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Star Auto Transport

Legal entity: SANDRA LEACH

Do Not Recommend — best for balanced moves, mid-range pricing

This audit gives Star Auto Transport 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 MC-358587 · USDOT 805874

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1

Is Star Auto Transport a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

MC-358587

USDOT Number

805874

Years Operating

27 years

SANDRA LEACH does not currently show active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-358587 / USDOT 805874. Its legal name, MC number, and public-facing identity line up consistently. Contact channels (website, phone, email) were all reachable and functioning at time of audit. The company has operated for 27 years, and its public profile is complete.

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2

Star Auto Transport Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Ratings recorded in the audit

Google

3★

15 reviews

BBB

NR

Across review platforms, SANDRA LEACH shows 3★ on Google (15 reviews), 2.5★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 3.4★ on Trustpilot, 3.1★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is stale, and sentiment is weak across platforms. BBB status is listed as NR, 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 SANDRA LEACH again are weak.

4

Star Auto Transport Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Mid-range

Price-Change Risk

High

Best For

Balanced

SANDRA LEACH positions itself as a mid-range 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
~EnclosedMixed
~Urgent PickupMixed
~Luxury / ClassicMixed
~Inoperable CarsMixed

Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated weak, with low confidence in route relevance. 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 Star Auto Transport 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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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Star Auto Transport

Is Star Auto Transport a legitimate auto transport broker?

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

What is Star Auto Transport's trust score?

Star Auto Transport 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 Star Auto Transport recommended for auto transport?

Star Auto Transport 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 Star Auto Transport been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Star Auto Transport has been operating for 27 years.

Does Star Auto Transport pay to appear on Verify Car Carrier?

No. Star Auto Transport 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.