Top rated car shipping companies on RideShipper
The companies below qualify for RideShipper's top list under a published ranking method. Use the dated review evidence and federal records to build a shortlist, then compare written offers for your own route. A place on this list describes the evidence we hold; your price, carrier and pickup window still need to be confirmed.
Key facts
- Evidence basis
- Published reviews, source filtering totals and dated federal records
- Commercial disclosure
- Companies may pay RideShipper to receive quote requests; payment does not set the order
- Before booking
- Check current written terms and the assigned carrier record
As of November 11, 2026. The sources are listed on this page.
Start with the eligible companies below, then compare the offer each will put in writing for your vehicle and route. The first row has the highest stored ranking among companies that meet our top-list rules. It is not necessarily the right fit for a rare car, a remote pickup or a fixed deadline.
On a small screen, scroll the table to compare all the evidence.
| Company in recommended order | Published reviews | Source filtering | Matched federal authority |
|---|---|---|---|
1 
Sonic Auto Transportbroker · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
4.77 / 5 998 published, non-filtered 2021-04-16 to 2026-10-23. Imported 2026-11-10 |
104 filtered / 998 counted 9.4% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Broker: Active Source 2026-05-14. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
2 
Montway Auto Transportbroker · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
4.70 / 5 960 published, non-filtered 2012-07-09 to 2023-10-23. Imported 2026-11-10 |
57 filtered / 960 counted 5.6% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Broker: Active Source 2026-05-14. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
3 
Tempus Logixbroker · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
4.96 / 5 195 published, non-filtered 2021-03-19 to 2025-05-12. Imported 2026-11-10 |
40 filtered / 195 counted 17.0% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Broker: Active Source 2026-05-14. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
4 
Pride Car Shipping Incbroker · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
4.74 / 5 142 published, non-filtered 2021-08-26 to 2024-06-11. Imported 2026-11-10 |
22 filtered / 142 counted 13.4% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Broker: Active Source 2026-05-14. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
5 
Royal Auto Ship LLCbroker · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
5.00 / 5 52 published, non-filtered 2023-12-08 to 2026-03-12. Imported 2026-11-10 |
8 filtered / 52 counted 13.3% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Broker: Active Source 2026-05-14. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
6 
J&S Transportationbroker-carrier · ranking calculated 2026-11-11 |
4.94 / 5 68 published, non-filtered 2014-02-24 to 2026-07-30. Imported 2026-11-10 |
7 filtered / 68 counted 9.3% filtered. Counters checked 2026-11-11 |
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active Source 2026-11-11. Broker bond or trust not confirmed on fileBroker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active Source 2026-11-11. Broker bond or trust on fileChecked 2026-11-11 Record and official lookup |
Source: locally published reviews, including imported reviews originally posted on MoveAdvisor, which has the same owner as RideShipper. Filtered totals describe source moderation, not wrongdoing. Ratings use locally published reviews; source counters can differ. Federal filing status does not establish cargo coverage.
What a place on this list tells you
The list uses our published ranking method. The score considers customer ratings, how much review evidence supports them, the age of that evidence, MoveAdvisor's filtering totals and matched federal authority. The displayed customer average is separate from that score. A company with a higher average can appear below a company with more substantial evidence.
This is a view of the companies in our database, not a survey of every U.S. transporter. A company outside the list may have too little evidence, an unmatched record or a score below the threshold. Its absence is not an accusation. Read its directory profile to see what is known.
Compare the dates before comparing the averages
Read the first and last review dates in each row. An archive built over several years answers a different question from a small set of recent reports. A new import date means we fetched the source again; it does not make an old shipment recent. Neither sample is a controlled test of your route.
MoveAdvisor and RideShipper have the same owner. Reviews are attributed to MoveAdvisor. Filtering totals describe that source's moderation decisions. A filtered review does not establish wrongdoing by the company, and source counters can differ from the count published locally. The review analysis method explains the limits.
Turn a shortlist into comparable offers
Send each company the same route, vehicle condition and pickup window. Say whether you want an open trailer or an enclosed trailer, and disclose modifications that affect loading. Ask for a written total that separates the broker fee from the amount owed to the carrier, the business that actually moves the vehicle.
| Check in the offer | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| Price stage | Whether it is an estimate, a booking price or an accepted carrier price |
| Payment | Who charges each part and when |
| Cancellation | The event that starts a fee and the required way to cancel |
| Timing | A pickup window and a delivery estimate, with any paid service separately described |
| Vehicle handling | Equipment that fits your dimensions, condition and clearance |
A service name on a website is a starting point. Confirm that service for your route rather than assuming every company can take every job.
Check the company that will carry the car
FMCSA's consumer advisory distinguishes the broker that arranges transport from the carrier that performs it. Check the broker before booking and the assigned carrier before releasing the vehicle. Compare the legal name and identifiers on the order with the company record.
A federal record checked recently may carry an older authority source date. Read both dates. A broker bond and a carrier's liability filing are different records, and neither proves the cargo coverage for your particular shipment. Ask for the assigned carrier's coverage documents and the claim contact.
Use a route estimate as a separate benchmark
| Approximate distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Estimated open cost per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 250 miles | $376–$573 | $564–$859 | $3.11 |
| 250–499 miles | $404–$616 | $606–$924 | $1.34 |
| 500–999 miles | $556–$848 | $834–$1,271 | $0.92 |
| 1,000–1,499 miles | $704–$1,072 | $1,056–$1,609 | $0.70 |
| 1,500–1,999 miles | $822–$1,252 | $1,233–$1,878 | $0.58 |
| 2,000–2,499 miles | $923–$1,406 | $1,384–$2,109 | $0.51 |
| 2,500 miles and over | $1,053–$1,605 | $1,580–$2,408 | $0.44 |
RideShipper estimate v1 for a running Sedan or compact car. Each row uses an example distance within that group. The per-mile figure uses the estimated midpoint. Distances are approximate. Based on prices reported in MoveAdvisor reviews. This is not a quote. As of 2026-11-09
These model ranges help you plan. They are not quotes from the listed companies. Use the quote checker to compare what a written offer includes, and the calculator for your own route.
RideShipper is a free comparison and quote-request service owned by World Media Group LLC. It is not a carrier or broker. Companies may pay for quote requests. If you request quotes after seeing a price range, licensed auto transport companies that serve your route contact you with quotes.
Questions
Does the first company always cost less?
The ranking is based on evidence, not a route-by-route quote shop. Compare written offers for the same shipment before deciding.
Can a company pay to appear higher?
Payment does not change the ranking. Any sponsored placement belongs outside the ranked list and must be labelled.
Why is a company I know missing?
Top-list eligibility is stricter than having a directory profile. Check its profile for review coverage, dates and the federal match rather than treating absence as a finding.