Car Shipping Companies in Indio, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Indio with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 1 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 Indio to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Indio
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 1
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 0
- of 3 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- Classic Auto Transport, Indio
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Indio and 1 more work within 30 miles; 0 of the 3 can haul across state lines. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Classic Auto Transport's 5 trucks. Most people leaving Riverside County for another state go to Arizona (Census).
Auto transporters based in Indio
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Classic Auto Transport
Legal name: R&W Enterprises Inc
36625 Dune Palms Rd, CA 92203
- USDOT
- 4342575
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2025
- 2
Esl Auto Transport
CA 92203
- USDOT
- 3371407
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Indio
Nearest first, from Cathedral City and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | H&S Auto Transport | Cathedral City, CA | 3215883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Indio: the main lanes
Distances from Indio to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Indio to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,739 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 136 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,925 mi | 4 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,310 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,463 mi | 3 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,558 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,588 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,671 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 Indio
2 of the 3 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 12 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 12 vehicle inspections (16.7%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 12 driver inspections (8.3%, against 10.3%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Auto TransportIndio, CA · USDOT 4342575 | 9 | 0 of 9 | 0 of 9 |
| Esl Auto TransportIndio, CA · USDOT 3371407 | 3 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Riverside County
Indio is in Riverside County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 36,143 people a year leaving Riverside County for another state, most often for Arizona (about 5,667), Texas (about 3,131) and Nevada (about 3,032), while about 26,768 (±1,875) 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 Indio and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Indio 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 Indio: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Indio, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Indio itself, and 1 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Cathedral City and nearby). All 3 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 Indio?
By reported fleet, Classic Auto Transport in Indio, CA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 4342575). 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 Indio?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Indio to New York City, NY is about 2,739 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 Indio?
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 Indio done at roadside inspections?
2 of the 3 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 12 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 12 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.