Car Shipping Companies in Lake Elsinore, CA
6 auto transporters are registered in Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Lake Elsinore
- 6
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 25
- of 46 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 4 trucks
- Sunny Auto Carriers Inc, Riverside
In short
6 auto transporters are registered in Lake Elsinore and 40 more work within 30 miles; 25 of the 46 can haul across state lines. 23 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Sunny Auto Carriers Inc's 4 trucks. Most people leaving Riverside County for another state go to Arizona (Census).
Auto transporters based in Lake Elsinore
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
G & A Auto Transport & Towing LLC
15112 Audry Drive, CA 92530
- USDOT
- 2905112
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Rt Auto Haulers
29312 Abelia Ln, CA 92530
- USDOT
- 4096567
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 3
Master Auto Transport Inc
31724 Casino Dr Unit 827, CA 92530
- USDOT
- 2939760
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2016
- 4
Chavez Auto Transport LLC
31630 Willow View Pl, CA 92532
- USDOT
- 972422
- MC number
- MC417071
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2001
- 5
Downs Auto Transport Inc
32295 Mission Trail #8159, CA 92530
- USDOT
- 3822683
- MC number
- MC1386289
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
- 6
Rideau Car Transport LLC
33082 Gamel Way, CA 92530
- USDOT
- 3916163
- MC number
- MC1480810
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore
Nearest first, from Wildomar, Sun City, Perris, Corona and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | 4G's Auto Carriers LLC | Wildomar, CA | 3358453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 6 mi | G's Auto Transport LLC | Wildomar, CA | 3358536 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Double Trouble Auto Transport Inc | Sun City, CA | 4143192 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Diamond Car Transporting | Perris, CA | 833003 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Authentic Auto Carriers Inc | Corona, CA | 2134625 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Tko Auto Trans LLC | Menifee, CA | 4576657 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | DH Auto Transport | Menifee, CA | 2851237 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Socal Car Haulers LLC | Corona, CA | 4143954 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Hamilton Exotic Auto Transport LLC | Menifee, CA | 3768639 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Maverick Auto Transport | Murrieta, CA | 3174902 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Big Migs Auto Transport Inc | Sun City, CA | 4071438 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Hi-Tech Auto Transport LLC | Temecula, CA | 3152340 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Companion Auto Transport | Mission Viejo, CA | 2921278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Transauto Logistics Corp | Riverside, CA | 2098376 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Vista Auto Transport | Riverside, CA | 2596505 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Solo Auto Transport | Perris, CA | 3377510 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | V I P Auto Carriers Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1864144 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | MH Auto Transport Inc | Riverside, CA | 2849621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 18 mi | Blue Sky Auto Carrier | Riverside, CA | 1343459 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Unified Auto Trans Corp | Riverside, CA | 2415666 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | FC Auto Transport Inc | Riverside, CA | 3571736 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Burtowss Auto Transport LLC | Riverside, CA | 4181402 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Boys in Blue Auto Haulers Inc | Riverside, CA | 4341462 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | K and S Auto Transport | Peris, CA | 3408740 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | West Coast Auto Haulers | Riverside, CA | 3632887 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Conditional |
| 19 mi | De La Torre Auto Transport | Riverside, CA | 4505156 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Pac-Pep Auto Haulers LLC | Corona, CA | 4082911 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Turn -N- Burn Auto Transport | Winchester, CA | 2811992 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | MJM Auto Transport Inc | Moreno Valley, CA | 2869523 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional |
| 19 mi | A 2 B Auto Transportation LLC | Moreno Valley, CA | 2949560 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Good2Go Auto Transport | Corona, CA | 2446064 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Jugovi Auto Carrier | Corona, CA | 3030514 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Mr G Car Transport LLC | Fallbrook, CA | 4138811 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Garco Auto Transport LLC | Laguna Hills, CA | 3951463 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Guyette Transport | Moreno Valley, CA | 1929387 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | West Cali Auto Transport LLC | Moreno Valley, CA | 3432185 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Car Haulingtransportation of Vehicles | Hemet, CA | 4535807 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Sunny Auto Carriers Inc | Riverside, CA | 2879733 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Tower Auto Logistics | Moreno Valley, CA | 2749068 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Primitive Auto Transport Inc | Moreno Valley, CA | 3277751 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Lake Elsinore: the main lanes
Distances from Lake Elsinore to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Lake Elsinore to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,812 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 67 mi | 1 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,996 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,386 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,537 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,632 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,662 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,744 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 Lake Elsinore
23 of the 46 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 91 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 33 of 56 vehicle inspections (58.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 9 of 86 driver inspections (10.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Auto HaulersRiverside, CA · USDOT 3632887 | 17 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 15 |
| Vista Auto TransportRiverside, CA · USDOT 2596505 | 14 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 14 |
| Transauto Logistics CorpRiverside, CA · USDOT 2098376 | 9 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 9 |
| Sunny Auto Carriers IncRiverside, CA · USDOT 2879733 | 8 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 8 |
| Pac-Pep Auto Haulers LLCCorona, CA · USDOT 4082911 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 4 |
| Rt Auto HaulersLake Elsinore, CA · USDOT 4096567 | 7 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Riverside County
Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Lake Elsinore streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 6 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 Lake Elsinore: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Lake Elsinore, CA?
6 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Lake Elsinore itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Wildomar, Sun City, Perris, Corona, Menifee and nearby). All 46 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 Lake Elsinore?
By reported fleet, Sunny Auto Carriers Inc in Riverside, CA, with 4 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2879733). 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 Lake Elsinore?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Lake Elsinore to New York City, NY is about 2,812 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 Lake Elsinore?
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 Lake Elsinore done at roadside inspections?
23 of the 46 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 91 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 33 of 56 vehicle inspections (58.9%), 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.