Quick answer
Auto Transport ETC has the stronger current audit profile
Auto Transport ETC leads this comparison by 7 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
Auto Shippers Direct
65/100 · Good Option
- •Luxury shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and luxury or high-value vehicles
- •10 years in business adds operating history
Auto Transport ETC
72/100 · Good Option
- •Luxury shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and luxury or high-value vehicles
- •14 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Auto Shippers Direct
65/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Auto Shippers Direct a score of 65/100 — 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..
Authority and company record
BATBAI D ZARKOV holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 2847945. 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 10 years, and its public profile is incomplete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, BATBAI D ZARKOV shows 4.9★ on Google (840 reviews), 4.9★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.8★ on Trustpilot, 4.7★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is mixed across platforms. BBB status is listed as B+, with a medium complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated medium. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as mixed. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as mixed, and reports on whether customers would use BATBAI D ZARKOV again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
BATBAI D ZARKOV positions itself as a premium option. Consistency between quoted and final price is medium, with medium risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Dynamic market rate estimate. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with mixed handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA Authority
- Strong Customer Reviews
What to verify
- Moderate Pricing Variability
Source checks
Auto Transport ETC
72/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Auto Transport ETC 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..
Authority and company record
STEVEN DIETRICH holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-786391 / USDOT 2308218. 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 14 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, STEVEN DIETRICH shows 4.9★ on Google (1,040 reviews), 4.5★ on Transport Reviews (6 reviews), 4.4★ on Trustpilot, 4.3★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is mixed across platforms. BBB status is listed as B+, with a medium complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated medium. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as mixed. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as mixed, and reports on whether customers would use STEVEN DIETRICH again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
STEVEN DIETRICH positions itself as a premium option. Consistency between quoted and final price is medium, with medium risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Dynamic market rate estimate. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with mixed handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA Authority
- Strong Customer Reviews
What to verify
- Moderate Pricing Variability
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.