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Our Credentials

Mercury Auto Transport holds active FMCSA registration and is fully authorized to broker vehicle shipments across the United States.

USDOT Number: 2242305
Docket Number: MC 647319

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What FMCSA Registration Means for You

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all companies brokering or transporting vehicles in interstate commerce to register with the USDOT and carry an active MC number. This registration is not optional — it is a federal requirement that ensures a company meets minimum standards for safety, insurance, and operational accountability.

When you ship with a licensed broker like Mercury, you have a verified point of contact who is legally accountable for your shipment. Unlicensed brokers and carriers have no such accountability, which is how vehicles get lost, damaged claims go unresolved, and customers are left with no recourse.

Verifying a broker’s credentials takes less than a minute on the FMCSA website. Mercury’s numbers are listed above and are publicly searchable at any time.

Every Carrier We Assign Is Also Verified

Mercury does not work with unverified carriers. Every carrier in our network holds active FMCSA licensing, meets minimum insurance requirements, and passes our internal vetting process before being approved to move a vehicle.

Before any carrier is assigned to your shipment, we confirm their licensing status, insurance coverage, and safety rating. You will never be matched with a carrier who cannot be verified.

What to Look for When Comparing Companies

Before booking with any auto transport company, verify the following on the FMCSA website at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov

An active USDOT number, an active MC docket number, current insurance on file, and no active out-of-service orders. If a company cannot provide both a USDOT and MC number, do not book with them.

Questions About Our Licensing?

Call us at 800-553-1828 or fill out our contact form and a live representative will be happy to answer any questions about our credentials or how we vet our carriers.

Common Questions

Licensing & Insurance — Your Questions Answered

What to know about Mercury’s credentials and how we protect your shipment.

Yes. Mercury holds active FMCSA registration and is fully authorized to broker vehicle shipments across the United States. Our USDOT number is 2242305 and our MC docket number is 647319. Both are publicly verifiable on the FMCSA website.

An MC number is a federal operating authority issued by the FMCSA. It is required for any company brokering vehicle shipments in interstate commerce. A company without an active MC number is operating illegally and has no federal accountability if something goes wrong with your shipment.

You can verify our USDOT and MC numbers at any time on the FMCSA website at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Enter our USDOT number 2242305 to view our active registration, insurance on file, and safety record.

Yes. Every carrier in Mercury’s network holds active FMCSA licensing, meets minimum insurance requirements, and passes our internal vetting process before being approved to move a vehicle. We do not work with unverified carriers.

Every carrier Mercury assigns carries cargo insurance through the FMCSA, typically ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the trailer type. Your vehicle is covered against transport-related damage from the moment it is loaded to the moment it is delivered.

Do not book with them. Any legitimate auto transport broker or carrier is required by federal law to hold active FMCSA registration. If a company cannot provide verifiable credentials, they have no legal accountability and your vehicle and money are at risk.