The short answer
Ship A Car Direct has an independent audit profile
Ship A Car Direct currently scores 88/100 in Verify Car Carrier’s audit data and is classified as Top Recommended. Review the verified evidence, price terms, carrier assignment, pickup window, and cancellation policy before booking.
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An audit score summarizes evidence. Customer ratings describe reviews. They use different scales and are not interchangeable.
Ship A Car Direct
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
88 / 100
Top Recommended
Evidence dated April 6, 2026
View 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 | Ship A Car Direct Ship A Car Direct Inc |
|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | 88 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Top Recommended |
| FMCSA authority | Active authority The October 10, 2026 SAFER snapshot shows active registration and Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) authority. Assigned-carrier insurance and any supplemental protection require separate confirmation. |
| Years in Business | January 11, 2008 — business started (BBB) 18 completed years as of October 12, 2026. View business-history source ↗ |
| Home State | CO |
| Google customer rating · /5 | 4.6 / 5 · 1,260 reviews Owner-provided snapshot, October 12, 2026; not independently verified. View Google source ↗ |
| BBB Rating | |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | 5 / 5 · 16 reviewsView Transport Reviews source ↗ |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | 4 / 5 · 700 reviewsView Yelp source ↗ |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | 4.6 / 5 · 833 reviewsView Trustpilot source ↗ |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | 4.5 / 5 · 3,690 reviewsView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ |
| BBB customer reviews · /5 or platform status | 4.53 / 5 · 38 reviewsView BBB customer reviews source ↗ |
| BBB accreditation | Accredited |
| BBB complaints · last 12 months | 2 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| BBB complaints · last 3 years | 6 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| Evidence snapshot date | October 12, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | Mid-range |
| Price-change Risk | Low |
| Best Fit | balanced |
| Service Fit | balanced is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles |
| MC Number | MC-632461 |
| USDOT Number | 2241272 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromShip A Car Direct →Read full audit → |
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Ship A Car Direct
Audit score: 88/100 · Top Recommended
- •balanced shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Ship A Car Direct
Audit score: 88/100 · Top Recommended · Audited April 6, 2026
The October 10, 2026 SAFER snapshot shows active registration and Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) authority. Assigned-carrier insurance and any supplemental protection require separate confirmation. The supplied sources show generally favorable averages, including Trustpilot 4.6/5 and BBB customer reviews 4.53/5. BBB lists accreditation and an A+ business grade. Positive review accounts and critical accounts should both inform the assessment. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, replacement-carrier difficulties and communication gaps. In one September 2026 ConsumerAffairs account, the reviewer attributes the original cancellation to a carrier clutch failure and says a replacement was not secured in time. Source evidence reviewed October 12, 2026; the existing 88/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
USDOT 2241272 · MC-632461. The October 10, 2026 SAFER snapshot shows active registration and Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) authority. Assigned-carrier insurance and any supplemental protection require separate confirmation. SHIP A CAR DIRECT INC is listed in Hygiene, Colorado; BBB also identifies a Colorado headquarters. Yelp’s Los Angeles listing is a separate directory location, not proof that the current federal record is based in California. BBB reports a January 11, 2008 business start. A broker’s zero-inspection record is not evidence of a carrier’s safety performance.
Reviews and customer experience
Google 4.6/5 from 1,260 reviews (Owner-provided snapshot, October 12, 2026; not independently verified.). Trustpilot 4.6/5 from 833 reviews. Yelp 4/5 from 700 reviews. Transport Reviews 5/5 with 16 reviews displayed on the supplied profile; its star rating uses the last two years. ConsumerAffairs 4.5/5 from 3,690 reviews. BBB business grade A+; customer reviews 4.53/5 from 38 reviews; accredited. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, replacement-carrier difficulties and communication gaps. In one September 2026 ConsumerAffairs account, the reviewer attributes the original cancellation to a carrier clutch failure and says a replacement was not secured in time. That ConsumerAffairs reviewer also states the deposit was refunded after cancellation—an important qualification to the complaint. BBB lists five answered complaints and one resolved complaint, which are different outcomes. The supplied sources show generally favorable averages, including Trustpilot 4.6/5 and BBB customer reviews 4.53/5. BBB lists accreditation and an A+ business grade. Positive review accounts and critical accounts should both inform the assessment. Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, replacement-carrier difficulties and communication gaps. In one September 2026 ConsumerAffairs account, the reviewer attributes the original cancellation to a carrier clutch failure and says a replacement was not secured in time. That ConsumerAffairs reviewer also states the deposit was refunded after cancellation—an important qualification to the complaint. BBB lists five answered complaints and one resolved complaint, which are different outcomes. These are published accounts, not independently verified shipments. Similar stories across platforms may describe the same transaction.
Pricing and service fit
Separate estimated dates from confirmed carrier commitments. Ask for deposit timing, cancellation/refund conditions and the exact coverage and exclusions of any damage-protection offer. A broker’s guarantee is not a substitute for reviewing the carrier’s 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
SHIP A CAR DIRECT INC is listed in Hygiene, Colorado; BBB also identifies a Colorado headquarters. Yelp’s Los Angeles listing is a separate directory location, not proof that the current federal record is based in California. BBB reports a January 11, 2008 business start. This update uses 13 user-supplied saved pages reviewed October 12, 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. Owner-provided snapshot, October 12, 2026; not independently verified. Source evidence reviewed October 12, 2026; the existing 88/100 score is historical and was not recalculated from this upload.
Positive signals
- The supplied sources show generally favorable averages, including Trustpilot 4.6/5 and BBB customer reviews 4.53/5. BBB lists accreditation and an A+ business grade. Positive review accounts and critical accounts should both inform the assessment.
What to verify
- Critical accounts describe missed pickup windows, replacement-carrier difficulties and communication gaps. In one September 2026 ConsumerAffairs account, the reviewer attributes the original cancellation to a carrier clutch failure and says a replacement was not secured in time.
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
What does Verify Car Carrier’s audit of Ship A Car Direct cover?
Independent audits cover authority, reputation, customer experience, pricing risk, service fit, company history, and source evidence.
Does Ship A Car Direct’s audit 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.