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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

Auto Driveaway Systems LLC

Doing business as Auto Driveaway

USDOT 1335807 MC-125985 Lombard, IL (312) 341-1900

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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-125985.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $3,000,000 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.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated December 2009).

  • In business for 21 years

    Registered with FMCSA since February 2005.

  • 52 roadside inspections, out-of-service rate normal

    Vehicles were put out of service in 3.6% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 3.8% (national average 6.67%).

  • 1 reported crash in the last 24 months

    1 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 308 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
1 E 22nd St Ste 107, Lombard, IL 60148-4975
Mailing address
1 E 22nd Street Ste 107, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone
(312) 341-1900
Cell phone
(312) 593-5874
Fax
(312) 341-9100
Email
safety@autodriveaway.com

Company

Legal name
Auto Driveaway Systems LLC
Doing business as
Auto Driveaway
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Bruno Parmeziani, Bruno Parmeziani
Process agent (BOC-3)
National Resident Agent Services, Inc. — West Chester, PA
USDOT issued
Feb 22, 2005
Last MCS-150 update
Oct 30, 2025

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles, Drive-away / towaway
Trucks
308 power units
Drivers
308 (136 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
9,947,000 (2024)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 2009)

Safety record, last 24 months

52Roadside inspections
3.6%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
3.8%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
1Crashes
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
Sep 23, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 10, 2026MSFull (Level I)0No
Aug 17, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Aug 6, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 29, 2026TNFull (Level I)0No
Jul 21, 2026WIFull (Level I)0No
Jul 16, 2026MSDriver only (III)1No
Jul 11, 2026NMFull (Level I)0No
Jun 29, 2026NEDriver only (III)2No
Jun 9, 2026ILFull (Level I)0No
Apr 17, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Apr 13, 2026WVDriver only (III)0No
Mar 18, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
Mar 11, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Feb 24, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 18, 2026TXFull (Level I)2Driver
Feb 13, 2026IADriver only (III)0No
Feb 4, 2026TNFull (Level I)0No
Jan 28, 2026ILWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jan 14, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Dec 29, 2025CADriver only (III)0No
Dec 13, 2025ILFull (Level I)0No
Nov 25, 2025CAFull (Level I)0No
Nov 19, 2025PAFull (Level I)1No
Oct 30, 2025TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 23, 2025CAFull (Level I)0No
Sep 22, 2025ALWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 16, 2025MNFull (Level I)0No
Sep 7, 2025OKFull (Level I)0No
Aug 28, 2025TXFull (Level I)0No
Aug 19, 2025CAFull (Level I)1No
Aug 18, 2025ALDriver only (III)0No
Aug 12, 2025UTFull (Level I)1No
Jul 21, 2025WYDriver only (III)0No
Jul 6, 2025GAFull (Level I)0No
Jun 24, 2025IADriver only (III)0No
May 25, 2025NMDriver only (III)0No
May 2, 2025VTDriver only (III)1No
Apr 9, 2025IDFull (Level I)0No
Mar 24, 2025IADriver only (III)1No
Feb 27, 2025CADriver only (III)0No
Feb 27, 2025NMFull (Level I)0No
Feb 26, 2025NMDriver only (III)0No
Feb 25, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 29, 2025MOFull (Level I)0No
Jan 29, 2025CODriver only (III)1No
Dec 22, 2024WYDriver only (III)6Driver
Dec 22, 2024NEDriver only (III)0No
Dec 19, 2024VADriver only (III)0No
Dec 19, 2024TNFull (Level I)0No
Nov 21, 2024GAFull (Level I)0No
Nov 6, 2024ILDriver only (III)0No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Dec 13, 2025Capital Twp, IL20Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.14159943$3,000,000Sep 1, 2026
Liability (BIPD)Everest Denali Insurance CompanyRM8CA00061-251$3,000,000Dec 1, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)American Alternative Insurance Corporation2014120146$75,000Sep 30, 2020
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)American Alternative Insurance Corporation2014120146$75,000Sep 30, 2020

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)Everest Denali Insurance CompanyDec 1, 2025Sep 1, 2026Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Everest National Insurance CompanyDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Everest Denali Insurance CompanyDec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2023Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)American Alternative Insurance CorporationOct 1, 2020Sep 30, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)American Alternative Insurance CorporationOct 1, 2014Sep 30, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Navigators Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2014Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2012Dec 1, 2020Replaced by a new policy
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2010Jan 3, 2013Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2010Dec 1, 2012Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2009Dec 1, 2010Replaced by a new policy
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2008Dec 1, 2010Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2008Dec 1, 2009Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2007Dec 1, 2008Replaced by a new policy
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Dec 1, 2007Dec 1, 2008Replaced by a new policy
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)Pacific Financial Association, Inc.Jun 16, 2005Oct 1, 2013Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Jun 8, 2005May 25, 2005Transferred
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Jun 8, 2005May 25, 2005Transferred
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Nov 12, 2004Feb 19, 2008Name changed
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Nov 12, 2004Feb 19, 2008Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Nov 1, 2003Jun 8, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Nov 1, 2003Jun 8, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Nov 1, 2003Nov 1, 2003Replaced by a new policy
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Nov 1, 2003Nov 1, 2003Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Western Surety Co.Sep 30, 2003May 25, 2005Transferred
Liability (BIPD)The Reliance Insurance Co.Aug 21, 1998Nov 13, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Reliance Insurance Co.Aug 21, 1998Nov 13, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Reliance Insurance Co.Oct 1, 1994Jan 14, 1999Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Peerless Insurance Co.Apr 27, 1994Sep 30, 2003Replaced by a new policy
CargoFederal Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1991Jan 13, 1999Cancelled, 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 Broker

    Resolved on Apr 19, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Apr 21, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Feb 14, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 19, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Authority granted Broker
  6. Authority granted Carrier
  7. Revocation notice resolved Broker
  8. Authority transferred Carrier
  9. Authority transferred Broker
  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 17, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 4, 2003 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 24, 1994 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Authority granted Carrier
  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 16, 1991 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on May 14, 1991 — the company kept its authority.

  16. Authority granted Broker
  17. Authority granted Carrier
  18. Authority replaced Carrier
  19. Authority granted Carrier
  20. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 9, 1981 — the company kept its authority.

  21. Authority granted Carrier
  22. Authority granted Carrier
  23. Authority granted Carrier
  24. Authority granted Carrier
  25. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 15, 1980 — the company kept its authority.

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 23 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.