Ship Your Car with a Company You Can Actually Verify.
Every company is checked against FMCSA records — operating authority, insurance on file, safety rating and history — so you can spot scams and unlicensed operators before you pay a deposit.
Broker or Carrier: What's the Difference?
Car haulers own the trucks that move your car. Auto transport brokers don't own trucks — they find a hauler for you, which can be faster but adds a middleman. Both must be licensed by FMCSA. Read the guide.
Highly Rated Car Haulers
Long operating history, insured, satisfactory or no safety issues
Highly Rated Auto Transport Brokers
Long-standing broker authority, bond on file, no red flags
Frequently Asked Questions
What is carmove.broker?
A free, independent directory of 18,460 licensed U.S. car shipping companies: car haulers and auto transport brokers with active FMCSA authority. Every listing shows authority, insurance on file, safety rating and a trust score built only from public FMCSA records.
How do I check if a car shipping company is legit?
Enter its MC or USDOT number in the lookup above. Confirm the authority is active and insurance is on file, check for red flags, and call the phone number FMCSA lists before you pay any deposit.
How much does it cost to ship a car?
Published 2026 national averages are around $1,150 to $1,215 per car, with most moves between about $700 and $1,500. Open transport is cheapest; enclosed usually costs 30 to 60 percent more. See our car shipping cost guide for ranges by distance.
Should I use a broker or a carrier?
A carrier (car hauler) owns the trucks and moves your car itself; a broker finds a licensed carrier for your route. Both must hold active FMCSA authority. Brokers offer more scheduling options; carriers let you deal directly with the driver.
Can companies pay to rank higher or change their score?
No. Scores and red flags come only from FMCSA records. Ads and affiliate links never change listings, their order or scores. carmove.broker is published by Cute and Honey LLC and is not affiliated with FMCSA or the U.S. DOT.