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Check any auto transport company before you book. Enter its USDOT number, MC number or name to see if it is licensed, insured and in good standing with the FMCSA — with red flags explained in plain English.

Examples: 2239816 (USDOT) · MC-795152 · or part of the company name. You'll find the numbers on the company's website, quote or contract.

Carrier & broker

Proficient Auto Transport Inc

Doing business as Profleet

USDOT 1297747 MC-502865 Jacksonville, FL (904) 772-1175

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No red flags in FMCSA records

The company is registered, authorized and insured. Still get the price and terms in writing before you pay anything.

What we checked

  • USDOT number is active

    The company's federal registration is current.

  • Operating authority is active

    Authorized for hire across state lines as a carrier and as a broker under MC-502865.

  • Authority was revoked in the past (2019)

    It was reinstated and has been active since. Old revocations usually followed a lapse in insurance or a bond filing.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $1,000,000 of liability coverage is filed with FMCSA (required minimum: $750,000).

  • Cargo insurance not filed with FMCSA

    Federal rules don't require most carriers to file cargo coverage, so this is common. Ask for a certificate of insurance showing cargo coverage above your car's value.

  • Broker bond on file

    The $75,000 broker surety bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) required by FMCSA is in place.

  • No safety rating

    FMCSA has never audited this carrier. That is normal — most carriers are never rated.

  • In business for 21 years

    Registered with FMCSA since October 2004.

  • 111 roadside inspections, out-of-service rate above average

    Vehicles were put out of service in 25.7% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 3.6% (national average 6.67%). The difference rests on only a few inspections, so treat it as a hint rather than a verdict.

  • 12 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    4 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 180 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
10057 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Phone
(904) 772-1175
Fax
(888) 306-6134
Email
mcruz1@proautologistics.com

Company

Legal name
Proficient Auto Transport Inc
Doing business as
Profleet
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Amy Rice
USDOT issued
Oct 22, 2004
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 16, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
180 power units
Drivers
151 (151 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
9,768,344 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

111Roadside inspections
25.7%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
3.6%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
12Crashes
4 with injuries · 0 fatal

Roadside inspections

Police and state inspectors stop trucks to check the vehicle and the driver. Out of service means a problem serious enough to stop the truck or driver on the spot.

DateStateInspectionViolationsOut of service
Oct 12, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 5, 2026MOWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 5, 2026IADriver only (III)3No
Sep 30, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Sep 25, 2026NEDriver only (III)0No
Sep 22, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Sep 7, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 1, 2026GADriver only (III)2Driver
Aug 17, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Aug 14, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 7, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Aug 6, 2026MDDriver only (III)0No
Aug 3, 2026KYWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 15, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jul 14, 2026PADriver only (III)2No
Jul 13, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jul 7, 2026NEWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 2, 2026ARDriver only (III)1No
Jun 26, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jun 24, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 24, 2026OHDriver only (III)1No
Jun 18, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 17, 2026MODriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026IAWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 21, 2026MNDriver only (III)1No
May 17, 2026MOWalk-around (II)0No
May 17, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
May 14, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
May 7, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
May 5, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 16, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 13, 2026IAWalk-around (II)4No
Apr 10, 2026CODriver only (III)0No
Mar 31, 2026MNDriver only (III)1No
Mar 25, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Mar 23, 2026MODriver only (III)2No
Mar 16, 2026FLWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Mar 10, 2026MNDriver only (III)3No
Feb 24, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Feb 24, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Feb 23, 2026MODriver only (III)1No
Feb 19, 2026OHWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 12, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 28, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Jan 14, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jan 9, 2026FLWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 6, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jan 6, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jan 5, 2026SDDriver only (III)0No
Jan 2, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Dec 31, 2025MODriver only (III)0No
Dec 28, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Dec 23, 2025GADriver only (III)1No
Nov 12, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Nov 7, 2025MODriver only (III)0No
Oct 25, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Oct 21, 2025KYWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 16, 2025NMWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 6, 2025PAWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 25, 2025KSWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 24, 2025MODriver only (III)4Driver
Sep 24, 2025MODriver only (III)3Driver
Sep 8, 2025GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 8, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Aug 21, 2025INDriver only (III)1No
Aug 6, 2025FLWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Aug 4, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Jul 27, 2025GADriver only (III)4Driver
Jul 23, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Jul 21, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 27, 2025MOWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Jun 23, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 20, 2025NMWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 19, 2025INDriver only (III)2No
Jun 17, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Jun 10, 2025USFull (Level I)3No
Jun 9, 2025ARWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 9, 2025FLDriver only (III)3No
Jun 4, 2025FLWalk-around (II)1No
May 30, 2025MOWalk-around (II)10Vehicle
May 26, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
May 21, 2025NYWalk-around (II)1No
May 15, 2025KYDriver only (III)1No
May 11, 2025WAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
May 7, 2025FLWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 24, 2025TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Apr 11, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Apr 11, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Mar 25, 2025MIWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 12, 2025TNFull (Level I)1No
Mar 10, 2025FLDriver only (III)2No
Mar 8, 2025MOWalk-around (II)2No
Mar 7, 2025MOWalk-around (II)5Vehicle
Mar 5, 2025FLWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 4, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Jan 21, 2025KYDriver only (III)3No
Jan 18, 2025WYWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 8, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Jan 6, 2025TNFull (Level I)0No

