Car Shipping Companies in Richmond, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Richmond with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 29 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 Richmond to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Richmond
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 29
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 13
- of 31 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- A to B Auto Transport LLC, Vallejo
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Richmond and 29 more work within 30 miles; 13 of the 31 can haul across state lines. 14 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is A to B Auto Transport LLC's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Contra Costa County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Richmond
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Franklin's Auto Transport LLC
3175 Southampton Ct Apt 22, CA 94806
- USDOT
- 4094748
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 2
Martin Auto Transport Inc
2636 Humphrey Ave, CA 94804
- USDOT
- 2683768
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2015
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Richmond
Nearest first, from San Pablo, Albany, Berkeley, Vallejo and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rates Auto Transport | San Pablo, CA | 4547204 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Viper Auto Transport Inc | Albany, CA | 3840542 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Jlpm Auto Transport | Berkeley, CA | 2801393 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Evo Auto Trans LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4083952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Speakman Auto Transport | Vallejo, CA | 1824611 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | A to B Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3329873 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Gmo Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4324755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | California Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3927653 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Norcal Auto Carrier | Vallejo, CA | 3973590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Pleasant Hill, CA | 2885180 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Star Auto Trans Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | 4356914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | DND Auto Transport LLC | Benicia, CA | 3382822 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Cornejo Auto Transport LLC | Oakland, CA | 4347130 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Diamond Auto Transport | Sonoma, CA | 1789932 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 20 mi | Deemo Auto Car Hauling | San Leandro, CA | 2851640 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Pachanga's Auto Transport | Pittsburg, CA | 1166997 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2688260 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | R & R Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2693455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2714379 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | LJP Car Transportation | Fairfield, CA | 3159836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | 24 Hour Auto Transport Inc | San Lorenzo, CA | 2130563 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Itn Auto Transport | Suisun City, CA | 1898453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Eddie Dean Auto Transport LLC | Fairfield, CA | 3059345 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | DD Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3061190 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Infinity Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3171984 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | JB Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3942476 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 28 mi | East Bay Auto Transport LLC | Fairfield, CA | 3368141 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Auto Transport | Dublin, CA | 4476389 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | CA Auto Transport Inc | Dublin, CA | 3043814 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Richmond: the main lanes
Distances from Richmond to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Richmond to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,981 mi | 7 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 414 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,153 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,723 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,913 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,830 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,017 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,925 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 Richmond
14 of the 31 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 34 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 34 driver inspections (11.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to B Auto Transport LLCVallejo, CA · USDOT 3329873 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| DND Auto Transport LLCBenicia, CA · USDOT 3382822 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| JB Auto TransportFairfield, CA · USDOT 3942476 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Diamond Auto TransportSonoma, CA · USDOT 1789932 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| 24 Hour Auto Transport IncSan Lorenzo, CA · USDOT 2130563 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Oc Auto TransportFairfield, CA · USDOT 2714379 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Contra Costa County
Richmond is in Contra Costa County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 19,589 people a year leaving Contra Costa County for another state, most often for Texas (about 3,676), Oregon (about 1,563) and Washington (about 1,542), while about 11,589 (±1,014) 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 Richmond and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Richmond 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 Richmond: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Richmond, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Richmond itself, and 29 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Pablo, Albany, Berkeley, Vallejo, Pleasant Hill and nearby). All 31 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 Richmond?
By reported fleet, A to B Auto Transport LLC in Vallejo, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3329873). 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 Richmond?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Richmond to New York City, NY is about 2,981 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond done at roadside inspections?
14 of the 31 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 34 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 26 vehicle inspections (23.1%), 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.