The short answer
Recommendation pending a complete audit
We are not naming an overall pick because the evidence review for Top Auto Trans Inc. is incomplete. The available table shows recorded information, but it is not enough to make a like-for-like recommendation.
Start with the right kind of score
An audit score summarizes evidence. Customer ratings describe reviews. They use different scales and are not interchangeable.
Top Auto Trans Inc.
Independent audit evidence
Audit incomplete
No complete score to compare. Missing evidence is not a positive or negative finding.
View audit & evidence →Underwood Trucking
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
64 / 100
Good Option
Evidence dated August 17, 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 | Top Auto Trans Inc. | Underwood Trucking SHAWN JUSTIN UNDERWOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | Not available · Audit incomplete | 64 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Audit incomplete | Good Option |
| FMCSA authority | Not established | Active authority |
| Years in Business | Not established | 26 years recorded in the audit |
| Home State | Not established | KS |
| Google customer rating · /5 | Rating not establishedView Google source ↗ | 4.8 / 5 · 1,130 reviews |
| BBB Rating | Rating not establishedView BBB source ↗ | A- |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | Rating not establishedView Transport Reviews source ↗ | Not established |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | Rating not establishedView Yelp source ↗ | Not established |
| Trustpilot · /5 or platform status | Not established | Not established |
| ConsumerAffairs · /5 or platform status | Not established | Not established |
| 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 | Date not established — recorded evidence, not a live check | August 17, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | No standardized label. Read pricing evidence | Budget |
| Price-change Risk | Not established | Medium |
| Best Fit | Not established | Standard Open |
| Service Fit | Not established · Audit incomplete | Standard Open is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles, and inoperable vehicles |
| MC Number | Not on file | MC-374148 |
| USDOT Number | Not on file | 846770 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromTop Auto Trans Inc. →View available record → | Request a quote fromUnderwood Trucking →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
Top Auto Trans Inc.
Audit incomplete · No fit recommendation
This broker’s evidence review is incomplete. The available information does not support a fit recommendation.
View available evidence →Underwood Trucking
Audit score: 64/100 · Good Option
- •Standard Open shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles, and inoperable vehicles
- •26 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Top Auto Trans Inc.
Audit incomplete
Top Auto Trans Inc. 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.
Underwood Trucking
Audit score: 64/100 · Good Option · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Underwood Trucking a score of 64/100 — Good Option. We recommend using 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..
Read detailed findings · Authority, reviews, pricing & service
Authority and company record
SHAWN JUSTIN UNDERWOOD holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-374148 / USDOT 846770. 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 26 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, SHAWN JUSTIN UNDERWOOD shows 4.8★ on Google (1,130 reviews), 4.6★ on Transport Reviews, 4.5★ on Trustpilot, 4.4★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is okay, and sentiment is mixed across platforms. BBB status is listed as A-, with a medium complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated medium. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as mixed. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as mixed, and reports on whether customers would use SHAWN JUSTIN UNDERWOOD again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
SHAWN JUSTIN UNDERWOOD positions itself as a budget option. Consistency between quoted and final price is medium, with medium risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Dynamic market rate estimate. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, urgent / expedited pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles, inoperable vehicles.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with mixed handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.
Positive signals
- Active FMCSA Authority
- Strong Customer Reviews
What to verify
- Moderate Pricing Variability
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 Top Auto Trans Inc. and Underwood 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 Top Auto Trans Inc. and Underwood Trucking?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: Top Auto Trans Inc.: no service type is currently rated Strong; Underwood Trucking: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, luxury or high-value vehicles, and inoperable 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.