Car Shipping Companies in Carson, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Carson with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Carson to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Carson
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- Pete's Auto Transport Inc, Downey
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Carson and 40 more work within 30 miles; 15 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Pete's Auto Transport Inc's 7 trucks. Most people leaving Los Angeles County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Carson
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
JPJ Auto Transport
CA 90745
- USDOT
- 3020527
- MC number
- MC34114 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
Cali's Finest Auto Transport LLC
17511 Keene Ave, CA 90746
- USDOT
- 3150652
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Carson
Nearest first, from Long Beach, Compton, Paramount, Torrance and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | FJ Auto Transport Inc | Long Beach, CA | 3369686 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Shaw Auto Transport LLC | Compton, CA | 3177593 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | QC Auto Transport | Paramount, CA | 2957618 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Up N Down Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2851672 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Kab Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2408401 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Barredora Auto Transport | Torrance, CA | 3925461 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Jose G Martinez | Long Beach, CA | 2968812 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | MSM Auto Transport Corporation | Lynwood, CA | 3345206 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Secured Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3618452 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Henkens Auto Transport | Torrance, CA | 3827433 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | H&Rs Car Hauling LLC | Long Beach, CA | 3957451 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | La County Auto Transport | Lynwood, CA | 3758852 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Los Primos Auto Transport LLC | Paramount, CA | 981368 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | RB Auto Transport LLC | Paramount, CA | 4106866 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Andrade Auto Transport LLC | Wilmington, CA | 4423297 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Pabs Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 5349519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | A & A Auto Transport and Towing Inc | Hawthorne, CA | 2691318 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Hurtados Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 1927564 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | 247 Auto Transport | Hawthorne, CA | 1581090 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | TB Auto Trans LLC | Bellflower, CA | 3944187 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Felix Auto Transport | Inglewood, CA | 4048385 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | National Auto Transport | Hawthorne, CA | 2775871 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Cvi Auto Transportation LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 1611657 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Rolys Auto Transport LLC | Hawthorne, CA | 2963605 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Towing | Los Angeles, CA | 3339794 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | RKM Auto Transport | South Gate, CA | 3787578 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Agr Auto Transport Inc | South Gate, CA | 3096949 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Coast2Coast Auto Hauling | Long Beach, CA | 4437221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Abundis Auto Transport LLC | Downey, CA | 1393967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Ams Auto Carrier Inc | Long Beach, CA | 2539492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Mockridge Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 3353656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Pete's Auto Transport Inc | Downey, CA | 1106037 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Amj Auto Carriers Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3497817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ace Car Hauler LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3514963 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | H&S Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4067906 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | SDR Auto Transport | Inglewood, CA | 1348645 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | M2R Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1910268 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Yiyo Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 2986469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Moses Auto Transportation LLC | Artesia, CA | 3020448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JJJ Auto Transport Inc | Downey, CA | 3944454 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Carson: the main lanes
Distances from Carson to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Carson to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,858 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,039 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,444 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,598 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,681 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,722 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,791 mi | 6 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 2,256 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 Carson
14 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 47 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 36 vehicle inspections (30.6%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 44 driver inspections (6.8%, against 10.3%). 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 & A Auto Transport and Towing IncHawthorne, CA · USDOT 2691318 | 13 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 13 |
| Pete's Auto Transport IncDowney, CA · USDOT 1106037 | 12 | 2 of 11 | 0 of 9 |
| Cvi Auto Transportation LLCLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 1611657 | 3 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Mockridge Auto TransportLong Beach, CA · USDOT 3353656 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| JJJ Auto Transport IncDowney, CA · USDOT 3944454 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| Abundis Auto Transport LLCDowney, CA · USDOT 1393967 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Los Angeles County
Carson is in Los Angeles County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 143,884 people a year leaving Los Angeles County for another state, most often for Texas (about 19,933), Nevada (about 14,025) and Arizona (about 13,182), while about 97,549 (±3,221) 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 Carson and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Carson 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 California
654 listed auto transporters are based in California; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Carson: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Carson, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Carson itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Long Beach, Compton, Paramount, Torrance, Lynwood and nearby). All 42 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 Carson?
By reported fleet, Pete's Auto Transport Inc in Downey, CA, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1106037). 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 Carson?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Carson to New York City, NY is about 2,858 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 Carson?
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 Carson done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 47 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 36 vehicle inspections (30.6%), 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.