Car Shipping Companies in Sonoma, CA
1 auto transporter is registered in Sonoma with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 25 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 Sonoma to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Sonoma
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 25
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 12
- of 26 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Diamond Auto Transport, Sonoma
In short
1 auto transporter is registered in Sonoma and 25 more work within 30 miles; 12 of the 26 can haul across state lines. 13 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Diamond Auto Transport's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Sonoma County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters based in Sonoma
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Diamond Auto Transport
CA 95476
- USDOT
- 1789932
- MC number
- MC651860
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2008
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Sonoma
Nearest first, from Vallejo, Fairfield, San Pablo, Richmond and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Speakman Auto Transport | Vallejo, CA | 1824611 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Evo Auto Trans LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4083952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 17 mi | A to B Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3329873 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Gmo Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4324755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | California Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3927653 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Norcal Auto Carrier | Vallejo, CA | 3973590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2688260 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | R & R Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2693455 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 19 mi | Oc Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 2714379 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 19 mi | LJP Car Transportation | Fairfield, CA | 3159836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Rates Auto Transport | San Pablo, CA | 4547204 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 20 mi | Franklin's Auto Transport LLC | Richmond, CA | 4094748 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | DND Auto Transport LLC | Benicia, CA | 3382822 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Martin Auto Transport Inc | Richmond, CA | 2683768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Eddie Dean Auto Transport LLC | Fairfield, CA | 3059345 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | DD Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3061190 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Infinity Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3171984 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 25 mi | JB Auto Transport | Fairfield, CA | 3942476 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | East Bay Auto Transport LLC | Fairfield, CA | 3368141 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Tj's Auto Transport LLC | Vacaville, CA | 3080293 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 27 mi | Viper Auto Transport Inc | Albany, CA | 3840542 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Jlpm Auto Transport | Berkeley, CA | 2801393 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 29 mi | Itn Auto Transport | Suisun City, CA | 1898453 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Pleasant Hill, CA | 2885180 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Star Auto Trans Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | 4356914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Sonoma: the main lanes
Distances from Sonoma to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Sonoma to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,981 mi | 7 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 436 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,153 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,734 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,926 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,831 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,027 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,925 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 Sonoma
13 of the 26 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 37 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 37 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tj's Auto Transport LLCVacaville, CA · USDOT 3080293 | 7 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 7 |
| A to B Auto Transport LLCVallejo, CA · USDOT 3329873 | 6 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| DND Auto Transport LLCBenicia, CA · USDOT 3382822 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 4 |
| JB Auto TransportFairfield, CA · USDOT 3942476 | 4 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 4 |
| Diamond Auto TransportSonoma, CA · USDOT 1789932 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Oc Auto TransportFairfield, CA · USDOT 2714379 | 3 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Sonoma County
Sonoma is in Sonoma County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 8,994 people a year leaving Sonoma County for another state, most often for Texas (about 1,035), Oregon (about 999) and Washington (about 771), while about 5,098 (±723) 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 Sonoma and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Sonoma 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 Sonoma: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Sonoma, CA?
1 FMCSA-registered auto transporter is based in Sonoma itself, and 25 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Vallejo, Fairfield, San Pablo, Richmond, Benicia and nearby). All 26 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 Sonoma?
By reported fleet, Diamond Auto Transport in Sonoma, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1789932). 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 Sonoma?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Sonoma to New York City, NY is about 2,981 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 Sonoma?
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 Sonoma done at roadside inspections?
13 of the 26 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 37 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 28 vehicle inspections (21.4%), 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.