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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

Brothers Auto Transport LLC

USDOT 621208 MC-297626 Wind Gap, PA (610) 863-0200

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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-297626.

  • 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 June 2000).

  • In business for 30 years

    Registered with FMCSA since November 1995.

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

    Vehicles were put out of service in 10.3% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 0% (national average 6.67%).

  • 3 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    1 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 92 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
593 Male Road, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Mailing address
Po Box 160, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Phone
(610) 863-0200
Email
zkostus@proautologistics.com

Company

Legal name
Brothers Auto Transport LLC
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Amy Rice, Brad Wright
Process agent (BOC-3)
Truck Process Agents Of America, Inc. — Fargo, ND
USDOT issued
Nov 20, 1995
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 13, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles
Trucks
92 power units
Drivers
53 (53 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
4,816,175 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Jun 2000)

Safety record, last 24 months

76Roadside inspections
10.3%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
0%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
3Crashes
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
Sep 24, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 14, 2026MDDriver only (III)1No
Jul 13, 2026PADriver only (III)1No
Jul 8, 2026PAWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 15, 2026PADriver only (III)1No
Jun 1, 2026MDDriver only (III)1No
May 20, 2026PAWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 30, 2026NYWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 30, 2026NJDriver only (III)1No
Apr 28, 2026PAWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 20, 2026NYDriver only (III)0No
Apr 10, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Mar 17, 2026PADriver only (III)3No
Mar 10, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 9, 2026OHWalk-around (II)6Vehicle
Feb 11, 2026NYDriver only (III)0No
Feb 10, 2026PADriver only (III)0No
Feb 4, 2026PADriver only (III)0No
Jan 15, 2026PADriver only (III)2No
Jan 13, 2026USFull (Level I)1No
Jan 9, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Jan 8, 2026MDWalk-around (II)2No
Dec 31, 2025NJWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 18, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
Dec 4, 2025WVWalk-around (II)0No
Nov 25, 2025VTDriver only (III)0No
Oct 28, 2025NYDriver only (III)2No
Oct 28, 2025NYWalk-around (II)3No
Oct 24, 2025NJWalk-around (II)2No
Oct 7, 2025NYDriver only (III)1No
Sep 29, 2025WVWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 25, 2025WVDriver only (III)1No
Sep 25, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
Sep 5, 2025WVDriver only (III)1No
Sep 5, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 7, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 5, 2025NYWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 29, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Jul 28, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Jun 27, 2025OHDriver only (III)0No
Jun 24, 2025OHDriver only (III)1No
Jun 23, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 19, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Jun 17, 2025NYWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 5, 2025OHDriver only (III)0No
Jun 3, 2025NYWalk-around (II)0No
May 30, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
May 27, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
May 9, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
May 1, 2025NYWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 29, 2025VTFull (Level I)5Vehicle
Apr 23, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Apr 22, 2025PAWalk-around (II)3No
Apr 17, 2025DEDriver only (III)1No
Apr 17, 2025PADriver only (III)1No
Apr 15, 2025NYWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 15, 2025PAWalk-around (II)1No
Apr 9, 2025VADriver only (III)0No
Apr 8, 2025USFull (Level I)0No
Apr 2, 2025NYWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Mar 26, 2025NYDriver only (III)0No
Mar 26, 2025MDWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 24, 2025MDDriver only (III)1No
Mar 4, 2025NYDriver only (III)1No
Feb 28, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Feb 19, 2025VADriver only (III)2No
Feb 11, 2025NYWalk-around (II)1No
Feb 10, 2025PAWalk-around (II)4Vehicle
Feb 4, 2025PADriver only (III)1No
Jan 31, 2025VTDriver only (III)0No
Jan 28, 2025OHDriver only (III)0No
Jan 21, 2025PADriver only (III)0No
Jan 13, 2025MDWalk-around (II)0No
Dec 27, 2024NJWalk-around (II)2No
Oct 28, 2024VAWalk-around (II)1No
Oct 22, 2024PAWalk-around (II)1No

Crashes

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

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Nov 24, 2025Ross Township, PA10Yes
Dec 11, 2024Murraysville Borough, PA00Yes
Nov 5, 2024Radnor Township, PA00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyPAL 8199984-00$1,000,000Aug 1, 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)National Interstate Insurance CompanyMar 31, 2017Aug 1, 2025Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyNov 14, 2013Mar 31, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Jun 1, 2013Nov 27, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyJun 1, 2012Jun 1, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Jun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Jun 1, 2010Jun 1, 2011Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)American Casualty Company Of ReadingAug 18, 2005Jun 27, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoHartford Fire Insurance CompanyJun 1, 2005Jun 1, 2010Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Apr 18, 2001Aug 18, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Apr 18, 2001Jun 26, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Continental Casualty Co.Jun 1, 1999Mar 30, 2001Cancelled, no replacement
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Jun 1, 1999Mar 30, 2001Cancelled
CargoContinental Casualty Co.Mar 15, 1999Jun 1, 1998Replaced by a new policy
CargoSentry Select Insurance CompanyJun 1, 1998Jul 10, 1999Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyAug 1, 1997Jul 10, 1999Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Sentry Select Insurance CompanyApr 25, 1996Aug 1, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Mga Insurance Company, Inc.Dec 8, 1995Apr 25, 1996Replaced 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 Nov 6, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

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

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 29, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 1, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 9, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 28, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 3, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Authority granted Carrier
  9. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 20 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.