Crashes

Crashes reported by state police. The reports don't say who was at fault.

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Jul 18, 2026Saint Paul, MN10Yes
Jun 3, 2026Jacksonville, FL10No
Mar 26, 2026Non-city Or Unincorporate, MO00Yes
Jan 6, 2026Granite City, IL00Yes
Sep 24, 2025Non-city Or Unincorporate, MO00Yes
Sep 19, 2025Van Buren Twp, MI00Yes
Feb 18, 2025Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Jan 13, 2025Jacksonville, FL00Yes
Dec 17, 2024Leesburg, FL10Yes
Dec 14, 2024Springfield (township Of), OH00Yes
Nov 12, 2024Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Nov 12, 2024Thompsons Station, TN10Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyPAL 8199984-00$1,000,000Aug 1, 2025
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyPAL 8199984-00$1,000,000Aug 1, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lm Insurance Corporation016245170$75,000Oct 4, 2024
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lm Insurance Corporation016245170$75,000Oct 4, 2024

Ask the company for a certificate of insurance and check that the insurer and policy number match this table.

Past policies

Earlier filings, newest first. Cancelled, no replacement means coverage stopped with no new policy in place — a gap in insurance.

TypeInsurerFromUntilHow it ended
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lexon Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2023Oct 4, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2022Aug 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Clear Blue Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2021Oct 30, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Clear Blue Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Clear Blue Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyJul 18, 2019Oct 30, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2017Sep 9, 2019Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2016Oct 30, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2015Oct 30, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2014Oct 30, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2013Oct 30, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lexon Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2013Dec 14, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 30, 2012Oct 30, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoOct 30, 2011Oct 30, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2010Oct 30, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2010Oct 30, 2011Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2009Oct 30, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2009Oct 30, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2008Oct 30, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2008Oct 30, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2007Oct 30, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 30, 2007Oct 30, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2006Oct 30, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2006Oct 30, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2005Oct 30, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2005Oct 30, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)1st Security Financial CorporationDec 7, 2004Oct 1, 2013Replaced by a new policy
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2004Oct 30, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2004Oct 30, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over

Operating authority history

Every change FMCSA recorded to the company's license to operate, newest first.

