The short answer
Vertex Carship has the stronger current audit profile
Vertex Carship leads this comparison by 29 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.
TLO Towing
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
5 / 100
Do Not Recommend
Evidence dated August 17, 2026
View audit & evidence →Vertex Carship
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
34 / 100
Do Not Recommend
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 | TLO Towing THE LOT OF ORLANDO INC | Vertex Carship Vertex Carship Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | 5 / 100 | 34 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Do Not Recommend | Do Not Recommend |
| FMCSA authority | Inactive authority | Inactive authority |
| Years in Business | 14 years recorded in the audit | Not established |
| Home State | FL | TX |
| Google customer rating · /5 | 3 / 5 · 25 reviews | Rating not establishedView Google source ↗ |
| BBB Rating | B- | Rating not establishedView BBB source ↗ |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | Not established | Rating not establishedView Transport Reviews source ↗ |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | Not established | Rating not establishedView Yelp source ↗ |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | Not established | Rating not establishedView Trustpilot source ↗ |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | Not established | Rating not establishedView ConsumerAffairs source ↗ |
| BBB customer reviews · /5 or platform status | Not established | Not established |
| BBB accreditation | Not established | Not established |
| BBB complaints · last 12 months | Not established | Not established |
| BBB complaints · last 3 years | Not established | Not established |
| Evidence snapshot date | August 17, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check | April 6, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | Budget | Budget |
| Price-change Risk | High | High |
| Best Fit | Standard Open | none |
| Service Fit | Standard Open is its stated overall fit | none is its stated overall fit |
| MC Number | MC-778125 | MC-Not on file |
| USDOT Number | 2277908 | 4229906 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromTLO Towing →Read full audit → | Request a quote fromVertex Carship →Read full audit → |
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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
TLO Towing
Audit score: 5/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •Standard Open shipping is a stated overall fit
- •14 years in business adds operating history
Vertex Carship
Audit score: 34/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •none shipping is a stated overall fit
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
TLO Towing
Audit score: 5/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives TLO Towing a score of 5/100 — Do Not Recommend. We do not currently recommend 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..
Repeat-customer signal to verify
The audit describes repeat-customer evidence as weaker than this broker’s other customer-experience signals. Review recent source feedback and confirm the written terms before treating the overall score as decisive.
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
THE LOT OF ORLANDO INC does not currently show active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-778125 / USDOT 2277908. 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 14 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, THE LOT OF ORLANDO INC shows 3★ on Google (25 reviews), 2.5★ on Transport Reviews, 3.2★ on Trustpilot, 2.9★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is stale, and sentiment is weak across platforms. BBB status is listed as B-, with a high complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated high. Customer accounts describe communication as weak and price honesty as weak. Pickup experiences run weak, and delivery experiences run weak. Problem handling is described as weak, and reports on whether customers would use THE LOT OF ORLANDO INC again are weak.
Pricing and service fit
THE LOT OF ORLANDO INC positions itself as a budget option. Consistency between quoted and final price is low, with high risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as medium. Dynamic market rate estimate. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated weak, with low confidence in route relevance. Weaker fit for open transport.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as weak, with mixed handling of public reviews and mixed service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is weak.
Positive signals
- Established Brand History
- National Route Coverage
What to verify
- FMCSA authority not confirmed active
- Inactive FMCSA Operating Status
- Moderate Pricing Variability
Source checks
Vertex Carship
Audit score: 34/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited April 6, 2026
This audit gives Vertex Carship 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 10/20 legitimacy, 8/25 reputation, 6/20 customer experience, 4/15 pricing, 2/10 route and service, and 4/10 brand evidence. Minimal online presence
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
Vertex Carship Inc. does not have confirmed active FMCSA authority in this audit under MC-not on file / USDOT 4229906. 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 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 Vertex Carship again is rated Weak.
Pricing and service fit
The audit classifies Vertex Carship 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 Vertex Carship. 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
- Website present
What to verify
- Near-zero reviews
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.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare TLO Towing and Vertex Carship?
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?
Vertex Carship 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 TLO Towing and Vertex Carship?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: TLO Towing: no service type is currently rated Strong; Vertex Carship: no service type is currently rated Strong. Confirm the written quote and actual carrier availability for your specific vehicle and route.
What should I make of the repeat-customer caution for TLO Towing?
TLO Towing: The audit describes repeat-customer evidence as weaker than this broker’s other customer-experience signals. Review recent source feedback and confirm the written terms before treating the overall score as decisive.
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.