Quick answer
Friendly Auto Transport has the stronger current audit profile
Friendly Auto Transport leads this comparison by 15 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.
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
AutoTransport123
35/100 · Limited Confidence
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
- •1 years in business adds operating history
Friendly Auto Transport
50/100 · Limited Confidence
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
AutoTransport123
35/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives AutoTransport123 a score of 35/100 — Limited Confidence. 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, 7/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. Minimal online presence
Authority and company record
Auto Transport 123 holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-1503484 / USDOT 9003868. 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 1 years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records 4/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Stale and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a low 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 AutoTransport123 again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies AutoTransport123 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 AutoTransport123. 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
- Near-zero reviews
Friendly Auto Transport
50/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Friendly Auto Transport a score of 50/100 — Limited Confidence. 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, 11/25 reputation, 9.5/20 customer experience, 6.5/15 pricing, 5.5/10 route and service, and 5.5/10 brand evidence. Sparse reviews
Authority and company record
Friendly Auto Transport LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-73283 / USDOT 3093558. 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 4.5/5 on Google from 40 reviews, 4.1/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Okay and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a medium complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Mixed for communication, Mixed for price honesty, Mixed for pickup, Mixed for delivery, and Mixed for problem handling. Likelihood of using Friendly Auto Transport again is rated Mixed.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Friendly Auto Transport as a mid-range option with medium price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 6.5/15, including 2/5 for price consistency and 2/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Website present The audit identifies none as the primary fit for Friendly Auto Transport. Route and service evidence totals 5.5/10 (2/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 1.5/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Mixed, Enclosed: Mixed, Urgent Pickup: Mixed, Luxury / Classic: Mixed, Inoperable Cars: Mixed.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 5.5/10, based on website quality (2/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (0.5/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- FMCSA active
- Website present
What to verify
- Low review depth
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.