Quick answer
A close comparison—fit matters more than a small score difference
Excellent Auto Transport has a 3-point edge in the current audit score. That is not enough on its own to settle the decision. Use the service fit, pricing approach, and documented caveats below to decide which option better matches your shipment.
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
Auto Line Express Inc
35/100 · Limited Confidence
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
Excellent Auto Transport
38/100 · Limited Confidence
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
- •15 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Auto Line Express Inc
35/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Auto Line Express Inc 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 Line Express Inc holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-not on file / USDOT not on file. 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 limited independently matched review data. 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 Auto Line Express Inc again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Auto Line Express Inc 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 Auto Line Express Inc. 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
Excellent Auto Transport
38/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Excellent Auto Transport a score of 38/100 — 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 14/20 legitimacy, 8/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. Very limited data
Authority and company record
Excellent Auto Transport holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-703554 / USDOT 2245989. 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 15 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 Excellent Auto Transport again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Excellent Auto Transport 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 Excellent Auto Transport. 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
- Low visibility
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.