Auto transport

Auto transport is the trade name for moving a car for hire. The truck does the work. The company whose name is on the truck door, and on the paperwork at pickup, is the carrier. A broker finds that carrier and does not haul the car.

Who actually moves the car#

Ask two questions before you pay anyone. Who is arranging the trip, and who is driving the truck? Those can be two companies. The ad, the contract, and the door of the truck can show three different names. Match the carrier's name to its USDOT or MC docket on the federal record before you hand over the keys. FMCSA tells consumers that a broker only arranges the move, and that a site should make that role clear.

RideShipper is a comparison and quote-request service owned by World Media Group LLC. It is not a carrier and not a broker. It does not load the car, set the price the carrier will accept, take a deposit, or insure the vehicle. You see a price range first. If you request quotes, licensed companies that serve the route contact you. Companies that receive a request may pay RideShipper. The contract is between you and the company you hire.

How this differs from a tow#

A tow moves a car a short distance, often because it will not roll. Auto transport is a planned trip, usually on a multi-car trailer, from a pickup area to a delivery area. The quote is not a booking, and the company that emailed the quote may not be the company that shows up.