The short answer
Tempus Logix has the stronger current audit profile
Tempus Logix leads this comparison by 16 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.
Start with the right kind of score
An audit score summarizes evidence. Customer ratings describe reviews. They use different scales and are not interchangeable.
SGT Auto Transport
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
77 / 100
Strong Recommended Option
Evidence dated April 6, 2026
View audit & evidence →Tempus Logix
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
93 / 100
Top Recommended
Evidence dated April 6, 2026
Higher current audit scoreView audit & evidence →How to read this: audit scores use a 100-point scale, not a customer-star scale or a shipment guarantee. Public customer ratings below are out of 5; BBB ratings use the source’s own scale. “Not established” means the available record does not establish that fact. Read the methodology.
The facts, side by side
Compare the available evidence
Audit scores, public ratings and company records are different signals—not a single ranking. Missing data does not establish a finding. Confirm current authority and written terms before booking.
| Evidence signal | SGT Auto Transport SGT Auto Transport Corp | Tempus Logix Tempus Logix Auto Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | 77 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Strong Recommended Option | Top Recommended |
| FMCSA authority | Active authority The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot matches USDOT 2521690 / MC-873392, lists legal name SGT AUTO TRANSPORT, entity type BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods), with no out-of-service date. Its physical and mailing address is 80 Orville Drive, Suite 100, Bohemia, New York 11716, with (864) 546-5038. The MCS-150 form-date field is blank; no formation date is inferred from it. This is broker authority, not proof that SGT operates the hauling truck, that a particular carrier is insured, or that live bond status has been checked. Zero power units, inspections and crashes in this broker snapshot are not a fleet safety rating. | Active authority The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot identifies TEMPUS LOGIX as a BROKER with ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). No out-of-service date is listed. This saved record is not a live bond or insurance check; the assigned carrier requires separate verification. |
| Years in Business | July 10, 2014 — business started (BBB) 12 completed years as of October 16, 2026. View business-history source ↗ | April 2, 2018 — business started (BBB) 8 completed years as of October 16, 2026. View business-history source ↗ |
| Home State | NY | CA |
| Google customer rating · /5 | 4.6 / 5 · 16,109 reviews The supplied Google Search knowledge panel for Car Shipping - SGT Auto Transport at 80 Orville Drive, Bohemia shows 4.6/5 from 16,109 Google reviews. A separate organic result displays 4.6 from 16,514; it is not the knowledge-panel count and is not substituted or added. Saved search evidence only; not independently checked live. View Google source ↗ | 4.9 / 5 · 2,092 reviews Saved Google Search capture supplied for this review; not independently checked live. View Google source ↗ |
| BBB Rating | B BBB reports 186 complaints over three years, including 79 in the last 12 months; its status filters show 163 answered and 23 resolved. Answered means the business addressed the complaint, not that the customer accepted the outcome. Customer reviews are separate from formal complaints; no shipment denominator was supplied to calculate a complaint rate. View BBB source ↗ | |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | 2 / 5 · 27 reviewsView Transport Reviews source ↗ | 5 / 5 · 385 reviewsView Transport Reviews source ↗ |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | 2.9 / 5 · 699 reviewsView Yelp source ↗ | 3.2 / 5 · 62 reviewsView Yelp source ↗ |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | 4.3 / 5 · 1,639 reviewsView Trustpilot source ↗ | 4.6 / 5 · 663 reviewsView Trustpilot source ↗ |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | 3.7 / 5 · 1,095 reviewsView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ | 4.9 / 5 · 75 reviewsView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ |
| BBB customer reviews · /5 or platform status | 4.45 / 5 · 1,226 reviews BBB reports 186 complaints over three years, including 79 in the last 12 months; its status filters show 163 answered and 23 resolved. Answered means the business addressed the complaint, not that the customer accepted the outcome. Customer reviews are separate from formal complaints; no shipment denominator was supplied to calculate a complaint rate. View BBB customer reviews source ↗ | 4.8 / 5 · 79 reviewsView BBB customer reviews source ↗ |
| BBB accreditation | Accredited | Accredited |
