Are AmeriFreight and Ship a Car Direct licensed?

Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for AmeriFreight Inc (USDOT 2238770, MC-597401) and Ship A Car Direct Inc (USDOT 2241272, MC-632461). Look the numbers up again before you pay.

Are AmeriFreight and Ship a Car Direct brokers or carriers?

Both are brokers. They arrange your shipment with a licensed carrier, so ask which carrier is assigned and see its insurance certificate.

Which company takes no upfront payment?

Both say they take no upfront payment. Confirm when payment is due in your written agreement.

Do both offer enclosed transport?

Yes, both list enclosed transport for luxury, classic and other high-value vehicles.

Which company has better reviews?

Haulwide hasn't collected verified reviews for either company yet, so neither has a Haulwide Score. Check their current ratings and complaints on the BBB, Trustpilot and Google, linked on this page, and read the most recent reviews.

Can I get quotes from AmeriFreight and Ship a Car Direct?

Yes. Request a written quote from each for the same route, vehicle and dates, then compare the total price, pickup window and cancellation terms, not just the headline number.

AmeriFreight vs. Ship a Car Direct

A side-by-side look at AmeriFreight and Ship a Car Direct: licensing, services, payment terms and programs, with sources.

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AmeriFreightBroker · USDOT 2238770

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Key differences

Neither company has a Haulwide Score yet, so this comparison sticks to facts we could source. It isn't a ranking.

Both have active FMCSA registrations: AmeriFreight under USDOT 2238770 and Ship a Car Direct under USDOT 2241272, checked Sep 15, 2026.
Both are brokers that arrange shipments with licensed carriers rather than running their own trucks.
AmeriFreight has been around longer: founded in 2004, compared with Ship a Car Direct, on FMCSA record since 2011.
Both say they take no upfront payment.
Only AmeriFreight lists inoperable vehicles in our sources.
Only Ship a Car Direct lists door-to-door in our sources.
Ship a Car Direct offers Damage Free Guarantee.
AmeriFreight is based in Tyrone, GA and Ship a Car Direct in Hygiene, CO.

Facts checked Sep 15, 2026. Haulwide isn't affiliated with either company.

AmeriFreight

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Georgia auto transport broker founded in 2004 that takes no payment until you accept a carrier.

USDOT / MC: 2238770 / MC-597401
Based in: Tyrone, GA
Founded: 2004
Payment: No upfront payment

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Ship a Car Direct

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Colorado auto transport broker with no upfront deposit and a Damage Free Guarantee.

USDOT / MC: 2241272 / MC-632461
Based in: Hygiene, CO
FMCSA record since: 2011
Payment: No upfront payment

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Side-by-side facts

Rows where the companies differ are highlighted. A dash means a service wasn't listed in our sources, not that it isn't offered.

AmeriFreight vs. Ship a Car Direct
Company
Fact	AmeriFreight Get Quote	Ship a Car Direct Get Quote
Company type	Broker	Broker
Based in	Tyrone, GA	Hygiene, CO
Founded	2004	Not confirmed
FMCSA license
USDOT number	2238770	2241272
MC number	MC-597401	MC-632461
FMCSA classification	Property broker	Property broker
On record since	2011	2011
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)	Yes	Yes
Named programs	None found	Damage Free Guarantee
Services listed
Open transport	Yes	Yes
Enclosed transport	Yes	Yes
Door-to-door	Not reported	Yes
Expedited shipping	Yes	Yes
Inoperable vehicles	Yes	Not reported
Multi-car shipping	Not reported	Not reported
Classic cars	Yes	Yes
Military program	Yes	Yes

Choose AmeriFreight if…

A longer track record matters to you
Your car doesn't run
Its written quote beats Ship a Car Direct's for your route and dates

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Choose Ship a Car Direct if…

You want door-to-door service
You want its Damage Free Guarantee
Its written quote beats AmeriFreight's for your route and dates

Get a Ship a Car Direct quote

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