Quick answer
Transport Connection has the stronger current audit profile
Transport Connection leads this comparison by 10 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
Cross Country Moving Group
69/100 · Good Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •8 years in business adds operating history
Transport Connection
79/100 · Strong Recommended Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •15 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Cross Country Moving Group
69/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Cross Country Moving Group a score of 69/100 — 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
CROSS COUNTRY MOVING GROUP INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-126828 / USDOT 3181651. 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 8 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, CROSS COUNTRY MOVING GROUP INC shows 4.4★ on Google (1,590 reviews), 4.4★ on Transport Reviews, 4.3★ on Trustpilot, 4.2★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as B+, with a low complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated low. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as strong. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as strong, and reports on whether customers would use CROSS COUNTRY MOVING GROUP INC again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
CROSS COUNTRY MOVING GROUP INC positions itself as a mid-range option. Consistency between quoted and final price is high, with low risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Binding transparent rate policy. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, inoperable vehicles.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with strong 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
No material caution flags are listed in this audit.
Source checks
Transport Connection
79/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Transport Connection a score of 79/100 — Strong Recommended 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
JOHN DAVID SEMON holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-243003 / USDOT 2221284. 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, JOHN DAVID SEMON shows 4.5★ on Google (3,849 reviews), 5★ on Transport Reviews (3,799 reviews), 4.2★ on Trustpilot, 4.1★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is fresh, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as A+, with a low complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated low. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as strong. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as strong, and reports on whether customers would use JOHN DAVID SEMON again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
JOHN DAVID SEMON positions itself as a mid-range option. Consistency between quoted and final price is high, with low risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Binding transparent rate policy. 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 strong 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
No material caution flags are listed in this audit.
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.