| BBB complaints · last 12 months | 79 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ | 0 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| BBB complaints · last 3 years | 186 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ | 2 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| Evidence snapshot date | October 16, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check | October 16, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | Mid-range | Value-focused |
| Price-change Risk | Medium | Low |
| Best Fit | balanced | Premium |
| Service Fit | balanced is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: open transport | Premium is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and luxury or high-value vehicles |
| MC Number | MC-873392 | MC-86120 |
| USDOT Number | 2521690 | 3117533 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromSGT Auto Transport →Read full audit → | Request a quote fromTempus Logix →Read full audit → |
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SGT Auto Transport
Audit score: 77/100 · Strong Recommended Option
- •balanced shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport
- •12 years in business adds operating history
Tempus Logix
Audit score: 93/100 · Top Recommended
- •Premium shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and luxury or high-value vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
SGT Auto Transport
Audit score: 77/100 · Strong Recommended Option · Audited April 6, 2026
The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot matches USDOT 2521690 / MC-873392, lists legal name SGT AUTO TRANSPORT, entity type BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods), with no out-of-service date. Its physical and mailing address is 80 Orville Drive, Suite 100, Bohemia, New York 11716, with (864) 546-5038. The MCS-150 form-date field is blank; no formation date is inferred from it. This is broker authority, not proof that SGT operates the hauling truck, that a particular carrier is insured, or that live bond status has been checked. Zero power units, inspections and crashes in this broker snapshot are not a fleet safety rating. Google’s saved knowledge panel shows a high-volume 4.6/5 from 16,109 reviews, Trustpilot 4.3/5 from 1,639 and BBB customer reviews 4.45/5 from 1,226. Chanda B’s October 7, 2026 BBB account describes smooth coordination, pickup and delivery at the scheduled times and good pricing; SGT acknowledges the feedback October 8. Scott S, October 6, praises reasonable upfront pricing and communication. On Trustpilot, Nicole Nelson’s October 14 experience describes a stress-free first Florida-to-California shipment with professional drivers; SGT thanks her in its saved reply. Javonte’s October 8 experience describes efficient New York-to-Texas service and clear updates. ConsumerAffairs’ featured Olga review, March 22, 2025, says the quoted price was accurate and the transport took one day; Wayne’s March 11 featured review describes seamless pickup, delivery and driver communication. These are selected customer accounts, not guarantees. ConsumerAffairs reviewer Alyssa’s August 21, 2026 update says her cancellation fee was waived and improves her assessment despite canceling; this favorable follow-up must accompany the original fee complaint. Lower platform snapshots warrant attention alongside the stronger Google/BBB customer averages: Yelp 2.9/5 from 699 reviews, ConsumerAffairs 3.7/5 from 1,095, and Transport Reviews two stars with 27 reviews, with the latter explicitly based on the last two years. BBB’s B grade and 186 three-year/79 last-year complaints are distinct from the 4.45/5 customer-review rating. E S’s October 8, 2026 BBB review alleges pickup on October 5 after a September 30–October 2 window and inadequate proactive updates. An August 31 BBB complaint alleges a $1,550 quote became more than $2,000. An August 18 complaint disputes a $199 retained cancellation fee after an $885 quote became $1,250, subsequent collections and an additional $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer disputes SGT’s double-booking explanation. Halyna’s August 13–14 ConsumerAffairs/Transport Reviews accounts describe the same cancellation/collections themes and a proposed refund allegedly conditioned on removing negative reviews; these are disputed accounts, not independent findings of manipulation or separate verified incidents. Yelp reviewer Mayura P, August 21, alleges a $1,450-to-$1,700 increase and a conditional $250 refund offer while also saying the car arrived on time without scratches. ConsumerAffairs’ headline star percentages do not reconcile with its displayed rating-filter counts; neither is used to calculate a new distribution. Filtered negative captures, repeated reviewer updates and Reddit posts cannot establish a company-wide failure rate. Source evidence reviewed October 16, 2026; the existing 77/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
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Authority and company record
