Car Shipping Companies in Shafter, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Shafter with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 26 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 Shafter to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Shafter
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 26
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 4
- of 27 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- Solorio Car Shipping, Bakersfield
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Shafter and 26 more work within 30 miles; 4 of the 27 can haul across state lines. 8 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Solorio Car Shipping's 3 trucks. Most people leaving Kern County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Shafter
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Brand Auto Transport LLC
286 E Euclid Ave, CA 93263
- USDOT
- 4543916
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Shafter
Nearest first, from Bakersfield, Mc Farland, Wasco and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | J & D Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 2931092 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Rivera Auto Transport LLC | Mc Farland, CA | 3518481 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Sonora Auto Transport LLC | Wasco, CA | 3723450 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Golden Valley Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3234357 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | JRG Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 2847963 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 16 mi | All West Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3029576 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Automobile Transportation | Bakersfield, CA | 2943703 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | 504 Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3316027 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | D Roach Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3084714 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | King of Kings Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4411517 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | GZM Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4254519 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Supreme Auto Carriers Inc | Bakersfield, CA | 3949315 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | L & J Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3962399 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | 504 Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3278352 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Eeg Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4029700 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Garibay Fernandez Car Hauling | Bakersfield, CA | 3899717 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Barrera Auto Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 4367660 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Leones Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3915468 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JG Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3953018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | RH Auto Transport & Towing LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 3864858 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | S4L Vehicle Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3491128 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Mendoza Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4166952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Angels Auto Transport LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4290299 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | West Coast Auto Logistics LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 4571302 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | A-1 Vehicle Transport | Bakersfield, CA | 3152609 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | Solorio Car Shipping | Bakersfield, CA | 2930278 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Shafter: the main lanes
Distances from Shafter to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Shafter to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,869 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 134 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,044 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,512 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,682 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,701 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,800 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,806 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 Shafter
8 of the 27 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 20 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 20 driver inspections (20.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Auto Transport LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 4290299 | 5 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Sonora Auto Transport LLCWasco, CA · USDOT 3723450 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| A-1 Vehicle TransportBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3152609 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 3 |
| L & J Auto Transport LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3962399 | 3 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| All West Auto Transport LLCBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3029576 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| 504 Auto TransportBakersfield, CA · USDOT 3316027 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Kern County
Shafter is in Kern County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 12,569 people a year leaving Kern County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,703), Arizona (about 1,377) and Oregon (about 904), while about 9,454 (±1,445) 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 Shafter and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Shafter 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 Shafter: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Shafter, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Shafter itself, and 26 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Bakersfield, Mc Farland, Wasco and nearby). All 27 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 Shafter?
By reported fleet, Solorio Car Shipping in Bakersfield, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2930278). 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 Shafter?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Shafter 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 Shafter?
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 Shafter done at roadside inspections?
8 of the 27 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 20 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 7 of 16 vehicle inspections (43.8%), 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.