Car Shipping Companies in Glendale, CA
8 auto transporters are registered in Glendale 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 Glendale to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Glendale
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 20
- of 48 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Socal Auto Transportation Inc, Glendale
In short
8 auto transporters are registered in Glendale and 40 more work within 30 miles; 20 of the 48 can haul across state lines. 20 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Socal Auto Transportation Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Los Angeles County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Glendale
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Socal Auto Transportation Inc
121 W Lexington Dr Ste 418, CA 91203
- USDOT
- 3363117
- MC number
- MC1077328
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 2
Pacific Auto Transport Inc
1055 Grover Ave Apt 2, CA 91201
- USDOT
- 2961562
- MC number
- MC4974
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 3
GS Auto Transport
CA 91203
- USDOT
- 2029691
- MC number
- MC713041 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2010
- 4
Jozf Auto Transport
CA 91206
- USDOT
- 1796021
- MC number
- MC653547
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2008
- 5
K & A Auto Transport
CA 91206
- USDOT
- 3204212
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2018
- 6
Prime Auto Transport
CA 91202
- USDOT
- 3005557
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2017
- 7
Diamond Auto Transportation
Legal name: Gooden Express
513 W Wilson Ave, CA 91203
- USDOT
- 3327914
- MC number
- MC1060968 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 8
Elite Auto Transport
1215 E Wilson Ave Apt 209, CA 91206
- USDOT
- 4407584
- MC number
- MC1731030
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Glendale
Nearest first, from Burbank, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, Sun Valley and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Almart Auto Trans LLC | Burbank, CA | 2151724 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Keystone Auto Transport Inc | Burbank, CA | 2765345 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Supreme Auto Carriers LLC | Burbank, CA | 3933292 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Sabauto Logistics | Los Angeles, CA | 4413484 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | Union Auto Carriers LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4324620 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Swift Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3614441 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Silver Line Car Carriers Inc | Burbank, CA | 1762870 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Buck Auto Transport Inc | Burbank, CA | 3244424 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Eagle Auto Transport Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | 3380166 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Aguilar Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 4498456 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Central Auto Trans LLC | North Hollywood, CA | 3866455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | KG Auto Carrier Group LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3632781 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | DH Transportation | Los Angeles, CA | 3049699 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | J Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 1821942 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Great West Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 2879742 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | EZ Way Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 2406990 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Guevara Car Hauling Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3358473 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | 3rd Faze Auto Transportation | Los Angeles, CA | 3102096 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Big Dog Auto Transport | Sun Valley, CA | 978265 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Velocity Car Hauler Inc | Sun Valley, CA | 1593710 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Prestige Auto Transporter | Sunland, CA | 2768357 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Car Carrier Us | Los Angeles, CA | 3341130 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Amg Auto Transport | Los Angeles, CA | 4411069 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | BP Auto Transport Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 2310376 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Elite Auto Transport | Sunland, CA | 3385582 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Cne Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3807227 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | General Auto Transport Inc | Sunland, CA | 3338106 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | JBS Auto Transport LLC | North Hollywood, CA | 2765989 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Rey's Auto Transport | North Hollywood, CA | 3201524 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | M & V Auto Transport LLC | Alhambra, CA | 3862689 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Gerisa Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 4262193 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Car Haul LLC | Beverly Hills, CA | 4489230 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Anthony Auto Transport Corporation | Monterey Park, CA | 4094062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Trampe's Auto Transport | Van Nuys, CA | 4307930 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Ileso Auto Transport LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3400646 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Lux Auto Transport Inc | Panorama City, CA | 2773655 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | K2K Auto Transport | Van Nuys, CA | 3025484 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | MVP Auto Transport Inc | Arleta, CA | 3475588 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Amj Auto Carriers Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 3497817 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Ace Car Hauler LLC | Los Angeles, CA | 3514963 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Glendale: the main lanes
Distances from Glendale to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Glendale to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,849 mi | 6 days | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,029 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,444 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,601 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,673 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,725 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,783 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 Glendale
20 of the 48 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 35 of 66 vehicle inspections (53.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 17 of 86 driver inspections (19.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Auto Transport IncBurbank, CA · USDOT 2765345 | 21 | 7 of 12 | 2 of 19 |
| GS Auto TransportGlendale, CA · USDOT 2029691 | 18 | 9 of 17 | 0 of 17 |
| Swift Auto Transport IncLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3614441 | 11 | 3 of 7 | 6 of 11 |
| Pacific Auto Transport IncGlendale, CA · USDOT 2961562 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 5 |
| KG Auto Carrier Group LLCLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3632781 | 6 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Eagle Auto Transport CorporationLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3380166 | 4 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Los Angeles County
Glendale 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 Glendale and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Glendale streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 8 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 Glendale: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Glendale, CA?
8 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Glendale itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Burbank, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, Sun Valley, Sunland and nearby). All 48 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 Glendale?
By reported fleet, Socal Auto Transportation Inc in Glendale, CA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3363117). 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 Glendale?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Glendale to New York City, NY is about 2,849 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 Glendale?
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 Glendale done at roadside inspections?
20 of the 48 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 90 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 35 of 66 vehicle inspections (53.0%), 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.