The short answer
Tristar Trucking has the stronger current audit profile
Tristar Trucking leads this comparison by 76 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.
Towne Transport
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
5 / 100
Do Not Recommend
Evidence dated August 17, 2026
View audit & evidence →Tristar Trucking
Independent audit evidence
Audit score · out of 100
81 / 100
Top Recommended
Evidence dated August 17, 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 | Towne Transport TOWNE AUTOMOTIVE BROKERS INC | Tristar Trucking ALBERTO VAZQUEZ |
|---|---|---|
| Independent audit score · /100 | 5 / 100 | 81 / 100 |
| Audit classification | Do Not Recommend | Top Recommended |
| FMCSA authority | Inactive authority | Active authority |
| Years in Business | 18 years recorded in the audit | 21 years recorded in the audit |
| Home State | VA | TX |
| Google customer rating · /5 | 3.9 / 5 · 34 reviews | 4.6 / 5 · 1,110 reviews |
| BBB Rating | F | A+ |
| Transport Reviews customer rating · /5 | Not established | Not established |
| Yelp · /5 or platform status | Not established | 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 | August 17, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check | August 17, 2026 — recorded evidence, not a live check |
| Pricing Style | Premium | Mid-range |
| Price-change Risk | High | Low |
| Best Fit | Luxury | Balanced |
| Service Fit | Luxury is its stated overall fit; strong audited fits: enclosed transport and luxury or high-value vehicles | Broadly balanced service profile; strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and inoperable vehicles |
| MC Number | MC-658119 | MC-530559 |
| USDOT Number | 1808695 | 1396515 |
| Profile links | Request a quote fromTowne Transport →Read full audit → | Request a quote fromTristar 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
Towne Transport
Audit score: 5/100 · Do Not Recommend
- •Luxury shipping is a stated overall fit
- •strong audited fits: enclosed transport and luxury or high-value vehicles
- •18 years in business adds operating history
Tristar Trucking
Audit score: 81/100 · Top Recommended
- •strong audited fits: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and inoperable vehicles
- •the audit records a low price-change risk signal
- •21 years in business adds operating history
Broker-by-broker analysis
What the audited evidence says
Towne Transport
Audit score: 5/100 · Do Not Recommend · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Towne Transport 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
TOWNE AUTOMOTIVE BROKERS INC does not currently show active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-658119 / USDOT 1808695. 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 18 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, TOWNE AUTOMOTIVE BROKERS INC shows 3.9★ on Google (34 reviews), 3.4★ on Transport Reviews (2 reviews), 3.1★ on Trustpilot, 2.8★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is stale, and sentiment is weak across platforms. BBB status is listed as F, 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 TOWNE AUTOMOTIVE BROKERS INC again are weak.
Pricing and service fit
TOWNE AUTOMOTIVE BROKERS INC positions itself as a premium 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. Best suited for enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles. 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
Tristar Trucking
Audit score: 81/100 · Top Recommended · Audited August 17, 2026
This audit gives Tristar Trucking a score of 81/100 — Top Recommended. 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
ALBERTO VAZQUEZ holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-530559 / USDOT 1396515. Its legal name, MC number, and public-facing identity line up consistently. Contact channels (website, phone, email) were all reachable and functioning at time of audit. The company has operated for 21 years, and its public profile is complete.
Reviews and customer experience
Across review platforms, ALBERTO VAZQUEZ shows 4.6★ on Google (1,110 reviews), 4.4★ on Transport Reviews (135 reviews), 4.3★ on Trustpilot, 4.2★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is fresh, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as A+, with a low complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated low. Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as strong. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as strong, and reports on whether customers would use ALBERTO VAZQUEZ again are strong.
Pricing and service fit
ALBERTO VAZQUEZ positions itself as a mid-range option. Consistency between quoted and final price is high, with low risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Binding transparent rate policy. Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, urgent / expedited pickup, inoperable vehicles.
Transparency and brand signals
Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with strong 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
No material caution flags are listed in this audit.
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 Towne Transport and Tristar Trucking?
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?
Tristar Trucking 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 Towne Transport and Tristar Trucking?
The current audit rates these as strong service fits: Towne Transport: enclosed transport and luxury or high-value vehicles; Tristar Trucking: open transport, enclosed transport, urgent pickup, and inoperable vehicles. Confirm the written quote and actual carrier availability for your specific vehicle and route.
What should I make of the repeat-customer caution for Towne Transport?
Towne Transport: 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.