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Coastal Car Express

Legal entity: DONALD LEE FISHER

This audit gives Coastal Car Express a score of 65/100 — 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-602160 · USDOT 2239108

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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 Car Express a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

MC-602160

USDOT Number

2239108

Years Operating

15 years

DONALD LEE FISHER holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-602160 / USDOT 2239108. 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 Car Express Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Google

4.4★

390 reviews

BBB

B+

Across review platforms, DONALD LEE FISHER shows 4.4★ on Google (390 reviews), 4.4★ on Transport Reviews, 4.3★ on Trustpilot, 4.2★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as B+, 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 DONALD LEE FISHER again are strong.

4

Coastal Car Express Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Mid-range

Price-Change Risk

Low

Best For

Balanced

DONALD LEE FISHER 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, enclosed transport, inoperable vehicles.

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
65/100

This audit gives Coastal Car Express a score of 65/100 — 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 Coastal Car Express

Is Coastal Car Express a legitimate auto transport broker?

Yes. Coastal Car Express holds active FMCSA broker authority and scores 65/100 in our independent audit — placing it in the Good Option tier. We recommend using this broker.

What is Coastal Car Express's trust score?

Coastal Car Express received a trust score of 65 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 Car Express recommended for auto transport?

Coastal Car Express 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 Car Express been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Coastal Car Express has been operating for 15 years.

Does Coastal Car Express pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com?

No. Coastal Car Express 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.