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Tempus Logix vs Fisher Shipping - Which One Actually Deserves Your Keys?

Updated October 1, 2026
Based on 2,449 reviews
9 min read
By Transportvibe Editorial
Google - Trustpilot - BBB - Yelp - ConsumerAffairs - TV VerifiedTrustScores updated from backend company dataOpen & enclosed covered
Tempus Logix TrustScore 91
Fisher Shipping TrustScore 84
1,728 Tempus Logix reviews
721 Fisher Shipping reviews
6 platforms analysed

Quick verdict

Tempus Logix: Highly Trusted · Fisher Shipping: Trusted

Tempus Logix currently has the higher TrustScore (91 vs 84).

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Tempus Logix

91TrustScore / 100
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Both Pass The Trust Test. Here's Where They Split.

You've got two quotes open in two browser tabs, one from Tempus Logix and one from Fisher Shipping. The prices are close and both have great reviews. You still can't tell which one to book.

That's why Tempus Logix vs Fisher Shipping is a hard call. You're choosing between two auto transport brokers that both do the job well.

Tempus Logix auto transport runs out of Tujunga, California. Fisher Shipping Company is based in Auburn, Massachusetts. Both hold [Highly Trusted] status on Transportvibe and show [clean FMCSA records].

Both get mostly positive feedback on every platform we track. So the trust question is settled, and what's left is fit.

That means your route, your pickup date, your budget, and how much the final price can move before you walk away. That last one gets its own section below, because it's where these two differ most.

Pricing Accuracy: Who Actually Delivers on the Quote?

A low quote doesn't help you if the price changes at pickup. Here's what the fee terms and reviews show for each company.

Tempus Logix shows two prices upfront through its online calculator: a regular price and a cash price. According to ConsumerAffairs, its terms include a 5% fee for card or PayPal payments, a $75 rescheduling fee, and a dry-run fee of up to $200. The complaints on Trustpilot repeat one theme: prices going up close to pickup, and extra charges at delivery.

Fisher Shipping reviews talk more about prices holding. "Prices all up front, no hidden costs," one BBB customer wrote in August 2026. Another said the price "was reasonable and they held to it."

The trade-off is car shipping cost. One reviewer called Fisher "a little expensive" but "worth every penny." Fisher has one exception on record: a November 2025 complaint about a holiday surcharge of several hundred dollars.

So Tempus gives you more pricing options, and you need to read its fee list closely. Fisher's reviews show fewer surprises, but reviewers say it costs more. With either company, get every fee in writing before you book.

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Communication: What Customer Mentions Show

Reviews of these two companies describe two different ways of keeping you in the loop. Tempus Logix keeps contact frequent and sends lots of updates. Fisher Shipping relies on one rep who stays with you from booking to delivery.

Tempus Logix: Frequent Calls, Texts, and a Status Tool

Communication comes up again and again in Tempus Logix reviews. On ConsumerAffairs, one customer wrote, "They called and texted regularly." Another said the reps "were constantly in contact with me so that I knew where the car was."

Tempus also has an online shipment status tool. ConsumerAffairs says it shows whether a carrier has been booked, plus estimated pickup and delivery dates. If you like checking on your car yourself, that matters.

The weak spot is the handoff to the driver. One reviewer said the driver called the wrong number, texted his wife at 4 a.m., and then showed up hours before the business opened. Another mentioned a language barrier with the driver. Tempus replied publicly and said it would "continue to work on improving" communication with all parties.

That pattern fits how a broker works. Tempus controls its own office staff. It doesn't fully control every carrier's driver.

Fisher Shipping: One Rep Who Knows Your Name

Fisher Shipping reviews read differently. Customers name their reps directly: Sue, Habib, Connor, CeCe.

One Transport Reviews customer said he'd worked with Sue "for at least the last 3 years." Another said Connor was "responsive and patient when pelted with inane questions" during a first-time cross-country car shipping move.

The best example is on BBB. A customer ordered a 2025 Bronco in November 2024. Fisher "stayed in constant contact" for roughly 9 months while the truck was being built, then sent an updated quote once it was ready. Another reviewer summed up the phone calls in four words: "Like the old days."

