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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.

Broker

Transport Premier Services LLC

USDOT 2381463 MC-815758 New Caney, TX (469) 802-8000

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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 broker (it arranges the move, a partner carrier hauls the car) under MC-815758.

  • Authority was taken away in June 2024

    Authority revoked on Jun 3, 2024. It is active again now. The usual cause is lapsed insurance — ask for a current certificate of insurance.

  • 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.

  • Broker bond on file

    The $75,000 broker surety bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) required by FMCSA is in place.

  • In business for 13 years

    Registered with FMCSA since February 2013.

  • Broker: it does not own the trucks

    A broker books your car with a partner carrier. Before you sign, ask which carrier will haul it and look that carrier up here too.

Company details

Contact

Address
2115 Athens Drive, New Caney, TX 77357
Phone
(469) 802-8000
Cell phone
(469) 802-8000
Email
bobby@tpsautoshippers.com

Company

Legal name
Transport Premier Services LLC
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Robert Jackson
Process agent (BOC-3)
#1 A $20 Boc-3 Filing LLC — Denver, CO
USDOT issued
Feb 25, 2013

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Amherst National Insurance CompanyJA000792$75,000Jul 2, 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
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Allegheny Casualty Company AccJun 2, 2026Jul 2, 2026Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Allegheny Casualty CompanyMay 26, 2025—Cancelled
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Allegheny Casualty CompanyMay 26, 2024Jun 29, 2025Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompMay 3, 2021May 26, 2024Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Great American Insurance Company Of New YorkOct 25, 2019Apr 22, 2021Cancelled, no replacement
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Texas Bonding CompanyJan 18, 2017Nov 13, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Texas Bonding CompanyOct 25, 2015Jan 18, 2017Name changed
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)Liberty National Financial Corp.Nov 19, 2013Oct 25, 2015Replaced by a new policy
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)Liberty National Financial Corp.Feb 22, 2013Nov 19, 2013Replaced 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 Jun 5, 2025 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Authority reinstated Broker
  3. Revocation notice resolved Broker
  4. Authority revoked Broker
  5. Authority reinstated Broker
  6. Authority revoked Broker
  7. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Nov 12, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Authority reinstated Broker
  9. Authority revoked Broker
  10. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Nov 20, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Authority granted Broker

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.