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Brian Smith · Mon–Sun · 7am–9pm Eastern

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Business verification

Is Leader Auto Ship legit? Check who is moving your car.

Check the business identifiers independently, then speak directly with Brian about your shipment.

Is Leader Auto Ship legit? Leader Auto Ship LLC is an FMCSA-registered property broker (MC #1638331, DOT #4232283) based in Morrow, Ohio. Brian Smith is the auto transport specialist who quotes, books and follows your shipment. You can confirm the registration yourself on the federal SAFER database in about a minute, and this page shows how.

LEADER AUTO SHIP LLC
Broker authority
MC #1638331
USDOT number
DOT #4232283
Your contact
Brian Smith
Business location
Morrow, Ohio
Brian's direct line
(567) 666-4241
Phone on the FMCSA record
(567) 666-4696

Who am I dealing with?

This is Brian Smith’s website. Shipments are booked through Leader Auto Ship LLC, the company that holds the broker registration above, and Brian is the specialist who handles yours from the first quote to delivery. The Google rating shown on this site, 4.9 from 1,435 reviews, belongs to the company’s public Google listing, not to Brian personally.

How do I verify the license myself?

  1. Open the FMCSA SAFER company snapshot (link below).
  2. Search by USDOT number 4232283 or MC number 1638331.
  3. Check that the legal name reads Leader Auto Ship LLC.
  4. Check that the operating authority is active and the entity type is a broker.
FMCSA company search Public Google listing

This page is not a live authority or insurance certificate; the federal record is the source of truth.

Is Leader Auto Ship a broker or a carrier?

A broker. Leader Auto Ship arranges transport with FMCSA-authorized motor carriers. The assigned carrier moves your vehicle and provides the cargo coverage, and you get the carrier’s name, the driver’s name and the coverage details before pickup. The difference matters: a broker can reach thousands of vetted carriers, but only the carrier’s own authority and insurance protect the car on the truck, so both are worth checking.

What should I check with any auto transport broker?

  • No deposit before a carrier is assigned with a confirmed pickup date.
  • The total price in writing, before you commit.
  • An MC or USDOT number that checks out on FMCSA and matches the company name.
  • A straight answer on whether they are a broker or a carrier.
  • The carrier’s own MC number and insurance before your car is loaded.
  • A quote in line with the others. A far lower one is a warning, not a bargain.

The full list, with the reasoning behind each item, is in seven red flags that say you are talking to the wrong broker. Who covers what if something goes wrong is in do you need insurance to ship a car.

What do I pay, and when?

Nothing when you book. A deposit is only collected once a licensed carrier is assigned with a confirmed pickup date, and the remaining balance goes to the driver at delivery. You can cancel free of charge any time before a carrier is dispatched. Current rate bands for 43 routes are in the car shipping cost guide.

Ask about your assigned carrier

Before pickup, ask for the carrier name, contact information, coverage details and the agreed rate. Brian can help you review these details for your particular vehicle.

(567) 666-4241

Last reviewed September 28, 2026.