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Ground Auto Transport vs US Road Inc

Independent editorial analysis of Ground Auto Transport vs US Road Inc, supported by audit data and source checks. No featured placement.

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Quick answer

US Road Inc has the stronger current audit profile

US Road Inc leads this comparison by 7 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.

Independent audit comparisonNo featured placementLatest audited evidence: August 17, 2026

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Ground Auto Transport

67/100 · Good Option

  • •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
  • •15 years in business adds operating history
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US Road Inc

74/100 · Strong Recommended Option

Audit lead
  • •strong audited fits: open transport
  • •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
  • •10 years in business adds operating history
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Broker-by-broker analysis

What the audited evidence says

Ground Auto Transport

67/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026

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This audit gives Ground Auto Transport a score of 67/100 — 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..

Authority and company record

GROUND AUTO TRANSPORT LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-725103 / USDOT 2247519. 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 15 years, and its public profile is complete.

Reviews and customer experience

Across review platforms, GROUND AUTO TRANSPORT LLC shows 4.8★ on Google (1,230 reviews), 4.8★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.7★ on Trustpilot, 4.6★ 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 GROUND AUTO TRANSPORT LLC again are strong.

Pricing and service fit

GROUND AUTO TRANSPORT LLC 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

US Road Inc

74/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited August 17, 2026

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This audit gives US Road Inc a score of 74/100 — 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

US ROAD INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-949643 / USDOT 2837463. 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 10 years, and its public profile is complete.

Reviews and customer experience

Across review platforms, US ROAD INC shows 4.5★ on Google (500 reviews), 1★ on Transport Reviews (25 reviews), 4.6★ on Trustpilot, 4.5★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is fresh, 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 US ROAD INC again are strong.

Pricing and service fit

US ROAD 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 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.

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.

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Side-by-side evidence table

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Evidence comparison for selected brokers
Ground Auto Transport

GROUND AUTO TRANSPORT LLC

US Road Inc

US ROAD INC

Trust Score67/10074/100
VerdictGood OptionStrong Recommended Option
FMCSA StatusActive AuthorityActive Authority
Years in Business15 yrs10 yrs
Home StateNVPA
Google Rating4.8★ · 1,230 reviews4.5★ · 500 reviews
BBB RatingA-A+
Transport Reviews—1★ · 25 reviews
Pricing StyleMid-rangeMid-range
Price-change RiskMediumLow
Best FitBalancedBalanced
Service FitBroadly balanced service profile; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehiclesBroadly balanced service profile; strong audited fits: open transport
MC NumberMC-725103MC-949643
USDOT Number22475192837463
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