Are Montway Auto Transport and Direct Express Auto Transport 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?

Montway Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. The other company doesn't state this in the sources we checked, so ask before you book.

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 Montway Auto Transport and Direct Express Auto Transport?

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.

Montway Auto Transport vs. Direct Express Auto Transport

A side-by-side look at Montway Auto Transport and Direct Express Auto Transport: licensing, services, payment terms and programs, with sources.

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Key differences

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Both have active FMCSA registrations: Montway Auto Transport under USDOT 2239816 and Direct Express Auto Transport under USDOT 2231879, checked Sep 15, 2026.
Both are brokers that arrange shipments with licensed carriers rather than running their own trucks.
Direct Express Auto Transport has been around longer: founded in 2004, compared with Montway Auto Transport, founded in 2006.
Montway Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. Direct Express Auto Transport doesn't publish its payment terms in the sources we checked.
Only Montway Auto Transport lists expedited shipping, multi-car shipping, classic cars and military program in our sources.
Montway Auto Transport offers TruePrice Guarantee and Contingent cargo insurance.
Montway Auto Transport is based in Schaumburg, IL and Direct Express Auto Transport in San Anselmo, CA.

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

Montway Auto Transport

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Schaumburg, Illinois auto transport broker offering open and enclosed shipping nationwide.

USDOT / MC: 2239816 / MC-611862
Based in: Schaumburg, IL
Founded: 2006
Payment: No upfront payment

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Direct Express Auto Transport

BrokerUSDOT registration active

San Anselmo, California broker offering open, enclosed, tow-away and driveaway transport.

USDOT / MC: 2231879 / MC-479342
Based in: San Anselmo, CA
Founded: 2004
Payment: Terms not stated

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Side-by-side facts

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Direct Express Auto Transport
Company
Fact	Montway Auto Transport Get Quote	Direct Express Auto Transport Get Quote
Company type	Broker	Broker
Based in	Schaumburg, IL	San Anselmo, CA
Founded	2006	2004
FMCSA license
USDOT number	2239816	2231879
MC number	MC-611862	MC-479342
FMCSA classification	Property broker	Property broker
On record since	2011	2011
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)	Yes	Not reported
Named programs	TruePrice Guarantee, Contingent cargo insurance	None found
Services listed
Open transport	Yes	Yes
Enclosed transport	Yes	Yes
Door-to-door	Yes	Yes
Expedited shipping	Yes	Not reported
Inoperable vehicles	Yes	Yes
Multi-car shipping	Yes	Not reported
Classic cars	Yes	Not reported
Military program	Yes	Not reported

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You'd rather not pay anything before a carrier is assigned
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A longer track record matters to you
Its written quote beats Montway Auto Transport's for your route and dates

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Direct Express Auto Transport: FAQs

Are Montway Auto Transport and Direct Express Auto Transport licensed?
Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Montway LLC (USDOT 2239816, MC-611862) and Direct Express Auto Transport (USDOT 2231879, MC-479342). Look the numbers up again before you pay.
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Are Montway Auto Transport and Direct Express Auto Transport 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.
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Which company takes no upfront payment?
Montway Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. The other company doesn't state this in the sources we checked, so ask before you book.

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.
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