Car Shipping Companies in Anchorage, AK
2 auto transporters are registered in Anchorage with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety and insurance record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Anchorage to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Anchorage
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 0
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 2
- of 2 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 12 trucks
- Wrightway Auto Carriers, Anchorage
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Anchorage and 0 more work within 30 miles; 2 of the 2 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Wrightway Auto Carriers's 12 trucks. Most people leaving Anchorage Municipality for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Anchorage
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Wrightway Auto Carriers
Legal name: Wrightway Auto Carriers Inc
101 W Whitney Road, AK 99501
- USDOT
- 125137
- MC number
- MC118208
- Fleet
- 12 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1974
- 2
Alaska Auto Transport LLC
4600 Gambell St, AK 99503
- USDOT
- 1468888
- MC number
- MC559568
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2006
Shipping a car out of Anchorage: the main lanes
Distances from Anchorage to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Anchorage to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 3,919 mi | 8 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 2,769 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 3,320 mi | 7 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 3,573 mi | 8 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 3,832 mi | 8 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 3,909 mi | 8 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 4,668 mi | 10 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 3,911 mi | 8 days | — |
Drive time assumes a loaded car hauler averaging about 55 mph with legal rest; a shared truck also stops for the other cars on the deck, so door-to-door takes longer than the drive.
Roadside inspections: auto transporters near Anchorage
2 of the 2 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 69 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 28 vehicle inspections (25.0%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 0 of 69 driver inspections (0.0%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightway Auto CarriersAnchorage, AK · USDOT 125137 | 48 | 6 of 22 | 0 of 48 |
| Alaska Auto Transport LLCAnchorage, AK · USDOT 1468888 | 21 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 21 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Anchorage Municipality
Anchorage is in Anchorage Municipality, AK. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,316 people a year leaving Anchorage Municipality for another state, most often for California (about 1,890), Texas (about 1,691) and Washington (about 1,645), while about 11,616 (±1,278) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Pickup in Anchorage and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Anchorage streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 carriers based here will know which ones work. If the quote comes from a broker, ask which carrier's truck will come and open that USDOT number before pickup. Preparing the car and how car shipping is priced cover the rest.
More in Alaska
4 listed auto transporters are based in Alaska; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Anchorage: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Anchorage, AK?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Anchorage itself, and 0 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. All 2 hold active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file. Brokers are registered separately and are not counted.
Who is the largest auto transporter near Anchorage?
By reported fleet, Wrightway Auto Carriers in Anchorage, AK, with 12 trucks on its filing (USDOT 125137). Fleet size is self-reported and describes capacity, not care; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Anchorage?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Anchorage to New York City, NY is about 3,919 miles), open or enclosed transport, the car's size and whether it runs, the season and direction, and how flexible your pickup window is. The pricing guide linked below explains each factor.
Will a car hauler pick up at my door in Anchorage?
Usually as close as a 75-foot rig can legally and physically get. On narrow residential streets, in HOAs that bar commercial trucks, or where overhead lines are low, the driver will ask to meet at a wide lot nearby. Agree the meeting point when you book, not when the truck is idling.
How have car haulers near Anchorage done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 2 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 69 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 28 vehicle inspections (25.0%), against 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.