Quick answer
A close comparison—fit matters more than a small score difference
RANS Logistics LLC has a 1-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.
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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
RANS Logistics LLC
35/100 · Limited Confidence
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
- •14 years in business adds operating history
US Star Trucking LLC
34/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
RANS Logistics LLC
35/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives RANS Logistics LLC a score of 35/100 — Limited Confidence. We do not currently recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 12/20 legitimacy, 7/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. Inactive biennial update is a red flag
Authority and company record
RANS Logistics LLC does not have confirmed active FMCSA authority in this audit under MC-751025 / USDOT 2249098. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity has identity details that warrant an additional check; at least one contact channel was not confirmed as working. The audit lists 14 years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records 4/5 on Trustpilot. Review activity is Stale and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a low complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Weak for communication, Weak for price honesty, Weak for pickup, Weak for delivery, and Weak for problem handling. Likelihood of using RANS Logistics LLC again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies RANS Logistics LLC as a budget option with high price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 4/15, including 1/5 for price consistency and 1/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Website present The audit identifies none as the primary fit for RANS Logistics LLC. Route and service evidence totals 2/10 (1/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 1/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Weak, Enclosed: Weak, Urgent Pickup: Weak, Luxury / Classic: Weak, Inoperable Cars: Weak.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 4/10, based on website quality (1/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (0/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- FMCSA partial/inactive
- Website present
What to verify
- Low visibility
Source checks
US Star Trucking LLC
34/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives US Star Trucking LLC a score of 34/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend this broker based on the reviewed authority, identity, reputation, customer-experience, pricing, route, and brand evidence. The total combines 12/20 legitimacy, 6/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. High BBB complaint signal
Authority and company record
US Star Trucking LLC holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-1443432 / USDOT 3910639. Its legal name, authority record, and public-facing identity has identity details that warrant an additional check; at least one contact channel was not confirmed as working. The audit lists an unconfirmed number of years in business and marks the public profile as partial.
Reviews and customer experience
The audit records limited independently matched review data. Review activity is Stale and cross-platform alignment is Weak. The BBB entry is not rated, with a high complaint signal. Customer feedback in this audit is rated Weak for communication, Weak for price honesty, Weak for pickup, Weak for delivery, and Weak for problem handling. Likelihood of using US Star Trucking LLC again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies US Star Trucking LLC as a budget option with high price-change risk. Its pricing assessment is 4/15, including 1/5 for price consistency and 1/5 for bait-and-switch risk. Website present The audit identifies none as the primary fit for US Star Trucking LLC. Route and service evidence totals 2/10 (1/4 lane strength, 0/3 service fit, and 1/3 route relevance). Individual transport-type assessments are Open Transport: Weak, Enclosed: Weak, Urgent Pickup: Weak, Luxury / Classic: Weak, Inoperable Cars: Weak.
Transparency and brand signals
Brand-transparency evidence totals 4/10, based on website quality (1/3), review responses (1/2), service transparency (1/2), reputation-management maturity (0/1), and overall trust feel (1/2).
Positive signals
- FMCSA active
- Website present
What to verify
- Complaint signals
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.