Car Shipping Companies in San Diego, CA
20 auto transporters are registered in San Diego 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 San Diego to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Diego
- 20
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 23
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 17
- of 43 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 5 trucks
- San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc, San Diego
In short
20 auto transporters are registered in San Diego and 23 more work within 30 miles; 17 of the 43 can haul across state lines. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc's 5 trucks. Most people leaving San Diego County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in San Diego
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc
8235 St Andrews Ave, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 2922720
- MC number
- MC1717792
- Fleet
- 5 trucks · 5 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 2
Rene's Towing and Auto Transport LLC
552 Alta Rd #8, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 2905835
- MC number
- MC977943
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 3
Jodan Auto Transport
Legal name: Albert J Smith Corporation
8348 Saint Andrews Ave, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 3487020
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 4
Nex Gen Auto Transport LLC
359 Ocean Mist Pl Unit 11, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 4575541
- MC number
- MC1820626
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
Direct Auto Transport Services
CA 92154
- USDOT
- 1758039
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
- 6
Pac
Legal name: Pacific Auto Carrier
15028 Avenida Montuosa, CA 92129
- USDOT
- 8954796
- MC number
- MC61086677
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
Certified Auto Transport
1045 Evelyn St, CA 92114
- USDOT
- 2075920
- MC number
- MC731542
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2010
- 8
Anm Auto Transport
CA 92129
- USDOT
- 3229576
- MC number
- MC1012283
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 9
Luigy's Auto Transport Inc
5174 Sandbar Cove Way, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 4092891
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 10
Rocket Auto Transport
Legal name: P-Tukos Corporation
937 Heritage Rd, CA 92154
- USDOT
- 4093168
- MC number
- MC1584054
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
| # | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gat LLC | 2540847 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 | Sports Auto Transport | 987644 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 | Rabago Auto Transport | 1853201 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 | Hollister Auto Carriers Inc | 2459428 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 | Any Where Towing & Auto Transport | 2679851 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 | C & A Auto Transport | 3822293 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 | NT Auto Transport Inc | 4133759 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 | Hurtados Auto Transport LLC | 4580478 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 | York Auto Transport | 2357140 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 | CRN Auto Transport | 3740437 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Auto transporters within 30 miles of San Diego
Nearest first, from Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Bonita, El Cajon and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Agt Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2944178 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | M 3 Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2735270 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 3 mi | J&E Auto Logistics LLC | Chula Vista, CA | 3936254 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | Avalos Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3948250 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | E&A Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2741705 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | South Bay Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3499897 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | The Uncle Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3637020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Car Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2777419 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | C & Y Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2914873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Select Auto Transport LLC | San Ysidro, CA | 2996527 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Prestige Auto Transport Inc | San Ysidro, CA | 3937041 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Roman Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3105239 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Mac Auto Transport | Bonita, CA | 1603204 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Fast Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 1437118 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Superior & Sons Auto Carriers Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1292446 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Roque Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2688352 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Bejar Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3936409 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | M&M Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1472379 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | R&S Auto Transport | El Cajon, CA | 3065233 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Sunset Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | El Cajon, CA | 4395146 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | BJS Auto Transport | El Cajon, CA | 2679487 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Trizon & Sons Auto Transport | Potrero, CA | 4061269 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Platinum Auto Hauling LLC | Lakeside, CA | 3910231 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of San Diego: the main lanes
Distances from San Diego to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From San Diego to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,831 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | 126 mi | 2 hr | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | 2,146 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,378 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,517 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,647 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,644 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,761 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
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 San Diego
18 of the 43 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 76 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 31 of 62 vehicle inspections (50.0%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 10 of 72 driver inspections (13.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M Auto Transport IncChula Vista, CA · USDOT 1472379 | 9 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 9 |
| Rene's Towing and Auto Transport LLCSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2905835 | 9 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 9 |
| M 3 Auto TransportChula Vista, CA · USDOT 2735270 | 8 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| Superior & Sons Auto Carriers IncChula Vista, CA · USDOT 1292446 | 6 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 6 |
| Rabago Auto TransportSan Diego, CA · USDOT 1853201 | 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| San Diego Storage and Auto Transport IncSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2922720 | 6 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of San Diego County
San Diego is in San Diego County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 94,916 people a year leaving San Diego County for another state, most often for Texas (about 10,200), Arizona (about 9,929) and Washington (about 6,772), while about 79,427 (±3,477) 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 San Diego and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow San Diego streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 20 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 San Diego: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in San Diego, CA?
20 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in San Diego itself, and 23 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Bonita, El Cajon, Potrero and nearby). All 43 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 San Diego?
By reported fleet, San Diego Storage and Auto Transport Inc in San Diego, CA, with 5 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2922720). 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 San Diego?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (San Diego to New York City, NY is about 2,831 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 San Diego?
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 San Diego done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 43 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 76 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 31 of 62 vehicle inspections (50.0%), 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.