Are Montway Auto Transport and Sherpa 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 Sherpa 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. Sherpa Auto Transport

A side-by-side look at Montway Auto Transport and Sherpa 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 Sherpa Auto Transport under USDOT 4085166, checked Sep 15, 2026.
Both are brokers that arrange shipments with licensed carriers rather than running their own trucks.
Montway Auto Transport has been around longer: founded in 2006, compared with Sherpa Auto Transport, founded in 2017.
Montway Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. Sherpa Auto Transport describes its payment terms differently.
Only Montway Auto Transport lists door-to-door, expedited shipping, inoperable vehicles, multi-car shipping and military program in our sources.
Montway Auto Transport offers TruePrice Guarantee and Contingent cargo insurance.
Sherpa Auto Transport offers Price Lock Promise and Clean Car Guarantee.
Montway Auto Transport is based in Schaumburg, IL and Sherpa Auto Transport in Charlotte, NC.

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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Sherpa Auto Transport

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Charlotte, North Carolina auto transport broker known for its Price Lock Promise.

USDOT / MC: 4085166 / MC-1555035
Based in: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 2017
Payment: Terms not stated

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Side-by-side facts

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Sherpa Auto Transport
Company
Fact	Montway Auto Transport Get Quote	Sherpa Auto Transport Get Quote
Company type	Broker	Broker
Based in	Schaumburg, IL	Charlotte, NC
Founded	2006	2017
FMCSA license
USDOT number	2239816	4085166
MC number	MC-611862	MC-1555035
FMCSA classification	Property broker	Property broker
On record since	2011	2023
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)	Yes	Not reported
Named programs	TruePrice Guarantee, Contingent cargo insurance	Price Lock Promise, Clean Car Guarantee
Services listed
Open transport	Yes	Yes
Enclosed transport	Yes	Yes
Door-to-door	Yes	Not reported
Expedited shipping	Yes	Not reported
Inoperable vehicles	Yes	Not reported
Multi-car shipping	Yes	Not reported
Classic cars	Yes	Yes
Military program	Yes	Not reported

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

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Choose Sherpa Auto Transport if…

You want its Price Lock Promise
You want its Clean Car Guarantee
Its written quote beats Montway Auto Transport's for your route and dates

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Sherpa Auto Transport: FAQs

Are Montway Auto Transport and Sherpa Auto Transport licensed?
Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Montway LLC (USDOT 2239816, MC-611862) and Sherpa Auto Transport LLC (USDOT 4085166, MC-1555035). Look the numbers up again before you pay.
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Are Montway Auto Transport and Sherpa 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?
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