Car Shipping Companies in Madera, CA
5 auto transporters are registered in Madera with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 10 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 Madera to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Madera
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 10
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 15 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Fresno Auto Transport Inc, Fresno
In short
5 auto transporters are registered in Madera and 10 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 15 can haul across state lines. 4 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Fresno Auto Transport Inc's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Madera County for another state go to Colorado (Census).
Auto transporters based in Madera
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Escobar Auto Transport
25205 Berkeley Dr, CA 93638
- USDOT
- 2750579
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
Zarate Auto Transport
CA 93637
- USDOT
- 3600616
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
- 3
Gilbert P Auto Transport
CA 93638
- USDOT
- 2672480
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
- 4
Executive Auto Transport
CA 93638
- USDOT
- 3380212
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
- 5
Lunas Auto Transport
CA 93638
- USDOT
- 3406492
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2020
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Madera
Nearest first, from Fresno, Planada, Clovis and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 mi | Fresno Auto Transport Inc | Fresno, CA | 3013019 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Cali Auto Haulers Inc | Fresno, CA | 4366466 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Arp Express Auto Transport | Fresno, CA | 2626126 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Gonzalez Auto Transport | Planada, CA | 3768945 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Los 3 Amigos Auto Transport | Fresno, CA | 3200783 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Car Transports LLC | Clovis, CA | 3002758 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Green's Auto Transport | Fresno, CA | 3153886 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Ap Auto Transport LLC | Fresno, CA | 3997715 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Valley Auto Haulers LLC | Fresno, CA | 4535886 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Muhar Auto Carrier | Fresno, CA | 3031047 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Madera: the main lanes
Distances from Madera to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Madera to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,869 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 268 mi | 5 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,041 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,569 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,754 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,710 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,862 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,809 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 Madera
4 of the 15 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 11 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 11 driver inspections (18.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escobar Auto TransportMadera, CA · USDOT 2750579 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Muhar Auto CarrierFresno, CA · USDOT 3031047 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Gonzalez Auto TransportPlanada, CA · USDOT 3768945 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
| Gilbert P Auto TransportMadera, CA · USDOT 2672480 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Madera County
Madera is in Madera County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 1,249 people a year leaving Madera County for another state, most often for Colorado (about 177), Arizona (about 148) and Nevada (about 128), while about 1,073 (±436) 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 Madera and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Madera streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 5 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 Madera: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Madera, CA?
5 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Madera itself, and 10 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Fresno, Planada, Clovis and nearby). All 15 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 Madera?
By reported fleet, Fresno Auto Transport Inc in Fresno, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3013019). 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 Madera?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Madera to New York City, NY is about 2,869 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 Madera?
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 Madera done at roadside inspections?
4 of the 15 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 11 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 7 vehicle inspections (42.9%), 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.