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Central Valley Auto Transport

Legal entity: DAVID J ERTL

This audit gives Central Valley Auto Transport a score of 70/100 — Good Option. We recommend using this broker based on the FMCSA, review, and customer-experience data reviewed. Auditor notes: Complete multi-category audit performed based on verified FMCSA records and rating metrics..

Last updated: August 2026 · Auditor: VerifyCarCarrier.com · MC Not on file · USDOT 2738921

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In This Review

  1. 1.Is It Legitimate? Authority & Compliance
  2. 2.Reviews & Reputation
  3. 3.Customer Experience
  4. 4.Pricing Analysis
  5. 5.Routes & Service Coverage
  6. 6.Brand Transparency
  7. 7.Final Verdict & Pros/Cons
1

Is Central Valley Auto Transport a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

Not on file

USDOT Number

2738921

Years Operating

11 years

DAVID J ERTL holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 2738921. Its legal name, MC number, and public-facing identity line up consistently. Contact channels (website, phone, email) had at least one channel that failed to respond at time of audit. The company has operated for 11 years, and its public profile is incomplete.

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2

Central Valley Auto Transport Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Google

4.5★

1900 reviews

BBB

A+

Across review platforms, DAVID J ERTL shows 4.5★ on Google (1,900 reviews), 4.3★ on Transport Reviews (2 reviews), 4.2★ on Trustpilot, 4.1★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as A+, with a low complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated low.

3

Customer Experience

Communication, pickup, delivery and issue resolution

Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as strong. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as strong, and reports on whether customers would use DAVID J ERTL again are strong.

4

Central Valley Auto Transport Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Mid-range

Price-Change Risk

Low

Best For

Balanced

DAVID J ERTL positions itself as a mid-range option. Consistency between quoted and final price is high, with low risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Binding transparent rate policy.

5

Routes & Service Coverage

Geographic reach and transport types offered

Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport.

6

Brand Transparency & Online Presence

Website quality, review handling, and trust signals

Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with strong handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.

7

Final Verdict

Our full audit conclusion

Good Option
70/100

This audit gives Central Valley Auto Transport a score of 70/100 — Good Option. We recommend using this broker based on the FMCSA, review, and customer-experience data reviewed. Auditor notes: Complete multi-category audit performed based on verified FMCSA records and rating metrics..

Recommendation: We recommend this broker.

✓ What's Working

  • ●Active FMCSA Authority
  • ●Strong Customer Reviews

⚠ Watch Out For

  • ●FMCSA authority not confirmed active
  • ●None
  • ●None

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Sources

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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Central Valley Auto Transport

Is Central Valley Auto Transport a legitimate auto transport broker?

Yes. Central Valley Auto Transport holds active FMCSA broker authority and scores 70/100 in our independent audit — placing it in the Good Option tier. We recommend using this broker.

What is Central Valley Auto Transport's trust score?

Central Valley Auto Transport received a trust score of 70 out of 100 in the VerifyCarCarrier.com independent audit. This score is based on six weighted categories: FMCSA legitimacy, reputation, customer experience, pricing integrity, route fit, and brand transparency.

Is Central Valley Auto Transport recommended for auto transport?

Central Valley Auto Transport is rated "Good Option" by VerifyCarCarrier.com. This means we recommend using this broker based on our FMCSA and review data analysis.

How long has Central Valley Auto Transport been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Central Valley Auto Transport has been operating for 11 years.

Does Central Valley Auto Transport pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com?

No. Central Valley Auto Transport does not pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com, and no broker can pay to improve their score or remove a negative verdict. Every audit score is earned based on FMCSA records and verified review data.