Quick answer
AutoStar Transport Express has the stronger current audit profile
AutoStar Transport Express leads this comparison by 17 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
AutoStar Transport Express
90/100 · Top Recommended
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •18 years in business adds operating history
Lightning Auto Transport
73/100 · Good Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport
- •15 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
AutoStar Transport Express
90/100 · Top Recommended · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives AutoStar Transport Express a score of 90/100 — Top Recommended. We recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 20/20 legitimacy, 25/25 reputation, 20/20 customer experience, 15/15 pricing, 10/10 route and service, and 0/10 brand evidence. Outstanding review volume and CX
Authority and company record
AutoStar Transport Express LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-600908 / USDOT 2239014. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity matches the public-facing identity reviewed; website, phone, and email all tested as working. The audit lists 18 years in business and marks the public profile as yes.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records 4.9/5 on Google, 4.8/5 on TransportReviews from 700 reviews, 4.7/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Fresh and cross-platform alignment is Strong. The BBB entry is not rated, with a low complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Strong for communication, Strong for price honesty, Strong for pickup, Strong for delivery, and Strong for problem handling. Likelihood of using AutoStar Transport Express again is rated Strong.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies AutoStar Transport Express as a mid-range option with low price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 15/15, including 5/5 for price consistency and 5/5 for bait-and-switch risk. 18 yrs / 500k+ vehicles The audit identifies Balanced as the primary fit for AutoStar Transport Express. Route and service evidence totals 10/10 (4/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 4/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Strong, Enclosed: Strong, Urgent Pickup: Strong, Luxury / Classic: Strong, Inoperable Cars: Strong.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 0/10, based on website quality (0/3), review responses (0/2), service transparency (0/2), reputation-management maturity (0/1), and overall trust feel (0/2).
Positive signals
- Communication & transparency
- 18 yrs / 500k+ vehicles
What to verify
- Occasional pickup delays
- Large operation less personal
Lightning Auto Transport
73/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Lightning Auto Transport a score of 73/100 — 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
ROADRUNNER AUTO TRANSPORT INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-682190 / USDOT 2244651. 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 15 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, ROADRUNNER AUTO TRANSPORT INC shows 4.9★ on Google (740 reviews), 4.7★ on Transport Reviews (12 reviews), 4.6★ on Trustpilot, 4.5★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is fresh, 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 ROADRUNNER AUTO TRANSPORT INC again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
ROADRUNNER AUTO TRANSPORT INC positions itself as a mid-range 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.
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.