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Sundown Transport

Legal entity: MICHAEL ELLIS

This audit gives Sundown Transport a score of 72/100 — 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 2206248

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1

Is Sundown Transport a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

Not on file

USDOT Number

2206248

Years Operating

15 years

MICHAEL ELLIS holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 2206248. 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 complete.

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2

Sundown Transport Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Google

4.5

1900 reviews

BBB

A+

Across review platforms, MICHAEL ELLIS shows 4.5★ on Google (1,900 reviews), 4.3★ on Transport Reviews (9 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 MICHAEL ELLIS again are strong.

4

Sundown Transport Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Mid-range

Price-Change Risk

Low

Best For

Balanced

MICHAEL ELLIS 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
72/100

This audit gives Sundown Transport a score of 72/100 — 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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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Sundown Transport

Is Sundown Transport a legitimate auto transport broker?

Yes. Sundown Transport holds active FMCSA broker authority and scores 72/100 in our independent audit — placing it in the Good Option tier. We recommend using this broker.

What is Sundown Transport's trust score?

Sundown Transport received a trust score of 72 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 Sundown Transport recommended for auto transport?

Sundown 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 Sundown Transport been in business?

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

Does Sundown Transport pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com?

No. Sundown 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.