Car Shipping Companies in Costa Mesa, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Costa Mesa
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 42 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 965 trucks
- Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc, Los Alamitos
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Costa Mesa and 40 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 42 can haul across state lines. 17 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc's 965 trucks. Most people leaving Orange County for another state go to Arizona (Census).
Auto transporters based in Costa Mesa
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Newport Auto Transport LLC
943 Sunset Dr Apt B, CA 92627
- USDOT
- 3291556
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Flow Auto Transport LLC
2775 Mesa Verde Dr E L206, CA 92626
- USDOT
- 4115311
- MC number
- MC1572771
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Costa Mesa
Nearest first, from Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Anderson Auto Transport | Fountain Valley, CA | 1691427 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Larsen Auto Transport LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 4456540 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | A-Z Auto Transports LLC | Newport Beach, CA | 2085492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 4 mi | MB Auto Logistics | Huntington Beach, CA | 4287726 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Goat Auto Transport LLC | La Palma, CA | 4360859 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Adi's Auto Transport | Irvine, CA | 2671706 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jr's Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 3441275 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | New Era Auto Transport LLC | Anaheim, CA | 4232098 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Anahiem Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 1486883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | DBN Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2979175 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc | Los Alamitos, CA | 568253 | 965 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 12 mi | Namd | Cypress, CA | 2993060 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | V I P Auto Carriers Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1864144 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Americar Transport LLC | Buena Park, CA | 2550109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Lomelis Auto Transport Inc | Buena Park, CA | 4403283 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Garco Auto Transport LLC | Laguna Hills, CA | 3951463 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Get It Done Auto Transport | Buena Park, CA | 1446122 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Dana Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2081255 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Door 2 Door Auto Transport | Fullerton, CA | 1358160 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Classic Auto Transport | Fullerton, CA | 1513399 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Coast2Coast Auto Hauling | Long Beach, CA | 4437221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Companion Auto Transport | Mission Viejo, CA | 2921278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Mockridge Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 3353656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Moses Auto Transportation LLC | Artesia, CA | 3020448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Galaxy Auto Transport | Anaheim Hills, CA | 3960021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | CTT Auto Carrier | Yorba Linda, CA | 3426306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | In & Out Auto Transport Inc | Brea, CA | 4395820 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ams Auto Carrier Inc | Long Beach, CA | 2539492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | H&Rs Car Hauling LLC | Long Beach, CA | 3957451 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | TB Auto Trans LLC | Bellflower, CA | 3944187 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jose G Martinez | Long Beach, CA | 2968812 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Moya Auto Transport LLC | Norwalk, CA | 3959850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | West Coast Auto Transport | Whittier, CA | 1721432 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Reliable Delivery Service | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3195101 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | FJ Auto Transport Inc | Long Beach, CA | 3369686 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Up N Down Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2851672 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Kab Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 2408401 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | 21 Auto Transport LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3305037 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | 3 N 1 Vehicle Transport | Chino Hills, CA | 927694 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Jt22 Auto Transport Inc | Chino Hills, CA | 4065062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Costa Mesa: the main lanes
Distances from Costa Mesa to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Costa Mesa to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,843 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 38 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,026 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,422 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,573 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,665 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,699 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,776 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 Costa Mesa
17 of the 42 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 754 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 103 of 376 vehicle inspections (27.4%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 743 driver inspections (1.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport IncLos Alamitos, CA · USDOT 568253 | 640 | 86 of 302 | 9 of 639 |
| DBN Auto TransportAnaheim, CA · USDOT 2979175 | 55 | 6 of 33 | 3 of 46 |
| NamdCypress, CA · USDOT 2993060 | 12 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 12 |
| Reliable Delivery ServiceSanta Fe Springs, CA · USDOT 3195101 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Anderson Auto TransportFountain Valley, CA · USDOT 1691427 | 8 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| Dana Auto TransportAnaheim, CA · USDOT 2081255 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Orange County
Costa Mesa is in Orange County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 55,439 people a year leaving Orange County for another state, most often for Arizona (about 8,335), Texas (about 8,249) and Washington (about 3,781), while about 33,391 (±2,209) 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 Costa Mesa and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Costa Mesa, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Costa Mesa itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, La Palma 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 Costa Mesa?
By reported fleet, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc in Los Alamitos, CA, with 965 trucks on its filing (USDOT 568253). 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 Costa Mesa?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Costa Mesa to New York City, NY is about 2,843 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 Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa done at roadside inspections?
17 of the 42 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 754 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 103 of 376 vehicle inspections (27.4%), 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.