Quick answer
AmeriFreight Auto Transport has the stronger current audit profile
AmeriFreight Auto Transport leads this comparison by 25 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
AmeriFreight Auto Transport
84/100 · Top Recommended
- •Budget shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
- •22 years in business adds operating history
Mazzy Express
59/100 · Show with Caution
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What the audited evidence says
AmeriFreight Auto Transport
84/100 · Top Recommended · Audited April 6, 2026
AmeriFreight Auto Transport scores 95/100 — Top Recommended — based on active FMCSA authority, a 22-year operating history, substantial review volume, and strong price-transparency evidence. The recommendation comes with an important historical disclosure: in 2015, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final order barring AmeriFreight from deceptively promoting consumer reviews and failing to disclose incentives provided to reviewers. That matter is old and is not evidence that every current review is unreliable, but it is directly relevant when weighing the unusually strong online-review profile. Customers should compare recent reviews across platforms and keep the binding quote and no-deposit terms in writing.
Authority and company record
AMERIFREIGHT INC operates as AmeriFreight Auto Transport under MC-597401 / USDOT 2238770. The August 2026 audit confirmed active FMCSA broker authority, matched the legal and public identities, and verified the website, phone, and email. The company has operated for approximately 22 years and reports a large shipment history. Its longevity and federal registration are meaningful legitimacy signals, but authority should still be rechecked through FMCSA before booking because an audit is a point-in-time review, not a permanent certification.
Reviews and customer experience
AmeriFreight has one of the largest review footprints in this directory: Google was recorded at 4.7★ from 5,215 reviews, TransportReviews at 5.0★ from 1,096 reviews, Trustpilot at 4.7★ from 674 reviews, and ConsumerAffairs at 4.8★ from 4,758 reviews. Yelp is materially lower at 3.0★ from 357 reviews. BBB lists an A accredited profile; the audit recorded 41 complaints over three years, including one matter noted as unresolved or unanswered. The 2015 FTC order is also relevant because it concerned AmeriFreight’s use of discounts and awards connected to customer reviews without adequate disclosure. Large review volume remains useful evidence, but it should not be treated as independent of that history. The audit graded communication, price honesty, pickup, problem handling, and willingness to use the company again as Strong, while delivery was Mixed. Positive accounts frequently mention responsive agents, the no-upfront-deposit model, and a final price matching the written quote. Negative accounts include a minority reporting price changes or service problems after booking. The FTC matter was an administrative consumer-protection enforcement action, not a private damages lawsuit: In the Matter of AmeriFreight, Inc., FTC File No. 142 3249, resulted in a final order in April 2015 concerning deceptive review promotion and undisclosed reviewer incentives.
Pricing and service fit
AmeriFreight is classified as a budget option with Low price-change risk and earned 14/15 for pricing. Its binding-quote and no-upfront-deposit model is a genuine differentiator when the written contract matches the sales representation. Independent reviews cited in the audit praised price transparency, although a minority reported differences between the initial quote and final amount. Customers should confirm whether the document is a binding quote or an estimate, what happens if no carrier accepts it, and whether optional protection products or expedited service change the total. The audit identifies standard open transport as the primary fit and gives the route-and-service category 10/10. Open, enclosed, urgent pickup, and luxury or classic transport were graded Strong; inoperable-vehicle transport was Mixed. AmeriFreight’s scale may help on common interstate routes, but customers moving an inoperable or unusually valuable vehicle should verify equipment requirements, cargo-insurance limits, and carrier experience before release.
