The short answer
Recommendation pending a complete audit
We are not naming an overall pick because the evidence review for The Ultimate Relocation Blog is incomplete. The available table shows recorded information, but it is not enough to make a like-for-like recommendation.
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The Ultimate Relocation Blog
Independent audit evidence
Audit incomplete
No complete score to compare. Missing evidence is not a positive or negative finding.
View audit & evidence →US Star Trucking
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
50 / 100
Limited Confidence
Evidence dated October 16, 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 | The Ultimate Relocation Blog | US Star Trucking US STAR TRUCKING LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | Not available · Audit incomplete | 50 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Audit incomplete | Limited Confidence |
| FMCSA authority | Not established | Active authority The supplied SAFER snapshot reflects October 14, 2026 records. It identifies US STAR TRUCKING LLC, USDOT 3205543 / MC-206532, with entity type CARRIER/SHIPPER/BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration, no out-of-service date, and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). The entity-type label does not establish authorized motor-carrier operations: the displayed operating authority is property-broker authority. Verify current Licensing & Insurance records, bond status and the assigned carrier separately. |
| Years in Business | Not established | January 1, 2018 — business started (BBB) 8 completed years as of October 16, 2026. View business-history source ↗ |
| Home State | Not established | TN |
| Google customer rating · /5 | Rating not establishedView Google source ↗ | 4.6 / 5 · 5,638 reviews Saved Google Search knowledge-panel capture supplied in the archive; not independently checked live. Search snippets and AI Overview text are not independent validation of service quality. View Google source ↗ |
| BBB Rating | Rating not establishedView BBB source ↗ | |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | Rating not establishedView Transport Reviews source ↗ | 3 / 5 · 13 reviewsView Transport Reviews source ↗ |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | Rating not establishedView Yelp source ↗ | 1.6 / 5 · 98 reviewsView Yelp source ↗ |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | Not established | Rating withheld · 173 reviews Trustpilot withholds the rating for a guidelines breach and states it removed a number of fake reviews for this company. This is the platform’s notice, not an independently established finding of transport fraud or authorship. View Trustpilot source ↗ |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | Not established | Rating not establishedView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ |
| BBB customer reviews · /5 or platform status | Not established | 2.7 / 5 · 76 reviewsView BBB customer reviews source ↗ |
| BBB accreditation | Not established | Not accredited |
| BBB complaints · last 12 months | Not established | 24 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| BBB complaints · last 3 years | Not established | 80 complaintsView BBB complaints ↗ |
| Evidence snapshot date | Date not established — recorded evidence, not a live check | October 16, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | No standardized label. Read pricing evidence | No standardized label. Read pricing evidence |
| Price-change Risk | Not established | Not established |
| Best Fit | Not established | Not established |
| Service Fit | Not established · Audit incomplete | Service-specific fit not established |
| MC Number | Not on file | MC-206532 |
| USDOT Number | Not on file | 3205543 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromThe Ultimate Relocation Blog →View available record → | Request a quote fromUS Star Trucking →Read full audit → |
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The Ultimate Relocation Blog
Audit incomplete · No fit recommendation
This broker’s evidence review is incomplete. The available information does not support a fit recommendation.
View available evidence →US Star Trucking
Audit score: 50/100 · Limited Confidence
- •8 years in business adds operating history
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What the audited evidence says
The Ultimate Relocation Blog
Audit incomplete
The Ultimate Relocation Blog does not have a complete evidence review. We cannot provide a full verdict from the available authority, reputation, pricing, and service information.
A complete review of authority, reputation, pricing, and service evidence is not established in this record. Do not treat missing findings as reassurance.
Positive signals
No additional positive signals listed.
What to verify
Caution findings are not established by a complete audit.
