Most Affordable Car Shipping Companies
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Companies offering open transport
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Review figures checked Sep 16, 2026
1. Corsia Logistics
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2013- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2405616
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
2. AmeriFreight
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2004- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2238770
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- Classic cars
- +1 more
3. RoadRunner Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeFMCSA record since 2018- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 3124544
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
4. Mercury Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2007- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2242305
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
5. Ship a Car Direct
BrokerFMCSA activeFMCSA record since 2011- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2241272
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Classic cars
- +1 more
6. AutoStar Transport Express
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2007- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2239014
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Inoperable vehicles
- Multi-car shipping
- +2 more
7. Bold Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeFMCSA record since 2021- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 3775668
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
8. Nexus Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2015- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2801954
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
9. SGT Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeFMCSA record since 2014- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2521690
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
10. Rapid Auto Shipping
BrokerFMCSA activeFMCSA record since 2024- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 4320359
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
11. Sherpa Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2017- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 4085166
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Classic cars
12. Direct Express Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2004- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2231879
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Inoperable vehicles
13. Montway Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2006- Public reviews
- USDOT
- 2239816
- Payment
- No upfront payment
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Expedited shipping
- Inoperable vehicles
- +3 more
14. eShip
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2011- Public reviews
No Trustpilot profile found
- USDOT
- 2248101
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Classic cars
15. Guardian Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2018- Public reviews
No reviews yet on Trustpilot(opens in a new tab)
- USDOT
- 3129121
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Classic cars
16. Navi Auto Transport
BrokerFMCSA activeSince 2023- Public reviews
Rating unavailable on Trustpilot(opens in a new tab)
Trustpilot shows 784 reviews but no rating, citing its guidelines.
- USDOT
- 4248916
- Payment
- Ask when it's due
- Open transport
- Enclosed transport
- Door-to-door
- Military program
Ratings and review counts are Trustpilot's, as shown on each company's profile on Sep 16, 2026. Haulwide doesn't host reviews yet and hasn't verified these reviews.
What to look for
Compare several quotesAsk two or three companies for the same dates.
Quotes that holdAsk whether the price is guaranteed once booked.
Choose open transportOpen carriers cost less than enclosed trailers.
Be flexibleA wider pickup window usually lowers the price.
Side-by-side comparison
How the first 3 companies on this list compare.
Feature | Corsia Logistics | AmeriFreight | RoadRunner Auto Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot rating | 4.9 of 5 (722 reviews) | 4.7 of 5 (691 reviews) | 4.5 of 5 (2,088 reviews) |
| Company type | Broker | Broker | Broker |
| USDOT number | 2405616 | 2238770 | 3124544 |
| In business since | 2013 | 2004 | 2018 |
| Services listed | Open transport, Enclosed transport, Door-to-door, Expedited shipping, Inoperable vehicles, Multi-car shipping, Classic cars, Military program | Open transport, Enclosed transport, Expedited shipping, Inoperable vehicles, Classic cars, Military program | Open transport, Enclosed transport, Door-to-door, Expedited shipping, Inoperable vehicles, Multi-car shipping, Classic cars, Military program |
| No upfront payment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to ship a car?
Choose open transport, give the company a flexible pickup window of several days, avoid peak summer and holiday weeks, and compare at least three quotes for the same dates.
Cheapest way to ship a carWhy can a very low quote cost more in the end?
Carriers choose loads that pay the going rate. If your price is too low, your car can wait unassigned until the price is raised, which costs time and sometimes more money.
Car shipping cost factors
Do cheaper companies require deposits?
Some do and some don't, whatever their price. Ask when payment is due, whether any deposit is refundable, and get the cancellation terms in writing before you book.
How are these companies ordered?
Ordered by each company's Trustpilot rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a high rating from a handful of reviews doesn't outrank a similar rating from thousands. Companies without a usable rating follow, A to Z. Haulwide doesn't host reviews yet, and no company can pay for a higher position.
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Ordered by each company's Trustpilot rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a high rating from a handful of reviews doesn't outrank a similar rating from thousands. Companies without a usable rating follow, A to Z.
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