IAA Auto Transport — Insurance Auctions

You Won an IAA Lot. Time to Move It.

IAA — formerly Insurance Auto Auctions, now part of Ritchie Bros Auctioneers — runs 200+ U.S. branches focused on insurance and fleet salvage. The mix is heavier on total-loss insurance vehicles than Copart's, with a higher percentage of "starts and runs" vehicles plus a steady flow of fleet returns and donation cars.

Bold dispatches IAA pickups in 24–48 hours on most lanes — well inside IAA's typical 5-day removal window. Our drivers know the IAA portal flow, lot retrieval procedure, and the gate-out requirements at every branch class (basic, hub, and direct facilities).

If you're a recurring IAA buyer running 5+ pickups a month, talk to dispatch about volume rates: (469) 942-5444.

How Bold's IAA Pickup Works

1. You win the auction and pay your invoice. Pay through the IAA Buyer Portal (Buyer.IAA-Auctions.com or the new RB unified site, depending on rollout phase). Vehicles are not released until payment clears — usually same-day for ACH/wire, 1–2 days for buyer-account terms.
2. Pull your gate pass. In the IAA Buyer Portal under "Won Vehicles" → select the lot → "Print Pickup Receipt / Gate Pass". This is what the carrier presents at the branch gate.
3. Get a Bold quote. Use our cost calculator with the IAA branch ZIP and your delivery address. Note non-op status — winch surcharge is built in.
4. Bold dispatches. Within 24–48 hours of booking on most lanes. Carrier assigned with appropriate equipment (open, enclosed, non-op winch).
5. Branch pickup. Driver presents gate pass and photo ID. IAA staff retrieves the vehicle from its lot. Bill of Lading inspection on the spot — critical for salvage where pre-existing damage is the norm. Take photos.
6. Door delivery. Driver calls 24 hours ahead, walks the vehicle with you, signs BOL, payment of carrier balance.

IAA Pickup Paperwork Checklist

• Paid invoice — IAA does not release without payment confirmation
• Gate pass / pickup receipt — printed from the IAA Buyer Portal under "Won Vehicles"
• Bill of Sale — auto-generated post-payment
• Photo ID — driver's ID for the gate
• Buyer authorization — your IAA account allows assigning a carrier as agent. Some branches require this; others accept the printed gate pass alone.
• Title status — IAA mails the title 14–30 days post-payment. You don't need the title in hand to pick up. Gate pass is enough.
• Lot/stock number, VIN, branch address — for the carrier dispatch sheet

IAA Removal Window — 5 Days, Then Storage Fees

IAA's standard removal window is 5 calendar days from invoice payment. Beyond that, storage fees apply. Fees vary by branch but typical:

Non-Op Loading at IAA

IAA's lot mix runs roughly half non-op. Most insurance total-losses are non-running because they came in after a major collision. Bold's non-op carriers carry a winch and load straps. Vehicle requirements:

• All four wheels present and rolling (we can air up flats or use dollies)
• Steering responds (front wheels can be turned)
• Frame intact enough to load (no severe split or cantilever damage)

Vehicles that don't roll need a flatbed or specialized recovery — quotable separately. Non-op surcharge: $150–$300 over running-vehicle pricing.

IAA Branch Classes — What to Expect at the Gate

• Direct branches — Largest IAA facilities. Streamlined pickup, predictable gate hours, modern lot management. Most major metro IAA locations are Direct.
• Hub branches — Mid-size facilities, generally efficient but may have shorter gate hours than Direct.
• Standard branches — Smaller regional yards. Some require appointments, some have limited equipment for non-op retrieval. Our dispatch handles the coordination.
• Sublots / consolidator yards — Branches that share space with other auction operators. Same paperwork, slightly different gate flow.

Our dispatchers know which branches require advance appointment and schedule the carrier accordingly. You don't need to coordinate with IAA directly past printing the gate pass.

Sample IAA Pickup Pricing

Why Bold for IAA Loads

• Fast dispatch (24–48 hr) — well inside IAA's 5-day removal window on most lanes
• Non-op equipment available — winch carriers on the load board, not subcontracted out
• Branch expertise — our dispatchers know which IAA branches require appointments, which run tight gate hours, and which have lot-retrieval delays at peak times
• $0 deductible insurance — full coverage on every load, including salvage
• BOL discipline on salvage — pre-existing damage is documented at pickup AND at delivery so transit damage is provable
• Volume buyer rates — wholesale and rebuilder buyers running 5+ pickups a month get tiered pricing

Who Ships Through Bold From IAA

• Insurance vehicle buyers — total-loss recovery and rebuild operations
• Fleet remarketers — buying corporate fleet returns and rental returns at IAA Direct branches
• DIY rebuilders taking project cars to home garages
• Parts harvesters stripping vehicles for component sales
• International exporters consolidating IAA wins into containers — Bold delivers to U.S. ports for ocean freight to UK, Germany, or UAE
• Mexican exporters — Bold delivers to U.S.-side border terminals (see USA to Mexico shipping) for handoff to a Mexican broker