US Star Trucking
Audit score: 50/100 · Limited Confidence · Audited October 16, 2026
The supplied SAFER snapshot reflects October 14, 2026 records. It identifies US STAR TRUCKING LLC, USDOT 3205543 / MC-206532, with entity type CARRIER/SHIPPER/BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration, no out-of-service date, and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). The entity-type label does not establish authorized motor-carrier operations: the displayed operating authority is property-broker authority. Verify current Licensing & Insurance records, bond status and the assigned carrier separately. Positive BBB, Yelp, Trustpilot and Transport Reviews accounts describe helpful representatives, responsive communication, completed shipments and vehicles arriving safely, sometimes early. A July 19, 2026 BBB reviewer reports two Florida-to-California moves where the initial quote matched the final price. A July 20 BBB account describes a daughter’s vehicle arriving safely in Georgia ahead of schedule. A September 16 Trustpilot account reports delivery a day early. Transport Reviews includes a smooth Wisconsin-to-Wyoming move and a New Jersey-to-Virginia delivery reported within 24 hours after customer-requested date changes. These are individual, unverified accounts, not guarantees or independently measured service rates; Trustpilot’s review-integrity warning remains material even when describing favorable accounts. Critical accounts repeatedly allege substantial changes from initial pricing near pickup, unconfirmed or missed pickup windows, inconsistent updates and disputed cancellation or reservation fees. In the September 14, 2026 BBB complaint, the customer describes a signed $1,030 agreement and a replacement offer around $2,600, with no acceptable driver within the required dates. An August 25 BBB complainant describes $550 becoming $1,100 and delivery three days later than expected. A September 11 BBB complaint alleges a $1,900 total/$1,700 carrier balance became an $1,800 carrier demand, delayed delivery and a payment recipient different from the named carrier. Yelp includes a $720-to-$1,700 allegation, disputed vehicle-release payments, delays, damage and a load-board removal dispute. Trustpilot’s low-star capture includes serious theft/non-delivery and damage allegations. The supplied files contain no police reports, insurer determinations or court findings establishing those allegations or responsibility. BBB customer reviews are separate from formal complaints, cross-platform accounts can describe the same shipment, and filtered negative captures do not establish a dissatisfaction or loss rate. 50/100 — Limited Confidence. Provisional editorial assessment of the supplied October 2026 evidence, not a calculated six-category audit or an average of customer ratings. Active property-broker authorization and positive Google feedback are weighed against conflicting platform ratings, documented pricing disputes, BBB complaints and Trustpilot’s rating-withheld notice. No firsthand shipment test or live authority/bond verification was performed.
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
USDOT 3205543 · MC-206532. The supplied SAFER snapshot reflects October 14, 2026 records. It identifies US STAR TRUCKING LLC, USDOT 3205543 / MC-206532, with entity type CARRIER/SHIPPER/BROKER, ACTIVE USDOT registration, no out-of-service date, and authorization as Broker of Property (Except Household Goods). The entity-type label does not establish authorized motor-carrier operations: the displayed operating authority is property-broker authority. Verify current Licensing & Insurance records, bond status and the assigned carrier separately. This evidence belongs to US STAR TRUCKING LLC, USDOT 3205543 / MC-206532, at 9111 Cross Park Dr D200 #1013, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. BBB and Trustpilot also identify the Knoxville Cross Park Drive address. SAFER lists (865) 924-7334; Google, BBB, Yelp, Trustpilot and Transport Reviews list (865) 312-6670. Confirm current contract contacts. BBB reports business started January 1, 2018, started locally January 1, 2021, incorporated July 28, 2021 and file opened June 29, 2021; these are distinct events. The April 28, 2025 MCS-150 date is a filing date, not a founding date. This registration is distinct from the earlier similarly named directory record using USDOT 3910639 / MC-1443432. No score, reviews, complaint history or identity continuity is transferred from that entity. A broker’s zero-inspection record is not evidence of a carrier’s safety performance.
