The Verify Car Carrier comparison guide / KY

Car shipping companies based in Kentucky

Explore companies listed as based in Kentucky, with their recorded identities, available audit evidence, and practical booking considerations. This page uses only in-state directory entries, not nationwide substitutes. It also covers pickup planning around Louisville and Lexington and elsewhere in the state.

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A shortlist, not a star-rating leaderboard.

This page uses companies recorded in Kentucky in the existing Verify Car Carrier directory. Selection follows the saved audit records, which may be older than the source checks below. Read each company’s findings: some entries have limited evidence, a different specialty, or a newer authority warning. Numbering is for navigation, not a recommendation. No paid boosts determine selection or order.

Inclusion is not an endorsement. A state headquarters does not establish route coverage or service quality. Third-party review stars describe feedback on the linked platform, not verified performance in Kentucky. Verify Car Carrier audit scores are a separate assessment of company evidence; they are not customer-review averages. We have not tested quotes for this guide.

Quick comparison of 5 companies based in Kentucky and their booking considerations
Company / headquartersWhat the sources establishBooking consideration
1. TSG LogisticsKentuckyMarked cargo categories in this record: General Freight, Motor Vehicles.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.
2. Safe Way Auto Transport LLCKentuckyPublished by the company: The company explicitly advertises providing vehicle shipping services across the United States for nearly 30 years.The registry snapshot was not provided for this entry.
3. Adkins TransportKentuckyMarked cargo categories in this record: General Freight, AGGREGATES.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.
4. Lamb EnterprisesKentuckyMarked cargo categories in this record: TREE DEBRIS.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.
5. Bonsai Auto Transport LLCKentuckyMarked cargo categories in this record: General Freight.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.

TSG Logistics

Directory location: Kentucky

TSG Logistics appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name TSG LOGISTICS. The record identifies its entity type as broker and gives the address as 9104 PINNACLE PLACE DR, LOUISVILLE, KY 40272.

Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.6 / 5 · 1,710 reviews

BBB

A+

Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.

Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.

Business history: 7 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 75 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.

Company-specific findings
Marked cargo categories in this record: General Freight, Motor Vehicles.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.

Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.

Safe Way Auto Transport LLC

Directory location: Kentucky

The company’s website describes the following services and operating model: Safe Way Auto Transport is an automobile transport company marketing 30 years of experience in shipping vehicles across the United States. The company provides 24/7 service and emphasizes a no-money-upfront policy.

United States

Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.4 / 5 · 990 reviews

BBB

B+

Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.

Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.

Business history: 15 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 74 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.

Company-specific findings
Published by the company: The company explicitly advertises providing vehicle shipping services across the United States for nearly 30 years.
What to check carefully
The registry snapshot was not provided for this entry.

Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.

Adkins Transport

Directory location: Kentucky

Adkins Transport appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name ADKINS TRANSPORT LLC. The record identifies its entity type as carrier and gives the address as 835 TOWN BRANCH RD, JEFFERSONVILLE, KY 40337.

Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.6 / 5 · 210 reviews

BBB

A+

Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.

Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.

Business history: 3 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 72 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.

Company-specific findings
Marked cargo categories in this record: General Freight, AGGREGATES.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.

Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.

Lamb Enterprises

Directory location: Kentucky

Lamb Enterprises appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name LEVI LAMB. The record identifies its entity type as carrier and gives the address as 13054 SR 121 SOUTH, NEW CONCORD, KY 42076.

Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.5 / 5 · 500 reviews

BBB

A+

Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.

Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.

Business history: 19 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 72 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.

Company-specific findings
Marked cargo categories in this record: TREE DEBRIS.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.

Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.

Bonsai Auto Transport LLC

Directory location: Kentucky

Bonsai Auto Transport LLC appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name BONSAI AUTO TRANSPORT LLC. The record identifies its entity type as carrier and gives the address as 2081 HARRODBURG RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504.

Company sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Newer source findings may differ from older directory scores.

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.8 / 5 · 830 reviews

BBB

A-

Evidence snapshot: August 17, 2026. Same evidence as the company profile; not a live rating check. Individual sources may have different observation dates.

Recorded authority: Active. Active USDOT registration alone does not establish operating authority or route service.

Business history: 16 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 68 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

Separate from the review stars above. Read the audit methodology.

Company-specific findings
Marked cargo categories in this record: General Freight.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “NOT AUTHORIZED”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.

Request a quote through this company’s page on Verify Car Carrier. Review the source findings above before proceeding; a quote link is not an endorsement.

The local picture / KY

What changes when you ship in Kentucky?

Cities covered: Louisville · Lexington · Bowling Green

Corridors & access

I-65 serves Louisville and Bowling Green; I-64 and I-75 meet in the Lexington area. Appalachian pickups can need different access planning from these interstate cities.

Seasonal planning

Winter ice and heavy rain can affect road access. Avoid tying a military reporting date or home closing to an unconfirmed pickup estimate.

Pickup & delivery

Describe hills, narrow lanes, and driveway grades before dispatch. Ask whether an accessible meeting point can reduce routing difficulty.

Details worth checking

For Fort Knox or Fort Campbell moves, confirm access with the installation and carrier. A broker’s door-to-door description is not permission for a truck to enter a base.

Regional planning guidance, not a street-access survey, live traffic report, or verified carrier itinerary. Highway references do not establish the truck’s route. Confirm exact addresses and check current conditions before booking. The links below are verification resources, not evidence of a company’s service coverage.

Final guidance

Choose the terms, not just the stars.

When comparing providers, request comparable written quotes: the same vehicle, pickup and delivery locations, transport type, and pickup window. An advertised estimate is not necessarily the final booking price.

Read recent reviews across platforms, including lower-rated feedback and company responses. Review volume, dates, and the problems described matter more than a small difference in stars. Nationwide feedback cannot establish how a company will perform on your particular Kentucky route.

Before paying, confirm whether you are hiring a broker or carrier, who will transport the vehicle, the carrier's authority and insurance, deposit timing, cancellation terms, and what happens if dispatch is delayed. Keep the agreement and document the vehicle's condition at both ends.

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State directory / 13 locally based listings

Companies based in Kentucky

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This directory is limited to company headquarters in Kentucky. The comparison above selects from these same state-headquartered entries, placing completed, active audits before pending or inactive entries, without paid boosts. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a local address alone does not establish route coverage or service quality.

Audit status

13 companies

Broker Directory

7 years in businessBased in KYBBB A+Google 4.6/5 · 1,710 reviews
Mid-range

Independent audit score

75 / 100

Strong Recommended Option

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16 years in businessBased in KYBBB AGoogle 4.2/5 · 70 reviews
Mid-range

Independent audit score

63 / 100

Show with Caution

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3 years in businessBased in KYBBB B-Google 3.2/5 · 7 reviews
BudgetStandard Open

Independent audit score

5 / 100

Do Not Recommend

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US Body Shop

High Risk

12 years in businessBased in KYGoogle 3/5 · 15 reviews
Mid-range

Independent audit score

5 / 100

Do Not Recommend

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Before you book

Check the details that matter.

A home state is only one signal. Confirm authority, compare the quote with the route, and understand whether you are hiring a broker or a carrier.