  • Granted or reinstated
  • Warning, resolved
  • Revoked or suspended
  • Other
  1. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 28, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 28, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Authority reinstated Broker
  5. Authority revoked Broker
  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 5, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 27, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 24, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 31, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 28, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 22, 2010 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 6, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  17. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 30, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  18. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 31, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  19. Authority granted Broker
  20. Authority granted Carrier
  21. Authority reinstated Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 22 hours ago. Authority and insurance come from Motus, FMCSA's current registration system. This report reflects public federal data only; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service.

What the lookup checks

Eight things to know before you hand over your keys

Every interstate car shipping company is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The lookup reads that record and flags what matters to you as a customer.

  1. USDOT status

    Every company that moves vehicles across state lines needs an active USDOT number. Inactive means it has stopped operating or was shut down.

  2. Operating authority (MC number)

    Federal permission to ship cars for pay. Carriers hold carrier authority; brokers hold broker authority. No active authority, no legal interstate shipping.

  3. Liability insurance

    Carriers must keep at least $750,000 of liability coverage on file with the FMCSA. Most auto haulers carry $1,000,000.

  4. Broker bond

    Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. It protects customers and carriers if the broker doesn't pay.

  5. Out-of-service orders

    An FMCSA order to stop operating — after failed safety audits, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard.

  6. Safety rating and crashes

    Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory after an FMCSA audit, plus crashes reported in the last 24 months.

  7. Time in business

    Scammers rarely keep a name for long. A registration only weeks or months old deserves extra caution.

  8. Carrier or broker

    Whether the company hauls your car itself or books a partner carrier — and whether it is actually registered to carry vehicles.

Beyond the records

Car shipping scam red flags

A clean FMCSA record is the minimum. These warning signs matter just as much — most car shipping complaints start with one of them.

  • A quote far below everyone else's. Lowball quotes get raised after booking or sit with no carrier for weeks. Compare with our car shipping cost calculator.
  • A big deposit by wire, Zelle or gift card. Reputable companies take $0–$250 upfront, usually by card, and the rest at pickup or delivery.
  • A name that doesn't match the record. The legal name or DBA on the FMCSA record should match the website, the contract and the truck.
  • "Guaranteed" pickup dates from a broker. A broker can't promise a date until a carrier is assigned — get the date in writing and ask who the carrier is.
  • No written contract or Bill of Lading. Inspect the car with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery — our car shipping checklist has a printable inspection form.

FAQ

Checking a car shipping company

Want companies that already passed these checks? Browse verified companies by state.

How do I check if a car shipping company is legit?

Look up its USDOT or MC number. A legitimate company has an active USDOT number, active operating authority (MC) as a carrier or broker, and insurance or a broker bond on file with the FMCSA. Then make sure the name on the record matches the company you are talking to, and be wary of any company registered in the last few months that asks for a large deposit.

What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?

The USDOT number identifies the company and tracks its safety record, inspections and crashes. The MC number is its operating authority — federal permission to transport vehicles for pay across state lines. An interstate car shipping company needs both, and both must be active.

Where do I find a company's USDOT or MC number?

Licensed companies show them on their website (usually in the footer), in quotes and contracts, on the Bill of Lading and on the side of their trucks. If a company won't give you its USDOT or MC number, don't book with it.

Is it a red flag if the company is a broker?

No. Most online car shipping companies are brokers: they book your car with a partner carrier that runs the route. A legitimate broker has active broker authority and a $75,000 bond on file. Ask which carrier will haul your car and check that carrier too.

What insurance must a car shipping company have?

Interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 of liability insurance with the FMCSA (many auto haulers carry $1,000,000). Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Cargo insurance — the policy that pays for damage to your car — often isn't filed with the FMCSA, so ask for a certificate of insurance and check that the cargo limit covers your car's value.

What does "out of service" mean?

An out-of-service order is an FMCSA order to stop operating immediately, usually after an unsatisfactory safety rating, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard. A company under an active order must not move your car.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

From the FMCSA's own records, published daily by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Results are refreshed at least every 12 hours. For a final check before you pay, you can also open the company's FMCSA SAFER snapshot from the report.