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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

Extreme Transportation Inc

Doing business as Extreme Auto Transport

USDOT 1415704 MC-535840 Duluth, GA (619) 292-2830

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Check the flagged items before you book

1 thing is worth asking the company about. None of them alone means a scam.

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-535840.

  • 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.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

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

  • In business for 21 years

    Registered with FMCSA since September 2005.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 25% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 0% (national average 6.67%). The difference rests on only a few inspections, so treat it as a hint rather than a verdict.

  • 13 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    5 with injuries, 2 fatal, across a fleet of 246 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
3235 Satellite Blvd Suite 400, Duluth, GA 30096
Phone
(619) 292-2830
Email
licensingandpermits@extrementransportation.net

Company

Legal name
Extreme Transportation Inc
Doing business as
Extreme Auto Transport
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Rick Howard
USDOT issued
Sep 14, 2005
Last MCS-150 update
Dec 5, 2025

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
246 power units
Drivers
200 (200 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
16,135,000 (2024)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Jul 2009)

Safety record, last 24 months

237Roadside inspections
25%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
0%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
13Crashes
5 with injuries · 2 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 8, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 7, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 5, 2026ALWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 24, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 21, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Sep 21, 2026FLFull (Level I)0No
Sep 21, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Sep 21, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Sep 18, 2026FLWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 16, 2026ALDriver only (III)0No
Sep 15, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Sep 14, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Sep 10, 2026CADriver only (III)3No
Sep 7, 2026CAWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Sep 3, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 26, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 19, 2026LADriver only (III)0No
Aug 17, 2026GADriver only (III)4No
Aug 14, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 6, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 6, 2026CADriver only (III)2No
Jul 31, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jul 30, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 22, 2026GAFull (Level I)5No
Jul 8, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jul 6, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 29, 2026CAWalk-around (II)12Vehicle
Jun 25, 2026FLDriver only (III)2No
Jun 25, 2026UTDriver only (III)1No
Jun 22, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Jun 10, 2026ALDriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Jun 8, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 5, 2026AZWalk-around (II)2No
May 30, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
May 28, 2026LADriver only (III)0No
May 28, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 27, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
May 26, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
May 26, 2026AZWalk-around (II)3No
May 25, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
May 18, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
May 15, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 13, 2026MSFull (Level I)1No
May 12, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
May 8, 2026LAWalk-around (II)0No
May 6, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
May 6, 2026NVFull (Level I)0No
May 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Apr 18, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Apr 10, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Apr 9, 2026FLWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Apr 7, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Apr 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)2No
Apr 2, 2026UTWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 1, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Mar 31, 2026GADriver only (III)5No
Mar 27, 2026NMWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 24, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Mar 16, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Mar 16, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Mar 13, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 12, 2026NVDriver only (III)6No
Mar 6, 2026FLDriver only (III)3No
Mar 5, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Mar 3, 2026AZWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Feb 28, 2026ALDriver only (III)0No
Feb 26, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Feb 24, 2026NVDriver only (III)1No
Feb 23, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Feb 18, 2026LADriver only (III)2No
Feb 11, 2026ALDriver only (III)0No
Feb 10, 2026ALDriver only (III)2No
Feb 9, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jan 28, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 27, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 27, 2026ALDriver only (III)1No
Jan 23, 2026TNFull (Level I)0No
Jan 20, 2026NVWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 20, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 15, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
Jan 14, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 12, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jan 9, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 8, 2026ALDriver only (III)3No
Jan 7, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 5, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Jan 5, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1No
Dec 30, 2025CAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Dec 22, 2025CAWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 21, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
Dec 11, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Dec 11, 2025CAWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 10, 2025GADriver only (III)1No
Nov 20, 2025CAWalk-around (II)2No
Nov 17, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Nov 11, 2025GADriver only (III)1No
Nov 11, 2025TNWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 6, 2025SCDriver only (III)0No
Nov 5, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Aug 19, 2026Jacksonville, FL10Yes
Jul 22, 2026Not Reported, GA10Yes
May 4, 2026Unincorporated, CA00Yes
Apr 10, 2026Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Jan 14, 2026Jacksonville, FL11Yes
Jan 14, 2026Jacksonville, FL11Yes
Jan 8, 2026Marshall, MS00Yes
Jan 7, 2026Rural(monroe County), AR00Yes
Dec 31, 2025Tampa, FL00Yes
Aug 21, 2025Unincorporated, CA00Yes
Apr 19, 2025Kingsland, GA00Yes
Mar 7, 2025Oxnard, CA10Yes
Feb 24, 2025San Jose, CA00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)Arch Insurance CompanyZACAT3001002$1,000,000Jun 30, 2026
Liability (BIPD)Arch Insurance CompanyZACAT3001001$1,000,000Jul 1, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)U. S. Specialty Insurance Company000108BMC$75,000Aug 30, 2023
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)U. S. Specialty Insurance Company000108BMC$75,000Aug 30, 2023

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)Arch Insurance CompanyJul 1, 2025—Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Arch Insurance CompanySep 21, 2024Jul 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jul 28, 2023Sep 21, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)U. S. Specialty Insurance CompanyJul 21, 2023Aug 30, 2023Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Sep 21, 2022Aug 30, 2023Name changed
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lexon Insurance CompanyJul 26, 2016Jul 21, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Wilshire Insurance CompanyJan 7, 2016Feb 3, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2016Sep 23, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Wilshire Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2015Jan 7, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)American Alternative Insurance CorporationJan 1, 2014Jan 1, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Continental Insurance Company Of New JersJan 1, 2012Nov 6, 2015Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Arch Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2014Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Imperium Insurance CompanyApr 16, 2011Jan 20, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Continental Insurance Co.Jan 1, 2009May 25, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Imperium Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2009Apr 16, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonJan 9, 2008Jan 9, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonJan 9, 2007Jan 9, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2007Jan 1, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonJan 9, 2006Jan 9, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2006Jan 1, 2007Replaced by a new policy

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 Aug 2, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 1, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Jul 21, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 19, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Authority granted Broker
  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 7, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 14, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 22, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 9, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 31, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 11, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Application dismissed Broker
  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 10, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Authority granted Carrier
  16. Revocation notice resolved Carrier

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.