1. The Need for Independent Verification
Whether you are an auto-transport broker, a car dealership, or an individual moving cross-country, verifying a transportation company ensures you are working with an authorized, legally registered commercial entity.
Public FMCSA records provide transparency into operating credentials without relying on marketing claims or unverified reviews.
2. Verifying Auto-Transport Carriers and Brokers
In the automotive transport sector, companies operate either as direct carriers (owning multi-car haulers) or as licensed brokers (arranging shipments with independent drivers). Both must maintain valid FMCSA filings.
- Auto-Transport Brokers: Must hold active Property Broker authority and maintain a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond.
- Auto-Transport Carriers: Must hold active Common/Contract authority, maintain commercial liability insurance, and list 'Motor Vehicles' under cargo classifications.