Sherpa Auto Transport: cost and terms
Auto transport broker · Checked on 11/05/2026
9.0out of 10
Sherpa calls itself a brokerage and publishes a six-band per-mile table plus route price ranges. Its Price Lock Promise and a low cancellation fee before a carrier is assigned are the main points to compare.
Key facts
| Type | Broker (self-described) source |
|---|---|
| Registration shown on site | MC 1555035, USDOT 4085166 source |
| When you pay | Nothing due at booking source |
| Price guarantee | Price lock, $300 cap source |
| Insurance | $1M liability, $100k cargo source |
| Enclosed transport | Enclosed offered, about +50% source |
| Cancellation | $50 fee before carrier source |
| Published price | NYC-LA $1,325 to $1,625 source |
What to watch for
- The $300 figure applies to the price lock in the guide, and the amount of the initial payment is not published, so ask for it before booking.
- The same guide shows two sets of per-mile ranges that do not match exactly, so use the table as a rough guide only.
How this score is built
- Registration shown: 25% × 1.0
- Payment timing: 25% × 1.0
- Price guarantee: 20% × 0.6
- Cancellation terms: 15% × 0.8
- Insurance details: 15% × 1.0
Result: 9.0 out of 10. How we score