How Can You Spot Double Brokering Scams in Auto Transport?

Double brokering scams hit hard in auto transport. Fraudsters take your money. Then they vanish. Or worse, they double book your car. Real brokers like us at AMG Transport Co. cut through the noise. We broker nationwide vehicle shipping door to door. From Texas to anywhere. No games.

The industry crawls with fakes. Roads are dangerous enough. Don't add scammers to the mix. Spot the signs. Verify everything. Here's how.

What Is Double Brokering in Auto Transport?

Double brokering means a broker takes your job. They pocket a deposit. Then they re-brok it to another broker. Or a carrier. Without your okay. It's illegal under federal rules. FMCSA bans it.

Legit brokers contract with carriers directly. We do the frontend sales. Coordination. Backend systems. Carriers drive the trucks. They hate dealing with customers. Too many no-pays. Delays. Complaints.

Our parent, AMG Endeavors, runs carriers. We know both sides. Brokers buffer rates. Guide you past fraud. Boost customer experience. That's our edge.

Why Do Scammers Use Double Brokering?

Cash grab. Quick. They snag your deposit via Stripe or wire. Lowball quotes hook you. Then they flip the load. No skin in the game. If it fails, they ghost.

Carriers avoid direct consumer work. Risky. People flake on payments. Brokers take that hit. Scammers exploit the gap. They pretend to be brokers. Or carriers. Chaos ensues.

How Does Double Brokering Affect Your Shipment?

Your car sits. No pickup. Weeks late. Or stolen mid-transit. Insurance? Gone. The double broker has none. Real carrier shows up confused. Wrong job.

Costs skyrocket. Expedite fees. Storage. You pay twice. Scammers vanish. FMCSA complaints pile up. But you're out cash and car.

What Are the Red Flags of a Double Broker?

Watch close. Gut feelings matter.

• Unreal quotes. Too low to believe.
• Pushy sales. Deposit now. No time to think.
• Vague carrier info. No USDOT. No MC.
• Last-minute changes. "Carrier backed out."
• Wire transfers only. No credit cards.
• New company. No reviews. Fresh website.

| Red Flag | Legit Broker Practice |

|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|

| Quote way under market | Honest quotes, no hidden fees |

| Carrier no-show | 72-hour pickup windows |

| Wire or Zelle payment | Secure Stripe deposits |

| No carrier verification | Vetted insured carriers, VIN scans|

Why Does the Quote Seem Too Low?

Market rates hold. Open car carrier transport costs $0.60-$1.20 per mile cross country. Enclosed for luxury cars? Double. Scammers bid low. They plan to flip. No profit margin for them. Just your deposit.

Real costs: fuel. Tolls. Insurance. Driver pay. Brokers like AMG keep rates reasonable. Strong carrier ties. No double dipping.

What Happens When the Carrier Doesn't Show Up?

Panic. You call. Voicemail. They blame the carrier. "Send more money." Classic stall. Legit brokers dispatch fast. We guarantee 72-hour pickups. Vetted carriers only.

Your SUV or sedan? Non-running? Multi-car family move? Delays hurt worse.

How Can You Verify Your Broker Isn't Double Brokering?

Don't trust words. Check facts.

1. Demand USDOT and MC numbers upfront.

2. Search FMCSA site. Active authority?

3. Call carrier direct. Matches contract?

4. BOC-3 filing. Agent listed?

5. Insurance certs. $750k min cargo.

AMG Transport Co., Texas-based auto transport broker nationwide. We share all docs. Transparent.

What USDOT and MC Numbers Should You Check?

USDOT: Vehicle authority. MC: Property broker/carrier. FMCSA database is free. safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Verify active. No snap-on authority. That's temp fraud bait.

Carriers can't broker direct to public easy. Most lack sales teams. Brokers required.

How Do You Confirm the Carrier Matches the Contract?

Get bill of lading early. VIN scan pre-load. Matches your car? Good. Our process: VIN scans standard. Stripe deposits secure. Door-to-door from Houston to LA or Texas to Florida.

Call carrier dispatcher. Ask about your load. Legit ones know.

What Should You Do If You Suspect Double Brokering?

Stop payments. Demand refund. File FMCSA complaint. Report to BBB. State AG.

Cancel contract. Find real broker. Like us. Experienced car shipping broker you trust. Auto transport safety record? Spotless.

Don't chase ghosts. Ship safe.

Why Choose AMG Transport Co.?

Scams everywhere. We stand out. Vetted insured carriers. Honest quotes. No lowballs. 72-hour pickups. VIN scans. Stripe only. Door-to-door nationwide.

Relocating? Classic car enclosed? SUV cross-country? We handle. Texas to California experts. Multi-car discounts. Non-runners welcome.

Broker-carrier pros. Parent fleet knows roads. Customers first. Fraud buffer. Reasonable rates. No games.

Ready? Get a quote now. Sleep easy.

Written by Mike Matthews, Logistics Manager at AMG Transport Co.