Our take: Best opening price, with a caveat.
Nexus consistently returns one of the lowest first quotes in side-by-side tests, offers three service tiers, and gives you real-time tracking on most shipments. It has also drawn a steady stream of complaints about quotes rising before pickup and drivers who did not show. We think it is a legitimate, licensed broker that works well for flexible long-distance moves. Ask for the price in writing, understand which tier you bought, and give yourself a five-day pickup window.
Pros and cons
What works
- Opening quotes came in below AmeriFreight and Montway in Forbes Home's 2026 test
- Live GPS tracking, which most brokers cannot promise
- 24-hour phone support and an instant online calculator
- Three service tiers including a guaranteed-pickup option
- Perfect professionalism score in the U.S. News customer survey
- A+ BBB rating
What to watch
- Repeated reports of the quoted price rising once a carrier is found
- TransportReviews rating is poor on a small number of recent reviews
- Survey respondents flagged hidden fees and delays more than for other top companies
- Some marketing implies Nexus owns trucks; it is a broker
Ratings across the web
Numbers below were checked in August 2026. Review counts move daily; treat them as a snapshot.
How the pricing works
Nexus quotes from a market-rate engine and offers three tiers: standard, a faster tier, and a guaranteed-pickup tier. The standard tier is the number that wins comparison tables. The honest read of the reviews is that the standard number is sometimes not enough to attract a carrier, and the customer gets a call asking for more. That is not unique to Nexus, but it happens often enough here that we recommend booking the middle tier or getting the rate confirmed in writing before you plan around it.
Tracking and support
This is where Nexus leads the pack. Most shipments get a live GPS link, and the support line answers overnight. If you are handing a car to a carrier across the country and you are the type who wants to watch the dot move, Nexus is the only company on this list that reliably gives you that.
What the reviews say
Split. A large majority of Trustpilot and BBB reviews describe a fast, clean, on-time move at a fair price. The minority describe the same two problems: a price increase after booking, and a driver who was scheduled and did not arrive, with a slow response from Nexus afterward. The gap between those experiences is wider than for any other company we recommend, which is why Nexus sits fifth rather than higher.
Who it is for
Budget-conscious shippers with flexible dates moving a standard vehicle a long distance, and anyone who wants GPS tracking. Not the choice for tight deadlines or high-value enclosed moves.
Questions people ask
Is Nexus a broker?
Yes. Nexus is a licensed broker and does not operate its own fleet.
Does Nexus require a deposit?
A deposit is collected when a carrier is assigned. The balance is paid to the carrier on delivery unless you prepay.
Why did my quote go up?
The standard tier targets the low end of the carrier market. If no carrier accepts at that rate, Nexus may ask you to increase it. Booking a higher tier reduces the odds.