Car Shipping Companies in El Cajon, CA
3 auto transporters are registered in El Cajon 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 El Cajon to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in El Cajon
- 3
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc, San Diego
In short
3 auto transporters are registered in El Cajon and 40 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving San Diego County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in El Cajon
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
BJS Auto Transport
1782 Key Lane, CA 92021
- USDOT
- 2679487
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
R&S Auto Transport
CA 92020
- USDOT
- 3065233
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
Sunset Auto Transport & Logistics LLC
1451 Brabham St Apt 1008, CA 92019
- USDOT
- 4395146
- MC number
- FF68042
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of El Cajon
Nearest first, from Lakeside, Bonita, San Diego, Chula Vista and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Platinum Auto Hauling LLC | Lakeside, CA | 3910231 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Mac Auto Transport | Bonita, CA | 1603204 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Certified Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 2075920 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Agt Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2944178 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | M 3 Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2735270 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Gat LLC | San Diego, CA | 2540847 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | J&E Auto Logistics LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 3936254 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Avalos Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3948250 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Fast Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 1437118 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Superior & Sons Auto Carriers Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1292446 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Roque Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2688352 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Bejar Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3936409 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | M&M Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1472379 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc | San Diego, CA | 2922720 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Rene's Towing and Auto Transport LLC | San Diego, CA | 2905835 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Jodan Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3487020 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Nex Gen Auto Transport LLC | San Diego, CA | 4575541 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Direct Auto Transport Services | San Diego, CA | 1758039 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Luigy's Auto Transport Inc | San Diego, CA | 4092891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Rocket Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 4093168 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Rabago Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 1853201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Hollister Auto Carriers Inc | San Diego, CA | 2459428 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Any Where Towing & Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 2679851 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | C & A Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3822293 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | NT Auto Transport Inc | San Diego, CA | 4133759 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Hurtados Auto Transport LLC | San Diego, CA | 4580478 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | York Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 2357140 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | CRN Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3740437 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | E&A Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2741705 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | South Bay Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3499897 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | The Uncle Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3637020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Car Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2777419 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | C & Y Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2914873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Roman Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3105239 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Pac | San Diego, CA | 8954796 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Anm Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3229576 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Trizon & Sons Auto Transport | Potrero, CA | 4061269 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Sports Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 987644 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Select Auto Transport LLC | San Ysidro, CA | 2996527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Prestige Auto Transport Inc | San Ysidro, CA | 3937041 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of El Cajon: the main lanes
Distances from El Cajon to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From El Cajon to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,811 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 137 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,999 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,358 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,498 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,626 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,625 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,741 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 El Cajon
18 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 76 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 62 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 72 driver inspections (13.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M Auto Transport IncChula Vista, CA · USDOT 1472379 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Rene's Towing and Auto Transport LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2905835 | 9 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| M 3 Auto TransportChula Vista, CA · USDOT 2735270 | 8 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| Superior & Sons Auto Carriers IncChula Vista, CA · USDOT 1292446 | 6 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 6 |
| Rabago Auto TransportSan Diego, CA · USDOT 1853201 | 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| San Diego Storage and Auto Transport IncSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2922720 | 6 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of San Diego County
El Cajon is in San Diego County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 people a year leaving San Diego County for another state, most often for Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772), while about 79,427 (±3,477) 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 El Cajon and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow El Cajon streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 3 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 El Cajon: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in El Cajon, CA?
3 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in El Cajon itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Lakeside, Bonita, San Diego, Chula Vista, Potrero and nearby). All 43 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 El Cajon?
By reported fleet, San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc in San Diego, CA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2922720). 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 El Cajon?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (El Cajon to New York City, NY is about 2,811 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 El Cajon?
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 El Cajon done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 76 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 62 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.