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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

Gmw Auto Transport LLC

USDOT 3097810 MC-882699 Bradenton, FL (575) 499-3759

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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-882699.

  • Authority was revoked in the past (2018, 2020)

    It was reinstated and has been active since. Old revocations usually followed a lapse in insurance or a bond filing.

  • 2 revocation notices 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

    $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 8 years

    Registered with FMCSA since February 2018.

  • Out-of-service rate well above the national average

    80 inspections in 24 months. Vehicles were put out of service in 24.1% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 13.8% (national average 6.67%). Trucks or drivers put out of service at a roadside inspection had defects serious enough to stop them on the spot.

  • 4 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    1 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 40 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
5714 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Phone
(575) 499-3759
Email
gmwautotransport@gmail.com

Company

Legal name
Gmw Auto Transport LLC
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Medardo Naranjo Acosta
Process agent (BOC-3)
Owner Operator Services, Inc. — Grain Valley, MO
USDOT issued
Feb 15, 2018
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 4, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
40 power units
Drivers
40 (40 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
4,100,000 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

80Roadside inspections
24.1%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
13.8%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
4Crashes
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 1, 2026LADriver only (III)2No
Sep 26, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Sep 23, 2026FLDriver only (III)3No
Sep 22, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 6, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Aug 23, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 8, 2026TXWalk-around (II)6No
Aug 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)3Driver
Aug 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Aug 1, 2026ARDriver only (III)1No
Jul 28, 2026SCWalk-around (II)4Vehicle & Driver
Jul 28, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jul 27, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 23, 2026LAWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 21, 2026DEWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 20, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Jul 17, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 25, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jun 10, 2026TXWalk-around (II)9Driver
Jun 10, 2026LADriver only (III)2No
Jun 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Jun 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Jun 3, 2026NCDriver only (III)2No
May 30, 2026RIDriver only (III)1No
May 25, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
May 7, 2026SCDriver only (III)5No
May 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Apr 29, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 24, 2026TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Apr 10, 2026TXWalk-around (II)5No
Mar 19, 2026KYDriver only (III)3No
Mar 11, 2026TXDriver only (III)1No
Mar 11, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Mar 11, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Feb 26, 2026SCDriver only (III)2No
Feb 11, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Jan 29, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 21, 2026NCWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 15, 2026TNFull (Level I)5Vehicle & Driver
Jan 7, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Dec 30, 2025LADriver only (III)7Driver
Dec 5, 2025MSDriver only (III)0No
Nov 21, 2025TXWalk-around (II)4No
Nov 5, 2025LADriver only (III)5No
Nov 4, 2025LADriver only (III)1Driver
Oct 31, 2025NCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 27, 2025GADriver only (III)1No
Oct 1, 2025TXWalk-around (II)5Driver
Sep 23, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 18, 2025LADriver only (III)1No
Sep 10, 2025GADriver only (III)11No
Aug 25, 2025LADriver only (III)3No
Aug 13, 2025LADriver only (III)1No
Aug 6, 2025FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 28, 2025LADriver only (III)4Driver
Jul 25, 2025TNWalk-around (II)2Driver
Jul 22, 2025SCDriver only (III)1No
Jul 15, 2025FLWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 7, 2025GADriver only (III)0No
Jun 25, 2025MSDriver only (III)0No
Jun 16, 2025FLDriver only (III)4No
Jun 15, 2025GADriver only (III)0No
Jun 10, 2025MDWalk-around (II)4No
Apr 22, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Apr 6, 2025NCWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Apr 4, 2025LAWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 13, 2025MOWalk-around (II)1Driver
Mar 1, 2025GADriver only (III)2No
Feb 24, 2025LAWalk-around (II)2No
Jan 21, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jan 13, 2025TXDriver only (III)2No
Jan 10, 2025NCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 8, 2025DEWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Dec 31, 2024DEWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 4, 2024FLDriver only (III)1No
Nov 30, 2024LADriver only (III)1No
Nov 21, 2024MDWalk-around (II)9Driver
Nov 5, 2024DEDriver only (III)0No
Oct 28, 2024NCDriver only (III)1No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Mar 11, 2026Not In City Limit, TN00Yes
Feb 21, 2026Dunn, NC00Yes
Feb 8, 2026Rural Macon, AL00Yes
Dec 6, 2024Jalapa, SC10Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncPC25092688$1,000,000Sep 30, 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)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2024Sep 30, 2025Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2023Sep 30, 2024Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncNov 30, 2022Sep 30, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncApr 12, 2021Sep 30, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncOct 27, 2020Apr 12, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2020Oct 27, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Prime Property & Casualty Insurance IncSep 30, 2019Sep 30, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Ooida Risk Retention Group, Inc.Apr 6, 2018Sep 27, 2019Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)Ooida Risk Retention Group, Inc.Jan 31, 2018Mar 20, 2018Transferred
Liability (BIPD)Underwriters At Lloyds LondonMay 19, 2017Jan 18, 2018Cancelled, no replacement
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonMay 19, 2017Jan 18, 2018Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Express Insurance CompanySep 15, 2015May 19, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Express Insurance CompanyApr 13, 2015Sep 15, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Express Insurance CompanyOct 9, 2014Apr 13, 2015Replaced 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 Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 24, 2025 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 25, 2024 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 27, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 1, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Mar 18, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Authority reinstated Carrier
  8. Authority revoked Carrier
  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 1, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Authority granted Carrier
  11. Authority revoked Carrier
  12. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 23 hours ago. Authority and insurance come from FMCSA's licensing records (this company hasn't had a status change since FMCSA moved to its new Motus system in 2026). 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.