Car Shipping Companies in Solana Beach, CA
No auto transporter is registered in Solana Beach itself on the federal register, but 27 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in San Diego, Oceanside, Escondido and nearby. 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 Solana Beach to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Solana Beach
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 27
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 10
- of 27 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 3 trucks
- E&A Auto Transport, Chula Vista
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Solana Beach itself, but 27 work within 30 miles; 10 can haul across state lines. 11 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is E&A Auto Transport's 3 trucks. Most people leaving San Diego County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Solana Beach
These are the carriers that serve a Solana Beach pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from San Diego, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Pac | San Diego, CA | 8954796 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Anm Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 3229576 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Sports Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 987644 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Toor Auto Transport Inc | Oceanside, CA | 3393018 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Detellem Auto Transport | Escondido, CA | 972767 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Nicholas Defilippis Auto Transport | Oceanside, CA | 2715322 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Gat LLC | San Diego, CA | 2540847 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | R&S Auto Transport | El Cajon, CA | 3065233 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Platinum Auto Hauling LLC | Lakeside, CA | 3910231 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Certified Auto Transport | San Diego, CA | 2075920 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Detellem Auto Transport | Valley Center, CA | 2719478 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | BJS Auto Transport | El Cajon, CA | 2679487 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Mac Auto Transport | Bonita, CA | 1603204 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Fast Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 1437118 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Superior & Sons Auto Carriers Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1292446 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Roque Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2688352 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Mr G Car Transport LLC | Fallbrook, CA | 4138811 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Sunset Auto Transport & Logistics LLC | El Cajon, CA | 4395146 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Bejar Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3936409 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | M&M Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 1472379 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | E&A Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2741705 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | South Bay Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3499897 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | The Uncle Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 3637020 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Car Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2777419 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | C & Y Auto Transport | Chula Vista, CA | 2914873 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Roman Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3105239 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Avalos Auto Transport Inc | Chula Vista, CA | 3948250 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Solana Beach: the main lanes
Distances from Solana Beach to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Solana Beach to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,827 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 108 mi | 2 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,014 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,382 mi | 3 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,525 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,644 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,652 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,758 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 Solana Beach
11 of the 27 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 40 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 18 of 32 vehicle inspections (56.3%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 37 driver inspections (18.9%, 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 |
| Superior & Sons Auto Carriers IncChula Vista, CA · USDOT 1292446 | 6 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 6 |
| Detellem Auto TransportEscondido, CA · USDOT 972767 | 5 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Mac Auto TransportBonita, CA · USDOT 1603204 | 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 1 |
| E&A Auto TransportChula Vista, CA · USDOT 2741705 | 4 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Certified Auto TransportSan Diego, CA · USDOT 2075920 | 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of San Diego County
Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Solana Beach streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; agree the spot when you book. 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 Solana Beach: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Solana Beach, CA?
None is registered in Solana Beach itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 27 listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Diego, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon, Lakeside and nearby), all with active registrations, 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 Solana Beach?
By reported fleet, E&A Auto Transport in Chula Vista, CA, with 3 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2741705). 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 Solana Beach?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Solana Beach to New York City, NY is about 2,827 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 Solana Beach?
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 Solana Beach done at roadside inspections?
11 of the 27 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 40 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 18 of 32 vehicle inspections (56.3%), 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.