Car Shipping Companies in Livingston, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Livingston with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 23 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 Livingston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Livingston
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 23
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 24 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- On the Go Auto Transport, Modesto
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Livingston and 23 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 24 can haul across state lines. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is On the Go Auto Transport's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Merced County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Livingston
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pulido Auto Transport LLC
1051 1St St, CA 95334
- USDOT
- 3319482
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Livingston
Nearest first, from Atwater, Winton, Turlock, Newman and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | Elite Auto Transportation | Atwater, CA | 4037621 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Moras Auto Transport | Atwater, CA | 2677312 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 6 mi | Mirandas Car Hauling | Atwater, CA | 3076969 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Antonio Auto Transport | Winton, CA | 2155929 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Dani's Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 3028987 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Balanji Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 2786663 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Five and Two Auto Transport | Turlock, CA | 3323279 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Swift Auto Transport | Newman, CA | 3164960 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Unique Auto Transport | Newman, CA | 2712125 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Eliuds Auto Transport | Ceres, CA | 3718631 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Lalo's Auto Transport Services | Ceres, CA | 2825590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Gonzalez Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 3117432 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Gonzalez Auto Transport | Planada, CA | 3768945 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Topline Vehicle Transport LLC | Modesto, CA | 4452573 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | True Elegance Auto Transport LLC | Modesto, CA | 1702203 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | On the Go Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 2763505 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Freddie G's Enclosed Auto Transporting, LLC | Modesto, CA | 7057727 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Sanchez Auto Transport LLC | Patterson, CA | 3250655 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Elite Vehicle Transport LLC | Riverbank, CA | 4483140 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | M&M Auto Transport LLC | Patterson, CA | 3931217 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Wilber Medrano Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 1565520 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | American Car Hauler LLC | Modesto, CA | 3084657 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | JZ Auto Transport | Modesto, CA | 4488496 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Livingston: the main lanes
Distances from Livingston to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Livingston to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,903 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 312 mi | 6 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,075 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,617 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,804 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,747 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,911 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,845 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 Livingston
11 of the 24 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 31 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 4 of 17 vehicle inspections (23.5%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 30 driver inspections (6.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilber Medrano Auto TransportModesto, CA · USDOT 1565520 | 9 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 9 |
| Lalo's Auto Transport ServicesCeres, CA · USDOT 2825590 | 4 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 4 |
| Mirandas Car HaulingAtwater, CA · USDOT 3076969 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| Sanchez Auto Transport LLCPatterson, CA · USDOT 3250655 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 |
| Antonio Auto TransportWinton, CA · USDOT 2155929 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Five and Two Auto TransportTurlock, CA · USDOT 3323279 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Merced County
Livingston is in Merced County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 3,176 people a year leaving Merced County for another state, most often for Texas (about 461), Iowa (about 351) and Oregon (about 321), while about 2,108 (±672) 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 Livingston and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Livingston streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 1 carrier 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 Livingston: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Livingston, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Livingston itself, and 23 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Atwater, Winton, Turlock, Newman, Ceres and nearby). All 24 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 Livingston?
By reported fleet, On the Go Auto Transport in Modesto, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2763505). 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 Livingston?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Livingston to New York City, NY is about 2,903 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 Livingston?
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 Livingston done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 24 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 31 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 4 of 17 vehicle inspections (23.5%), 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.