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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

Centurion-eagle Auto Transport Inc

Doing business as Centurion Auto Transport

USDOT 471614 MC-250549 Jacksonville, FL (904) 766-8540

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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 carrier (it can haul cars itself) under MC-250549.

  • 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 34 years

    Registered with FMCSA since February 1992.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 14.9% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1% (national average 6.67%).

  • 26 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    9 with injuries, 4 fatal, across a fleet of 239 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
5912 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone
(904) 766-8540
Fax
(904) 766-8540
Email
kslater@centurionautologistics.com

Company

Legal name
Centurion-eagle Auto Transport Inc
Doing business as
Centurion Auto Transport
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Dean Pearson, Rick Ingram
Process agent (BOC-3)
Truck Process Agents Of America, Inc. — Fargo, ND
USDOT issued
Feb 19, 1992
Last MCS-150 update
Apr 2, 2025

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles
Trucks
239 power units
Drivers
207 (207 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
18,762,988 (2024)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat

Safety record, last 24 months

197Roadside inspections
14.9%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
26Crashes
9 with injuries · 4 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 9, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 8, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 6, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 1, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Sep 23, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 19, 2026WVDriver only (III)2No
Sep 16, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 14, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Sep 14, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Sep 14, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 10, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 8, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 7, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 1, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 27, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 21, 2026KYDriver only (III)0No
Aug 20, 2026KYWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 20, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 17, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 14, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Aug 13, 2026WVDriver only (III)0No
Aug 10, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 10, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Aug 8, 2026TNFull (Level I)1No
Jul 22, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 22, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 15, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jul 11, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jul 9, 2026TNDriver only (III)1Driver
Jul 8, 2026SCWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 7, 2026TNFull (Level I)1No
Jul 7, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jul 3, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jul 1, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jun 30, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Jun 30, 2026SCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 30, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 29, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 20, 2026FLWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 18, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 16, 2026NCFull (Level I)0No
Jun 13, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 9, 2026ILWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 9, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 9, 2026KYWalk-around (II)1Driver
May 28, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
May 27, 2026ARDriver only (III)1No
May 24, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
May 22, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
May 20, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
May 17, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
May 11, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
May 6, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
May 6, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 29, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Apr 28, 2026MSWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 28, 2026ALDriver only (III)0No
Apr 23, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Apr 20, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 16, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 15, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Apr 13, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Apr 9, 2026GADriver only (III)6No
Apr 8, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Apr 3, 2026GAWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 1, 2026NCFull (Level I)0No
Mar 31, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Mar 6, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 5, 2026WVWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Mar 4, 2026MOWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Feb 28, 2026TNFull (Level I)0No
Feb 27, 2026GADriver only (III)0No
Feb 14, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Feb 12, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 5, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Feb 5, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Feb 4, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 29, 2026LAWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 28, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 28, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 27, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jan 13, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 13, 2026FLWalk-around (II)0No
Jan 10, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jan 8, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 8, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Dec 30, 2025SCDriver only (III)0No
Dec 25, 2025NCFull (Level I)0No
Dec 15, 2025ALDriver only (III)1No
Dec 11, 2025TXWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 11, 2025SCDriver only (III)0No
Dec 10, 2025LADriver only (III)0No
Dec 8, 2025GAWalk-around (II)1No
Dec 5, 2025SCDriver only (III)1No
Dec 1, 2025SCDriver only (III)0No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Sep 8, 2026Charlotte, NC00Yes
May 18, 2026Jacksonville, FL10Yes
Apr 28, 2026Unincorporated, GA00Yes
Apr 3, 2026Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Feb 10, 2026Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Feb 6, 2026Huntsville, AL00Yes
Feb 5, 2026Jacksonville, FL01Yes
Jan 3, 2026Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Dec 27, 2025Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Nov 4, 2025Doral, FL10Yes
Oct 31, 2025Louisville, KY00Yes
Oct 24, 2025Ormond Beach, FL00Yes
Oct 6, 2025Charlotte, NC00Yes
Sep 18, 2025Not Reported, GA00Yes
Sep 16, 2025Gaston, SC20Yes
Aug 4, 2025Unincorporated, FL10Yes
Jul 18, 2025Not Reported, GA21Yes
Jul 18, 2025Unknown, GA21Yes
Jun 19, 2025Hawthorne, FL01Yes
May 12, 2025Saint Pauls, NC20Yes
Apr 17, 2025Ocala, FL00Yes
Feb 11, 2025Williamstown, KY00Yes
Nov 20, 2024Dunwoody, GA10Yes
Nov 13, 2024Sanford, FL10No
Nov 9, 2024Jacksonville, FL00Yes
Nov 7, 2024Cayce, SC00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance CompanyKCA 2661240$1,000,000May 1, 2021

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)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.May 21, 2019May 1, 2021Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.May 1, 2018May 21, 2019Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Great Divide Insurance CompanyMay 1, 2017May 1, 2018Replaced by a new policy
CargoRli Insurance CompanyJan 16, 2011May 27, 2017Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanyJan 16, 2011May 27, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanyApr 16, 2009Jan 16, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanyMay 29, 2007Apr 16, 2009Replaced by a new policy
CargoRli Insurance CompanyFeb 13, 2003Jan 16, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanyFeb 13, 2003May 29, 2007Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanySep 27, 2000Feb 13, 2003Name changed
CargoRli Insurance CompanyJul 1, 2000Feb 13, 2003Name changed
CargoRli Insurance CompanyNov 1, 1998Nov 1, 2000Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Rli Insurance CompanyJan 1, 1998Nov 1, 2000Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. Of ConnecticutApr 1, 1996Jan 1, 1998Replaced by a new policy
CargoLumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.Apr 15, 1993Nov 1, 1998Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. Of ConnecticutApr 15, 1993Jan 1, 1998Replaced 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 Jan 13, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 12, 2000 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Authority granted Carrier
  4. 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.