Quick answer
Diesel Auto Express has the stronger current audit profile
Diesel Auto Express leads this comparison by 12 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
Diesel Auto Express
73/100 · Good Option
- •balanced shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
Goliath Auto Transport
61/100 · Show with Caution
- •None shipping is a stated overall fit
- •9 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Diesel Auto Express
73/100 · Good Option · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Diesel Auto Express a score of 73/100 — Good Option. We recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 19/20 legitimacy, 15/25 reputation, 10/20 customer experience, 13/15 pricing, 9/10 route and service, and 7/10 brand evidence. All links + FMCSA active clean
Authority and company record
Diesel Auto Express LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-679452 / USDOT 1885300. 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 4.7/5 on Google from 3,645 reviews, 2/5 on TransportReviews from 4 reviews, 2.8/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Okay and cross-platform alignment is Mixed. The BBB entry is not rated, with a low complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Mixed for communication, Strong for price honesty, Mixed for pickup, Mixed for delivery, and Mixed for problem handling. Likelihood of using Diesel Auto Express again is rated Mixed.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Diesel Auto Express as a mid-range option with low price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 13/15, including 4/5 for price consistency and 4/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Urgent pickup The audit identifies balanced as the primary fit for Diesel Auto Express. Route and service evidence totals 9/10 (3/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 3/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Strong, Enclosed: Mixed, Urgent Pickup: Mixed, Luxury / Classic: Mixed, Inoperable Cars: Mixed.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 7/10, based on website quality (2/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (1/1), and overall trust feel (2/2).
Positive signals
- Specific routes
- Urgent pickup
What to verify
- Delivery delays
- Pickup delays
Source checks
Goliath Auto Transport
61/100 · Show with Caution · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Goliath Auto Transport a score of 61/100 — Show with Caution. We do not currently recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 18/20 legitimacy, 14/25 reputation, 9/20 customer experience, 9/15 pricing, 6/10 route and service, and 5/10 brand evidence. Ghosting and claim issues reported
Authority and company record
Goliath Auto Transport LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-962212 / USDOT 2870101. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity matches the public-facing identity reviewed; at least one contact channel was not confirmed as working. The audit lists 9 years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records 4.7/5 on Google, 2.5/5 on TransportReviews, 3.8/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Okay and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a low complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Mixed for communication, Mixed for price honesty, Weak for pickup, Mixed for delivery, and Weak for problem handling. Likelihood of using Goliath Auto Transport again is rated Mixed.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Goliath Auto Transport as a budget option with medium price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 9/15, including 3/5 for price consistency and 3/5 for bait-and-switch risk. 9 yrs in business The audit identifies None as the primary fit for Goliath Auto Transport. Route and service evidence totals 6/10 (2/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 2/3 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 5/10, based on website quality (1/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (1/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- Family-owned
- 9 yrs in business
What to verify
- Ghosting after deposit
- Damage claim issues
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.