Car Shipping Companies in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
No auto transporter is registered in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley itself on the federal register, but 18 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Richmond, San Pablo, Albany 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 18 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 2 trucks
- Deemo Auto Car Hauling, San Leandro
In short
No auto transporter is registered in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley itself, but 18 work within 30 miles; 8 can haul across state lines. 9 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Deemo Auto Car Hauling's 2 trucks. Most people leaving Marin County for another state go to Texas (Census).
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
These are the carriers that serve a Tamalpais-Homestead Valley pickup; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first, from Richmond, San Pablo, Albany, Berkeley and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 mi | Martin Auto Transport Inc | Richmond, CA | 2683768 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Rates Auto Transport | San Pablo, CA | 4547204 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Franklin's Auto Transport LLC | Richmond, CA | 4094748 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 13 mi | Viper Auto Transport Inc | Albany, CA | 3840542 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Jlpm Auto Transport | Berkeley, CA | 2801393 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 22 mi | Evo Auto Trans LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4083952 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Deemo Auto Car Hauling | San Leandro, CA | 2851640 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 23 mi | Cornejo Auto Transport LLC | Oakland, CA | 4347130 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Speakman Auto Transport | Vallejo, CA | 1824611 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | A to B Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3329873 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Gmo Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 4324755 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | California Auto Transport LLC | Vallejo, CA | 3927653 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 25 mi | Norcal Auto Carrier | Vallejo, CA | 3973590 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Diamond Auto Transport | Sonoma, CA | 1789932 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 26 mi | 24 Hour Auto Transport Inc | San Lorenzo, CA | 2130563 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Premier Auto Transport LLC | Pleasant Hill, CA | 2885180 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Star Auto Trans Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | 4356914 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 28 mi | DND Auto Transport LLC | Benicia, CA | 3382822 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: the main lanes
Distances from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Tamalpais-Homestead Valley to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,996 mi | 7 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 416 mi | 8 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,167 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,735 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,924 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,844 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 3,029 mi | 7 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,939 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
9 of the 18 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 22 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 17 vehicle inspections (35.3%), above the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 4 of 22 driver inspections (18.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diamond Auto TransportSonoma, CA · USDOT 1789932 | 3 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| 24 Hour Auto Transport IncSan Lorenzo, CA · USDOT 2130563 | 3 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 3 |
| California Auto Transport LLCVallejo, CA · USDOT 3927653 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Martin Auto Transport IncRichmond, CA · USDOT 2683768 | 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 Marin County
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is in Marin County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,910 people a year leaving Marin County for another state, most often for Texas (about 549), Massachusetts (about 499) and New Jersey (about 454), while about 3,739 (±618) 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA?
None is registered in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley itself on our snapshot of the federal register, but 18 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Richmond, San Pablo, Albany, Berkeley, Vallejo 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
By reported fleet, Deemo Auto Car Hauling in San Leandro, CA, with 2 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2851640). 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Tamalpais-Homestead Valley to New York City, NY is about 2,996 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?
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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley done at roadside inspections?
9 of the 18 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 22 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 6 of 17 vehicle inspections (35.3%), 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.