Direct Express Auto Transport
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- 2231879 / MC-479342
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- BrokerFMCSA: property broker
- Founded 2004FMCSA record since 2011
- San Anselmo, CAHeadquarters
- Ask about depositsTerms not confirmed in our sources
About Direct Express Auto Transport
Direct Express Auto Transport is an auto transport broker: it arranges your shipment with a licensed carrier instead of moving cars with its own trucks. It is based in San Anselmo, CA and has operated since 2004.
FMCSA records list Direct Express Auto Transport under USDOT 2231879 and MC-479342, with a registered address in San Anselmo, CA. The record dates from 2011 and was active when we checked on Sep 15, 2026.
Services it lists include Open transport, enclosed transport, door-to-door, inoperable vehicles and tow-away transport for non-running vehicles.
Visit Direct Express Auto Transport's website (opens in a new tab)FMCSA registration
From the FMCSA Company Census File.
- Legal name
- Direct Express Auto Transport
- Doing business as
- None listed
- USDOT number
- 2231879
- MC number
- MC-479342
- Operation
- Property broker
- Registered address
- San Anselmo, CA
- On record since
- 2011
- Status
- Active (checked Sep 15, 2026)
Services offered
As listed by the company or the sources below.
Also listed
- Tow-away transport for non-running vehicles
- Driveaway service with a professional driver
Payment terms and programs
In the company's own words where possible. Confirm them in your contract.
Payment
Payment terms weren't published in the sources we checked. Ask when payment is due and whether any deposit is refundable.
Get the total price, pickup window, cancellation terms and the carrier's insurance in writing before you pay.
Ratings and reviews on other sites
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- Better Business BureauRating, accreditation and complaint history (opens in a new tab)
- TrustpilotCustomer reviews and TrustScore (opens in a new tab)
- Google reviewsReviews on Google Search and Maps (opens in a new tab)
- FMCSA company snapshotAuthority and insurance for USDOT 2231879 (opens in a new tab)
Complaints and claims
No complaints about Direct Express Auto Transport have been reported to Haulwide yet. Before booking, check these places for complaints and how they were handled:
- FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (opens in a new tab) for complaints against brokers and carriers
- Better Business Bureau (opens in a new tab) for complaints and company responses
- Haulwide Scam Watch for scam patterns to look out for
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How booking works
- Request a quote and book with Direct Express Auto Transport.
- Direct Express Auto Transport offers your shipment to licensed carriers and assigns one.
- The driver inspects your car at pickup and you both sign the bill of lading.
- Inspect the car at delivery and note any damage before you sign.
Before you book
- Look up USDOT 2231879 and confirm the authority is still active.
- Get at least three quotes for the same route and dates.
- Ask which carrier will move your car and see its insurance certificate.
- Photograph your car at pickup and note any damage on the bill of lading.
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Direct Express Auto Transport FAQs
Is Direct Express Auto Transport licensed?
When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed an active registration for Direct Express Auto Transport under USDOT 2231879 and MC-479342. Authority can change, so look the number up again before you pay anything.
Verify a car shipping companyIs Direct Express Auto Transport a broker or a carrier?
Direct Express Auto Transport is an auto transport broker: it arranges your shipment with a licensed carrier instead of moving cars with its own trucks. FMCSA classifies the registration as: property broker.
Broker vs. carrierDoes Direct Express Auto Transport require a deposit?
Direct Express Auto Transport doesn't publish its payment terms in the sources we checked. Ask when payment is due, whether any deposit is refundable and what cancelling costs, and get the answers in writing.
Does Direct Express Auto Transport offer enclosed transport?
Yes. Direct Express Auto Transport lists enclosed transport, which protects luxury, classic and other high-value vehicles from weather and road debris.
What do customers say about Direct Express Auto Transport?
Haulwide hasn't collected verified reviews for Direct Express Auto Transport yet, so it doesn't have a Haulwide Score. You can read its current ratings on the BBB, Trustpilot and Google, and search FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database.
How we verify reviewsWhere is Direct Express Auto Transport located?
Direct Express Auto Transport is based in San Anselmo, CA, which matches its FMCSA registered address.
Sources and corrections
Facts on this page were checked on Sep 15, 2026. Haulwide isn't affiliated with Direct Express Auto Transport.
- FMCSA Company Census File, USDOT 2231879 (opens in a new tab)
- Direct Express Auto Transport website (opens in a new tab)
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