Fisher has one sharp negative, though. A 1-star BBB review from November 2025 says notes the customer asked for were left off the contract. It also says the rep turned "short, hostile and arrogant" and the car was picked up before a signed contract was in place. The car arrived without damage. Still, it's one serious account, and you should read it before booking.

Where They Differ

Tempus feels like a group chat that keeps buzzing with updates. Fisher feels like a phone call with someone who remembers your last shipment.

One limit to keep in mind: the sample sizes aren't close. Fisher has 23 BBB reviews (4.83 average) and only 6 on Transport Reviews in the last 2 years. Tempus has hundreds across platforms. So Fisher's results rest on far fewer voices.

Full metrics breakdown — 2,449+ review mentions

Full metrics breakdown

Every metric below is calculated from tagged review mentions across all six platforms. The percentages represent the proportion of mentions that are positive for that metric. Sample sizes vary by metric — pricing accuracy has more mentions than driver quality because more customers specifically comment on price than specifically comment on the driver.

TEMPUS LOGIXFISHER SHIPPING
Communication
97%
98%
Pricing accuracy
84%
90%
Pickup timing
84%
97%
Delivery timing
92%
99%
Vehicle condition
94%
98%
Issue resolution
66%
92%
Transit updates
88%
98%

★ Sherpa's Price Lock Guarantee means pricing discrepancies are structurally prevented. The 96% represents mentions of pricing — the 4% are cases where the quote was modified at the customer's request before locking.

Scores by platform

Google
4.92,091 reviews
Trustpilot
4.6661 reviews
BBB
4.114 reviews
ConsumerAffairs
4.975 reviews

Side-by-side comparison

CategoryTempus Logix 91Fisher Shipping 84
TrustScore91 / 10084 / 100
Pricing model--
Average rating4.824.93
Total reviews1,728+721+
HQTUJUNGA, CAAUBURN, MA
FMCSA statusActiveActive
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Who should choose Tempus Logix?

Tempus Logix is the better fit if you want options and fast booking. ConsumerAffairs reports a network of 25,000+ carriers covering all 50 states, a $0 online booking fee, and an express option with pickup within 48 hours. Express usually costs about 30% more.

It's also the stronger pick if you want lots of updates. Reviewers mention regular calls, texts, and an online status tool. One customer had door-to-door car shipping to the front of his business the day after booking.

Choose Tempus Logix if

  • You're on a tight timeline and need pickup fast
  • You want frequent updates and a tracking tool
  • You qualify for a military discount (up to 10%) or a student discount
  • You're shipping something unusual, like a boat, heavy equipment, or a car headed overseas

Who should choose Fisher Shipping?

Fisher Shipping is the better fit if you care more about a steady price and a steady contact than a low first quote. Reviewers talk about prices that "held," and they name reps they've worked with for years.

Fisher shows up a lot in new-car purchases. One reviewer found Fisher by asking his dealership who they use. Another kept the same contact for 9 months while his Bronco was being built. The trade-off is price, and a much smaller review history than Tempus.

Choose Fisher Shipping if

  • You want the quoted price to stay close to the final price
  • You'd rather call one person than check a dashboard
  • You're shipping a new car from a dealership
  • You can pay a bit more to avoid surprises

Our recommendation

If you're choosing on data alone, Tempus Logix has the edge. It has hundreds more reviews across platforms, a network of 25,000 carriers, and more ways to ship, from express pickup to boats and international moves. Sample size matters here, because more reviews leave fewer blind spots.

Fisher Shipping wins on price stability and personal service. Its reviews describe quotes that hold and reps who stay with customers for years. But with 23 BBB reviews and 6 recent Transport Reviews ratings, there's less data to judge it by.

So here's the call. Book Tempus if speed, updates, or an unusual vehicle top your list. Book Fisher if you're buying a new car from a dealer and want one contact and a price that holds.

Whichever you pick, look up the company's MC number on the FMCSA SAFER system before you sign anything. It's free and takes about 2 minutes.

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