Sherpa Auto Transport

Our review

How Sherpa Auto Transport 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 Jun 2023 · no gaps

Insurance & bond

Broker bond on file

Safety record

Not applicable — doesn't operate trucks

Website details

USDOT 4085166 and MC-1555035 on the website match FMCSA

Published terms

• Payment. Initial payment by card; the balance in cash or certified check to the carrier at delivery — or everything by card once a carrier is secured.

  “We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.” — sherpaautotransport.com/faqs

• Deposit. Nothing at booking; a card goes on file and the initial payment, which depends on mileage and service type, is charged once a carrier is secured. We couldn't find a fixed amount.

  “Nothing is due at time of booking.” — sherpaautotransport.com/faqs

• Cancellation. $50 before a carrier is assigned; after that, the initial payment; no cancellation after pickup. Fees are waived if no carrier is found within the pickup window plus a 14-day extension.

  “If you cancel prior to the assignment of a carrier you will be charged a $50 dispatch fee.” — sherpaautotransport.com/faqs

• Damage claims. In writing to the carrier within 7 days of delivery.

  “All claims for damage caused by transport must be submitted in writing to the Carrier within seven (7) days of delivery.” — sherpaautotransport.com/terms-of-service

Fits

Unusual vehicles and destinations — EVs, motorcycles, RVs and oversized vehicles, plus Alaska and Hawaii.

Not ideal for

Anyone in a hurry on the standard service — the estimated pickup window is 5 business days.

Worth knowing

• Under its Price Lock Promise, Sherpa says it will put up to $300 of the initial payment toward the carrier if the quote isn't enough to book one.
• If no carrier is found in the pickup window, Sherpa keeps looking for 14 more days, and cancelling in that time is free.

Ask before booking

Your initial payment amount — it depends on mileage and service type.

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