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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

Roadrunners Autotransport Inc

USDOT 395100 MC-199318 Hammond, IN (708) 596-4100

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Check the flagged items before you book

2 things are 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 carrier (it can haul cars itself) under MC-199318.

  • Authority was taken away in August 2026

    Authority suspended by FMCSA on Aug 1, 2026: insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file. It is active again now. The usual cause is lapsed insurance — ask for a current certificate of insurance.

  • 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

    $2,000,000 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.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated August 2005).

  • In business for 36 years

    Registered with FMCSA since May 1990.

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

    48 inspections in 24 months. Vehicles were put out of service in 51.9% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 6.3% (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.

  • 6 reported crashes in the last 24 months

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

Company details

Contact

Address
1601 East 165 Th Street, Hammond, IN 46320
Phone
(708) 596-4100
Fax
(708) 596-6690
Email
salg@carcarriers.com

Company

Legal name
Roadrunners Autotransport Inc
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Adrian Czaja, Salvatore Giovingo
Process agent (BOC-3)
Truck Process Agents Of America, Inc. — Fargo, ND
USDOT issued
May 30, 1990
Last MCS-150 update
Aug 4, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles, Drive-away / towaway
Trucks
44 power units
Drivers
38 (38 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
2,561,612 (2025)
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Aug 2005)

Safety record, last 24 months

48Roadside inspections
51.9%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
6.3%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
6Crashes
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
Sep 28, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Sep 10, 2026IAFull (Level I)0No
Sep 6, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Aug 20, 2026IADriver only (III)2No
Jul 30, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 4, 2026NCDriver only (III)1Driver
Jul 2, 2026IAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 1, 2026NCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 29, 2026INDriver only (III)3Driver
May 13, 2026ILFull (Level I)0No
May 8, 2026MOWalk-around (II)4No
Apr 30, 2026INDriver only (III)3No
Apr 17, 2026IADriver only (III)3Driver
Mar 27, 2026TNWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 25, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Feb 18, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Nov 24, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Nov 20, 2025WIWalk-around (II)2No
Nov 18, 2025ILWalk-around (II)0No
Oct 24, 2025MNFull (Level I)6Vehicle
Oct 17, 2025ILWalk-around (II)1No
Oct 1, 2025WIWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 24, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Jul 27, 2025IAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 18, 2025ILDriver only (III)0No
Jun 24, 2025INFull (Level I)7Vehicle
Apr 22, 2025WIWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 22, 2025INDriver only (III)4No
Apr 17, 2025ILDriver only (III)1No
Apr 9, 2025ILWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 2, 2025IAWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Feb 18, 2025INWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Feb 14, 2025IAFull (Level I)2Vehicle
Feb 8, 2025WIWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jan 9, 2025WIWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Dec 26, 2024IADriver only (III)3No
Dec 23, 2024TNDriver only (III)0No
Dec 19, 2024ILDriver only (III)0No
Dec 12, 2024IADriver only (III)3No
Dec 11, 2024WIDriver only (III)1No
Dec 11, 2024IADriver only (III)0No
Nov 22, 2024WIWalk-around (II)1No
Nov 20, 2024WIDriver only (III)0No
Nov 8, 2024MOWalk-around (II)1No
Nov 4, 2024INDriver only (III)14No
Oct 25, 2024INWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Oct 23, 2024INWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Oct 18, 2024WIWalk-around (II)2Vehicle

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Jun 5, 2026Rural(lonoke County), AR10Yes
Mar 25, 2026Memphis, TN00Yes
Oct 9, 2025Not Reported, NE00Yes
Jul 18, 2025Bremen Twp, IL00Yes
Jun 23, 2025Merrillville, IN20Yes
Dec 23, 2024Lavergne, TN00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyMVP830003600$2,000,000Aug 19, 2026
CargoNew Hampshire Insurance Company25287712$5,000Sep 27, 2023
CargoNew Hampshire Insurance Company25287712$5,000Sep 27, 2023

