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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

Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc

USDOT 568253 MC-277621 Los Alamitos, CA (562) 430-4100

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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-277621.

  • Authority was revoked in the past (2004)

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

  • 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.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated December 2021).

  • In business for 32 years

    Registered with FMCSA since July 1994.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 29.7% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.4% (national average 6.67%). The difference rests on only a few inspections, so treat it as a hint rather than a verdict.

  • 61 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    21 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 965 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
3552 Green Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-3243
Phone
(562) 430-4100
Cell phone
(601) 383-8150
Fax
(562) 430-4144
Email
mpage@hansenadkins.com

Company

Legal name
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Steven Hansen, Louie Adkins
Process agent (BOC-3)
1+49 Process Agents LLC — Alpharetta, GA
USDOT issued
Jul 7, 1994
Last MCS-150 update
Apr 6, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
General freight, Motor vehicles
Trucks
965 power units
Drivers
816 (816 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
61,500,265 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 2021)

Safety record, last 24 months

651Roadside inspections
29.7%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.4%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
61Crashes
21 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 8, 2026GADriver only (III)3No
Oct 7, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Oct 7, 2026MIDriver only (III)1No
Oct 6, 2026USDriver only (III)0No
Oct 5, 2026WAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Oct 5, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Oct 3, 2026CAWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Oct 1, 2026TXDriver only (III)0No
Oct 1, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 30, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 30, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 29, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 29, 2026KYWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 29, 2026SCWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 28, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 26, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 26, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 24, 2026CADriver only (III)2No
Sep 24, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 24, 2026ALWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 23, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 22, 2026WAWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Sep 22, 2026TXWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Sep 21, 2026MIDriver only (III)1No
Sep 17, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 16, 2026MOWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Sep 16, 2026ALWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Sep 15, 2026GADriver only (III)0No
Sep 15, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 14, 2026ORDriver only (III)0No
Sep 11, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Sep 10, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 10, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 10, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 9, 2026ILFull (Level I)3No
Sep 8, 2026ARDriver only (III)1No
Sep 8, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Sep 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)5Vehicle
Sep 5, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 5, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 2, 2026IDWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 2, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 2, 2026NCFull (Level I)1No
Aug 31, 2026OHDriver only (III)0No
Aug 27, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 27, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Aug 25, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Aug 19, 2026USFull (Level I)2Vehicle
Aug 19, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 13, 2026CADriver only (III)1No
Aug 11, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 10, 2026WAWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Aug 7, 2026MODriver only (III)0No
Aug 7, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 7, 2026MIWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 6, 2026TNFull (Level I)7Vehicle
Aug 6, 2026ALWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Jul 30, 2026WAWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 30, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 29, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1Driver
Jul 28, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 28, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jul 27, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 27, 2026IDWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 23, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 22, 2026WAWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 22, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jul 20, 2026CAWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 18, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 17, 2026IDDriver only (III)1No
Jul 17, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 16, 2026MIWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 14, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jul 13, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jul 13, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jul 11, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Jul 10, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Jul 9, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 8, 2026MTWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 7, 2026TXWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 7, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Jul 7, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 7, 2026LAWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 7, 2026MIWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 6, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Jul 6, 2026FLWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 3, 2026WADriver only (III)1No
Jul 2, 2026MIDriver only (III)0No
Jun 29, 2026MTDriver only (III)1No
Jun 26, 2026MSWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 26, 2026MIDriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026ILWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 24, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 24, 2026WIFull (Level I)5Vehicle
Jun 22, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 18, 2026TXWalk-around (II)2No
Jun 18, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 15, 2026CAWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 15, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Jun 12, 2026MSWalk-around (II)1No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Sep 25, 2026Columbia, MO00Yes
Aug 21, 2026Spring Lake, NC10Yes
Aug 17, 2026San Antonio, TX00Yes
Jul 23, 2026Las Vegas, NV10Yes
Jul 6, 2026Columbia, MD10Yes
Jun 27, 2026Detroit, MI10Yes
Jun 12, 2026Richlands, NC00Yes
Jun 3, 2026Kentwood, MI10Yes
May 5, 2026Jacksonville, NC00Yes
Mar 28, 2026Hudson, OH00Yes
Mar 24, 2026GA00Yes
Mar 21, 2026Unincorporated, FL10Yes
Mar 6, 2026Tukwila, WA00Yes
Feb 21, 2026Unincorporated, GA00Yes
Feb 17, 2026Indianapolis, IN00Yes
Feb 13, 2026Concord, NC10Yes
Feb 11, 2026Charlotte, NC00Yes
Feb 3, 2026Herculaneum, MO10No
Feb 2, 2026Ray Twp, MI00Yes
Jan 28, 2026Springdale, OH00Yes
Jan 21, 2026Warren, MI00Yes
Jan 1, 2026Arlington, OR00Yes
Dec 30, 2025Portland, OR00Yes
Dec 26, 2025Fort Lauderdale, FL00Yes
Nov 20, 2025Rural Calhoun, AL00Yes
Nov 20, 2025Not Listed, TX00Yes
Nov 10, 2025Not Listed, TX10Yes
Oct 10, 2025Rainbow City, AL00Yes
Oct 10, 2025San Antonio, TX30Yes
Oct 3, 2025Houston, TX00Yes
Sep 25, 2025Richmond, IN00Yes
Sep 12, 2025Houston, TX00Yes
Sep 9, 2025Dundee Twp, MI00Yes
Aug 27, 2025Newberry, SC00Yes
Jul 22, 2025Yakima, WA20Yes
Jul 15, 2025Atlanta, GA00Yes
Jul 3, 2025Princeton, IN10Yes
Jun 28, 2025Midlothian, TX00Yes
Jun 17, 2025Burlington, NC10Yes
Jun 11, 2025Worth Twp, IL10No
Jun 9, 2025Baton Rouge, LA00Yes
Jun 5, 2025Decatur, TX00Yes
Jun 4, 2025Unincorporated, FL100Yes
Apr 29, 2025Unincorporated, GA00Yes
Apr 22, 2025Kansas City, MO10Yes
Apr 18, 2025Not Listed, TX10Yes
Apr 3, 2025Nashville, TN20Yes
Apr 1, 2025Charlotte, NC00Yes
Feb 13, 2025GA00Yes
Feb 5, 2025Sterling Heights, MI00Yes
Jan 31, 2025Warren, MI00Yes
Jan 30, 2025Unincorporated, FL10Yes
Jan 21, 2025GA00Yes
Jan 15, 2025Not Listed, TX20Yes
Dec 29, 2024Stockbridge, GA00Yes
Dec 23, 2024Unincorporated, CA00Yes
Dec 20, 2024Chino, CA10Yes
Dec 20, 2024Abilene, TX00Yes
Dec 10, 2024Austin, TX00Yes
Dec 5, 2024Not In City Limit, TN00Yes
Nov 4, 2024Not Listed, TX00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)U. S. Specialty Insurance Company1001120614—Feb 27, 2019

