United Road

United Road

Insured vehicle transport and logistics

Overview

United Road moves vehicles across North America by handling auto transport, supply chain, and logistics services for individuals, dealerships, and manufacturers. Its offerings combine a fleet of well-maintained trucks, insured transportation, and coordinated logistics to transport cars from one location to another. The service works through contracted and partnered transportation arrangements, scheduling, tracking, and safety protocols to ensure vehicles are moved safely and on time. Compared with many competitors, United Road differentiates itself with a large, extensively maintained fleet, a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction, deep industry expertise, and an emphasis on continuous improvement across its network. The company aims to stay a leading provider in vehicle transportation by delivering reliable, safe, and efficient services and expanding its North American network and capabilities.

Significant Headcount Growth

About United Road

Simplify's Rating
Why United Road is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$27M

Headquarters

Romulus, Michigan

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • Ryan Kraft became CEO on May 15, 2025, preserving operational continuity.
  • GM's third Supplier of the Year award reinforces United Road's OEM credibility.
  • FleetOwner's 2026 rankings show United Road leading a consolidating finished-vehicle market.

What critics are saying

  • United Road still carries default scars from its June 30, 2023 debt-for-equity swap.
  • Jack Cooper's early-2025 closure and rising rivals squeeze pricing and driver retention.
  • A major GM account loss would hit volume fast and threaten lender confidence.

What makes United Road unique

  • United Road became North America's No. 1 auto-transport fleet in 2026.
  • GM named United Road a 2025 Supplier of the Year on June 22, 2026.
  • Haully gives carriers 24/7 mobile load access, tightening utilization and lane control.

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Funding

Total Funding

$27M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
World Business Outlook
May 16th, 2025
United Road Elevates Ryan Kraft to CEO

United Road, one of the largest providers of finished vehicle logistics in North America, is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Kraft to Chief Executive Officer.

Cherokee Media Group
May 6th, 2024
Former GM executive joins United Road as SVP of sales and marketing

Longtime General Motors executive of Anthony Clevio is joining vehicle transport logistics provider United Road as senior vice president of sales and marketing, United Road chairman and CEO Mark Anderson announced.

Constant Contact
May 26th, 2023
Congratulations, Mark!

I am so pleased to share that United Road’s Board of Directors has appointed Mark Anderson as its Chairman, assuming the position I’ve held for several years.

United Road
Apr 4th, 2022
United Road Services launches Haully logistics platform

“United Road Services created the Haully™ logistics platform to give its hard-working carriers 24/7 mobile access to loads and backhauls in their preferred lanes.

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