Reviews and customer experience
Google 4.6/5 from 5,638 reviews (Saved Google Search knowledge-panel capture supplied in the archive; not independently checked live. Search snippets and AI Overview text are not independent validation of service quality.). Trustpilot Rating withheld from 173 reviews (Trustpilot withholds the rating for a guidelines breach and states it removed a number of fake reviews for this company. This is the platform’s notice, not an independently established finding of transport fraud or authorship.). Yelp 1.6/5 from 98 reviews. Transport Reviews 3/5 with 13 reviews displayed on the supplied profile; its star rating uses the last two years. BBB business grade B; customer reviews 2.7/5 from 76 reviews; not accredited. Critical accounts repeatedly allege substantial changes from initial pricing near pickup, unconfirmed or missed pickup windows, inconsistent updates and disputed cancellation or reservation fees. In the September 14, 2026 BBB complaint, the customer describes a signed $1,030 agreement and a replacement offer around $2,600, with no acceptable driver within the required dates. An August 25 BBB complainant describes $550 becoming $1,100 and delivery three days later than expected. A September 11 BBB complaint alleges a $1,900 total/$1,700 carrier balance became an $1,800 carrier demand, delayed delivery and a payment recipient different from the named carrier. Yelp includes a $720-to-$1,700 allegation, disputed vehicle-release payments, delays, damage and a load-board removal dispute. Trustpilot’s low-star capture includes serious theft/non-delivery and damage allegations. The supplied files contain no police reports, insurer determinations or court findings establishing those allegations or responsibility. BBB customer reviews are separate from formal complaints, cross-platform accounts can describe the same shipment, and filtered negative captures do not establish a dissatisfaction or loss rate. The company’s September 14 BBB response acknowledges the signed $1,030 amount, says the originally scheduled carrier became unavailable and the only replacement quoted approximately $2,600, and regrets the requested extra four to five days. Its September 30 follow-up calls the price a carrier rate subject to availability changes and dates estimated; the customer rejects that response October 1 and BBB marks the complaint answered, not resolved. In the $550-to-$1,100 dispute, the company calls the first price provisional, acknowledges significant late communication of the increase, says no carrier accepted the original rate and states it gave a $100 discount; the customer remains dissatisfied. In the September 11 complaint, it apologizes for delayed/inconsistent updates, says it is investigating the Safe Auto Transport/WV Transport identity discrepancy, disputes responsibility for carrier collection and consequential expenses, and declines to absorb the $208 broker/card fee. A later reply is internally unusual and appears to repeat contractual objections; it is not treated as proof of a refund or adjudicated admission. In the military-move dispute it says no deposit or fee was collected, so there were no funds to refund. In a separate May complaint it defends a $208 cancellation charge as $200 plus 4% processing and disputes collecting the alleged initial $250. Another May response characterizes reservation fees as non-refundable administrative fees. For unwanted texts, it says the customer’s details were removed. These are company positions, not independently verified outcomes. The supplied September 14 exchange does not document a cancellation-fee waiver or completed refund. Positive BBB, Yelp, Trustpilot and Transport Reviews accounts describe helpful representatives, responsive communication, completed shipments and vehicles arriving safely, sometimes early. A July 19, 2026 BBB reviewer reports two Florida-to-California moves where the initial quote matched the final price. A July 20 BBB account describes a daughter’s vehicle arriving safely in Georgia ahead of schedule. A September 16 Trustpilot account reports delivery a day early. Transport Reviews includes a smooth Wisconsin-to-Wyoming move and a New Jersey-to-Virginia delivery reported within 24 hours after customer-requested date changes. These are individual, unverified accounts, not guarantees or independently measured service rates; Trustpilot’s review-integrity warning remains material even when describing favorable accounts. Critical accounts repeatedly allege substantial changes from initial pricing near pickup, unconfirmed or missed pickup windows, inconsistent updates and disputed cancellation or reservation fees. In the September 14, 2026 BBB complaint, the customer describes a signed $1,030 agreement and a replacement offer around $2,600, with no acceptable driver within the required dates. An August 25 BBB complainant describes $550 becoming $1,100 and delivery three days later than expected. A September 11 