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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

Safe Auto Transport Inc

USDOT 2411467 MC-829905 N Highlands, CA (916) 899-5500

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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-829905.

  • 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.

  • No safety rating

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

  • In business for 13 years

    Registered with FMCSA since June 2013.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 26.5% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.9% (national average 6.67%). The difference rests on only a few inspections, so treat it as a hint rather than a verdict.

  • 5 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    1 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 44 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
6901 28th St, N Highlands, CA 95660
Phone
(916) 899-5500
Fax
(916) 749-4853
Email
safeauto@yahoo.com

Company

Legal name
Safe Auto Transport Inc
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Bogdan Dedyk
Process agent (BOC-3)
Transportation Authority LLC — Lockwood, MO
USDOT issued
Jun 4, 2013
Last MCS-150 update
Jun 4, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
44 power units
Drivers
53 (53 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
3,010,086 (2025)

Safety record, last 24 months

104Roadside inspections
26.5%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.9%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
5Crashes
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
Oct 6, 2026AZWalk-around (II)10No
Oct 2, 2026LADriver only (III)2No
Sep 13, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
Sep 8, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Sep 3, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
Aug 24, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Aug 18, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
Aug 13, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Aug 11, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Aug 11, 2026LADriver only (III)0No
Aug 5, 2026CADriver only (III)2Driver
Jul 29, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 29, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jul 25, 2026NEDriver only (III)1No
Jul 8, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 8, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jul 2, 2026NMWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 10, 2026OHDriver only (III)2Driver
Jun 5, 2026ARWalk-around (II)7Vehicle
Jun 3, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
May 24, 2026CADriver only (III)0No
May 19, 2026KSDriver only (III)0No
May 8, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Apr 23, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Apr 16, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Apr 8, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Apr 7, 2026CAFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Apr 7, 2026CAFull (Level I)0No
Mar 25, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 15, 2026ARDriver only (III)0No
Mar 10, 2026MIWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 13, 2026CAFull (Level I)5Vehicle
Feb 11, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jan 24, 2026CADriver only (III)2No
Jan 22, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jan 21, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jan 14, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Jan 7, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 20, 2025NVDriver only (III)1No
Dec 8, 2025AZWalk-around (II)6Vehicle
Dec 2, 2025NVDriver only (III)1No
Nov 19, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Nov 19, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Nov 13, 2025ILDriver only (III)2No
Nov 12, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Nov 12, 2025NMDriver only (III)1No
Nov 8, 2025FLDriver only (III)3No
Nov 7, 2025NMWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 4, 2025WYDriver only (III)0No
Nov 4, 2025KSWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 3, 2025CAWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 30, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Oct 25, 2025GADriver only (III)0No
Oct 8, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Sep 14, 2025CADriver only (III)0No
Sep 9, 2025NVFull (Level I)0No
Aug 27, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Aug 18, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 7, 2025NEDriver only (III)1No
Aug 4, 2025NMDriver only (III)0No
Jul 29, 2025AZDriver only (III)0No
Jul 21, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
Jul 17, 2025CAFull (Level I)0No
Jul 5, 2025ILDriver only (III)1No
Jul 2, 2025CAWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Jun 16, 2025NVDriver only (III)0No
Jun 14, 2025NEDriver only (III)1No
Jun 10, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Jun 4, 2025MSDriver only (III)0No
May 23, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
May 21, 2025LADriver only (III)3No
May 14, 2025NCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
May 7, 2025NMWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 19, 2025UTDriver only (III)0No
Apr 7, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
Apr 3, 2025LADriver only (III)0No
Apr 3, 2025CADriver only (III)1No
Apr 3, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 1, 2025ILDriver only (III)2Vehicle
Mar 29, 2025FLDriver only (III)1No
Mar 21, 2025TXWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 20, 2025AZWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Mar 14, 2025LADriver only (III)2No
Mar 5, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Feb 24, 2025ALDriver only (III)0No
Feb 19, 2025KSWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 17, 2025KSWalk-around (II)1No
Feb 14, 2025CAWalk-around (II)1No
Feb 8, 2025MOWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 5, 2025INDriver only (III)0No
Jan 29, 2025MIDriver only (III)0No
Jan 28, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Jan 21, 2025ARDriver only (III)0No
Jan 20, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Dec 16, 2024GADriver only (III)0No
Dec 5, 2024ILDriver only (III)0No
Nov 30, 2024GADriver only (III)0No
Nov 23, 2024CAFull (Level I)4Vehicle
Nov 20, 2024GADriver only (III)3No
Nov 13, 2024CAFull (Level I)0No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Jul 7, 2026San Antonio, TX10No
Nov 16, 2025Unincorporated, CA00Yes
Mar 19, 2025Cheyenne, WY00Yes
Oct 20, 2024Trenton, GA00Yes
Oct 17, 2024Brunswick, ME00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyWF000880$1,000,000Jun 17, 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)Northland Insurance CompanyJun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, IncJun 17, 2019Jun 17, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)American Sentinel Insurance CompanyNov 28, 2018Jun 17, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)American Sentinel Insurance CompanyAug 14, 2018Nov 28, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)American Sentinel Insurance CompanyJun 17, 2018Aug 14, 2018Name changed
Liability (BIPD)State Nationalspecialty Insco/national SpeciaJun 17, 2017Jun 17, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Aegis Security Insurance CompanyJun 17, 2016Jun 17, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Aegis Security Insurance CompanyJun 17, 2015Jun 17, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Wesco Insurance CompanyJun 17, 2014Jun 17, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoJun 17, 2013Jun 17, 2014Cancelled, 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 Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 17, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 18, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 12, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 16, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 13, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 18, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 18, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 8, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  10. 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

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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.