Car Shipping Companies in Terra Bella, CA
2 auto transporters are registered in Terra Bella with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 8 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 Terra Bella to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Terra Bella
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 1
- of 10 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 76 trucks
- Central Valley Auto Transport Inc, Strathmore
In short
2 auto transporters are registered in Terra Bella and 8 more work within 30 miles; 1 of the 10 can haul across state lines. 5 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Central Valley Auto Transport Inc's 76 trucks. Most people leaving Tulare County for another state go to Virginia (Census).
Auto transporters based in Terra Bella
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Mario Auto Transport
CA 93270
- USDOT
- 2744215
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2015
- 2
JT Auto Transport
CA 93270
- USDOT
- 3724526
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Terra Bella
Nearest first, from Strathmore, Mc Farland, Tulare, Visalia and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | Central Valley Auto Transport Inc | Strathmore, CA | 978079 | 76 trucks | Interstate | Satisfactory |
| 14 mi | A A Pena Auto Transport LLC | Strathmore, CA | 4529380 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 21 mi | Rivera Auto Transport LLC | Mc Farland, CA | 3518481 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Moes Auto Transport | Tulare, CA | 4158215 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Matias Auto Transport Inc | Tulare, CA | 3447483 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 24 mi | Steel Mule Auto Transportation LLC | Tulare, CA | 4453387 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Steve Lite Car Haul LLC | Visalia, CA | 4106057 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
| 30 mi | Sonora Auto Transport LLC | Wasco, CA | 3723450 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Terra Bella: the main lanes
Distances from Terra Bella to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Terra Bella to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,842 mi | 6 days | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 161 mi | 3 hr | — |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,016 mi | 5 days | — |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,499 mi | 4 days | — |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,674 mi | 4 days | — |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,676 mi | 6 days | — |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,789 mi | 6 days | — |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,779 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 Terra Bella
5 of the 10 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 165 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 19 of 110 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 3 of 146 driver inspections (2.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Auto Transport IncStrathmore, CA · USDOT 978079 | 150 | 18 of 97 | 1 of 131 |
| Mario Auto TransportTerra Bella, CA · USDOT 2744215 | 8 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 8 |
| Sonora Auto Transport LLCWasco, CA · USDOT 3723450 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Matias Auto Transport IncTulare, CA · USDOT 3447483 | 2 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Moes Auto TransportTulare, CA · USDOT 4158215 | 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Tulare County
Terra Bella is in Tulare County, CA. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,456 people a year leaving Tulare County for another state, most often for Virginia (about 1,191), Florida (about 521) and Idaho (about 344), while about 2,336 (±794) 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 Terra Bella and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Terra Bella streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 2 carriers 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 Terra Bella: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Terra Bella, CA?
2 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Terra Bella itself, and 8 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Strathmore, Mc Farland, Tulare, Visalia, Wasco and nearby). All 10 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 Terra Bella?
By reported fleet, Central Valley Auto Transport Inc in Strathmore, CA, with 76 trucks on its filing (USDOT 978079). 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 Terra Bella?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Terra Bella to New York City, NY is about 2,842 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 Terra Bella?
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 Terra Bella done at roadside inspections?
5 of the 10 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 165 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 19 of 110 vehicle inspections (17.3%), 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.