BBB complaint alleges a $1,900 total/$1,700 carrier balance became an $1,800 carrier demand, delayed delivery and a payment recipient different from the named carrier. Yelp includes a $720-to-$1,700 allegation, disputed vehicle-release payments, delays, damage and a load-board removal dispute. Trustpilot’s low-star capture includes serious theft/non-delivery and damage allegations. The supplied files contain no police reports, insurer determinations or court findings establishing those allegations or responsibility. BBB customer reviews are separate from formal complaints, cross-platform accounts can describe the same shipment, and filtered negative captures do not establish a dissatisfaction or loss rate. The company’s September 14 BBB response acknowledges the signed $1,030 amount, says the originally scheduled carrier became unavailable and the only replacement quoted approximately $2,600, and regrets the requested extra four to five days. Its September 30 follow-up calls the price a carrier rate subject to availability changes and dates estimated; the customer rejects that response October 1 and BBB marks the complaint answered, not resolved. In the $550-to-$1,100 dispute, the company calls the first price provisional, acknowledges significant late communication of the increase, says no carrier accepted the original rate and states it gave a $100 discount; the customer remains dissatisfied. In the September 11 complaint, it apologizes for delayed/inconsistent updates, says it is investigating the Safe Auto Transport/WV Transport identity discrepancy, disputes responsibility for carrier collection and consequential expenses, and declines to absorb the $208 broker/card fee. A later reply is internally unusual and appears to repeat contractual objections; it is not treated as proof of a refund or adjudicated admission. In the military-move dispute it says no deposit or fee was collected, so there were no funds to refund. In a separate May complaint it defends a $208 cancellation charge as $200 plus 4% processing and disputes collecting the alleged initial $250. Another May response characterizes reservation fees as non-refundable administrative fees. For unwanted texts, it says the customer’s details were removed. These are company positions, not independently verified outcomes. The supplied September 14 exchange does not document a cancellation-fee waiver or completed refund. These are published accounts, not independently verified shipments. Similar stories across platforms may describe the same transaction.
Pricing and service fit
There is no defensible single typical US Star price, universal increase percentage or cancellation policy established by these captures. The $1,030/$2,600 and $550/$1,100 examples are specific disputes, not quotes for future shipments. Transport Reviews displays historical route averages including California-to-California $640 (15 moves), Texas-to-Texas $440 (13), California-to-Texas $1,045 (10) and California-to-Florida $1,721 (six). Those tables have unspecified shipment dates and vehicle/service mixes, include more moves than the current two-year review count, and repeat in the page carousel; they are not verified current rates or additional independent shipments. Obtain the all-in total, broker/reservation fee, carrier balance, card surcharge, deposit trigger, payment recipient and written approval requirement for any increase. Ask when a quote becomes a carrier-accepted price, whether pickup/delivery dates are estimates, what happens if no carrier accepts the first price, and whether cancellation remains chargeable after a changed offer or failed pickup. Obtain the actual carrier’s legal name, USDOT, insurance and payment details before releasing the vehicle, particularly if the payee differs. Clarify personal-item limits, surcharges, load-board removal and damage-claim procedures. No complete independently authenticated agreement or bank/payment record was supplied to establish a universal guarantee, refund entitlement or refund receipt. The supplied Reddit thread is a qualitative discussion, not a rating or a verified shipment dataset. Commenters allege a low initial offer followed by a driver cancellation and higher price, a $250 pickup-day increase, delayed pickup and unloading damage. The original poster later says the vehicle was delivered but cannot remember which company was used, so that update is not a confirmed positive US Star shipment. Relative timestamps do not establish precise incident dates. Deleted comments and automated account-age/karma moderation notices are not evidence of company wrongdoing or fake-review authorship. The supplied discussion does not establish a company response to those specific allegations. Source review dated October 16, 2026, based on 14 uploaded saved pages, including all-ratings and negative/filtered versions of the same platforms. These are not 14 independent sources or incidents. Some Transport Reviews entries repeat, including the same Sam review twice; some Yelp/BBB/Trustpilot narratives also closely match. Do not count those as separate shipments without corroboration. Historical reviewer references to other BBB grades do not supersede the supplied B-grade profile. No live authority/bond check, firsthand shipment test, verified loss-rate denominator, authenticated full contract or complete weighted audit was performed. The 50/100 Limited Confidence rating is a provisional editorial assessment, not a calculated six-category audit. 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
