Car Shipping Companies in Albany, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Albany with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 25 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 Albany to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Albany
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 11
- of 26 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Deemo Auto Car Hauling, San Leandro
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Albany and 25 more work within 30 miles; 11 of the 26 can haul across state lines. 12 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Deemo Auto Car Hauling's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Alameda County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Albany
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Viper Auto Transport Inc
1324 Solano Ave Apt 17, CA 94706
- USDOT
- 3840542
- MC number
- MC1396507
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Albany
Nearest first, from Berkeley, Richmond, San Pablo, Oakland and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Jlpm Auto Transport | Berkeley, CA | 2801393 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Martin Auto Transport Inc | Richmond, CA | 2683768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Rates Auto Transport | San Pablo, CA | 4547204 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Franklin's Auto Transport LLC | Richmond, CA | 4094748 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Cornejo Auto Transport LLC | Oakland, CA | 4347130 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Pleasant Hill, CA | 2885180 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Star Auto Trans Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | 4356914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Deemo Auto Car Hauling | San Leandro, CA | 2851640 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Evo Auto Trans LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4083952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | 24 Hour Auto Transport Inc | San Lorenzo, CA | 2130563 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A to B Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3329873 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gmo Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4324755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | California Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3927653 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Norcal Auto Carrier | Vallejo, CA | 3973590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Speakman Auto Transport | Vallejo, CA | 1824611 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | DND Auto Transport LLC | Benicia, CA | 3382822 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Pachanga's Auto Transport | Pittsburg, CA | 1166997 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Auto Transport | Dublin, CA | 4476389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Dublin, CA | 3043814 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2688260 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | R & R Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2693455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2714379 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | LJP Car Transportation | Fairfield, CA | 3159836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Diamond Auto Transport | Sonoma, CA | 1789932 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 29 mi | Itn Auto Transport | Suisun City, CA | 1898453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Albany: the main lanes
Distances from Albany to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Albany to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,981 mi | 7 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 407 mi | 7 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,152 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,720 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,909 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,829 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,014 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,924 mi | 6 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 Albany
12 of the 26 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 27 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 21 vehicle inspections (28.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 27 driver inspections (14.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to B Auto Transport LLCVallejo, CA · USDOT 3329873 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| DND Auto Transport LLCBenicia, CA · USDOT 3382822 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Diamond Auto TransportSonoma, CA · USDOT 1789932 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| 24 Hour Auto Transport IncSan Lorenzo, CA · USDOT 2130563 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Oc Auto TransportFairfield, CA · USDOT 2714379 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| California Auto Transport LLCVallejo, CA · USDOT 3927653 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Alameda County
Albany is in Alameda County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 31,574 people a year leaving Alameda County for another state, most often for Texas (about 3,237), Oregon (about 2,898) and Washington (about 2,770), while about 22,753 (±1,601) 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 Albany and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Albany streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 California
654 listed auto transporters are based in California; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Albany: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Albany, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Albany itself, and 25 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Berkeley, Richmond, San Pablo, Oakland, Pleasant Hill and nearby). All 26 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 Albany?
By reported fleet, Deemo Auto Car Hauling in San Leandro, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2851640). 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 Albany?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Albany to New York City, NY is about 2,981 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 Albany?
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 Albany done at roadside inspections?
12 of the 26 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 27 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 21 vehicle inspections (28.6%), 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.