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)Canal Insurance CompanyAug 1, 2026Sep 2, 2026Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance CompanyFeb 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Nov 10, 2025Feb 24, 2026Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 19, 2025Nov 11, 2025Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Jan 3, 2024Aug 19, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 19, 2023Jan 3, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 11, 2023Aug 19, 2023Replaced by a new policy
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonAug 19, 2021Aug 19, 2022Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 19, 2020Aug 11, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2000Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyAug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Scottsdale Insurance CompanyAug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2018Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyAug 19, 2016Aug 19, 2018Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acuity, A Mutual Insurance CompanyJul 10, 2014Aug 19, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acuity, A Mutual Insurance CompanyMay 1, 2014Jul 10, 2014Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Acuity, A Mutual Insurance CompanyJul 10, 2013May 1, 2014Replaced by a new policy
CargoAcuity, A Mutual Insurance CompanyJul 10, 2013Sep 19, 2013Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyJul 10, 2012Jul 10, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoJul 10, 2011Jul 10, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2010Aug 11, 2011Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2010Jul 10, 2011Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2009Oct 11, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2009Oct 11, 2010Replaced by a new policy
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2008Oct 11, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2008Oct 11, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2007Oct 15, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2007Oct 11, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2006Oct 11, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2006Oct 11, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2005Oct 11, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 2005Oct 11, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2004Oct 11, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 2004Oct 11, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.Oct 11, 2003Oct 11, 2004Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 2003Oct 11, 2004Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2002Oct 11, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2002Oct 11, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 11, 2001Oct 11, 2002Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 11, 2001Oct 11, 2002Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoInex Insurance ExchangeApr 18, 2001Oct 11, 2001Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyApr 2, 2001Oct 11, 2001Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLancer Insurance CompanyApr 2, 2001Mar 21, 2001Replaced by a new policy
CargoInex Insurance ExchangeMar 21, 2001Apr 18, 2001Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Rli Insurance CompanyMar 20, 2001Jan 21, 2009Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyOct 11, 2000Apr 11, 2001Name changed
CargoInex Insurance ExchangeOct 11, 2000Apr 11, 2001Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Lancer Insurance CompanyOct 11, 1999Oct 11, 2000Replaced by a new policy
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 1999Oct 11, 2000Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 11, 1998Oct 11, 1999Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Jefferson Insurance CompanyOct 11, 1997Oct 16, 1998Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoJefferson Insurance CompanyOct 11, 1997Oct 16, 1998Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Insurance CompanyOct 11, 1996Oct 11, 1999Replaced by a new policy
CargoAcceptance Insurance CompanyOct 11, 1996Oct 11, 1997Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Insurance CompanyNov 17, 1995Oct 11, 1996Replaced by a new policy
CargoAcceptance Insurance CompanyNov 17, 1995Oct 11, 1996Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Insurance CompanyOct 24, 1995Nov 17, 1995Replaced by a new policy
CargoAcceptance Insurance CompanyOct 24, 1995Nov 17, 1995Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Progressive Casualty Ins. Co.Oct 11, 1995Oct 24, 1995Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Midland Risk Insurance CompanySep 12, 1995Oct 24, 1995Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Midland Risk Insurance CompanySep 9, 1994Sep 12, 1995Replaced by a new policy
CargoEmpire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.Sep 12, 1993Oct 24, 1995Replaced 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. Authority reinstated Carrier
  2. Authority suspended by FMCSA Carrier

    Insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 20, 2026 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 12, 2025 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 13, 2020 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 15, 2018 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 17, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 9, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 9, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 30, 2010 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 22, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 19, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 24, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 25, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 25, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 11, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  17. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 28, 2004 — the company kept its authority.

  18. Authority revoked Broker
  19. Authority granted Broker
  20. Authority reinstated Carrier
  21. Revoked Carrier
  22. Authority revoked Carrier
  23. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 20, 1998 — the company kept its authority.

  24. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 24, 1993 — the company kept its authority.

  25. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 26, 1991 — the company kept its authority.

  26. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 28, 1990 — the company kept its authority.

  27. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Sep 25, 1989 — the company kept its authority.

  28. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 8, 1989 — the company kept its authority.

  29. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 30, 1988 — the company kept its authority.

  30. Authority granted Carrier

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.