USDOT 2521690 · MC-873392. The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot matches USDOT 2521690 / MC-873392, lists legal name SGT AUTO TRANSPORT, entity type BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods), with no out-of-service date. Its physical and mailing address is 80 Orville Drive, Suite 100, Bohemia, New York 11716, with (864) 546-5038. The MCS-150 form-date field is blank; no formation date is inferred from it. This is broker authority, not proof that SGT operates the hauling truck, that a particular carrier is insured, or that live bond status has been checked. Zero power units, inspections and crashes in this broker snapshot are not a fleet safety rating. BBB’s SGT Auto Transport Corp. profile matches the SAFER address and phone and reports a July 10, 2014 business start, September 1, 2023 incorporation, October 2, 2023 BBB file opening and accreditation since October 31, 2023. These dates describe different events; incorporation/accreditation in 2023 does not establish that operations only began then. SAFER’s legal-name display omits “Corp.”, but the federal identifiers, location and contact details match the existing broker rather than a different authority. The company-written Trustpilot description claims an A BBB rating; the supplied direct BBB profile instead shows B and cites 186 complaints. The direct BBB snapshot is used for the grade, without treating the company’s promotional description as an independent verification of fleet size, customers served or insurance coverage. A broker’s zero-inspection record is not evidence of a carrier’s safety performance.
Reviews and customer experience
Google 4.6/5 from 16,109 reviews (The supplied Google Search knowledge panel for Car Shipping - SGT Auto Transport at 80 Orville Drive, Bohemia shows 4.6/5 from 16,109 Google reviews. A separate organic result displays 4.6 from 16,514; it is not the knowledge-panel count and is not substituted or added. Saved search evidence only; not independently checked live.). Trustpilot 4.3/5 from 1,639 reviews. Yelp 2.9/5 from 699 reviews. Transport Reviews 2/5 with 27 reviews displayed on the supplied profile; its star rating uses the last two years. ConsumerAffairs 3.7/5 from 1,095 reviews. BBB business grade B; customer reviews 4.45/5 from 1226 reviews; accredited. Lower platform snapshots warrant attention alongside the stronger Google/BBB customer averages: Yelp 2.9/5 from 699 reviews, ConsumerAffairs 3.7/5 from 1,095, and Transport Reviews two stars with 27 reviews, with the latter explicitly based on the last two years. BBB’s B grade and 186 three-year/79 last-year complaints are distinct from the 4.45/5 customer-review rating. E S’s October 8, 2026 BBB review alleges pickup on October 5 after a September 30–October 2 window and inadequate proactive updates. An August 31 BBB complaint alleges a $1,550 quote became more than $2,000. An August 18 complaint disputes a $199 retained cancellation fee after an $885 quote became $1,250, subsequent collections and an additional $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer disputes SGT’s double-booking explanation. Halyna’s August 13–14 ConsumerAffairs/Transport Reviews accounts describe the same cancellation/collections themes and a proposed refund allegedly conditioned on removing negative reviews; these are disputed accounts, not independent findings of manipulation or separate verified incidents. Yelp reviewer Mayura P, August 21, alleges a $1,450-to-$1,700 increase and a conditional $250 refund offer while also saying the car arrived on time without scratches. ConsumerAffairs’ headline star percentages do not reconcile with its displayed rating-filter counts; neither is used to calculate a new distribution. Filtered negative captures, repeated reviewer updates and Reddit posts cannot establish a company-wide failure rate. SGT’s October 12, 2026 reply to E S acknowledges communication concerns, says carrier availability can change after an earlier pickup option is declined, and states the shipment was ultimately completed. Its August 31 BBB response says quotes are market-based estimates, revised offers may be declined, and that particular order was canceled without a cancellation fee; the BBB status remains answered, despite the company calling the matter resolved. In the August 18 cancellation dispute, SGT cites its signed contract and alleged double-booking, maintains the $199 fee was due and says it waived the extra $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer expressly rejects the double-booking characterization. Its October 14 reply to Robert J disputes a deposit-theft allegation and says it was unable to collect the cancellation fee, so that review is not evidence of a confirmed stolen deposit. In a September 21 BBB reply about tracking, SGT explains that the feature shows order status, not live GPS for every independent carrier. Its August 24 reply to Lynn says VIP phone access is optional and email/live chat remain available without the