Automotive Logistics Transportation Services

GEODIS serves aftermarket distributors, automotive retailers, dealerships, and collision centers across the United States. Among automotive logistics companies, we focus on providing specialized transportation services for businesses that need reliable parts delivery. We handle delivery from distribution hubs to retail stores, transfers between store locations, and direct delivery to commercial customers. With 50 clients served nationwide, we understand the diverse needs across the automotive aftermarket ecosystem.

GEODIS provides several delivery models tailored to automotive operations. Hub-to-store deliveries move products from distribution centers to retail locations with continuous loops running all day. Store-to-store transfers handle inventory balancing between retail locations. We also handle returns and warranty core returns integrated into daily delivery routes rather than requiring separate reverse logistics operations. All models are available with attended delivery during business hours or unattended delivery after hours with secure key access.

GEODIS can deploy drivers in new locations within days through our dedicated recruiting infrastructure. Unlike many automotive supply chain companies that require lengthy ramp-up periods, we have established networks ready for rapid deployment. Our established network of 1,600+ drivers across 25+ states means we often have coverage available immediately, and our recruiting systems can move fast when new capacity is needed.

GEODIS delivers a complete range of automotive parts and components except full vehicles. We handle everything from small replacement parts through heavy components requiring specialized equipment. This includes body parts, wheels and tires, remanufactured parts and warranty cores, automotive accessories, plus fluids and chemicals with proper hazmat protocols. Our fleet ranges from cars and sprinter vans through 26-foot box trucks and tractor trailers based on product size and weight. Drivers receive training and use proper equipment for damage prevention.

GEODIS achieves 97%+ on-time delivery through multiple accountability systems. All managers work from client hubs rather than remote offices, conducting weekly hub audits monitoring driver punctuality, vehicle condition, and operational compliance. We employ three-tier backup coverage with utility drivers handling multiple locations, backup drivers dedicated to specific sites, and sitter drivers on standby at critical locations to prevent service disruptions. 

GEODIS managers work directly from client distribution hubs and facilities rather than remote offices, providing immediate accessibility and daily interaction. We conduct weekly hub audits at every client location checking driver appearance, vehicle compliance, on-time arrival, and operational protocols. Our managers maintain scheduled weekly customer service calls and regular conference calls with different market hubs, creating constant communication rather than periodic check-ins. 

The independent contractor model gives you operational simplicity and flexibility. You get predictable all-in pricing with one line item covering complete transportation operations. Scaling up means a simple phone call to add routes without buying vehicles or hiring employees. Scaling down avoids stranded costs from unused vehicles and employment claims from terminated drivers. GEODIS handles all driver recruiting, qualification, documentation, and management while you focus on core business operations. When you need a driver in a new location, our recruiting team gets you coverage as quickly as possible without capital investment or administrative complexity.

Automotive businesses experience seasonal patterns with peaks during extreme hot and cold weather when vehicle breakdowns increase. GEODIS handles these fluctuations through our flexible capacity management. Our recruiting department works closely with operations teams, adjusting recruiting efforts based on daily driver needs by city and location. The independent contractor model enables elastic capacity scaling up or down based on your seasonal demand without stranded assets. Our established network of drivers provides buffer capacity for peaks, while our flexible model adjusts smoothly when demand drops.

We integrate returns and warranty core returns transportation into our daily delivery routes rather than operating separate reverse logistics operations. Up to 25% of outbound automotive products might return as customer returns or high-value warranty cores that manufacturers will remanufacture. Our drivers pick up returns from designated receiving areas and transport them back to distribution hubs as part of regular route operations. This integrated approach reduces your total transportation costs by using existing delivery capacity efficiently rather than requiring separate reverse logistics vehicles.

Yes, GEODIS handles hazmat automotive products including fluids, chemicals, batteries, and aerosols with full DOT compliance. We employ certified drivers qualified for hazardous materials based on volume and material types, maintain required spill kits in vehicles handling hazmat, and follow safety routing protocols. Our recruiting process for hazmat-certified drivers includes verification of certifications and more stringent qualification standards. We transport oils, coolants, and hazardous automotive materials with complete regulatory compliance and proper safety protocols.