Why US Car Mover

Best Car Shipping Companies of 2026, Compared Honestly

An honest, side-by-side look at how US Car Mover compares with Montway, Sherpa, AmeriFreight, SGT and Easy Auto Ship, pricing, price-lock, $0 upfront, and the no-spam promise that sets us apart.

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The short version: If you are searching for the best car shipping company of 2026, start here: almost every well-known auto shipper, including US Car Mover, is a broker that books your car onto a vetted, licensed and insured carrier. The big names (Montway, AmeriFreight, Sherpa) have the longest track records and the most public reviews. US Car Mover competes on the things buyers actually feel: a price that is locked at booking, $0 due until a carrier is assigned, and a firm promise that we never sell or share your contact details, so your phone doesn't start ringing the second you ask for a quote. We are also one of the few that shows transparent Hawaii and Alaska ocean-route estimates right in the instant quote.

Last updated June 2026. Competitor details are drawn from public review sites and company pages and can change, verify current pricing and terms before you book.

At a glance

How the top car shippers compare

	US Car Mover	Montway	Sherpa	AmeriFreight	SGT	Easy Auto Ship
Business model	Broker	Broker	Broker	Broker	Broker	Broker
Instant online quote (no phone call)	✓	✓	Quote form	Quote form	Quote form	Quote form
$0 due upfront (pay at carrier assignment)	✓	At assignment	Deposit at assignment	At assignment	✓	At assignment
Price locked at booking	✓	Add-on	Yes (covers up to $300)	Varies	Price-match	Varies
Never sells / shares your contact info	✓	See policy	See policy	See policy	See policy	See policy
Open & enclosed transport	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Inoperable / auction pickup	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
All 50 states + Hawaii & Alaska	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Track record	Since 2022 · thousands of cars	1M+ cars shipped	A+ BBB since 2018	Since 2004, 11k+ carriers	High service ratings	Perks-focused

✓ = yes / included. Other entries describe how each company handles that item. "See policy" means check that company's own privacy policy; the industry's notorious quote-aggregator spam comes mainly from lead-reseller sites, not necessarily from these brokers.

Our method

How we compared

We looked at the factors that decide a good car-shipping experience: the booking model, how pricing works and whether the quote holds, upfront cost, vehicle and route coverage, and reputation from public reviews (BBB, Trustpilot and consumer-review sites). We disclose plainly that US Car Mover is our own service, and we have kept every competitor claim to what is publicly documented as of June 2026. Prices in this industry move with fuel, season and route demand, so treat any figure as a ballpark and confirm a live quote.

US Car Mover

Our service

US Car Mover is a vehicle-transport broker built around transparency. We have shipped cars since 2022 and have moved thousands of vehicles door-to-door in all 50 states plus Hawaii and Alaska, inoperable and auction cars included. You get an instant online price, pay $0 until a licensed, insured carrier is assigned, and the quote is the price with no surprise add-ons. Our biggest differentiator: we never sell or share your contact details, so you get one honest price instead of a phone full of broker calls. You can also book online and follow your vehicle from pickup to delivery in real time through our tracking app at track.uscarmover.com, with native iOS and Android apps on the way.

Best for & honest note: Best for buyers who want a transparent, spam-free quote, $0 upfront, and a locked-in price with direct human service. We have been in the market since 2022 with thousands of vehicles moved; the largest players have simply operated longer and carry more public reviews, so if a decades-long published history is your single deciding factor, Montway and AmeriFreight have more to read.

Montway Auto Transport

Largest established network

Montway has safely shipped more than one million cars and shows transparent instant pricing online without requiring your personal information first. Customer service runs 365 days a year, with open and enclosed options and an optional on-time delivery guarantee.

Best for: Best for long-distance moves and anyone who wants the reassurance of the biggest, most-reviewed broker in the space.

Sherpa Auto Transport

Price predictability

Sherpa is known for its Price Lock Promise: the quoted price holds, and if a carrier costs more, Sherpa contributes up to $300 so the number you saw is the number you pay. It has been BBB-accredited with an A+ rating since 2018 and strong review scores.

Best for: Best for buyers who value a guaranteed, predictable price and are willing to pay a little more for it.

AmeriFreight

Discounts & budget value

Founded in 2004 with access to 11,000+ carriers and an A+ BBB rating (~4.8/5 from hundreds of reviews), AmeriFreight is frequently rated a top overall pick and offers discounts for military, first responders, healthcare workers, students and seniors. Like most brokers, some reviews mention quote changes and communication gaps.

Best for: Best for budget-conscious shippers and anyone who qualifies for its discount programs.

SGT Auto Transport

Lowest open-transport price

SGT is regularly cited as one of the most affordable open-transport options, with no upfront deposit, a price-match approach and home delivery. Reviewers praise the lack of hidden fees; some note occasional pickup delays.

Best for: Best for price-driven shippers who want the lowest open-transport rate with no deposit.

Easy Auto Ship

Value-add perks

Easy Auto Ship stands out for extras like a free rental car if pickup takes more than 14 days and a free wash if your car arrives dirty. Pricing tends to run a bit higher than SGT.

Best for: Best for buyers who like built-in perks and guarantees alongside their shipment.

The US Car Mover difference

Most brokers hand you a phone number.
We hand you an app.

The moment you book, you get your own portal at track.uscarmover.com — customers, carriers and drivers on one live system. It is the kind of visibility the big names still do not give you.

Live GPS trackingWatch your car move on the map, in real time.

Milestone alertsPickup, loaded, in transit, delivered — pushed to you.

Book in about 2 minutesInstant price, $0 upfront, no phone tag.

All your documentsBill of lading, inspection photos, delivery proof.

Message dispatch & driverChat in-app — no chasing, no hold music.

Price-LockThe number you see is the number that moves your car.

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Live now in any browser — native iOS & Android apps coming soon.

US Car Mover app on mobile showing a live instant car-shipping quote with Price-Lock

Quick guidance

Which should you choose?

Want a transparent quote with no broker spam, $0 upfront and a locked price? That is exactly what US Car Mover is built for.
Want the largest, most-reviewed network for a long-distance move? Montway is the safe, established choice.
Want a guaranteed price that will not creep up? Sherpa's Price Lock Promise is purpose-built for that.
On a tight budget or eligible for a discount? AmeriFreight and SGT compete hardest on price.
Like built-in perks (rental-car and car-wash guarantees)? Easy Auto Ship leans into those.

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