additional fee. Trustpilot reviewer Philip Arellano’s October 9 damage report is accompanied by SGT’s same-day reply saying it had not received a prior damage report, had attempted contact and emailed a damage form; the supplied record does not establish the claim outcome. SGT characterizes good-faith resolution discussions as attempts to settle concerns, not an admission of wrongdoing. Trustpilot’s 100% negative-review response metric and typical reply within 24 hours do not prove accepted resolutions. Google’s saved knowledge panel shows a high-volume 4.6/5 from 16,109 reviews, Trustpilot 4.3/5 from 1,639 and BBB customer reviews 4.45/5 from 1,226. Chanda B’s October 7, 2026 BBB account describes smooth coordination, pickup and delivery at the scheduled times and good pricing; SGT acknowledges the feedback October 8. Scott S, October 6, praises reasonable upfront pricing and communication. On Trustpilot, Nicole Nelson’s October 14 experience describes a stress-free first Florida-to-California shipment with professional drivers; SGT thanks her in its saved reply. Javonte’s October 8 experience describes efficient New York-to-Texas service and clear updates. ConsumerAffairs’ featured Olga review, March 22, 2025, says the quoted price was accurate and the transport took one day; Wayne’s March 11 featured review describes seamless pickup, delivery and driver communication. These are selected customer accounts, not guarantees. ConsumerAffairs reviewer Alyssa’s August 21, 2026 update says her cancellation fee was waived and improves her assessment despite canceling; this favorable follow-up must accompany the original fee complaint. Lower platform snapshots warrant attention alongside the stronger Google/BBB customer averages: Yelp 2.9/5 from 699 reviews, ConsumerAffairs 3.7/5 from 1,095, and Transport Reviews two stars with 27 reviews, with the latter explicitly based on the last two years. BBB’s B grade and 186 three-year/79 last-year complaints are distinct from the 4.45/5 customer-review rating. E S’s October 8, 2026 BBB review alleges pickup on October 5 after a September 30–October 2 window and inadequate proactive updates. An August 31 BBB complaint alleges a $1,550 quote became more than $2,000. An August 18 complaint disputes a $199 retained cancellation fee after an $885 quote became $1,250, subsequent collections and an additional $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer disputes SGT’s double-booking explanation. Halyna’s August 13–14 ConsumerAffairs/Transport Reviews accounts describe the same cancellation/collections themes and a proposed refund allegedly conditioned on removing negative reviews; these are disputed accounts, not independent findings of manipulation or separate verified incidents. Yelp reviewer Mayura P, August 21, alleges a $1,450-to-$1,700 increase and a conditional $250 refund offer while also saying the car arrived on time without scratches. ConsumerAffairs’ headline star percentages do not reconcile with its displayed rating-filter counts; neither is used to calculate a new distribution. Filtered negative captures, repeated reviewer updates and Reddit posts cannot establish a company-wide failure rate. SGT’s October 12, 2026 reply to E S acknowledges communication concerns, says carrier availability can change after an earlier pickup option is declined, and states the shipment was ultimately completed. Its August 31 BBB response says quotes are market-based estimates, revised offers may be declined, and that particular order was canceled without a cancellation fee; the BBB status remains answered, despite the company calling the matter resolved. In the August 18 cancellation dispute, SGT cites its signed contract and alleged double-booking, maintains the $199 fee was due and says it waived the extra $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer expressly rejects the double-booking characterization. Its October 14 reply to Robert J disputes a deposit-theft allegation and says it was unable to collect the cancellation fee, so that review is not evidence of a confirmed stolen deposit. In a September 21 BBB reply about tracking, SGT explains that the feature shows order status, not live GPS for every independent carrier. Its August 24 reply to Lynn says VIP phone access is optional and email/live chat remain available without the additional fee. Trustpilot reviewer Philip Arellano’s October 9 damage report is accompanied by SGT’s same-day reply saying it had not received a prior damage report, had attempted contact and emailed a damage form; the supplied record does not establish the claim outcome. SGT characterizes good-faith resolution discussions as attempts to settle concerns, not an admission of wrongdoing. Trustpilot’s 100% negative-review response metric and typical reply within 24 hours do not prove accepted resolutions. These are published accounts, not independently verified shipments. Similar stories across platforms may describe the same transaction.
