SmartAuction, CentralDispatch Partner to Offer Data Transfer Feature
SmartAuction and CentralDispatch have formed an agreement to allow SmartAuction users to upload SmartAuction transaction activity to their CentralDispatch accounts.
DETROIT — Ally Financial’s online vehicle auction Website SmartAuction has signed an agreement with CentralDispatch to allow SmartAuction users to upload SmartAuction transaction activity to their CentralDispatch accounts.
“The functionality and value that SmartAuction offers its broad community of dealers and consignors is the leading factor in the growth of our online marketplace,” said Steve Kapusta, vice president of SmartAuction. “We’re pleased to be able to offer this enhancement.”
The feature allows SmartAuction users who subscribe to the CentralDispatch service to automatically populate a vehicle transport service request. CentralDispatch currently provides access to more than 6,500 carriers in the United States
SmartAuction also will continue to allow users to obtain real-time transportation quotes directly from Ready Auto Transport, McNutt Auto Transport Service, and United Road Transportation through the SmartAuction Website, according to the company. For more information, visit www.smartauction.biz.
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