Leader Auto Ship LLC

Our review

How Leader Auto Ship LLC checks out

Reviewed Oct 2026 · the same checks for every company, from FMCSA records and the company's own published pages.

Business model

Broker — a partner carrier hauls your car

Licensing

Active · first granted Jul 2024 · 1 revocation notice (Apr 2026), withdrawn FMCSA sends a revocation notice when a required filing, usually insurance, lapses; it is withdrawn once the filing is back.

Insurance & bond

Broker bond on file

Safety record

Not applicable — doesn't operate trucks

Website details

USDOT 4232283 and MC-1638331 on the website match FMCSA

Published terms

• Payment. The balance goes to the carrier at delivery in cash or certified funds. The homepage also mentions Zelle, Cash App and Venmo.

  “All payments for the balance due to Carrier for C.O.D. must be made on or before the delivery of Shipment in the form of cash or any certified funds.” — leaderautoship.com/terms-and-conditions

• Deposit. No deposit at booking; a reservation fee is charged once a carrier is assigned. We couldn't find the amount.

  “We only get reservation fee once the suitable and available carrier is assigned with the guaranteed.” — leaderautoship.com

• Cancellation. Free until a carrier accepts the order; after that, at least $199.

  “Customer may cancel an Order at any time at no cost or cancellation fees as long as the Order has not yet been accepted by a Carrier.” — leaderautoship.com/terms-and-conditions

• Damage claims. Note damage on the bill of lading before paying the driver; the balance must be paid before a claim is honored. We couldn't find a deadline.

  “claimed damage shall be noted on delivery bill of lading before tendering any COD payment.” — leaderautoship.com/terms-and-conditions

Fits

Customers who want nothing charged until a carrier is assigned, and who'd like an economy or guaranteed first-class rate.

Not ideal for

Anyone whose plans might change after a carrier accepts — cancelling then costs at least $199.

Worth knowing

• If the assigned carrier cancels, Leader tries up to three replacements before you can cancel for a full refund.
• The terms list cash or certified funds for the driver, while the homepage also mentions Zelle, Cash App and Venmo — confirm which applies.

Ask before booking

The reservation fee amount and which payment methods the driver will take.

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