Are Montway Auto Transport and uShip licensed?

Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Montway LLC (USDOT 2239816, MC-611862) and uShip Concierge LLC (USDOT 2895862, MC-973139). Look the numbers up again before you pay.

Are Montway Auto Transport and uShip brokers or carriers?

Montway Auto Transport is a broker and uShip is an online marketplace.

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?

Only Montway Auto Transport lists enclosed transport in our sources.

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 uShip?

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. uShip

A side-by-side look at Montway Auto Transport and uShip: 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 uShip under USDOT 2895862, checked Sep 15, 2026.
Montway Auto Transport is a broker, while uShip is an online marketplace.
uShip has been around longer: founded in 2004, compared with Montway Auto Transport, founded in 2006.
Montway Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. uShip describes its payment terms differently.
Only Montway Auto Transport lists open transport, enclosed transport, door-to-door, expedited shipping, inoperable vehicles, multi-car shipping, classic cars and military program in our sources.
Montway Auto Transport offers TruePrice Guarantee and Contingent cargo insurance.
uShip offers uShip Guarantee and Shipping Protection.
Montway Auto Transport is based in Schaumburg, IL and uShip in Austin, TX.

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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uShip

MarketplaceUSDOT registration active

Austin, Texas online marketplace where carriers compete to ship cars, motorcycles and boats.

USDOT / MC: 2895862 / MC-973139
Based in: Austin, TX
Founded: 2004
Payment: Terms not stated

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Side-by-side facts

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Montway Auto Transport vs. uShip
Company
Fact	Montway Auto Transport Get Quote	uShip Get Quote
Company type	Broker	Marketplace
Based in	Schaumburg, IL	Austin, TX
Founded	2006	2004
FMCSA license
USDOT number	2239816	2895862
MC number	MC-611862	MC-973139
FMCSA classification	Property broker	Property broker
On record since	2011	2016
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)	Yes	Not reported
Named programs	TruePrice Guarantee, Contingent cargo insurance	uShip Guarantee and Shipping Protection
Services listed
Open transport	Yes	Not reported
Enclosed transport	Yes	Not reported
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	Not reported
Military program	Yes	Not reported

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A longer track record matters to you
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Montway Auto Transport vs. uShip: FAQs

Are Montway Auto Transport and uShip licensed?
Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Montway LLC (USDOT 2239816, MC-611862) and uShip Concierge LLC (USDOT 2895862, MC-973139). Look the numbers up again before you pay.
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Are Montway Auto Transport and uShip brokers or carriers?
Montway Auto Transport is a broker and uShip is an online marketplace.
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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?
Only Montway Auto Transport lists enclosed transport in our sources.
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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