Acertus Delivers
ACERTUS operates an integrated automotive logistics business that covers multiple stages of the vehicle lifecycle. Seven automotive-service companies were combined through acquisitions to create a unified model for transporting, storing, reconditioning, and titling finished vehicles. The company uses logistics technology and operational teams to manage services for manufacturers, dealerships, auctions, fleet managers, and other clients. Its stated operating principles include ownership, integrity, accountability, transparency, and service quality.
The company’s infrastructure includes more than 66 field locations across the continental United States and Canada. Its services combine several transportation methods with storage, reconditioning, title work, and final-mile delivery to prepare vehicles for road use. The operating network incorporates experience from several legacy brands. ACERTUS continues to expand its digital tools and physical infrastructure while applying safety procedures throughout the delivery process.
Current Leadership:
- Michael DeLuca: CEO
- Alisha Buelt: COO
- Jami Kilpatrick: CRO
- Bill Maulsby: CTO
Contact Information:
- Website: https://acertusdelivers.com/
- Phone: +1-855-223-7887
- Address: 6301 Glenwood St, Overland Park, KS
Recruiter Contact Information:
- Recruiting Department: +1-855-223-7887
- Become a Driver: https://acertusdelivers.com/driver/
Historical Overview
The business began in 2010 when MetroGistics was established in St. Louis as a third-party vehicle-transportation company. Its early operations used technology and customer-service processes to address automotive logistics requirements. A series of acquisitions expanded the company into additional services, and the organization adopted the ACERTUS name in 2018 as those operations were combined into a single business.
- 2010: Founded as MetroGistics in St. Louis, Missouri.
- 2016: Acquired McNutt Automotive Logistics to expand carrier networks.
- 2018: Rebranded as ACERTUS to reflect the integration of multiple automotive services.
- 2019: Acquired AmeriFleet to become the largest driveaway service provider in North America.
- 2021: Earned a position on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year.
- 2024: Finalized the acquisition of RCG Logistics to enhance remarketing and transport capacity.
ACERTUS’s corporate headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, manages operations across the United States. The office coordinates dozens of regional field locations serving major automotive markets. This network supports regional and transcontinental deliveries for fleet managers, manufacturers, auctions, and individual dealerships.
Company Metrics
ACERTUS moves hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually across North America. Its operating model combines transportation, title services, storage, reconditioning, and final-mile delivery. Digital infrastructure is used to match driver capacity with client demand and maintain records across these services.
- Number of Terminals:
- 66
- Global Presence:
- United States and Canada
- Contractor Pool:
- 6,500
- Pay Rates:
- $1,000 to $1,500 per week
- Client Types:
- Dealers, OEMs, Auctions, and Fleet Management Companies
- Notable Partners:
- Ford, General Motors, and Toyota
- USDOT Number:
- 708307
- MC Number:
- 296996
Company Terminal Locations
ACERTUS’s field offices and storage facilities provide staging, secure storage, and reconditioning space for vehicles awaiting delivery. Managers at each location coordinate local transportation and monitor delivery timing. The network includes sites near automotive manufacturing centers, ports, auctions, dealerships, and fleet operations.
Company Orientation
New contractors generally complete a two-day orientation at a designated ACERTUS field location. The company does not charge an upfront orientation fee during initial background-check processing. Applicants must pass a federal Department of Transportation drug screen and a professional road-driving evaluation. A standard $500 damage deposit is collected through settlement deductions rather than a cash payment. Required documents include a current medical examiner certificate, valid driver’s license, and clean motor-vehicle record. Training covers the company’s digital dispatch application for tracking and reporting.
Transportation Strategies
- Driveaway Division: Professional drivers relocate individual commercial and passenger vehicles directly between locations without trailers, including specialized assets such as box trucks.
- Title and Registration: Specialized personnel manage interstate compliance paperwork, permanent plates, and Department of Motor Vehicles interactions for fleet clients.
- Digital Dispatching: Technology systems assign loads to qualified contractors in real time. Mobile interfaces provide delivery manifests and electronic proof-of-delivery tools.
- Regulatory Compliance: Safety personnel monitor federal transportation laws, internal quality standards, driver logs, and insurance status to support the company’s safety rating.
Growth Profile
ACERTUS has expanded through acquisitions of regional logistics companies with established client relationships. Field locations in high-volume automotive corridors, including the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, reduce empty-return mileage and improve transit times. Operations extend across the continental United States and several Canadian provinces.
Proprietary software connects transportation, storage, and title services within one dashboard. Real-time data analysis supports route planning and capacity forecasts during peak periods. Operating metrics indicate improved vehicle turnaround times at storage facilities, while customers can track vehicles throughout the logistics lifecycle.
Driver-retention programs include flexible schedules and weekly compensation. The company expects last-mile delivery demand to increase as automotive e-commerce grows. Management plans additional electric-vehicle infrastructure for original-equipment manufacturers, while experience across legacy businesses provides stability during changing economic conditions.
Fleet Examples
- Passenger Cars: Sedans and coupes travel from auctions to dealerships and private residences.
- Utility Vans: Commercial cargo vehicles are relocated to service providers and corporate fleet centers.
- Electric Vehicles: Battery-powered vehicles require specialized handling and charging during long-distance transportation.
- Heavy-Duty Trucks: Class 5 through Class 8 chassis move from manufacturing plants to upfitters for final body installation.
Learn More
ACERTUS’s official website and social media pages provide information about company culture, automotive-logistics services, industry trends, and organizational news.