This evidence belongs to US STAR TRUCKING LLC, USDOT 3205543 / MC-206532, at 9111 Cross Park Dr D200 #1013, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. BBB and Trustpilot also identify the Knoxville Cross Park Drive address. SAFER lists (865) 924-7334; Google, BBB, Yelp, Trustpilot and Transport Reviews list (865) 312-6670. Confirm current contract contacts. BBB reports business started January 1, 2018, started locally January 1, 2021, incorporated July 28, 2021 and file opened June 29, 2021; these are distinct events. The April 28, 2025 MCS-150 date is a filing date, not a founding date. This registration is distinct from the earlier similarly named directory record using USDOT 3910639 / MC-1443432. No score, reviews, complaint history or identity continuity is transferred from that entity. This update uses 14 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 knowledge-panel capture supplied in the archive; not independently checked live. Search snippets and AI Overview text are not independent validation of service quality. 50/100 — Limited Confidence. Provisional editorial assessment of the supplied October 2026 evidence, not a calculated six-category audit or an average of customer ratings. Active property-broker authorization and positive Google feedback are weighed against conflicting platform ratings, documented pricing disputes, BBB complaints and Trustpilot’s rating-withheld notice. No firsthand shipment test or live authority/bond verification was performed.
Positive signals
- Positive BBB, Yelp, Trustpilot and Transport Reviews accounts describe helpful representatives, responsive communication, completed shipments and vehicles arriving safely, sometimes early. A July 19, 2026 BBB reviewer reports two Florida-to-California moves where the initial quote matched the final price. A July 20 BBB account describes a daughter’s vehicle arriving safely in Georgia ahead of schedule. A September 16 Trustpilot account reports delivery a day early. Transport Reviews includes a smooth Wisconsin-to-Wyoming move and a New Jersey-to-Virginia delivery reported within 24 hours after customer-requested date changes. These are individual, unverified accounts, not guarantees or independently measured service rates; Trustpilot’s review-integrity warning remains material even when describing favorable accounts.
What to verify
- Critical accounts repeatedly allege substantial changes from initial pricing near pickup, unconfirmed or missed pickup windows, inconsistent updates and disputed cancellation or reservation fees. In the September 14, 2026 BBB complaint, the customer describes a signed $1,030 agreement and a replacement offer around $2,600, with no acceptable driver within the required dates. An August 25 BBB complainant describes $550 becoming $1,100 and delivery three days later than expected. A September 11 BBB complaint alleges a $1,900 total/$1,700 carrier balance became an $1,800 carrier demand, delayed delivery and a payment recipient different from the named carrier. Yelp includes a $720-to-$1,700 allegation, disputed vehicle-release payments, delays, damage and a load-board removal dispute. Trustpilot’s low-star capture includes serious theft/non-delivery and damage allegations. The supplied files contain no police reports, insurer determinations or court findings establishing those allegations or responsibility. BBB customer reviews are separate from formal complaints, cross-platform accounts can describe the same shipment, and filtered negative captures do not establish a dissatisfaction or loss rate.
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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 The Ultimate Relocation Blog and US Star Trucking?
Start with the available audit evidence, then compare the written quote, carrier-assignment process, pickup window, cancellation terms, and service fit.
Why is there no overall recommendation yet?
At least one audit is still incomplete. We wait for verified authority, reputation, pricing, and service evidence before naming a comparative recommendation.
Which shipment needs separate The Ultimate Relocation Blog and US Star Trucking?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: The Ultimate Relocation Blog: no service type is currently rated Strong; US Star Trucking: no service type is currently rated Strong. 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.