Quick answer
Express Auto Shipping has the stronger current audit profile
Express Auto Shipping leads this comparison by 72 points in VerifyCarCarrier’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
Advanced Relocation System
5/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •Luxury shipping is a stated fit
- •the audit rates its fit as strong for enclosed transport and luxury or high-value vehicles
- •23 years in business adds operating history
Express Auto Shipping
77/100 · Strong Recommended Option
- •the audit rates its fit as strong for open transport
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •20 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Advanced Relocation System
5/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Advanced Relocation System a score of 5/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend 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
TREE POLES INC does not currently show active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-414624 / USDOT 1175138. 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 23 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, TREE POLES INC shows 3.7★ on Google (22 reviews), 3.2★ on Transport Reviews (2 reviews), 3.1★ on Trustpilot, 2.8★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is stale, and sentiment is weak across platforms. BBB status is listed as F, with a high complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated high. Customer accounts describe communication as weak and price honesty as weak. Pickup experiences run weak, and delivery experiences run weak. Problem handling is described as weak, and reports on whether customers would use TREE POLES INC again are weak.
Pricing and service fit
TREE POLES INC positions itself as a premium option. Consistency between quoted and final price is low, with high risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as medium. Dynamic market rate estimate. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated weak, with low confidence in route relevance. Best suited for enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles. Weaker fit for open transport.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as weak, with mixed handling of public reviews and mixed service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is weak.
Positive signals
- Established Brand History
- National Route Coverage
What to verify
- FMCSA authority not confirmed active
- Inactive FMCSA Operating Status
- Moderate Pricing Variability
Source checks
Express Auto Shipping
77/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Express Auto Shipping a score of 77/100 — 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
EXPRESS AUTO SHIPPING LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-580866 / USDOT 1567294. 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 20 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, EXPRESS AUTO SHIPPING LLC shows 4.5★ on Google (1,500 reviews), 4.3★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.2★ on Trustpilot, 4.1★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, 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 EXPRESS AUTO SHIPPING LLC again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
EXPRESS AUTO SHIPPING LLC 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.