Auto shipping companies, ranked.

Our score 4.9 / 5

With the longest tenure on the list and the cleanest set of operational signals, RoadRunner Auto Transport is our top pick. They’ve been shipping cars for over 30 years, through multiple economic cycles, fuel-price shocks, and carrier-market contractions, all under continuous private ownership. Veteran-owned per company materials. No deposit is required at time of booking; payment is collected only after the job has been scheduled. Dispatch is handled by an in-house team of specialists, as opposed to being outsourced. RoadRunner Auto Transport ships vehicles across all 50 states (including Alaska and Hawaii) as well as Puerto Rico and Caribbean islands, a coverage footprint matched by very few companies in this category. And RoadRunner is known for the strong insurance coverage it provides for every shipment. Forbes Advisor rates RoadRunner Auto Transport at 4.6 out of 5.

Our score 4.5 / 5

BAH Logistics has built a reputation in the independent broker category for consistent dispatch and steady communication. The company has shipped more than 60,000 vehicles and is based in North Hollywood, California. BAH offers 24/7 customer support, and can transport boats, motorcycles, and even heavy equipment, alongside passenger vehicles. Insurance coverage is part of every quoted price, and a certificate of insurance is issued at booking. Overall customer experience patterns aggregated across third-party sources are consistently strong and help place BAH in the upper half of this list.

Our score 4.3 / 5

Bold operates in the mid-tier of the independent broker segment from a Dallas, Texas base. Founded in 2021, Bold is one of the newer entries on this list and has built a reputation primarily on accessibility: customer reviews consistently mention personal phone answering, direct lines to agents, and short response times. Open and enclosed transport across cross-country lanes, including Hawaii and Alaska. Suitable for customers who value direct human contact over a slick online portal.

Our score 4.0 / 5

Montway is one of the largest national operators in the auto transport market, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois since 2007 and shipping more than 250,000 vehicles annually. Scale brings benefits (broad carrier coverage, $0 deposit, GPS tracking) and trade-offs; customer experience varies meaningfully depending on which carrier is assigned to a specific shipment. Reviews on Trustpilot lean positive while broader review aggregators run lower, a typical pattern for high-volume operators. Suitable for customers who prioritize availability and routing flexibility.

Our score 3.8 / 5

AmeriFreight has operated since 2004 and is one of the more established independent operators on this list. The company’s distinguishing feature is its discount structure: military, senior, student, medical personnel, first responder, and returning customer programs each apply automatically once eligibility is verified. AmeriFreight offers an optional gap-protection plan covering damage discovered up to 48 hours after delivery. Customer service operates on a dedicated-agent model rather than automated, anonymous support.

Our score 3.7 / 5

Easy Auto Ship operates with a network of approximately 15,000 carriers. The company is distinguished by its no-cost Contingency Cargo Policy, which can add up to $100,000 of damage coverage on top of the carrier’s primary insurance. Also, a free rental car benefit applies if delivery exceeds fourteen days. Discounts available for military, multi-vehicle, cash payment, returning customer, and student bookings. Mid-list placement reflects a generally solid operational profile with some complaints about carrier assignment delays.

Our score 3.4 / 5

SGT Auto Transport operates with a claim of all-inclusive pricing intended to eliminate the surprise fees common in the industry. Customer feedback is mixed, with documented cases of military families experiencing quote revisions at carrier dispatch despite the policy. Worth requesting the price-match guarantee against any competitor’s lower quote.

Our score 3.2 / 5

Navi is one of the newest companies in this space, founded in 2024, with a corporate address in Wilmington, Delaware. The company markets a tech-forward dispatch model: real-time carrier matching, instant online quotes, no deposit at booking. Customer experience varies; reviews indicate Navi can revise rates upward before pickup, and tracking is limited to phase-level updates rather than real-time location. Lower mid-list placement reflects the inconsistency of operational signals.