Quick answer
A close comparison—fit matters more than a small score difference
Safe Auto Transport Inc 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.
Your shipment. Your choice of company.
Request a quote from the company you choose. Company contact and a shipment-specific quote come next—not an instant price.
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
Malone Trucking
74/100 · Strong Recommended Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport and urgent pickup
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •11 years in business adds operating history
Safe Auto Transport Inc
77/100 · Strong Recommended Option
- •strong audited fits: open transport
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •13 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Malone Trucking
74/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Malone Trucking 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
CODY MALONE holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-919489 / USDOT 2639101. 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, CODY MALONE shows 4.7★ on Google (1,220 reviews), 4.7★ on Transport Reviews (1 reviews), 4.6★ on Trustpilot, 4.5★ 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 CODY MALONE again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
CODY MALONE 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, urgent / expedited pickup.
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
Safe Auto Transport Inc
77/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Safe Auto Transport Inc 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
SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-829905 / USDOT 2411467. 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 13 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC shows 4.5★ on Google (1,900 reviews), 1★ 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 SAFE AUTO TRANSPORT INC again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
SAFE 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 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.