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Nexus Auto Transport vs. RoadRunner Auto Transport

A side-by-side look at Nexus Auto Transport and RoadRunner Auto Transport: licensing, services, payment terms and programs, with sources.
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Nexus Auto Transport
Nexus Auto TransportBroker · USDOT 2801954
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RoadRunner Auto TransportBroker · USDOT 3124544

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Key differences

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  • Both have active FMCSA registrations: Nexus Auto Transport under USDOT 2801954 and RoadRunner Auto Transport under USDOT 3124544, checked Sep 15, 2026.
  • Both are brokers that arrange shipments with licensed carriers rather than running their own trucks.
  • Nexus Auto Transport has been around longer: founded in 2015, compared with RoadRunner Auto Transport, on FMCSA record since 2018.
  • RoadRunner Auto Transport says it takes no upfront payment. Nexus Auto Transport doesn't publish its payment terms in the sources we checked.
  • Nexus Auto Transport is based in Schaumburg, IL and RoadRunner Auto Transport in Bethpage, NY.

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

Nexus Auto Transport

Nexus Auto Transport

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Schaumburg, Illinois auto transport broker covering open, enclosed and specialty shipping.

USDOT / MC
2801954 / MC-933173
Based in
Schaumburg, IL
Founded
2015
Payment
Terms not stated
RoadRunner Auto Transport

RoadRunner Auto Transport

BrokerUSDOT registration active

Bethpage, New York auto transport broker with a wide range of vehicle and customer services.

USDOT / MC
3124544 / MC-89820
Based in
Bethpage, NY
FMCSA record since
2018
Payment
No upfront payment

Side-by-side facts

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Nexus Auto Transport vs. RoadRunner Auto Transport

Fact

Nexus Auto TransportRoadRunner Auto Transport
Company
Company typeBrokerBroker
Based inSchaumburg, ILBethpage, NY
Founded2015Not confirmed
FMCSA license
USDOT number28019543124544
MC numberMC-933173MC-89820
FMCSA classificationProperty brokerProperty broker
On record since20152018
Payment and programs
No upfront payment (stated)Not reportedYes
Named programsNone foundNone found
Services listed
Open transportYesYes
Enclosed transportYesYes
Door-to-doorYesYes
Expedited shippingYesYes
Inoperable vehiclesYesYes
Multi-car shippingYesYes
Classic carsYesYes
Military programYesYes

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  • A longer track record matters to you
  • Its written quote beats RoadRunner Auto Transport's for your route and dates
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  • You'd rather not pay anything before a carrier is assigned
  • Its written quote beats Nexus Auto Transport's for your route and dates
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Nexus Auto Transport vs. RoadRunner Auto Transport: FAQs

  • Are Nexus Auto Transport and RoadRunner Auto Transport licensed?

    Yes. When we checked on Sep 15, 2026, FMCSA records showed active registrations for Nexus AT LLC (USDOT 2801954, MC-933173) and AM Freight Operations Inc (USDOT 3124544, MC-89820). Look the numbers up again before you pay.

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  • Are Nexus Auto Transport and RoadRunner 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?

    RoadRunner 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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  • Can I get quotes from Nexus Auto Transport and RoadRunner 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.

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