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Is American Auto Transport a broker?
The name 'American Auto Transport' is used by several different companies, so the only way to know if the one you are talking to is a broker is to look up its specific USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database. Most companies with this name operate as auto transport brokers, which means they arrange shipments between customers and carriers rather than owning their own trucks.
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Verify before you book
Two minutes on the FMCSA website tells you who you're really dealing with
You do not have to take any company's word for it. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration keeps free public records on every licensed broker and carrier in the country. Here is exactly what to ask for and where to verify it:
1.Ask for the MC and USDOT numbers
Every legitimate broker and carrier must provide both on request. Our numbers: USDOT #2273104 and MC #774106. If a company hesitates or deflects, stop.
2.Look them up on the FMCSA SAFER system
Go to safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and use the Company Snapshot search. Enter the MC or USDOT number and confirm the legal name, operating status and “Authorized” broker or carrier authority match what you were told.
3.Confirm the $75,000 broker bond
In the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance portal (li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov), verify the broker's BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund is active. No active bond means no legal authority to broker your shipment.
4.Demand the carrier's information and payment breakdown
If a company says they have a carrier for you but never sends you the carrier's name, DOT/MC number, driver contact and truck details, or you never get to see how much of your payment is going to the carrier, that is a red flag. A legitimate broker discloses the assigned carrier and explains the broker fee before you book.
When you check our records you'll find Enterprise Auto Transport, USDOT #2273104, MC #774106; an owner-operated, federally licensed and bonded broker based in Naples, Florida, working by phone and email with no walk-in office. You can also read our full carrier vetting process.
Why the name alone is not enough
There are multiple businesses operating under names similar to 'American Auto Transport' across the United States. Some are brokers, some may be carriers, and some are lead-generation websites that sell your information to other brokers. The legal business name, USDOT number, and MC number are what matter.
- Ask for the company's exact legal name and USDOT number
- Look it up in the FMCSA SAFER system to see whether authority is active
- Check the entity type: broker, carrier, or freight forwarder
- Confirm the phone number and address match what you were given
Broker vs. carrier: what the difference means for you
A broker does not own trucks. It negotiates with carriers on your behalf, vets their authority and insurance, and coordinates pickup and delivery. A carrier owns the trucks and employs the drivers. Many legitimate auto transport companies are brokers because it lets them access thousands of carriers nationwide rather than limiting you to one fleet.
The key issue is not whether a company is a broker. The key issue is whether it is licensed, bonded, transparent about its fee, and careful about carrier vetting.
How to verify any auto transport company
Before you pay a deposit, confirm the company's FMCSA authority, $75,000 broker bond, and BBB profile. A real broker will give you this information immediately. If a company hesitates or changes the subject, that is a red flag.
Also ask how the carrier is paid and whether the broker will send you the carrier's name, MC number, and driver details before pickup. That transparency protects you from impersonation scams.
Work with a verified broker
Enterprise Auto Transport is a federally licensed property broker (USDOT #2273104, MC #774106) with a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond and BBB Accredited Business status with an A+ Rating. We are owner-operated, and we send your carrier's name, MC number, and driver information through our encrypted secure-message system before any truck arrives.
If you are unsure whether you are talking to the right company, hang up and call us directly at (239) 273-4649; our only booking number.
Key takeaways
- 'American Auto Transport' is a common name used by multiple companies
- Verify the specific USDOT/MC number in FMCSA SAFER to know what you are dealing with
- Most companies with this name are brokers, not carriers
- Call Enterprise Auto Transport directly at (239) 273-4649 to work with a verified broker
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