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Auction Pickup Workflow

Copart Vehicle Transport & Pickup Planning

Copart has a defined transporter workflow, so a successful pickup depends on more than giving a driver the yard address. The buyer should confirm the vehicle is paid and released, send the lot to the transporter through the current Copart process, and make sure the assigned driver receives the pickup information needed for the appointment and gate.

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Prepared by Phoenix Auto Dispatch · Reviewed August 26, 2026 · U.S. vehicle transport · How this guide is researched
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Key Planning Points

Copart's current U.S. guidance allows buyers to send a purchased vehicle to a third-party transporter from the Payments Due workflow.
The transporter receives pickup instructions and a Gate PIN used with the lot information.
Pickup appointments and arrival/check-in procedures matter; arriving outside the planned process can cause delay.
Storage-free periods and later storage charges can vary, so the exact lot and deadline should be checked promptly.
Phoenix Auto Dispatch is not affiliated with Copart; Copart's current instructions control the facility pickup.

Before a third-party transporter is sent

Copart's current help guidance says a buyer can select purchased vehicles on the Payments Due page and use Send to Transporter. The transporter receives an email with instructions and access to the transportation workflow. Confirm the vehicle is fully paid and eligible for release before carrier dispatch.

Official resource: Copart — How To Get Your Vehicle(s)

Gate PIN and pickup appointment

Copart states that each vehicle uses a Gate PIN for pickup scheduling. The assigned transporter needs the correct lot and PIN information and should follow the appointment and check-in process provided by Copart. If a driver arrives without the required release information, the trip can become a dry run.

Official resource: Copart — Gate Pass PIN

Storage timing is part of the transport plan

Copart advises buyers to arrange transportation quickly to avoid storage fees and notes that free-storage rules can vary by location. Treat the lot's current deadline as shipment information, not as an afterthought. If the deadline is tight, provide it before requesting dispatch.

Vehicle condition and loading

Salvage and auction vehicles can have condition issues that matter to the transporter. Tell Phoenix whether the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes, and disclose locked wheels, collision damage, missing parts, low clearance or other loading concerns. Photos can be especially useful for damaged lots.

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Information to send with a Copart transport request

Do not post a Gate PIN publicly. Share release information only through the parties who need it for the authorized pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my own transporter for a Copart purchase?

Copart's current U.S. guidance provides a third-party transporter workflow. The buyer should use Copart's current Send to Transporter and pickup instructions for the specific vehicle.

Does every Copart location have the same free-storage period?

Do not assume that. Copart says storage rules may vary by location, so confirm the deadline shown for the actual purchase.

Is Phoenix Auto Dispatch part of Copart?

No. Phoenix Auto Dispatch is an independent customer-coordination service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Copart.

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