David Walsh
David Walsh covers auto transport costs, carrier selection, and vehicle shipping logistics for The Moving Playbook. He worked as an auto transport broker for three years, matching customers with carriers and negotiating rates daily — which gives him an inside understanding of how the car shipping market actually works, including how brokers mark up prices, how carriers set availability, and what the red flags look like before a shipment goes wrong.
“The auto transport industry has a transparency problem. Most people have no idea that the broker they booked with does not own a single truck. Understanding that changes how you shop.”
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Background & Expertise
David’s three years as a broker means he has seen the auto transport market from the supply side. He knows which routes are oversupplied (meaning lower prices), which are hard to serve (meaning delays and premiums), and how brokers adjust their margins based on market conditions. That knowledge is directly applied to every car shipping guide and cost estimate he publishes.
He verifies every carrier referenced in his articles holds valid FMCSA operating authority and cargo insurance before recommending them to readers.
Articles by David
All content by David Walsh follows The Moving Playbook’s Editorial Policy and Methodology.