Pricing and service fit
Before authorizing payment, obtain the final carrier offer, broker fee and charge timing, and distinguish a quote/price-match claim from a binding total. Read the actual signed cancellation and refund provisions together: the saved company replies cite a $199 fee for specified circumstances including cancellation during an active pickup window or double-booking, while customers dispute whether those triggers applied. Request a written explanation of what constitutes double-booking versus requesting competing quotes, when the pickup window expires, how to cancel in writing, and whether refusing a higher offer permits a fee-free cancellation. Replies also describe a possible $200 chargeback-related fee and collections; these are the company’s contractual assertions, not a ruling on enforceability or a limitation of statutory dispute rights. Keep all quote versions, cancellation notices and payment records. Confirm the price and remedy of any guaranteed/express pickup service separately from ordinary estimates; ask about standard versus paid phone support, order-status tracking versus GPS, personal-property limits, and the carrier’s insurance and damage-report procedure. Ask for every settlement condition in writing without assuming that an offered refund was paid or that a dispute has been resolved. The supplied pages do not establish measured performance on every route or transport type. Confirm the actual carrier, pickup window, vehicle condition requirements and any terminal or ocean segment. Individual review prices are historical examples, not current lane quotes.
Transparency and brand signals
BBB’s SGT Auto Transport Corp. profile matches the SAFER address and phone and reports a July 10, 2014 business start, September 1, 2023 incorporation, October 2, 2023 BBB file opening and accreditation since October 31, 2023. These dates describe different events; incorporation/accreditation in 2023 does not establish that operations only began then. SAFER’s legal-name display omits “Corp.”, but the federal identifiers, location and contact details match the existing broker rather than a different authority. The company-written Trustpilot description claims an A BBB rating; the supplied direct BBB profile instead shows B and cites 186 complaints. The direct BBB snapshot is used for the grade, without treating the company’s promotional description as an independent verification of fleet size, customers served or insurance coverage. This update uses 16 user-supplied saved pages reviewed October 16, 2026, not live platform checks. Filtered negative pages overlap the main profiles and must not be added to their totals. Company replies are attributed claims; answered complaints are not necessarily resolved. The supplied Google Search knowledge panel for Car Shipping - SGT Auto Transport at 80 Orville Drive, Bohemia shows 4.6/5 from 16,109 Google reviews. A separate organic result displays 4.6 from 16,514; it is not the knowledge-panel count and is not substituted or added. Saved search evidence only; not independently checked live. Source evidence reviewed October 16, 2026; the existing 77/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
Positive signals
- Google’s saved knowledge panel shows a high-volume 4.6/5 from 16,109 reviews, Trustpilot 4.3/5 from 1,639 and BBB customer reviews 4.45/5 from 1,226. Chanda B’s October 7, 2026 BBB account describes smooth coordination, pickup and delivery at the scheduled times and good pricing; SGT acknowledges the feedback October 8. Scott S, October 6, praises reasonable upfront pricing and communication. On Trustpilot, Nicole Nelson’s October 14 experience describes a stress-free first Florida-to-California shipment with professional drivers; SGT thanks her in its saved reply. Javonte’s October 8 experience describes efficient New York-to-Texas service and clear updates. ConsumerAffairs’ featured Olga review, March 22, 2025, says the quoted price was accurate and the transport took one day; Wayne’s March 11 featured review describes seamless pickup, delivery and driver communication. These are selected customer accounts, not guarantees. ConsumerAffairs reviewer Alyssa’s August 21, 2026 update says her cancellation fee was waived and improves her assessment despite canceling; this favorable follow-up must accompany the original fee complaint.
