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Dave Gardner

Legal entity: DAVE GARDNER

Do Not Recommend — best for luxury moves, premium pricing

This audit gives Dave Gardner a score of 5/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend 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 504282

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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 Dave Gardner a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

Not on file

USDOT Number

504282

Years Operating

34 years

DAVE GARDNER does not currently show active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 504282. 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 34 years, and its public profile is incomplete.

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2

Dave Gardner Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Ratings recorded in the audit

Google

3.5★

20 reviews

BBB

F

Across review platforms, DAVE GARDNER shows 3.5★ on Google (20 reviews), 3★ on Transport Reviews, 3.5★ on Trustpilot, 3.2★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is stale, and sentiment is weak across platforms. BBB status is listed as F, with a high complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated high.

3

Customer Experience

Communication, pickup, delivery and issue resolution

Customer accounts describe communication as weak and price honesty as weak. Pickup experiences run weak, and delivery experiences run weak. Problem handling is described as weak, and reports on whether customers would use DAVE GARDNER again are weak.

4

Dave Gardner Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Premium

Price-Change Risk

High

Best For

Luxury

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

5

Routes & Service Coverage

Geographic reach and transport types offered

Transport Types Audited

✕Open TransportWeak
✓EnclosedStrong
~Urgent PickupMixed
✓Luxury / ClassicStrong
~Inoperable CarsMixed

Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated weak, with low confidence in route relevance. Best suited for enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles. Weaker fit for open transport.

6

Brand Transparency & Online Presence

Website quality, review handling, and trust signals

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

7

Final Verdict

Our full audit conclusion

Do Not Recommend
5/100

This audit gives Dave Gardner a score of 5/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend 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 do not recommend this broker.

✓ What's Working

  • ●Established Brand History
  • ●National Route Coverage

⚠ Watch Out For

  • ●FMCSA authority not confirmed active
  • ●Inactive FMCSA Operating Status
  • ●Moderate Pricing Variability

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Sources

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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Dave Gardner

Is Dave Gardner a legitimate auto transport broker?

Dave Gardner scores 5/100 in our independent audit. We do not recommend this broker. Read the full audit for specific concerns before booking.

What is Dave Gardner's trust score?

Dave Gardner received a trust score of 5 out of 100 in the Verify Car Carrier independent audit. This score is based on six weighted categories: FMCSA legitimacy, reputation, customer experience, pricing integrity, route fit, and brand transparency.

Is Dave Gardner recommended for auto transport?

Dave Gardner is rated "Do Not Recommend" by Verify Car Carrier. This means we do not recommend this broker based on our audit findings.

How long has Dave Gardner been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Dave Gardner has been operating for 34 years.

Does Dave Gardner pay to appear on Verify Car Carrier?

No. Dave Gardner does not pay to appear on Verify Car Carrier, 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.