Car Shipping Companies in San Jose, CA
5 auto transporters are registered in San Jose with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 12 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 Jose to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Jose
- 5
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 12
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 17 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Bogd Auto Trans Inc, Morgan Hill
In short
5 auto transporters are registered in San Jose and 12 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 17 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Bogd Auto Trans Inc's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Santa Clara County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in San Jose
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Pallo Auto Transport
4122 Horizon Ln, CA 95148
- USDOT
- 2971227
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 2
American League Car Hauling Inc
5499 Mary Jo Way, CA 95124
- USDOT
- 3333826
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2019
- 3
Doro Elite Auto Carrier LLC
1984 The Alameda Set 5, CA 95126
- USDOT
- 4351422
- MC number
- MC1701480
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 4
Barbosa Auto Transport LLC
4991 Geomax Ct, CA 95118
- USDOT
- 4556505
- MC number
- MC1810474
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 5
RC Auto Transport LLC
4506 Lobos Ave, CA 95111
- USDOT
- 4550586
- MC number
- MC1807149
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of San Jose
Nearest first, from Campbell, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Felton and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | Niko Car Transportation | Campbell, CA | 1797219 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 68 Auto Transport | Milpitas, CA | 2974976 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Bogd Auto Trans Inc | Morgan Hill, CA | 3625250 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Danny Auto Transport | Morgan Hill, CA | 7173815 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Danny Auto Transport | Morgan Hill, CA | 2389272 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Lucas Auto Carriers LLC | Felton, CA | 4442695 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Next Gear Car Hauler | Watsonville, CA | 4819783 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | CM Auto Transport LLC | Watsonville, CA | 3278484 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | A&D Auto Transport LLC | Gilroy, CA | 3593647 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | 24 Hour Auto Transport Inc | San Lorenzo, CA | 2130563 | 2 trucks | 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 San Jose: the main lanes
Distances from San Jose to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From San Jose to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,972 mi | 7 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 356 mi | 6 hr | Priced route → |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,143 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,690 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,875 mi | 4 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,817 mi | 6 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,983 mi | 7 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,914 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 Jose
5 of the 17 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 21 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 19 driver inspections (15.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogd Auto Trans IncMorgan Hill, CA · USDOT 3625250 | 14 | 3 of 9 | 0 of 12 |
| 24 Hour Auto Transport IncSan Lorenzo, CA · USDOT 2130563 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| Danny Auto TransportMorgan Hill, CA · USDOT 2389272 | 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Niko Car TransportationCampbell, CA · USDOT 1797219 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
| Barbosa Auto Transport LLCSan Jose, CA · USDOT 4556505 | 1 | none inspected | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Santa Clara County
San Jose is in Santa Clara County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 39,100 people a year leaving Santa Clara County for another state, most often for Texas (about 5,589), Washington (about 4,618) and Oregon (about 3,159), while about 33,627 (±1,873) 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 Jose and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow San Jose 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 San Jose: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in San Jose, CA?
5 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in San Jose itself, and 12 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Campbell, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Felton, Watsonville and nearby). All 17 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 Jose?
By reported fleet, Bogd Auto Trans Inc in Morgan Hill, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 3625250). 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 Jose?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (San Jose to New York City, NY is about 2,972 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 Jose?
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 Jose done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 17 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 21 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 5 of 13 vehicle inspections (38.5%), 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.