The Verify Car Carrier comparison guide / ND

Car shipping companies based in North Dakota

Explore companies listed as based in North Dakota, 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 Fargo and Bismarck and elsewhere in the state.

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A shortlist, not a star-rating leaderboard.

This page uses companies recorded in North Dakota 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 North Dakota. 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 North Dakota and their booking considerations
Company / headquartersWhat the sources establishBooking consideration
1. Liberty Cargo CompanyNorth DakotaMarked cargo categories in this record: General Freight, Grain, Feed, Hay, Commodities Dry Bulk, Beverages, Agricultural/Farm Supplies, Construction.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “AUTHORIZED FOR: , Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) , Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) ,”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.
2. Governor TransportNorth DakotaThe retrieved record identifies ARTEM IVASHCHUK as a broker; it does not establish a particular vehicle-shipping specialty.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.
3. Five Star EnterprisesNorth DakotaMarked cargo categories in this record: US Mail.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. RJM TransportNorth DakotaMarked cargo categories in this record: Grain, Feed, Hay.The retrieved operating-authority field reads “AUTHORIZED FOR: , Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) ,”. This is separate from USDOT registration status; the dated primary record takes precedence over an older directory score.
5. BR MoversNorth DakotaPublished by the company: BR Movers holds an FMCSA license for interstate long-distance moves and a separate USDOT license for local intrastate moving within the District of Columbia.The company lists two different office addresses and phone numbers in its own text, creating ambiguity regarding its primary physical location.

Liberty Cargo Company

Directory location: North Dakota

Liberty Cargo Company appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name LIBERTY CARGO COMPANY. The record identifies its entity type as carrier/shipper/broker and gives the address as 1050 E INTERSTATE AVE 2ND FLOOR, BISMARCK, ND 58503.

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

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.7 / 5 · 2,020 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: 9 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, Grain, Feed, Hay, Commodities Dry Bulk, Beverages, Agricultural/Farm Supplies, Construction.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “AUTHORIZED FOR: , Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) , Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) ,”. 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.

Governor Transport

Directory location: North Dakota

Governor Transport appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name ARTEM IVASHCHUK. The record identifies its entity type as broker and gives the address as 213 1ST AVE W, HUNTER, ND 58048.

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

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.9 / 5 · 1,440 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
The retrieved record identifies ARTEM IVASHCHUK as a broker; it does not establish a particular vehicle-shipping specialty.
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.

Five Star Enterprises

Directory location: North Dakota

Five Star Enterprises appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name FLOYD LIEN. The record identifies its entity type as carrier and gives the address as 800 31ST AVE SE NUMBER 707, MINOT, ND 58701-3101.

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

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4 / 5 · 1,750 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: 24 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: US Mail.
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.

RJM Transport

Directory location: North Dakota

RJM Transport appears in the retrieved FMCSA record under the legal name RYAN MCDOWELL. The record identifies its entity type as carrier and gives the address as 17094 52ND STREET SE, HORACE, ND 58047.

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

Third-party review snapshots

Google

4.4 / 5 · 1,790 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: 29 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 67 · 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: Grain, Feed, Hay.
What to check carefully
The retrieved operating-authority field reads “AUTHORIZED FOR: , Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) ,”. 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.

BR Movers

Directory location: North Dakota

The company’s website describes the following services and operating model: BR Movers is a family-owned relocation company providing local, long-distance, and commercial moving services alongside climate-controlled storage. Operating in the Washington DC metropolitan area since 2005, the company also specializes in piano and fine art transport.

They operate in the Washington DC metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia, with long-distance service extending throughout the continental United States.

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

Third-party review snapshots

Google

3.9 / 5 · 14 reviews

BBB

C

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

Business history: 4 years recorded in the audit

Verify Car Carrier audit score: 5 · Historical audit — read the newer source findings

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

Company-specific findings
Published by the company: BR Movers holds an FMCSA license for interstate long-distance moves and a separate USDOT license for local intrastate moving within the District of Columbia.
What to check carefully
The company lists two different office addresses and phone numbers in its own text, creating ambiguity regarding its primary physical location.
Published pricing & booking terms
Published terms: They offer free, flat-rate moving quotes over the phone which are stated to be final and free of hidden fees.

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 / ND

What changes when you ship in North Dakota?

Cities covered: Fargo · Bismarck · Minot

Corridors & access

I-94 connects Fargo and Bismarck, while I-29 runs along the eastern side of the state. Minot and rural energy-region pickups require a separate routing discussion.

Seasonal planning

Blizzards, extreme cold, and wind can disrupt schedules. Confirm the vehicle starts and ask what happens if highway access closes.

Pickup & delivery

A remote property may require an agreed meeting point in a regional town. Ask whether the quote includes travel beyond the main interstate corridor.

Details worth checking

Give a realistic availability window and a backup contact. Sparse local pickup options are a reason to plan carefully, not to accept an unverified guaranteed date.

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 North Dakota 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.

How to compare a real shipping quote →

State directory / 7 locally based listings

Companies based in North Dakota

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This directory is limited to company headquarters in North Dakota. 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

7 companies

Broker Directory

15 years in businessBased in NDBBB B+Google 4.9/5 · 1,440 reviews
PremiumLuxury

Independent audit score

74 / 100

Strong Recommended Option

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29 years in businessBased in NDBBB B+Google 4.4/5 · 1,790 reviews
Mid-range

Independent audit score

67 / 100

Good Option

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BR Movers

High Risk

4 years in businessBased in NDBBB CGoogle 3.9/5 · 14 reviews
Mid-range

Independent audit score

5 / 100

Do Not Recommend

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Car shipping routes

Routes touching North Dakota

For a move involving Fargo, Bismarck, Minot, request a quote using both ZIP codes, the vehicle condition, and your pickup window. We do not yet publish a dedicated route estimate for this state. Confirm coverage directly with a provider and request an actual route-specific price instead of relying on a generic statewide average.

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.