Are Montway Auto Transport 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 Montway Auto Transport 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.

Montway Auto Transport vs. Ship a Car Direct

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

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Montway Auto TransportBroker · USDOT 2239816

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Key differences

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Both have active FMCSA registrations: Montway Auto Transport under USDOT 2239816 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.
Montway Auto Transport has been around longer: founded in 2006, compared with Ship a Car Direct, on FMCSA record since 2011.
Both say they take no upfront payment.
Only Montway Auto Transport lists inoperable vehicles and multi-car shipping in our sources.
Montway Auto Transport offers TruePrice Guarantee and Contingent cargo insurance.
Ship a Car Direct offers Damage Free Guarantee.
Montway Auto Transport is based in Schaumburg, IL and Ship a Car Direct in Hygiene, CO.

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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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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

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Ship a Car Direct
Company
Fact	Montway Auto Transport Get Quote	Ship a Car Direct Get Quote
Company type	Broker	Broker
Based in	Schaumburg, IL	Hygiene, CO
Founded	2006	Not confirmed
FMCSA license
USDOT number	2239816	2241272
MC number	MC-611862	MC-632461
FMCSA classification	Property broker	Property broker
On record since	2011	2011
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)	Yes	Yes
Named programs	TruePrice Guarantee, Contingent cargo insurance	Damage Free Guarantee
Services listed
Open transport	Yes	Yes
Enclosed transport	Yes	Yes
Door-to-door	Yes	Yes
Expedited shipping	Yes	Yes
Inoperable vehicles	Yes	Not reported
Multi-car shipping	Yes	Not reported
Classic cars	Yes	Yes
Military program	Yes	Yes

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A longer track record matters to you
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You want its Damage Free Guarantee
Its written quote beats Montway Auto Transport's for your route and dates

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Montway Auto Transport vs. Ship a Car Direct: FAQs

Are Montway Auto Transport and Ship a Car Direct licensed?
Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Montway LLC (USDOT 2239816, MC-611862) and Ship A Car Direct Inc (USDOT 2241272, MC-632461). Look the numbers up again before you pay.
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Are Montway Auto Transport 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.
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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.
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