Transparency and brand signals
AmeriFreight presents a mature national brand with a working website, extensive third-party coverage, and a long public operating history. The audit’s brand score was 10/10. The central transparency issue is historical rather than hidden: the FTC’s 2015 final order must be considered alongside the company’s current high ratings. A balanced reading gives weight to recent cross-platform volume, Yelp and BBB complaint patterns, the age of the enforcement action, and the exact written terms offered for the current shipment.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA broker authority under MC-597401 / USDOT 2238770
- 4.7★ Google rating across 5,215 reviews
- 5.0★ TransportReviews rating across 1,096 reviews
What to verify
- FTC consumer-protection order in 2015 over incentivized reviews and inadequate disclosure
- Yelp rating is 3.0★ across 357 reviews, well below other platforms
- 41 BBB complaints were recorded over three years in the audit
Mazzy Express
59/100 · Show with Caution · Audited October 3, 2026
Mazzy Express scores 59/100 — Show with Caution under our existing scoring formula. Trustpilot confirms 4.8/5 from 81 reviews, and the site owner supplied a Google snapshot of 4.9/5 from 662 reviews. Those are positive reputation signals, but they do not resolve the authority scope: the FMCSA snapshot lists Broker of Household Goods. Before paying for vehicle transport, request confirmation of the appropriate operating authority, current bond, assigned carrier insurance, final price, and cancellation terms. This is a limited public-source desk audit, not a shipment test or a finding that the company is operating unlawfully.
Authority and company record
FMCSA SAFER identifies MAZZY EXPRESS INC under USDOT 4537032 and MC-1799863, with ACTIVE USDOT status and authorization as Broker of Household Goods. The snapshot, reflecting October 1, 2026 records, lists 10901 Nandina Court, Philadelphia, PA 19116 and (724) 701-1111. Its MCS-150 date is February 20, 2026; this is not proof of the incorporation or first-trading date. The website uses the same DOT/MC identity but advertises (267) 534-1103 as its main line. Household-goods authority should not be presented as independently verified vehicle-transport authority. Current bond details were not verified, and zero inspections for a broker are not a carrier safety endorsement.
Reviews and customer experience
Trustpilot independently showed 4.8/5 from 81 reviews at this audit, with recent positive feedback about communication and delivery. The Google figure of 4.9/5 from 662 reviews was supplied by the site owner; the shared Google link could not be independently opened. The company website displays older or different totals (Trustpilot 4.9 from 66 and Google 640+), so those marketing figures do not replace the linked platform snapshot. No BBB grade or complaint rate is asserted. These external totals are not reviews submitted to Verify Car Carrier. Sampled Trustpilot reviews describe helpful representatives, safe delivery, and clear communication. One recent four-star reviewer reported good communication even though transport was not completed. The formula uses the supplied Google rating as a customer-experience proxy, not as evidence that we tested a shipment, verified every review, or measured punctuality.
Pricing and service fit
The website advertises a seven-day price lock and transparent rates. However, an October 2 Trustpilot reviewer alleges a quote changed from $1,300 to $2,300 and that part of a $300 deposit was retained after cancellation. This allegation has not been independently adjudicated. A September 8 positive reviewer also mentions paying the going rate rather than the estimated rate. These mixed signals support Medium pricing-risk and consistency judgments, not a claim of proven misconduct. Obtain the final total, reservation fee, cancellation rules, and refund conditions in writing. Mazzy Express advertises open, enclosed, door-to-door, and expedited service across all 50 states. MoveCars instead describes coverage excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Confirm the actual lane and any ocean leg directly. Advertised services and generic directory classifications are not proof of route-specific strength; all five service-fit ratings remain unassessed.
Transparency and brand signals
The website is working, explains that independent carriers perform shipments, and publishes matching DOT/MC identifiers. Trustpilot provides additional contact details and company replies to some positive reviews. The public phone numbers and review totals differ by source; this warrants clarification rather than an assumption of deception. Claims about shipment volume, insurance, and years of team experience were not treated as independently verified company history.
Positive signals
- FMCSA identifies MAZZY EXPRESS INC, USDOT 4537032 / MC-1799863, with active household-goods broker authority.
- Trustpilot shows 4.8/5 from 81 reviews, independently checked for this audit.
- Google 4.9/5 from 662 reviews was supplied by the site owner; the exact snapshot was not independently verified.
What to verify
- SAFER lists Broker of Household Goods, not an explicit property-broker authorization for vehicle transport. Confirm the appropriate authority and current bond before booking.
- An October 2, 2026 Trustpilot reviewer alleges a price increase and a withheld portion of a deposit; this is a customer allegation, not an independently established finding.
- A September 8 Trustpilot review also distinguishes the final going rate from the initial estimate. Confirm the all-in carrier price and refund terms in writing.
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.