Trust & verification
Our Carrier Vetting Process
We are a broker - which means the quality of our work is the quality of the carriers we put your vehicle on. Here is the checklist every carrier passes before we dispatch.
The 4-step checklist
No carrier touches your vehicle until all four steps clear
We have followed this carrier-verification process since 2012. If a carrier cannot clear any one of these steps, we do not assign them your vehicle; no exceptions.
Step 1: FMCSA authority check
We pull the carrier's record from the FMCSA SAFER system to confirm active operating authority, an acceptable safety standing, and that the USDOT and MC numbers on the truck match the company we hired.
Step 2: Cargo insurance verification
We verify the carrier's cargo insurance coverage directly - confirming the policy is active and appropriate for the trailer type (higher limits for enclosed loads) - before your vehicle is ever assigned to that truck.
Step 3: Driver and route track record
We favor carriers with a proven history on your specific route corridor. A carrier that regularly runs your lane knows its timing, its access constraints and its seasonal patterns - and that experience shows up in on-time, damage-free deliveries.
Step 4: Transparent dispatch
Before the truck arrives, we provide you with the carrier's company name, the driver's direct phone number, and proof of the carrier's insurance certificate. You always know exactly who is picking up your vehicle.
Driver identity
Carrier Verification Isn't the Same as Driver Verification
A Verified Carrier Isn't Necessarily a Verified Driver.
Federal authority and insurance belong to the motor carrier company. That company may employ or work with multiple drivers, so confirming the carrier is not the same as confirming the individual who arrives for your vehicle.
Before pickup, we confirm the assigned driver's identity and dispatch details and give you the carrier's company name and the driver's direct phone number. The driver works for the licensed motor carrier that physically transports your vehicle - not for River Valley Auto Transport, which arranges and coordinates the shipment as the broker.
Licensing
USDOT #2273104 · MC #774106
Federally licensed and bonded property broker - not a carrier. Verify on FMCSA SAFER.
Services
Nationwide vehicle shipping
Open, enclosed and door-to-door transportation throughout the United States.
In business
In business since 2012
Owner-operated auto transport brokerage based in Rosemount, Minnesota.
Service area
United States
Owner-operated auto transport brokerage based in Rosemount, Minnesota, coordinating Midwest-to-Florida and nationwide vehicle shipping.
Ownership
Owner-operated brokerage
Direct coordination from an independent U.S.-based team.
Parent company record
Enterprise Auto Transport is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating
River Valley is a Midwest division of Enterprise Auto Transport. The accreditation and A+ rating belong to Enterprise and can be checked on its BBB profile.
Enterprise locates, evaluates and coordinates with licensed motor carriers that physically transport vehicles: Customer → River Valley Auto Transport → Motor Carrier → Vehicle Transportation. More about the company.
Why it matters
Most problems in this industry start with an unvetted carrier
Delayed pickups, surprise price increases and cargo damage almost always trace back to a broker that assigned a truck without checking it first. Verification is the entire job.
River Valley Auto Transport is a licensed and bonded auto transport broker (USDOT #2273104, MC #774106). We do not own the trucks - we find, vet and manage the licensed carriers that do. That means our value to you is the rigor of this process, and it is why we publish it openly. You can also verify any carrier yourself, for free, on the FMCSA SAFER system before your pickup date.
- $250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
- up to $2,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
- Licensed & bonded · USDOT #2273104 · MC #774106
- Owner Operated
- Enterprise Auto Transport is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating
Common questions
Carrier verification FAQs
Does River Valley Auto Transport check a carrier's FMCSA authority before dispatch?
Is my vehicle insured while it is being transported?
Will I know who is picking up my vehicle?
Is carrier verification the same as driver verification?
Want more protection before you book? Read our Fraud Prevention Center and our guide to common car shipping scams.
Ship with a broker that shows you its work
Open and enclosed semi-truck carriers, door-to-door delivery and a coordinator who answers the phone.