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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

Transcar Express LLC

USDOT 2066413 MC-722598 Brownsville, TX (956) 831-9700

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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 (it can haul cars itself) under MC-722598.

  • 1 revocation notice in the last 3 years

    FMCSA warned it would revoke the authority — usually over a missing insurance or bond filing — and the company fixed it in time. Repeated notices can be a sign of money trouble.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $750,000 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.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated May 2016).

  • In business for 16 years

    Registered with FMCSA since August 2010.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 14.2% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 2.2% (national average 6.67%).

  • 7 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    2 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 208 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
1605 Military Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone
(956) 831-9700
Email
erick@transcarexpress.com

Company

Legal name
Transcar Express LLC
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Hector Gonzalez, Erick Ramirez
Process agent (BOC-3)
Allamerican Agents Of Process — Sioux Falls, SD
USDOT issued
Aug 17, 2010
Last MCS-150 update
Oct 7, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Metal, sheets, coils, Motor vehicles, Logs, poles, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Fresh produce, Intermodal containers, Oilfield equipment, Grain, feed, hay, Dry bulk, Beverages, Paper products, Utilities, Farm supplies, Construction
Trucks
208 power units
Drivers
108 (107 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
8,915,919 (2024)
Safety rating
Satisfactory (May 2016)

Safety record, last 24 months

452Roadside inspections
14.2%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
2.2%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
7Crashes
2 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 10, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 8, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
Oct 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Oct 7, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Oct 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 7, 2026TXFull (Level I)1No
Oct 4, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Oct 2, 2026TXWalk-around (II)5No
Oct 2, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 2, 2026TXFull (Level I)2No
Oct 1, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 30, 2026TXFull (Level I)0No
Sep 30, 2026LADriver only (III)0No
Sep 29, 2026CAFull (Level I)4Vehicle
Sep 27, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Sep 25, 2026TXFull (Level I)2No
Sep 25, 2026TXFull (Level I)6Vehicle
Sep 25, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 23, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Sep 23, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 21, 2026NYWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 20, 2026TXWalk-around (II)6No
Sep 19, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 17, 2026TXDriver only (III)3No
Sep 16, 2026TXFull (Level I)5No
Sep 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4No
Sep 14, 2026TXFull (Level I)1No
Sep 13, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 13, 2026COWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 12, 2026TXWalk-around (II)6No
Sep 11, 2026TXFull (Level I)3No
Sep 8, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
Sep 8, 2026TXFull (Level I)10Vehicle & Driver
Sep 8, 2026TXFull (Level I)8Vehicle
Sep 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 5, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Sep 5, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 5, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 4, 2026TXFull (Level I)5Vehicle
Sep 2, 2026USWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 1, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 1, 2026TXFull (Level I)6No
Sep 1, 2026TXFull (Level I)5No
Aug 31, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 26, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4No
Aug 25, 2026USDriver only (III)0No
Aug 25, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 21, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Aug 16, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4No
Aug 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 15, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 14, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 12, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 12, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 10, 2026TXDriver only (III)3No
Aug 8, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 8, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Aug 5, 2026SDWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 5, 2026USDriver only (III)0No
Aug 4, 2026ALWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Aug 2, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 2, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Aug 1, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 31, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 30, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 29, 2026TXFull (Level I)2No
Jul 29, 2026USDriver only (III)0No
Jul 29, 2026USDriver only (III)1No
Jul 28, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 28, 2026USDriver only (III)1Driver
Jul 26, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Jul 25, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 22, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3No
Jul 21, 2026USFull (Level I)3Vehicle
Jul 21, 2026LADriver only (III)0No
Jul 20, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
Jul 19, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 17, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 14, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Jul 8, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 7, 2026KYDriver only (III)0No
Jul 6, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Jul 4, 2026ALWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 3, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 3, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Jul 1, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Jun 30, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 28, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 27, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 24, 2026TXFull (Level I)0No
Jun 23, 2026NMWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 19, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Jun 17, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 17, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 17, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Jun 14, 2026USFull (Level I)4Vehicle
Jun 13, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1Vehicle

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
May 8, 2026Minneapolis, MN00Yes
Dec 10, 2025Dallas, TX00Yes
Oct 13, 2025Not In City Limit, TN10Yes
Jun 11, 2025Not Listed, TX00Yes
Jun 10, 2025Camden, SC00Yes
Jan 16, 2025Ridgefield Boro, NJ00Yes
Dec 2, 2024Harlingen, TX10Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)United Specialty Insurance CompanyNKMARMSII1726NC$750,000Jun 1, 2026

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)United Specialty Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2025—Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)United Specialty Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2024Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyMar 26, 2020Jun 1, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2019Mar 26, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyFeb 20, 2019Jun 1, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyNov 6, 2018Mar 22, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyAug 29, 2018Dec 6, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United Wisconsin Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2018Sep 23, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Insurance CompanySep 2, 2017Jun 26, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)American Millennium Ins/citadel ReinsuranceSep 2, 2016Sep 2, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Commercial Alliance Insurance CompanySep 2, 2015Sep 2, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Commercial Alliance Insurance CompanySep 2, 2014Sep 2, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Commercial Alliance Insurance CompanySep 2, 2013Sep 2, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)New York Marine & General Ins. Co.Sep 2, 2012Sep 2, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Msa Insurance CompanySep 2, 2011Sep 2, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Msa Insurance CompanySep 2, 2010Sep 2, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoMsa Insurance CompanySep 2, 2010Sep 2, 2011Cancelled

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 May 30, 2024 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 24, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 27, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 29, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Mar 27, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 31, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 30, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 5, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 1, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 2, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 2, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 2, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 3, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 1, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  17. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 21 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.