What to verify
- Lower platform snapshots warrant attention alongside the stronger Google/BBB customer averages: Yelp 2.9/5 from 699 reviews, ConsumerAffairs 3.7/5 from 1,095, and Transport Reviews two stars with 27 reviews, with the latter explicitly based on the last two years. BBB’s B grade and 186 three-year/79 last-year complaints are distinct from the 4.45/5 customer-review rating. E S’s October 8, 2026 BBB review alleges pickup on October 5 after a September 30–October 2 window and inadequate proactive updates. An August 31 BBB complaint alleges a $1,550 quote became more than $2,000. An August 18 complaint disputes a $199 retained cancellation fee after an $885 quote became $1,250, subsequent collections and an additional $200 chargeback-related amount; the customer disputes SGT’s double-booking explanation. Halyna’s August 13–14 ConsumerAffairs/Transport Reviews accounts describe the same cancellation/collections themes and a proposed refund allegedly conditioned on removing negative reviews; these are disputed accounts, not independent findings of manipulation or separate verified incidents. Yelp reviewer Mayura P, August 21, alleges a $1,450-to-$1,700 increase and a conditional $250 refund offer while also saying the car arrived on time without scratches. ConsumerAffairs’ headline star percentages do not reconcile with its displayed rating-filter counts; neither is used to calculate a new distribution. Filtered negative captures, repeated reviewer updates and Reddit posts cannot establish a company-wide failure rate.
Tempus Logix
Audit score: 93/100 · Top Recommended · Audited April 6, 2026
The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot identifies TEMPUS LOGIX as a BROKER with ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). No out-of-service date is listed. This saved record is not a live bond or insurance check; the assigned carrier requires separate verification. Positive Google, BBB, Trustpilot and ConsumerAffairs evidence sits alongside a lower Yelp average. Customer accounts describe responsive coordination, on-time or early delivery and vehicles arriving in good condition. A September 17, 2026 BBB reviewer describes roof damage followed by four months of claim handling and praises Tempus for advocating with the carrier and insurer and facilitating a settlement. This is a customer account, not an independently verified claim outcome or a guarantee that every dispute will be resolved. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, repeated rescheduling, communication gaps and disputes about promised dates, extra costs or refunds. A December 22, 2025 BBB reviewer alleges paying approximately $1,850 for guaranteed delivery rather than an $899 standard quote, missing the date, and disputing an $800 broker fee. These are the reviewer’s allegations; the supplied material does not establish the chargeback outcome. BBB reports two complaints in three years and zero in the last 12 months, but displays no complaint narratives; negative customer reviews are a separate category and must not be counted as additional formal complaints. Yelp’s 3.2/5 from 62 reviews warrants reading beyond the higher averages elsewhere. Filtered negative captures do not establish the proportion of dissatisfied customers. Source evidence reviewed October 16, 2026; the existing 93/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
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Authority and company record
USDOT 3117533 · MC-86120. The October 14, 2026 SAFER snapshot identifies TEMPUS LOGIX as a BROKER with ACTIVE USDOT registration and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). No out-of-service date is listed. This saved record is not a live bond or insurance check; the assigned carrier requires separate verification. SAFER and BBB show 7239 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, California 91042. BBB lists the alternate name Tempus Logix, Inc., a business start of April 2, 2018, incorporation on August 5, 2019, a file opened April 6, 2020, and accreditation since April 10, 2020. These are distinct events. The matching April 2, 2018 MCS-150 date is a filing date, not independent proof of uninterrupted operations. A broker’s zero-inspection record is not evidence of a carrier’s safety performance.
