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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

Adcock Brothers Auto Transport Inc

Doing business as Adcock Transport

USDOT 540755 MC-269242 Manheim, PA (717) 665-0313

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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-269242.

  • Authority was revoked in the past (2009)

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

  • Liability insurance on file

    $5,000,000 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 February 2025).

  • In business for 32 years

    Registered with FMCSA since October 1993.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 18.2% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.9% (national average 6.67%).

  • 5 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    2 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 85 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
14 Anthony Dr, Manheim, PA 17545-9754
Phone
(717) 665-0313
Cell phone
(717) 847-4590
Fax
(717) 665-1088
Email
areffner@adcocknortheast.com

Company

Legal name
Adcock Brothers Auto Transport Inc
Doing business as
Adcock Transport
Business type
Private property, authorized for hire
Company officers
Robert Adcock, Christopher Young
Process agent (BOC-3)
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc — Littleton, CO
USDOT issued
Oct 27, 1993
Last MCS-150 update
Jan 21, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles, Drive-away / towaway, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Liquids / gases, Chemicals, Dry bulk, Paper products, Construction
Trucks
85 power units
Drivers
52 (52 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
3,758,292 (2025)
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Feb 2025)

Safety record, last 24 months

54Roadside inspections
18.2%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.9%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
5Crashes
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
Oct 7, 2026NCWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 16, 2026MODriver only (III)0No
Aug 17, 2026INDriver only (III)2No
Jul 14, 2026NYWalk-around (II)3Vehicle
Jun 29, 2026PADriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026OHWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 5, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1No
May 12, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Feb 5, 2026NYDriver only (III)1No
Jan 17, 2026TNFull (Level I)0No
Jan 13, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jan 9, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Dec 24, 2025TNDriver only (III)1No
Dec 16, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
Dec 8, 2025ARDriver only (III)0No
Dec 4, 2025WIWalk-around (II)1No
Nov 24, 2025KYWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 18, 2025TNFull (Level I)0No
Oct 7, 2025PAWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 17, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
Sep 12, 2025OHDriver only (III)0No
Sep 3, 2025KYWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 21, 2025INDriver only (III)1No
Aug 12, 2025PADriver only (III)1No
Jul 31, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 30, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Jul 1, 2025MIDriver only (III)1No
Jun 13, 2025IAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 12, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Jun 11, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
May 28, 2025WIDriver only (III)1No
May 14, 2025TNDriver only (III)0No
Apr 2, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 25, 2025TNWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Feb 19, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 13, 2025SDDriver only (III)0No
Feb 6, 2025TNWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 22, 2025NCDriver only (III)0No
Jan 17, 2025KYDriver only (III)0No
Jan 15, 2025PAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jan 14, 2025WIDriver only (III)1No
Jan 14, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Jan 9, 2025ARDriver only (III)1No
Dec 30, 2024ARDriver only (III)1No
Dec 27, 2024TNFull (Level I)3Vehicle & Driver
Dec 17, 2024WIWalk-around (II)2No
Dec 12, 2024PADriver only (III)0No
Dec 7, 2024ILWalk-around (II)1No
Dec 4, 2024USWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 15, 2024WIDriver only (III)1No
Nov 13, 2024ARDriver only (III)1No
Nov 12, 2024ARWalk-around (II)1No
Oct 24, 2024NCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 21, 2024VADriver only (III)0No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Aug 18, 2026Mahwah, NJ10Yes
Jun 13, 2025Not Reported, IA20Yes
Jun 12, 2025Not In City Limit, TN00Yes
May 5, 2025Memphis, TN00Yes
Dec 4, 2024Addison, WI00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD), excessEndurance American Specialty Insurance CompanyEXT30087862901$2,000,000Jun 1, 2026
Liability (BIPD), excessCrum & Forster Specialty Insurance CompanySEO-132074$2,000,000Nov 1, 2024
Liability (BIPD), excessCrum & Forster Specialty Insurance CompanySEO-132074$2,000,000Nov 1, 2024
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty CoGRT23521A$1,000,000Jun 1, 2024
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty CoGRT23521A$1,000,000Jun 1, 2024

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), excessEndurance American Specialty Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2026Jun 1, 2026
Liability (BIPD), excessEndurance American Specialty Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2025Jun 1, 2026Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD), excessGemini Insurance CompanyOct 30, 2024Jun 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty CoJun 1, 2024—Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD), excessGemini Insurance CompanyMar 12, 2024Oct 30, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2024Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2019Jun 29, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2019Aug 5, 2019Name changed
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2019Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jun 1, 2014Jun 1, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2013Jun 1, 2014Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2013Oct 28, 2013Name changed
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Pennsylvania National Mutual Cas. Ins. Co.Dec 14, 2006May 2, 2009Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyOct 20, 1999Jun 1, 2013Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co.Oct 20, 1998Nov 25, 1999Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.May 27, 1998Oct 20, 1998Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty Co.Oct 20, 1997Apr 25, 1998Transferred
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyOct 20, 1995Oct 20, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonNov 10, 1994Nov 10, 1995Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Mga Insurance Company, Inc.Oct 20, 1994Oct 20, 1995Cancelled, 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. Administrative correction Carrier
  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 3, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 28, 2019 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 26, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 1, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 3, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Authority revoked Broker
  8. Authority granted Broker
  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 7, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 9, 1998 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Authority transferred Carrier
  12. Authority granted Carrier
  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 15, 1994 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Application dismissed Broker
  15. Application dismissed Carrier
  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 21, 1994 — the company kept its authority.

  17. 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.