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TATS LOGISTICS
For fleets, OEMs and test programs

Driveaway: a driver instead of a truck

When the vehicle can drive, we send a professional driver instead of a truck, for a fraction of the cost.

Professional driver at the wheel of a fleet vehicle

How driveaway works

If the vehicle is road-legal, a professional driver can take it straight to its destination. It usually costs much less than a truck. The drivers come from a driveaway partner we work with, but you still deal with us.

When it fits
  1. 1Fleet repositioning between states
  2. 2Mapping and test cars going back to the plant
  3. 3Several units moving at once
  4. 4Any road-legal, registered vehicle

Driver or truck?

If the vehicle can't be driven, or shouldn't add miles, it goes in a trailer. Compare all three methods.

Driver (driveaway)

Best for
Road-legal vehicles and fleet repositioning
Protection
Driven on the road; adds miles
Non-running?
No, it must be drivable
Relative cost
Usually the lowest on long moves

Enclosed truck

Best for
Robotaxis, prototypes, luxury, exotic and collector cars
Protection
Fully covered from weather and road debris
Non-running?
Yes
Relative cost
Highest

Relative cost only. We don't publish prices.

How a move works

  1. 1Tell us what needs to moveText us, call, or use the form: what it is, where it's going and when. If you already have an agreement with us, a text is enough.
  2. 2Get it in writingWe send you the truck, a photo of the driver and the price, in writing. You decide from there.
  3. 3One person keeps you postedThe same person keeps you updated until it's delivered. If the ETA changes, we tell you before you have to ask.
  4. 4Signed deliveryAt pickup and again at delivery, the driver inspects the vehicle with you or someone you send. The condition goes on the Bill of Lading and both sides sign.

Not sure which service fits? Ask us.

Tell us about the vehicle and the route, and we'll say if a driver or a truck makes more sense.

Looking for a driving job? We don't hire drivers through this site.