Quick answer
Cheap Auto Trans has the stronger current audit profile
Cheap Auto Trans leads this comparison by 22 points in Verify Car Carrier’s current audit data. That is a meaningful evidence edge, not a guarantee of an individual shipment outcome—confirm the final quote, carrier assignment, pickup window, and cancellation terms before booking.
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How to use this comparison
Choose based on your shipment—not a headline score alone
The score is a useful starting point, but price certainty, vehicle type, pickup urgency, and the quality of the assigned carrier matter too. We compare audited signals instead of selling rank positions, then link to the underlying broker reports so you can verify the evidence before you request quotes.
Best fit by situation
When each broker may make more sense
A Across USA Auto Transport
12/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •Standard Open shipping is a stated overall fit
- •35 years in business adds operating history
Cheap Auto Trans
34/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
A Across USA Auto Transport
12/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited August 29, 2026
This audit gives A Across USA Auto Transport a score of 12/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 8/20 legitimacy, 4/25 reputation, 0/20 customer experience, 1/15 pricing, 1/10 route and service, and 1/10 brand evidence, with -3 in audit penalties applied. Not a documented-harm case like A1 Auto Movers, but disqualifying on its own terms: currently 'Not Authorized' by FMCSA (cannot legally broker right now), nonfunctional website, no working email, and essentially no review footprint anywhere to verify service quality. 35 years of registered history doesn't offset a currently non-operational-looking presence. Recommend re-checking FMCSA status directly before any further consideration.
Authority and company record
A ACROSS USA AUTO TRANSPORT INC does not have confirmed active FMCSA authority in this audit under MC-248753 / USDOT 2215523. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity matches the public-facing identity reviewed; at least one contact channel was not confirmed as working. The audit lists 35 years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records No public Google reviews or ratings are available/5 on Google, a page with zero reviews/5 on TransportReviews, no trustpilot page/5 on Trustpilot, 3/5 on Yelp from 2 reviews. Review activity is Stale and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is A+ and not accredited, with a low complaint signal and 0 complaints complaints recorded in the audit. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Weak for communication, Weak for price honesty, Weak for pickup, Weak for delivery, and Weak for problem handling. Likelihood of using A Across USA Auto Transport again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies A Across USA Auto Transport as a budget option with high price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 1/15, including 0/5 for price consistency and 1/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Zero documented complaints found — though this reflects near-total absence of online presence, not confirmed good service The audit identifies Standard Open as the primary fit for A Across USA Auto Transport. Route and service evidence totals 1/10 (1/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 0/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Mixed.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 1/10, based on website quality (0/3), review responses (0/2), service transparency (0/2), reputation-management maturity (0/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- 35 years of registered history (longest tenure in this batch)
- Zero documented complaints found — though this reflects near-total absence of online presence, not confirmed good service
What to verify
- FMCSA operating authority currently 'Not Authorized' — cannot legally operate as a broker right now
- Website nonfunctional, no working email, virtually no review footprint on any platform
Cheap Auto Trans
34/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Cheap Auto Trans a score of 34/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 12/20 legitimacy, 6/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. High complaint signal
Authority and company record
Cheap Auto Trans holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-28195241 / USDOT not on file. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity has identity details that warrant an additional check; at least one contact channel was not confirmed as working. The audit lists an unconfirmed number of years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records limited independently matched review data. Review activity is Stale and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a high complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Weak for communication, Weak for price honesty, Weak for pickup, Weak for delivery, and Weak for problem handling. Likelihood of using Cheap Auto Trans again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Cheap Auto Trans as a budget option with high price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 4/15, including 1/5 for price consistency and 1/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Website present The audit identifies none as the primary fit for Cheap Auto Trans. Route and service evidence totals 2/10 (1/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 1/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Weak, Enclosed: Weak, Urgent Pickup: Weak, Luxury / Classic: Weak, Inoperable Cars: Weak.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 4/10, based on website quality (1/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (0/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- FMCSA active
- Website present
What to verify
- Complaint signals
Source checks
Before you book
Get the terms in writing
Ask each broker for the total price, deposit and cancellation terms, pickup window, carrier information when assigned, cargo coverage, and how price changes are handled. A strong audit profile does not replace reading the agreement for your specific shipment.