Reviews and customer experience
Google 4.9/5 from 2,092 reviews (Saved Google Search capture supplied for this review; not independently checked live.). Trustpilot 4.6/5 from 663 reviews. Yelp 3.2/5 from 62 reviews. ConsumerAffairs 4.9/5 from 75 reviews. BBB business grade A+; customer reviews 4.8/5 from 79 reviews; accredited. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, repeated rescheduling, communication gaps and disputes about promised dates, extra costs or refunds. A December 22, 2025 BBB reviewer alleges paying approximately $1,850 for guaranteed delivery rather than an $899 standard quote, missing the date, and disputing an $800 broker fee. These are the reviewer’s allegations; the supplied material does not establish the chargeback outcome. BBB reports two complaints in three years and zero in the last 12 months, but displays no complaint narratives; negative customer reviews are a separate category and must not be counted as additional formal complaints. Yelp’s 3.2/5 from 62 reviews warrants reading beyond the higher averages elsewhere. Filtered negative captures do not establish the proportion of dissatisfied customers. In a January 24, 2026 BBB reply, Tempus attributes pickup difficulties to vehicle dimensions, transport requirements and carrier availability. In a March 27, 2024 reply about an unfulfilled roll-cage shipment, it acknowledges failing to find a transporter, says the deposit was paid to Shiply rather than Tempus, and states it paid $100 compensation and that the customer could recover the Shiply deposit. These statements do not independently prove receipt of all refunds. A March 9, 2026 Trustpilot reply to a delayed-pickup complaint says it could not locate the order under the reviewer’s name; the reviewer disputes that response. A ConsumerAffairs account describes confusion over uShip’s payment-release code, followed by a company reply saying the issue was resolved after contact. Company replies explain its position, not independent findings. Positive Google, BBB, Trustpilot and ConsumerAffairs evidence sits alongside a lower Yelp average. Customer accounts describe responsive coordination, on-time or early delivery and vehicles arriving in good condition. A September 17, 2026 BBB reviewer describes roof damage followed by four months of claim handling and praises Tempus for advocating with the carrier and insurer and facilitating a settlement. This is a customer account, not an independently verified claim outcome or a guarantee that every dispute will be resolved. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, repeated rescheduling, communication gaps and disputes about promised dates, extra costs or refunds. A December 22, 2025 BBB reviewer alleges paying approximately $1,850 for guaranteed delivery rather than an $899 standard quote, missing the date, and disputing an $800 broker fee. These are the reviewer’s allegations; the supplied material does not establish the chargeback outcome. BBB reports two complaints in three years and zero in the last 12 months, but displays no complaint narratives; negative customer reviews are a separate category and must not be counted as additional formal complaints. Yelp’s 3.2/5 from 62 reviews warrants reading beyond the higher averages elsewhere. Filtered negative captures do not establish the proportion of dissatisfied customers. In a January 24, 2026 BBB reply, Tempus attributes pickup difficulties to vehicle dimensions, transport requirements and carrier availability. In a March 27, 2024 reply about an unfulfilled roll-cage shipment, it acknowledges failing to find a transporter, says the deposit was paid to Shiply rather than Tempus, and states it paid $100 compensation and that the customer could recover the Shiply deposit. These statements do not independently prove receipt of all refunds. A March 9, 2026 Trustpilot reply to a delayed-pickup complaint says it could not locate the order under the reviewer’s name; the reviewer disputes that response. A ConsumerAffairs account describes confusion over uShip’s payment-release code, followed by a company reply saying the issue was resolved after contact. Company replies explain its position, not independent findings. These are published accounts, not independently verified shipments. Similar stories across platforms may describe the same transaction.
