Quick answer
Five Star Enterprises has the stronger current audit profile
Five Star Enterprises leads this comparison by 4 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.
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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
Five Star Enterprises
68/100 · Good Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •24 years in business adds operating history
Optimus
64/100 · Good Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •15 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Five Star Enterprises
68/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Five Star Enterprises a score of 68/100 — Good 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..
Repeat-customer signal to verify
The audit describes repeat-customer evidence as weaker than this broker’s other customer-experience signals. Review recent source feedback and confirm the written terms before treating the overall score as decisive.
Authority and company record
FLOYD LIEN holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC not on file / USDOT 1076429. 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 24 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, FLOYD LIEN shows 4★ on Google (1,750 reviews), 4.4★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.3★ on Trustpilot, 4.2★ 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 FLOYD LIEN again are weak.
Pricing and service fit
FLOYD LIEN 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 medium. Binding transparent rate policy. 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 strong handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA Authority
- National Route Coverage
What to verify
No material caution flags are listed in this audit.
Source checks
Optimus
64/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Optimus a score of 64/100 — Good 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..
Repeat-customer signal to verify
The audit describes repeat-customer evidence as weaker than this broker’s other customer-experience signals. Review recent source feedback and confirm the written terms before treating the overall score as decisive.
Authority and company record
OPTIMUS AUTO TRANSPORT INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-685898 / USDOT 2244876. 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 15 years, and its public profile is incomplete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, OPTIMUS AUTO TRANSPORT INC shows 4★ on Google (350 reviews), 4.8★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.7★ on Trustpilot, 4.6★ 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 OPTIMUS AUTO TRANSPORT INC again are weak.
Pricing and service fit
OPTIMUS AUTO TRANSPORT INC 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 medium. Binding transparent rate policy. 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 strong handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA Authority
- National Route Coverage
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.