carpool Logistics ·

Why Logistics Is the Backbone of the Modern Car Economy

The car economy now runs on how vehicles move, not just how they're built. Why visibility, predictability, and a documented chain of custody have become competitive infrastructure.

Michael Malakhov ·