Multi-car transporters (MCTs) and single-car transporters (SCTs) are trucks that carry vehicles rather than driving them individually. Managing transporters involves load building, capacity planning, and route optimisation.
Adding a transporter
Transporters are set up as vehicles in the Infrastructure section of Jigcar, assigned to a driver with the correct capacity:
MCT - typically carries 5-11 vehicles, depending on the truck
SCT - carries one vehicle
When building loads, Jigcar uses the transporter's capacity and the actual dimensions of the vehicles being transported to ensure everything fits.
Building loads for transporters
See the Building a load article for a full walkthrough. Key considerations for transporters:
Jigcar automatically looks up vehicle specs (width, height, weight) by VIN/VRM
The system will warn you if a load exceeds the transporter's capacity
Consider pickup and drop-off geography - loads are most efficient when pickups and drop-offs are clustered
Optimising transporter routes
The AI optimiser supports both MCT and SCT routes, using HGV-specific road data that accounts for:
Low bridges
Weight restrictions
Width restrictions
Truck-prohibited roads
This means suggested routes are realistic and drivable for large vehicles, not just the fastest car route.