Car Shipping Companies in Ceres, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Ceres with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 30 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 Ceres to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Ceres
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 30
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 32 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- On the Go Auto Transport, Modesto
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Ceres and 30 more work within 30 miles; 5 of the 32 can haul across state lines. 15 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is On the Go Auto Transport's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Stanislaus County for another state go to Oregon (Census).
Auto transporters based in Ceres
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Eliuds Auto Transport
1317 Hackett Rd, CA 95307
- USDOT
- 3718631
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
Lalo's Auto Transport Services
CA 95307
- USDOT
- 2825590
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Ceres
Nearest first, from Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank, Newman and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mi | Gonzalez Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 3117432 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Topline Vehicle Transport LLC | Modesto, CA | 4452573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Balanji Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 2786663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Five and Two Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 3323279 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Dani's Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 3028987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | True Elegance Auto Transport LLC | Modesto, CA | 1702203 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | On the Go Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 2763505 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Freddie G's Enclosed Auto Transporting, LLC | Modesto, CA | 7057727 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Wilber Medrano Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 1565520 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | American Car Hauler LLC | Modesto, CA | 3084657 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Elite Vehicle Transport LLC | Riverbank, CA | 4483140 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | JZ Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 4488496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Swift Auto Transport | Newman, CA | 3164960 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Unique Auto Transport | Newman, CA | 2712125 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Pulido Auto Transport LLC | Livingston, CA | 3319482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | JM Auto Transport | Manteca, CA | 2852390 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | I-5 Auto Transport | Manteca, CA | 1565222 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Alset Auto Transport LLC | Manteca, CA | 4209694 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Sanchez Auto Transport LLC | Patterson, CA | 3250655 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | M&M Auto Transport LLC | Patterson, CA | 3931217 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Antonio Auto Transport | Winton, CA | 2155929 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Lazk Auto Hauling LLC | Manteca, CA | 4318795 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Daniel's Auto Transport LLC | Manteca, CA | 3956684 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Elite Auto Transportation | Atwater, CA | 4037621 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Moras Auto Transport | Atwater, CA | 2677312 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Mirandas Car Hauling | Atwater, CA | 3076969 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | O A S Auto Transport LLC | Tracy, CA | 2046370 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Caballero Auto Transport LLC | Tracy, CA | 4018642 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | JCS Twisted Auto Transport | Tracy, CA | 2763598 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Rios Auto Transport LLC | Stockton, CA | 3304141 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Ceres: the main lanes
Distances from Ceres to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Ceres to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,910 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 333 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,081 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,632 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,820 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,755 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,926 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,852 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 Ceres
15 of the 32 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 44 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 30 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 43 driver inspections (9.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilber Medrano Auto TransportModesto, CA · USDOT 1565520 | 9 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| JCS Twisted Auto TransportTracy, CA · USDOT 2763598 | 6 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
| Lalo's Auto Transport ServicesCeres, CA · USDOT 2825590 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Mirandas Car HaulingAtwater, CA · USDOT 3076969 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Alset Auto Transport LLCManteca, CA · USDOT 4209694 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| JM Auto TransportManteca, CA · USDOT 2852390 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Stanislaus County
Ceres is in Stanislaus County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,833 people a year leaving Stanislaus County for another state, most often for Oregon (about 606), Washington (about 603) and Idaho (about 589), while about 3,794 (±970) 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 Ceres and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Ceres 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 Ceres: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Ceres, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Ceres itself, and 30 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Modesto, Turlock, Riverbank, Newman, Livingston and nearby). All 32 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 Ceres?
By reported fleet, On the Go Auto Transport in Modesto, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2763505). 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 Ceres?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Ceres to New York City, NY is about 2,910 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 Ceres?
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 Ceres done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 32 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 44 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 30 vehicle inspections (16.7%), 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.