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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

Deluxe Auto Carriers Inc

USDOT 1326050 MC-509446 Jurupa Valley, CA (909) 746-0900

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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-509446.

  • 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 January 2005.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 32.9% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.4% (national average 6.67%). The difference rests on only a few inspections, so treat it as a hint rather than a verdict.

  • 5 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    1 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 172 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
4788 Brookhollow Circle, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Phone
(909) 746-0900
Fax
(877) 690-4066
Email
mcruz1@proautologistics.com

Company

Legal name
Deluxe Auto Carriers Inc
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Amy Rice, Richard O'dell
Process agent (BOC-3)
Process Agent Service Company, Inc. — Sioux Falls, SD
USDOT issued
Jan 27, 2005
Last MCS-150 update
Apr 22, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
172 power units
Drivers
152 (152 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
11,068,964 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

229Roadside inspections
32.9%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.4%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
5Crashes
1 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 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Oct 1, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 30, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 18, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 9, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 8, 2026NMFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Sep 8, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Sep 5, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 3, 2026NMDriver only (III)0No
Sep 2, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Aug 31, 2026ARDriver only (III)1No
Aug 31, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Aug 26, 2026NMWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 25, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2No
Aug 20, 2026COWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 18, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 17, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Aug 11, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Aug 10, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 30, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 29, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 29, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Jul 28, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Jul 28, 2026NMWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 24, 2026CADriver only (III)3Vehicle
Jul 22, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 16, 2026CADriver only (III)1Vehicle
Jul 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 6, 2026TXDriver only (III)1Vehicle
Jul 6, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 2, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 28, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 24, 2026WADriver only (III)2No
Jun 21, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Jun 18, 2026TXDriver only (III)3No
Jun 18, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 16, 2026WAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Jun 16, 2026NVDriver only (III)0No
Jun 13, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 10, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026AZWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 9, 2026AZWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Jun 8, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 2, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
May 28, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
May 28, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
May 25, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2No
May 22, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
May 21, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
May 15, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
May 14, 2026TXDriver only (III)1Vehicle
May 11, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
May 7, 2026WADriver only (III)0No
May 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
May 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)6Vehicle
May 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Apr 30, 2026WAWalk-around (II)6Driver
Apr 29, 2026CADriver only (III)1Vehicle
Apr 28, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Apr 27, 2026NMWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 27, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 20, 2026NVDriver only (III)0No
Apr 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 13, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 9, 2026CAWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Apr 7, 2026AZWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Mar 26, 2026NMDriver only (III)1No
Mar 23, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Mar 6, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 3, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Mar 2, 2026CAWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Feb 24, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Feb 23, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Feb 11, 2026WAWalk-around (II)1No
Feb 9, 2026WAWalk-around (II)3Driver
Feb 9, 2026NVDriver only (III)1No
Feb 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Feb 4, 2026TXFull (Level I)4Vehicle
Feb 4, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2No
Feb 3, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
Jan 26, 2026NVWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 20, 2026NVWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 13, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 29, 2025NVDriver only (III)0No
Dec 26, 2025TXWalk-around (II)2No
Dec 20, 2025AZDriver only (III)0No
Dec 17, 2025NVDriver only (III)0No
Dec 16, 2025UTDriver only (III)0No
Dec 15, 2025AZFull (Level I)2Driver
Dec 10, 2025NMDriver only (III)1No
Dec 10, 2025UTWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Dec 3, 2025IDDriver only (III)1No
Dec 1, 2025CADriver only (III)0No
Nov 25, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1No
Nov 19, 2025NMDriver only (III)0No
Nov 18, 2025ORDriver only (III)0No
Nov 14, 2025CAWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 12, 2025TXWalk-around (II)3No
Nov 12, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
Nov 7, 2025NMWalk-around (II)0No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Aug 20, 2026Hesperia, CA00Yes
Oct 28, 2025Tyler, TX10Yes
Jul 16, 2025Glendale, CA00Yes
Mar 11, 2025Los Angeles, CA00Yes
Dec 2, 2024Unincorporated, CA00Yes

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 CompanyPAL819998400$1,000,000Aug 1, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lm Insurance Corporation016248560$75,000Jan 15, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lm Insurance Corporation016248560$75,000Jan 15, 2025

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
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2025—Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Old Republic Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2023Aug 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Old Republic Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2023Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Old Republic Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2019Sep 20, 2021Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Protective Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2018Aug 9, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 23, 2017Jul 23, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2016Jul 23, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2015Jul 23, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2014Jul 23, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2013Jul 23, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Jul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Arch Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2011Aug 18, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyJul 23, 2010Aug 21, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoNavigators Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2009Apr 30, 2015Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyJul 23, 2009Jul 23, 2010Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 23, 2008Jul 23, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Continental Insurance Co.Dec 8, 2007Jul 23, 2009Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 23, 2007Jul 23, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Granite State Insurance Co.Aug 25, 2006Jul 23, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 23, 2006Aug 25, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoFireman's Fund Insurance Co.Dec 8, 2005Dec 8, 2007Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2005Jul 23, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2005Dec 8, 2005Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2004Jul 23, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyJul 23, 2004Jul 23, 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. Authority granted Broker
  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 18, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 2, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 23, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 23, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 21, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 21, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 20, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 14, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 16, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Authority granted Carrier
  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 20, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 21, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 13, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 25, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 21, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  17. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 20 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

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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.