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Bryan Submitted this review about SGT Auto Transport
Review made Live: 5/27/2026 6:28:00 PM
I recently purchased a Tesla in New Jersey and needed it transported to California. Before booking, I made it VERY clear to every company I spoke with that I had a vacation scheduled in two weeks (Memorial weekend). SGT Auto Transport assured me that was “more than enough time” for delivery, so I trusted them with the shipment. Our contract listed a pickup window between 5/8/26 and 5/12/26, with a guaranteed delivery date of 5/20/26. Even with the latest possible pickup date, they claimed they could transport the car cross-country in 8 days. SGT then subcontracted the shipment to Ozuu Express LLC — the “professional and reputable carrier” they supposedly stand behind. We heard absolutely nothing until the final pickup day. That afternoon, I was told the driver would arrive between 5–8 PM and would call an hour before arrival. No call ever came, and the driver finally showed up at 8:20 PM. By then it was already dark, making it impossible to properly inspect the vehicle before handing it over. Then things got worse. For the next SEVEN DAYS, I watched my Tesla sit unmoved in the transporter’s parking lot through the Tesla app. During that entire time, I repeatedly tried contacting Ozuu Express, but none of their phone numbers worked. When I contacted SGT instead, their phone system suddenly had a recording claiming they were experiencing phone issues and directing customers to online chat support. Since 5/18/26 — the day the car finally left New Jersey, just TWO DAYS before the promised delivery date — I was in contact with SGT every single day. The entire time I’ve received nothing but vague updates and excuses. SGT repeatedly told me they were “trying to reach the carrier” to understand why the vehicle sat for seven days and where it currently was. They also said they were working on a partial refund for the trouble that was caused, but never once got back to me on it. When I followed up on it, they hid behind the "road conditions and weather may cause delays” excuse. Anyone with google can easily disprove this claim. They know the delay had nothing to do with any of that, and everything to do with the vehicle sitting idle in a parking lot for 7 straight days. And they're dodging responsibility. As expected, the driver called while I was away on vacation. I had no one available to receive the car and was told that if I didn’t allow them to leave it in my driveway, the vehicle would be taken to a tow yard and I would be charged daily storage fees until I returned. I was left with no choice but to have the vehicle left in my driveway with no way of verifying damage. AVOID THEM AT ALL COST! CHOOSE A REPUTABLE COMPANY! THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM!

Company Response
SGT Auto Transport from SGT Auto Transport Submitted this response.
Response Date: 5/28/2026 12:49:00 PM
Dear Bryan, We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. We understand how important timing was for this shipment, especially with your upcoming travel plans, and we regret the frustration caused by the delays and communication challenges you encountered. That said, we would like to provide some important clarification regarding the transportation process. SGT Auto Transport operates as a licensed transportation broker, and as outlined in the signed Terms and Conditions, all pickup and delivery dates are estimated and subject to factors outside of direct control, including carrier scheduling, route adjustments, traffic, weather, mechanical issues, and compliance with federal transportation regulations. Your vehicle was successfully assigned within the contracted pickup window to a licensed and insured carrier, and transportation was initiated accordingly. While we understand your frustration regarding the transit timeline and the carrier’s delays after pickup, cross-country transport schedules can occasionally shift due to logistical circumstances that arise while the vehicle is already in transit. We would also like to clarify that it is incorrect that no one from SGT attempted to contact you regarding the situation. The matter was escalated to a supervisor from our team who personally contacted you to review the circumstances, discuss the delivery concerns, and assist in coordinating the best possible resolution based on the carrier’s status and available options at the time. Additionally, our team remained actively engaged throughout the process by communicating with the carrier and providing updates through the available support channels. We sincerely apologize if the temporary phone system issues and reliance on live chat support created additional inconvenience during an already stressful situation. Regarding delivery coordination, carriers are required to arrange delivery with an authorized party present to receive and inspect the vehicle. If no party is available at the scheduled delivery time, alternate arrangements such as rescheduling or secured storage may become necessary in accordance with standard transport procedures. We understand this was not the outcome you hoped for and regret the inconvenience this created during your vacation. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue reviewing carrier performance and improving the customer experience. While we recognize your dissatisfaction, we respectfully disagree with the characterization that anyone intentionally misled you, as our team worked to coordinate the shipment based on the information and carrier availability at the time of booking. We wish you the best moving forward and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.