Montway Auto Transport, a provider of third-party logistics has announced a new integration to protect dealer inventory.
Montway is integrating the award-winning Ship.Cars Fraud Detection Tool into its platform, personified by its new security icon, Merry Montana. This proprietary, AI-powered system allows Montway to move beyond traditional security methods, delivering an unprecedented level of proactive asset protection in vehicle logistics, ensuring dealer assets are secure even before dispatch.
“Our dealer customers rely on us to move their highest-value assets, and their security is an important metric,” said Mike Trudeau, executive VP of business development at Montway. “When our technology partner Ship.Cars developed its fraud detection tool, we knew we were getting the industry’s first solution designed to predict risk, not just react to it. We will be adding a visual of Merry Montana to the platform to provide a clear symbol of the intelligence and vigilance protecting every shipment.”
The new technology analyzes carrier behavioral data against established norms to flag suspicious activity in real time. In one recent case, the integrated system provided immediate, tangible protection for a Montway dealer customer. The AI-powered tool flagged an attempted theft 45 minutes before it could have been manually caught, preventing the fraudulent transfer of nine vehicles valued at $500,000.
“That half-million-dollar save speaks volumes about the advantage we now offer,” said Mary Bartlett, VP of business development. “The technology acts as an invisible security perimeter on every single shipment, giving our dealer partners peace of mind they can’t get with any other logistics provider. We are not just moving cars; we are actively protecting their bottom line.”
The Ship.Cars Fraud Detection Tool, recently recognized with a MOTOR TOP 20 award, is a core component of Montway’s digital platform.
The system analyzes live carrier activity against decades of industry data compiled by Ship.Cars. Activity is flagged when it deviates from established norms for vetted carriers. Instead of reacting after the fact, the tool uses real-time monitoring and automated assessments to identify and address risks before they can escalate, protecting vehicles immediately. By gathering intel from multiple sources, the integrated technology builds a clear risk profile, instantly flagging carriers that require attention. The technology has no blind spots—if the data suggests something is off, it’s flagged. The fraud detection tool is constantly adapting to new fraud tricks and patterns, ensuring Montway protects its partners against the latest security threats.