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)Greenwich Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2020Mar 11, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)U. S. Specialty Insurance CompanyFeb 27, 2019Feb 1, 2020Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Greenwich Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2019Feb 27, 2019Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2019Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2016Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jul 25, 2014Feb 1, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2014Sep 2, 2014Name changed
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 1, 2013Feb 1, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Tower Insurance Company Of New YorkFeb 1, 2012Feb 1, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoCastlepoint National Insurance CoFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2012Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2010Feb 1, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2009Feb 1, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2009Feb 1, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Feb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.May 15, 2006Apr 25, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.May 15, 2006Apr 25, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.May 15, 2006Oct 7, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.May 15, 2006Oct 7, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoNew York Marine & General Ins. Co.May 15, 2005Jun 10, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyMay 15, 2005May 15, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonMay 14, 2004May 15, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyMay 15, 2003May 15, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonMay 15, 2003May 15, 2004Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.May 15, 2002May 15, 2003Replaced by a new policy
CargoUnited States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.May 15, 2002May 15, 2003Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Protective Insurance Co.Jul 1, 1994Jun 14, 2002Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoProtective Insurance Co.Jul 1, 1994Jun 14, 2002Cancelled, 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 Feb 1, 2016 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 27, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 28, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 27, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 28, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 30, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 31, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 1, 2010 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 2, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 1, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 15, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 16, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Authority reinstated Carrier
  14. Authority revoked Carrier
  15. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 22 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

Want companies that already passed these checks? Browse verified companies by state.

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.