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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

Tribeca Automotive Inc

USDOT 2102687 MC-733321 Bound Brook, NJ (732) 352-0899

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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-733321.

  • 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.

  • Past out-of-service order, now lifted

    FMCSA once ordered this company to stop operating; the order was later rescinded.

  • No safety rating

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

  • In business for 15 years

    Registered with FMCSA since December 2010.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 22.2% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.2% (national average 6.67%).

  • 9 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    3 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 142 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
125 Foothill Road, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Phone
(732) 352-0899
Email
mcruz1@proautologistics.com

Company

Legal name
Tribeca Automotive Inc
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Amy Rice, Bradley Wright
Process agent (BOC-3)
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc — Littleton, CO
USDOT issued
Dec 13, 2010
Last MCS-150 update
Oct 8, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
142 power units
Drivers
46 (46 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
6,939,567 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

86Roadside inspections
22.2%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.2%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
9Crashes
3 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 21, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 31, 2026NJDriver only (III)1No
Aug 25, 2026NJFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Aug 17, 2026CTWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 16, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jul 13, 2026NJFull (Level I)3No
Jun 30, 2026RIDriver only (III)1No
Jun 24, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
May 7, 2026NYDriver only (III)5No
May 4, 2026WVWalk-around (II)3No
Apr 29, 2026PADriver only (III)1No
Apr 28, 2026PADriver only (III)2No
Apr 14, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 14, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 8, 2026CTWalk-around (II)9Vehicle
Apr 7, 2026MDDriver only (III)0No
Apr 7, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 21, 2026NYDriver only (III)1No
Mar 16, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Mar 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Feb 24, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Feb 21, 2026CTDriver only (III)1No
Feb 13, 2026RIDriver only (III)0No
Feb 11, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jan 22, 2026MDWalk-around (II)2No
Jan 15, 2026ALWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Jan 8, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Dec 5, 2025PADriver only (III)2No
Nov 17, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 31, 2025KYDriver only (III)2No
Oct 31, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
Oct 27, 2025DEDriver only (III)1No
Oct 15, 2025DEDriver only (III)1No
Oct 14, 2025SCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 2, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 26, 2025NJWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 18, 2025NYWalk-around (II)19Vehicle
Sep 9, 2025PADriver only (III)1No
Sep 2, 2025MADriver only (III)1No
Aug 27, 2025USFull (Level I)3No
Aug 25, 2025WVWalk-around (II)2No
Aug 21, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Aug 14, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 30, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Jul 8, 2025CTDriver only (III)1No
Jul 3, 2025FLDriver only (III)4No
Jun 25, 2025NYWalk-around (II)3Driver
Jun 20, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Jun 18, 2025PAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 18, 2025RIDriver only (III)1No
Jun 18, 2025NJWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 17, 2025CTDriver only (III)1No
Jun 13, 2025FLWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 12, 2025VAWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 11, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 2, 2025RIDriver only (III)1No
May 23, 2025NYWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Apr 30, 2025NYWalk-around (II)3No
Apr 30, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 28, 2025NJWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 28, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Apr 17, 2025DEDriver only (III)0No
Apr 15, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Apr 12, 2025MOWalk-around (II)6Vehicle
Apr 2, 2025CTDriver only (III)1No
Mar 30, 2025PAWalk-around (II)5Vehicle
Mar 12, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Feb 21, 2025NCDriver only (III)0No
Feb 6, 2025SCDriver only (III)2No
Feb 1, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Jan 27, 2025PADriver only (III)3No
Jan 16, 2025NCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 16, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Dec 18, 2024MDDriver only (III)1No
Dec 16, 2024CTWalk-around (II)8Vehicle
Dec 14, 2024CTWalk-around (II)2No
Dec 13, 2024MDDriver only (III)1No
Dec 4, 2024WVDriver only (III)1No
Nov 21, 2024USFull (Level I)3No
Nov 19, 2024SCDriver only (III)0No
Nov 19, 2024WVWalk-around (II)3No
Nov 15, 2024RIDriver only (III)3No
Nov 15, 2024MDWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 9, 2024CTDriver only (III)1No
Nov 6, 2024MDDriver only (III)0No
Oct 29, 2024MDDriver only (III)1No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Jul 31, 2026Upper Merion Township, PA20Yes
Apr 25, 2026Jersey City, NJ00Yes
Apr 13, 2026Middletown, RI00Yes
Feb 12, 2026Hagerstown, MD20Yes
Aug 28, 2025Raleigh, NC00Yes
Apr 20, 2025Non-city Or Unincorporate, MO00Yes
Apr 15, 2025Newport, DE10No
Jan 8, 2025Henrietta (township Of), OH00Yes
Nov 20, 2024North Kingstown, RI00Yes

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 Corporation016248561$75,000Jan 15, 2025
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Lm Insurance Corporation016248561$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)Third Coast Insurance CompanyNov 9, 2024Sep 4, 2025Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Cumis Insurance Society IncJul 14, 2024Nov 9, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Third Coast Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Third Coast Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2023Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Argonaut Insurance Co.Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2022Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Argonaut Insurance Co.Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Argonaut Insurance Co.Jul 14, 2019Jul 14, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Argonaut Insurance Co.Jul 14, 2019Aug 18, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Navigators Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2018Jul 14, 2019Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJun 30, 2017Aug 4, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 14, 2016Jul 14, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaJul 14, 2015Jul 14, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jul 14, 2014Jul 14, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Ace Property And Casualty Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2013Jul 14, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Ace Property And Casualty Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2012Jul 20, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Star Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2011Jul 14, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoStar Insurance CompanyJul 14, 2011Jul 14, 2012Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Sua Insurance CompanyJan 5, 2011Jul 14, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoSua Insurance CompanyJan 5, 2011Jul 14, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Sua Insurance CompanyJan 5, 2011Apr 9, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoSua Insurance CompanyJan 5, 2011Apr 9, 2011Cancelled, 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 Jul 14, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 8, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 16, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 12, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 30, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 14, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 15, 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 15, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 16, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 18, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 4, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  14. 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.