Car Shipping Companies in Compton, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Compton 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 Compton to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Compton
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 15
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 7 trucks
- Pete's Auto Transport Inc, Downey
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Compton and 40 more work within 30 miles; 15 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 15 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 Compton
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Shaw Auto Transport LLC
1515 N Mcdivitt Ave, CA 90221
- USDOT
- 3177593
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Compton
Nearest first, from Long Beach, Paramount, Lynwood, Carson and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Up N Down Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2851672 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Los Primos Auto Transport LLC | Paramount, CA | 981368 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 2 mi | Kab Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2408401 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 2 mi | RB Auto Transport LLC | Paramount, CA | 4106866 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | MSM Auto Transport Corporation | Lynwood, CA | 3345206 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | La County Auto Transport | Lynwood, CA | 3758852 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Cali's Finest Auto Transport LLC | Carson, CA | 3150652 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Jose G Martinez | Long Beach, CA | 2968812 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Secured Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3618452 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | RKM Auto Transport | South Gate, CA | 3787578 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Agr Auto Transport Inc | South Gate, CA | 3096949 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | FJ Auto Transport Inc | Long Beach, CA | 3369686 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | TB Auto Trans LLC | Bellflower, CA | 3944187 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Abundis Auto Transport LLC | Downey, CA | 1393967 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | QC Auto Transport | Paramount, CA | 2957618 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Pabs Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 5349519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | JPJ Auto Transport | Carson, CA | 3020527 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | H&Rs Car Hauling LLC | Long Beach, CA | 3957451 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Pete's Auto Transport Inc | Downey, CA | 1106037 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Hurtados Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 1927564 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Coast2Coast Auto Hauling | Long Beach, CA | 4437221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Cvi Auto Transportation LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 1611657 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Moses Auto Transportation LLC | Artesia, CA | 3020448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Towing | Los Angeles, CA | 3339794 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Mockridge Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 3353656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Henkens Auto Transport | Torrance, CA | 3827433 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Barredora Auto Transport | Torrance, CA | 3925461 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | JJJ Auto Transport Inc | Downey, CA | 3944454 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Moya Auto Transport LLC | Norwalk, CA | 3959850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Felix Auto Transport | Inglewood, CA | 4048385 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Andrade Auto Transport LLC | Wilmington, CA | 4423297 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Reliable Delivery Service | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3195101 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | A & A Auto Transport and Towing Inc | Hawthorne, CA | 2691318 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | 247 Auto Transport | Hawthorne, CA | 1581090 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Amj Auto Carriers Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3497817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ace Car Hauler LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3514963 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | National Auto Transport | Hawthorne, CA | 2775871 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Ams Auto Carrier Inc | Long Beach, CA | 2539492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Rolys Auto Transport LLC | Hawthorne, CA | 2963605 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Yiyo Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 2986469 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Compton: the main lanes
Distances from Compton to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Compton to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,855 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,036 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,441 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,595 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,677 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,719 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,788 mi | 6 days | — |
| Atlanta, GA | ≈ 2,253 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 Compton
15 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 57 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 12 of 45 vehicle inspections (26.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 54 driver inspections (5.6%, 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 |
| Reliable Delivery ServiceSanta Fe Springs, CA · USDOT 3195101 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Los Angeles County
Compton 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 Compton and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Compton 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 Compton: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Compton, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Compton itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Long Beach, Paramount, Lynwood, Carson, Los Angeles and nearby). All 41 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 Compton?
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 Compton?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Compton to New York City, NY is about 2,855 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 Compton?
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 Compton done at roadside inspections?
15 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 57 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 12 of 45 vehicle inspections (26.7%), 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.