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How we verify car shipping companies

Handing your car to a stranger takes trust. That's why no company appears in our directory until it passes five checks against federal FMCSA records and a review by our team. Here is exactly what we look at — and why it protects you.

Last reviewed September 26, 2026 · Applies to all 1284 listed companies · FMCSA records re-checked daily

The five checks

What every company has to pass

A company that fails any one of these doesn't get listed. No exceptions.

  1. 01

    Licensed to move your car

    What we check
    The USDOT and MC numbers are real, belong to this exact company, and its operating authority is active.
    Why it matters to you
    An unlicensed mover can take a deposit and disappear. Active authority means the company is legally allowed to haul vehicles across state lines.
    Where you'll see it
    USDOT and MC numbers on every listing, linked to the public FMCSA record.
  2. 02

    Insured while your car is on the truck

    What we check
    Cargo and liability insurance is filed with the FMCSA, and we record the per-load cargo limit.
    Why it matters to you
    If your car is damaged in transit, the carrier's cargo insurance is what pays. No filing, no listing.
    Where you'll see it
    The cargo insurance limit, so you can compare it with your car's value.
  3. 03

    Clear about who moves your car

    What we check
    Whether the company runs its own trucks, books partner carriers as a broker, or does both.
    Why it matters to you
    You deserve to know who will actually have your keys. Brokers must be registered too — we check both.
    Where you'll see it
    A Carrier, Broker or Carrier & broker label on every company.
  4. 04

    A real fleet and a clean record

    What we check
    How many trucks the company operates and its FMCSA safety rating, where one has been issued.
    Why it matters to you
    An established fleet and a Satisfactory rating are strong signs the company runs a safe, steady operation.
    Where you'll see it
    Fleet size, safety rating and years in business on the company page.
  5. 05

    Services that match reality

    What we check
    A moderator reviews every service and state a company lists. Anything that doesn't add up goes back to them.
    Why it matters to you
    When a company says it offers enclosed transport or serves your state, you can rely on it.
    Where you'll see it
    Services, headquarters and service area on each listing.

High bar, on purpose

What keeps a company off our list

Plenty of companies apply. These are the reasons we turn them away — or take a listing down if something changes later. Verification isn't a one-time stamp: every day we re-check each listed company's USDOT status, operating authority, insurance or broker bond, out-of-service orders and safety rating against FMCSA records, and pause any listing that stops passing until it's fixed.

  • Inactive or revoked authority. If the FMCSA says a company can't operate, neither can its listing.
  • No insurance on file. Lapsed or missing cargo coverage means the listing is hidden until it's restored.
  • Numbers that don't match. A USDOT or MC number registered to a different business name is an instant no.
  • Claims we can't confirm. Services, fleet or coverage that don't match the company's records go back for correction.
  • No way to reach them. Every listed company has a working email and a real business address or headquarters.

Double-check in a minute

Don't just take our word for it

Our checks are built on public records, so you can confirm any company yourself before you book.

  1. 1

    Copy the USDOT number

    You'll find it on every company card and profile in our directory.

  2. 2

    Look it up

    Paste it into our car shipping company lookup or the FMCSA's own Company Snapshot.

  3. 3

    Match the details

    The name should match, and operating status should read “Authorized”. That's the same record we checked.

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Where to find each company’s checks

This walkthrough shows where the verification record sits on every listing, what authority, registration and safety rating mean, and how to compare companies before you request a quote.

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See where the checks live3:19

1284

companies verified and listed

89%

run their own trucks

100%

of rated carriers hold a Satisfactory safety rating

11 yrs

average time in business

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