Car Shipping Companies in Tucson, AZ
12 auto transporters are registered in Tucson with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 1 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 Tucson to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tucson
- 12
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 13 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 23 trucks
- Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC, Tucson
In short
12 auto transporters are registered in Tucson and 1 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 13 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC's 23 trucks. Most people leaving Pima County for another state go to California (Census).
Auto transporters based in Tucson
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC
2545 N Huachuca Dr, AZ 85745
- USDOT
- 1965940
- MC number
- MC699008
- Fleet
- 23 trucks · 9 drivers
- Registered since
- 2009
- 2
Tow Business
Legal name: JW Auto Transport LLC
1673 E Summit St, AZ 85756
- USDOT
- 4454987
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 3
Love Auto Transport
Legal name: Love Auto Venture LLC
4220 E Illinois St, AZ 85714
- USDOT
- 1738416
- MC number
- MC636669
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 4
Arizona Car Haulers
AZ 85742
- USDOT
- 1734036
- MC number
- MC635219 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 5
Boomerang Auto Transport LLC
5325 S Alexandra Dr Lot 1, AZ 85735
- USDOT
- 2636418
- MC number
- MC918198
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 6
Phil's Auto Transport
AZ 85741
- USDOT
- 1694892
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2007
- 7
Preston Auto Transport Services LLC
7624 W Rising Ridge Rd, AZ 85743
- USDOT
- 4272206
- MC number
- MC1659339
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 8
Nexstar Auto Transport Inc
2656 W Vereda Roja, AZ 85746
- USDOT
- 3043244
- MC number
- MC45806 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 9
Auto Transport Express LLC
3762 W Brambly Pl, AZ 85741
- USDOT
- 3899727
- MC number
- MC1641486
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 10
Fat Fenders Auto Transport
AZ 85713
- USDOT
- 1815578
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Tucson
Nearest first, from Vail and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mi | Jetset Auto Transport Inc | Vail, AZ | 3543676 | 1 truck | Within AZ | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Tucson: the main lanes
Distances from Tucson to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Tucson to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,476 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 512 mi | 9 hr | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,683 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 968 mi | 2 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,095 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,279 mi | 5 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,226 mi | 5 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,401 mi | 5 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 Tucson
5 of the 13 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 20 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 13 vehicle inspections (53.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 20 driver inspections (5.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLCTucson, AZ · USDOT 1965940 | 8 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
| Auto Transport Express LLCTucson, AZ · USDOT 3899727 | 4 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Preston Auto Transport Services LLCTucson, AZ · USDOT 4272206 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| West Coast Carhaulers IncTucson, AZ · USDOT 3943981 | 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Boomerang Auto Transport LLCTucson, AZ · USDOT 2636418 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Pima County
Tucson is in Pima County, AZ. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 28,951 people a year leaving Pima County for another state, most often for California (about 4,852), Texas (about 2,933) and Colorado (about 1,738), while about 39,756 (±2,215) 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 Tucson and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Tucson streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 12 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 Arizona
142 listed auto transporters are based in Arizona; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Tucson: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tucson, AZ?
12 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Tucson itself, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Vail and nearby). All 13 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 Tucson?
By reported fleet, Auto-Matic Auto Carriers LLC in Tucson, AZ, with 23 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1965940). 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 Tucson?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Tucson to New York City, NY is about 2,476 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 Tucson?
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 Tucson done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 13 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 20 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 13 vehicle inspections (53.8%), 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.