Car Shipping Companies in Santa Ana, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Santa Ana with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 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 Santa Ana to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Santa Ana
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 19
- of 41 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 965 trucks
- Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc, Los Alamitos
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Santa Ana and 40 more work within 30 miles; 19 of the 41 can haul across state lines. 18 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc's 965 trucks. Most people leaving Orange County for another state go to Arizona (Census).
Auto transporters based in Santa Ana
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Larsen Auto Transport LLC
2050 S Van Ness Ave, CA 92707
- USDOT
- 4456540
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Santa Ana
Nearest first, from Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, La Palma, Newport Beach and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Flow Auto Transport LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | 4115311 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Anderson Auto Transport | Fountain Valley, CA | 1691427 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Newport Auto Transport LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | 3291556 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Goat Auto Transport LLC | La Palma, CA | 4360859 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | A-Z Auto Transports LLC | Newport Beach, CA | 2085492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | MB Auto Logistics | Huntington Beach, CA | 4287726 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Adi's Auto Transport | Irvine, CA | 2671706 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 9 mi | DBN Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2979175 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Jr's Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 3441275 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | New Era Auto Transport LLC | Anaheim, CA | 4232098 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Anahiem Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 1486883 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Dana Auto Transport | Anaheim, CA | 2081255 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Namd | Cypress, CA | 2993060 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | V I P Auto Carriers Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1864144 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Door 2 Door Auto Transport | Fullerton, CA | 1358160 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc | Los Alamitos, CA | 568253 | 965 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 13 mi | Americar Transport LLC | Buena Park, CA | 2550109 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Lomelis Auto Transport Inc | Buena Park, CA | 4403283 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Garco Auto Transport LLC | Laguna Hills, CA | 3951463 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Galaxy Auto Transport | Anaheim Hills, CA | 3960021 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Get It Done Auto Transport | Buena Park, CA | 1446122 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Classic Auto Transport | Fullerton, CA | 1513399 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | CTT Auto Carrier | Yorba Linda, CA | 3426306 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Companion Auto Transport | Mission Viejo, CA | 2921278 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | In & Out Auto Transport Inc | Brea, CA | 4395820 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Coast2Coast Auto Hauling | Long Beach, CA | 4437221 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Moses Auto Transportation LLC | Artesia, CA | 3020448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Mockridge Auto Transport | Long Beach, CA | 3353656 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | 3 N 1 Vehicle Transport | Chino Hills, CA | 927694 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Jt22 Auto Transport Inc | Chino Hills, CA | 4065062 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Moya Auto Transport LLC | Norwalk, CA | 3959850 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | West Coast Auto Transport | Whittier, CA | 1721432 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Reliable Delivery Service | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3195101 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | TB Auto Trans LLC | Bellflower, CA | 3944187 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Favelas Auto Transport | Diamond Bar, CA | 1205163 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | 21 Auto Transport LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3305037 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | H&Rs Car Hauling LLC | Long Beach, CA | 3957451 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Alba Auto Carriers Inc | Diamond Bar, CA | 3357913 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Safe Way Auto Transport Inc | Rowland Heights, CA | 3135826 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Ams Auto Carrier Inc | Long Beach, CA | 2539492 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Santa Ana: the main lanes
Distances from Santa Ana to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Santa Ana to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,840 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 37 mi | < 1 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,022 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,419 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,571 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,662 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,696 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,772 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 Santa Ana
18 of the 41 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 757 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 103 of 379 vehicle inspections (27.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 746 driver inspections (2.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport IncLos Alamitos, CA · USDOT 568253 | 640 | 86 of 302 | 9 of 639 |
| DBN Auto TransportAnaheim, CA · USDOT 2979175 | 55 | 6 of 33 | 3 of 46 |
| NamdCypress, CA · USDOT 2993060 | 12 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 12 |
| Reliable Delivery ServiceSanta Fe Springs, CA · USDOT 3195101 | 10 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 10 |
| Anderson Auto TransportFountain Valley, CA · USDOT 1691427 | 8 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 7 |
| Dana Auto TransportAnaheim, CA · USDOT 2081255 | 7 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Orange County
Santa Ana is in Orange County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 55,439 people a year leaving Orange County for another state, most often for Arizona (about 8,335), Texas (about 8,249) and Washington (about 3,781), while about 33,391 (±2,209) 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 Santa Ana and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Santa Ana, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Santa Ana itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, La Palma, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and nearby). All 41 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 Santa Ana?
By reported fleet, Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc in Los Alamitos, CA, with 965 trucks on its filing (USDOT 568253). 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 Santa Ana?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Santa Ana to New York City, NY is about 2,840 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 Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana done at roadside inspections?
18 of the 41 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 757 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 103 of 379 vehicle inspections (27.2%), 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.