The short answer
Diesel Auto Express has the stronger current audit profile
Diesel Auto Express 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.
Start with the right kind of score
An audit score summarizes evidence. Customer ratings describe reviews. They use different scales and are not interchangeable.
Diesel Auto Express
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
73 / 100
Good Option
Evidence dated April 6, 2026
Higher current audit scoreView audit & evidence →Nexus Auto Transport
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
63 / 100
Show with Caution
Evidence dated September 19, 2026
View audit & evidence →How to read this: audit scores use a 100-point scale, not a customer-star scale or a shipment guarantee. Public customer ratings below are out of 5; BBB ratings use the source’s own scale. “Not established” means the available record does not establish that fact. Read the methodology.
The facts, side by side
Compare the available evidence
Audit scores, public ratings and company records are different signals—not a single ranking. Missing data does not establish a finding. Confirm current authority and written terms before booking.
| Evidence signal | Diesel Auto Express Diesel Auto Express LLC | Nexus Auto Transport NEXUS AT LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | 73 / 100 | 63 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Good Option | Show with Caution |
| FMCSA authority | Active authority | Active authority |
| Years in Business | 18 years recorded in the audit | 11 years recorded in the audit |
| Home State | WA | IL |
| Google customer rating · /5 | 4.7 / 5 · 3,645 reviewsView Google source ↗ | 4.3 / 5 · 7,739 reviewsView Google source ↗ |
| BBB Rating | Rating not establishedView BBB source ↗ | |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | 2 / 5 · 4 reviewsView Transport Reviews source ↗ | Not established |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | Rating not establishedView Yelp source ↗ | Not established |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | Rating not establishedView Trustpilot source ↗ | Rating not establishedView Trustpilot source ↗ |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | Rating not establishedView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ | Not established |
| BBB customer reviews · /5 or platform status | Not established | Not established |
| BBB accreditation | Not established | Not established |
| BBB complaints · last 12 months | Not established | Not established |
| BBB complaints · last 3 years | Not established | Not established |
| Evidence snapshot date | April 6, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check | September 19, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | Mid-range | No standardized label. Read pricing evidence |
| Price-change Risk | Low | Medium |
| Best Fit | balanced | Not established |
| Service Fit | balanced is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: open transport | Service-specific fit not established |
| MC Number | MC-679452 | MC-933173 |
| USDOT Number | 1885300 | 2801954 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromDiesel Auto Express →Read full audit → | Request a quote fromNexus Auto Transport →Read full audit → |
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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
Diesel Auto Express
Audit score: 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
Nexus Auto Transport
Audit score: 63/100 · Show with Caution
- •11 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Diesel Auto Express
Audit score: 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
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
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
Nexus Auto Transport
Audit score: 63/100 · Show with Caution · Audited September 19, 2026
Nexus Auto Transport scores 63/100 — Show with Caution — under our existing calibrated scoring formula. Active broker authority, an active bond, and substantial review history support legitimacy and reputation. Pricing flexibility, cancellation fees, and the sampled complaint evidence warrant caution. This is a public-source desk audit, not shipment testing; obtain the final rate, carrier details, and cancellation conditions in writing.
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
FMCSA SAFER and MOTUS list NEXUS AT LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois under USDOT 2801954 and MC-933173 with active property-broker authority. The company website, phone, and address match that identity. MOTUS displays an active $75,000 BMC-84 bond from Amherst National Insurance Company, effective January 16, 2026, and a status reason of “Discontinued Revocation.” That status reason is not described here as a current revocation. The detail displays no cancellation date, which is not a separate assurance that no cancellation may be pending.
Reviews and customer experience
The direct BBB profile lists an A rating, accreditation since 2016, and a business start in 2015. This is an A, not an A+ rating. BBB reports 155 total complaints in the last three years and 94 complaints closed in the last 12 months; closure does not necessarily mean resolution. The independently checked Google knowledge panel shows 4.3 from 7,739 reviews, and the direct Trustpilot page shows 4.2 from 2,272 reviews. The formula credits review volume, recent activity, and cross-platform alignment. A Medium BBB complaint signal is an editorial assessment, not a complaint rate, because shipment totals are unavailable. The existing scoring model uses the Google rating as a proxy for communication, pickup, delivery, and repeat-use sentiment. Sampled reviews include successful deliveries; sampled BBB complaints allege price increases and pickup delays, with business responses. These are customer reports, not independently established findings about every shipment. Medium pricing and complaint-risk inputs are conservative editorial judgments.
Pricing and service fit
The published terms state that price and timing are estimates and are not guaranteed, and that a carrier may request a revised rate. The terms list a $75 dispatch fee if a customer cancels before a carrier is dispatched. They also state that when no carrier accepts the quoted price and the customer declines a revised rate, broker cancellation involves refunding applicable amounts and no charge. Customers should read the current terms and obtain the final rate and cancellation conditions in writing. Open, enclosed, urgent, luxury, and inoperable transport suitability remain unverified in this desk audit. No Strong route-fit values were awarded merely because a service is advertised. The category receives only the existing formula defaults for unknown lane strength and confidence; limited evidence is not a finding of poor route performance.
Transparency and brand signals
The Nexus Auto Transport website and contact details match the NEXUS AT LLC identity shown in official records. The working website, BBB accreditation, and observed business responses receive the existing rubric credit. Public contact details were checked for consistency, not tested for responsiveness. The score does not promise service quality or guarantee a shipment outcome.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA property-broker authority and an active $75,000 BMC-84 bond filing.
- Google 4.3 from 7,739 reviews and Trustpilot 4.2 from 2,272 reviews.
- BBB A rating and accreditation, with a business start in 2015.
What to verify
- Published prices and timing are estimates; terms allow revised carrier rates.
- Customer cancellation before carrier dispatch can incur a $75 fee.
- BBB reports 155 total complaints in three years; complaint counts are not a failure rate.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare Diesel Auto Express and Nexus Auto Transport?
Start with the available audit evidence, then compare the written quote, carrier-assignment process, pickup window, cancellation terms, and service fit.
Which company has the higher current audit score?
Diesel Auto Express currently has the highest score. The score summarizes available evidence, but it cannot guarantee a specific carrier, final price, or pickup outcome.
Which shipment needs separate Diesel Auto Express and Nexus Auto Transport?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: Diesel Auto Express: open transport; Nexus Auto Transport: no service type is currently rated Strong. Confirm the written quote and actual carrier availability for your specific vehicle and route.
Does the higher trust score guarantee a better shipment?
No. The score summarizes current audit evidence; it cannot guarantee a specific carrier, final price, pickup timing, or shipment outcome. Always confirm the written quote, carrier details, insurance, and cancellation terms before booking.