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First Auto Transport has an independent audit profile

First Auto Transport currently scores 63/100 in VerifyCarCarrier’s audit data and is classified as Show with Caution. Review the verified evidence, price terms, carrier assignment, pickup window, and cancellation policy before booking.

Independent broker auditNo paid placementLatest audited evidence: August 17, 2026

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First Auto Transport

63/100 · Show with Caution

  • strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
  • 11 years in business adds operating history
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What the audited evidence says

First Auto Transport

63/100 · Show with Caution · Audited August 17, 2026

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This audit gives First Auto Transport a score of 63/100 — Show with Caution. 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

EDUARDO M RUIZ MALAGON holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 2763387. 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 11 years, and its public profile is complete.

Reviews and customer experience

Across review platforms, EDUARDO M RUIZ MALAGON shows 4.8★ on Google (630 reviews), 4.4★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.3★ on Trustpilot, 4.2★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is mixed across platforms. BBB status is listed as A-, with a medium complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated medium. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as mixed. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as mixed, and reports on whether customers would use EDUARDO M RUIZ MALAGON again are strong.

Pricing and service fit

EDUARDO M RUIZ MALAGON positions itself as a mid-range option. Consistency between quoted and final price is medium, with medium risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Dynamic market rate estimate. 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 mixed 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

  • Moderate Pricing Variability

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First Auto Transport

EDUARDO M RUIZ MALAGON

Trust Score
63/100
Verdict
Show with Caution
FMCSA Status
Active Authority
Years in Business
11 yrs
Home State
CA
Google Rating
4.8★ · 630 reviews
BBB Rating
A-
Pricing Style
Mid-range
Service Fit
Broadly balanced service profile; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
MC Number
Not on file