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Coastal Auto Transport

Legal entity: PCW AUTO TRANSPORT INC

This audit gives Coastal Auto Transport a score of 64/100 — 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 MC-686319 · USDOT 2244907

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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 Coastal Auto Transport a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

MC-686319

USDOT Number

2244907

Years Operating

15 years

PCW AUTO TRANSPORT INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-686319 / USDOT 2244907. 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 15 years, and its public profile is incomplete.

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2

Coastal Auto Transport Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Google

4.9★

240 reviews

BBB

B+

Yelp

—

Trustpilot

—

Across review platforms, PCW AUTO TRANSPORT INC shows 4.9★ on Google (240 reviews), 4.5★ on Transport Reviews (5 reviews), 4.4★ on Trustpilot, 4.3★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is mixed across platforms. BBB status is listed as B+, with a medium complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated medium.

3

Customer Experience

Communication, pickup, delivery and issue resolution

Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as mixed. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as mixed, and reports on whether customers would use PCW AUTO TRANSPORT INC again are strong.

4

Coastal Auto Transport Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Premium

Price-Change Risk

Medium

Best For

Luxury

PCW AUTO TRANSPORT INC positions itself as a premium option. Consistency between quoted and final price is medium, with medium risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Dynamic market rate estimate.

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, enclosed transport, urgent / expedited pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles.

6

Brand Transparency & Online Presence

Website quality, review handling, and trust signals

Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with mixed 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
64/100

This audit gives Coastal Auto Transport a score of 64/100 — 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
  • ●Moderate Pricing Variability

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Sources

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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Coastal Auto Transport

Is Coastal Auto Transport a legitimate auto transport broker?

Yes. Coastal Auto Transport holds active FMCSA broker authority and scores 64/100 in our independent audit — placing it in the Good Option tier. We recommend using this broker.

What is Coastal Auto Transport's trust score?

Coastal Auto Transport received a trust score of 64 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 Coastal Auto Transport recommended for auto transport?

Coastal 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 Coastal Auto Transport been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Coastal Auto Transport has been operating for 15 years.

Does Coastal Auto Transport pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com?

No. Coastal 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.