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Car shipping broker or carrier? How to tell, and why it mattersMost car shipping quotes online come from brokers. What federal rules say each one is, how to spot which you are dealing with, and what to ask.How to check a car shipping company's USDOT and MC numbersA step-by-step check on FMCSA SAFER and Licensing & Insurance: authority, insurance on file, fleet, safety rating and inspection history.Car shipping damage: insurance, the bill of lading and filing a claimWhat the carrier is liable for under federal law, why the pickup inspection matters, cargo insurance, and the deadlines for claims.Open vs. enclosed car transport, and how to prepare your carChoosing between open trailers, enclosed trailers and single-car haulers, what affects the price, and a pickup-day checklist.