Pricing and service fit
Do not treat a quote, estimated pickup window or review mentioning a discount as a binding guarantee. Before paying, obtain the broker fee, carrier balance, marketplace deposit, payment recipient, cancellation terms and price-change approval rules in writing. If delivery is sold as guaranteed, ask what the guarantee covers and the precise remedy for a missed date. Confirm loading dimensions and pickup-site opening hours before dispatch. On marketplace bookings, establish who holds funds and how any release code works. For damage, keep pickup and delivery inspection reports and photographs, and obtain the carrier insurer and broker escalation contacts. No complete signed customer agreement was supplied to establish a universal refund or guarantee policy. The supplied pages do not establish measured performance on every route or transport type. Confirm the actual carrier, pickup window, vehicle condition requirements and any terminal or ocean segment. Individual review prices are historical examples, not current lane quotes.
Transparency and brand signals
SAFER and BBB show 7239 Lonzo Street, Tujunga, California 91042. BBB lists the alternate name Tempus Logix, Inc., a business start of April 2, 2018, incorporation on August 5, 2019, a file opened April 6, 2020, and accreditation since April 10, 2020. These are distinct events. The matching April 2, 2018 MCS-150 date is a filing date, not independent proof of uninterrupted operations. This update uses 12 user-supplied saved pages reviewed October 16, 2026, not live platform checks. Filtered negative pages overlap the main profiles and must not be added to their totals. Company replies are attributed claims; answered complaints are not necessarily resolved. Saved Google Search capture supplied for this review; not independently checked live. Source evidence reviewed October 16, 2026; the existing 93/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
Positive signals
- Positive Google, BBB, Trustpilot and ConsumerAffairs evidence sits alongside a lower Yelp average. Customer accounts describe responsive coordination, on-time or early delivery and vehicles arriving in good condition. A September 17, 2026 BBB reviewer describes roof damage followed by four months of claim handling and praises Tempus for advocating with the carrier and insurer and facilitating a settlement. This is a customer account, not an independently verified claim outcome or a guarantee that every dispute will be resolved.
What to verify
- Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, repeated rescheduling, communication gaps and disputes about promised dates, extra costs or refunds. A December 22, 2025 BBB reviewer alleges paying approximately $1,850 for guaranteed delivery rather than an $899 standard quote, missing the date, and disputing an $800 broker fee. These are the reviewer’s allegations; the supplied material does not establish the chargeback outcome. BBB reports two complaints in three years and zero in the last 12 months, but displays no complaint narratives; negative customer reviews are a separate category and must not be counted as additional formal complaints. Yelp’s 3.2/5 from 62 reviews warrants reading beyond the higher averages elsewhere. Filtered negative captures do not establish the proportion of dissatisfied customers.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare SGT Auto Transport and Tempus Logix?
Start with the available audit evidence, then compare the written quote, carrier-assignment process, pickup window, cancellation terms, and service fit.
Which company has the higher current audit score?
Tempus Logix currently has the highest score. The score summarizes available evidence, but it cannot guarantee a specific carrier, final price, or pickup outcome.
Which shipment needs separate SGT Auto Transport and Tempus Logix?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: SGT Auto Transport: open transport; Tempus Logix: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and luxury or high-value vehicles. Confirm the written quote and actual carrier availability for your specific vehicle and route.
Does the higher trust score guarantee a better shipment?
No. The score summarizes current audit evidence; it cannot guarantee a specific carrier, final price, pickup timing, or shipment outcome. Always confirm the written quote, carrier details, insurance, and cancellation terms before booking.